Quick Smart

Exploring the decline of Christian music industry due to streaming services and TikTok. Discussing the evolution of contemporary Christian music, crossover into mainstream, diversity, and social media impact on the industry.

Dive into the world of potato chips with over 1400 flavors, including roast duck and grapefruit. Discover the science behind creating unique chip flavors through advanced chemistry and sensory analysis. Explore the limits of replicating meaty flavors in plant-based foods and the role of flavor research in expanding food choices.

Exploring the far right's obsession with Taylor Swift, her political affiliations, and conspiracy theories surrounding her, including her impact on voter turnout and the Swiftie community

Exploring the legal challenges Trump faces with 91 charges and how they could impact his presidential campaign. Discussing the global significance of the US election and its implications for countries like Australia. Analyzing Biden's age and experience, along with the potential international effects of the election outcome on trade and defense deals.

Lucy Sweeney, senior reporter at ABC Digital, discusses recent air travel incidents and questions the safety of flying. Topics include airplane malfunctions, technological advances, human error, heroic rescues, and the psychology behind sensationalizing air travel incidents.

Guest Taryn Priadko discusses the mainstream acceptance and investigation of UFOs, including the origins of the modern UFO craze, the Roswell incident, the shift from fringe beliefs to legitimate discussions, the role of the Pentagon and Tom DeLong in the UFO phenomenon, and the potential disclosure of new information and evidence of extraterrestrial life.

Sana Qadar, a science journalist specializing in psychology and mental health, discusses the science behind introversion and extroversion. The podcast explores the evolutionary basis for these personality traits and their impact on leadership, happiness, and relationships. It also delves into the possibility of changing from introverted to extroverted and shares experiences of using exposure therapy to overcome introversion.

The harsh reality of being an adult in Australia is spending a huge chunk of time talking about house prices! So what’s the deal with our housing obsession? Is it possible to afford a home anymore without getting help from the bank of mum and dad? And how is the housing crisis further entrenching our growing class divide?Guest: Richard Aedy for the Money

For better or worse, ultra processed foods are the backbone of many of our diets. But much like their effect on our cholesterol, blood pressure and waist lines, the evidence that they do us harm is rapidly increasing. Guest: Jen Leake from Rear Vision

AI is impacting every creative indsutry - and movies are no exception. If a young Harrison Ford can be churned out of a computer, what does the future of film look like? And would you feel differently about your favourite TV show if you knew the characters in it were created by a computer?Guest: Bev Wang from Stop Everything!