The Quicky

Reports emerge of Russia executing Australian man fighting for Ukraine; South Korean authorities have launched their second attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol; There is a push to overhaul the way obesity is defined, going beyond the Body Mass Index; Australian football superstar and Matildas captain Sam Kerr has appeared in a London court, facing charges of racially aggravated harassment. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Kim Braddish Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years we watched as Shari Franke grew up online, part of the family vlogging landscape crafted by her mother Ruby. What we've since come to learn, and what's been detailed in her memoir, is the abuse Shari suffered at the hands of the person who was supposed to protect her, not make money off her.  So what can the extreme case of Shari Franke teach us about putting our kids online?  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Read more about Shari & Ruby Franke here  Support independent women's media here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Nici Sweaney, Founder and Director of Ai Her Way Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel & Hamas reportedly near final stages of ceasefire talks; Wild winds set back fire progress across LA; Greenland's leader responds to Trump's bid; Oscar nominations delayed due to California fires.  The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Tegan SadlerBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we've all been enjoying our summer holiday break President-elect Donald Trump has been busy...  From announcing his plans to take over multiple countries to avoiding jail time at his criminal trial sentencing and fractures in his friendship with Elon Musk, Trump has had a very busy few weeks.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Support independent women's media here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Amelia Lester, Deputy Editor of Foreign Policy Magazine  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll from the California wildfires rises as Kim Kardashian calls for payrise for incarcerated firefighters; Politicians sure up messaging as pseudo-election campaign begins; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promises to fix the NBN; A new report indicates a 12-day reproductive health leave could save the economy billions; Meghan Markles' new Netflix show release delayed due to wildfires.  The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite being the middle of winter, fires have torn through large parts of Los Angeles. From the thousands of homes destroyed to lives lost, we've got the latest information on everything to do with the unfolding disaster abroad.  And as we all start returning to work after a summer break we're wondering if 2025 is the year working from home fades out?  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Support independent women's media here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Cayla Dengate, Linkedin's Career Expert  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And just like that, the summer holidays have come to an end. We hope you've enjoyed a hot pod summer as much as we have! If you want to catch up, listen back to Mamamia's 100 hours of curated holiday listening here. Team Quicky are back with you from 6am tomorrow morning. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll climbs as wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles; Donald Trump's attempt to delay his sentencing has been rejected by a the Supreme Court; Two shot during an altercation in Brisbane; The Wiggles team up with Dolly Parton for new album.  The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Kim Braddish Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s no secret that as the school holidays draw to a close many parents are preparing to send their kids back to school for another year.  But that reality looks a little different for those families who chose to unschool.  Different from traditional homeschooling, unschooling is an entirely separate frontier of education… and it’s got people divided.  THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here And listen to this episode of This Glorious Mess Liked this episode? Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. Check it out here  GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Rebecca English, Lecturer at the School Of Teacher Education & Leadership at Queensland University of Technology Hilary Uhr, unschooling parent  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigation underway as a woman fights for life after being shot in Queensland; Wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed the lives of five people while destroying multiple homes; A man tells of how he survived off muesli bars after being lost while hiking; Justin Baldoni continues his very public feud with Blake Lively.  The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS  Host/Producer: Alix Nicholson Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.