The Quicky

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Oct 3, 2024 • 4min

Pro-Palestinian Rally To Go Ahead & Melania Trump Reveals She’s Pro-Choice

The Quicky news update for Thursday, October 3rd 2024 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 2, 2024 • 18min

“One Of The Worst Bills I’ve Seen” Inside Australia’s Controversial Abortion Ban

Last month a member of the South Australian parliament introduced a bill that would drastically change abortion laws. The bill has sparked fierce debate; some calling it cruel, others saying it represents a more humane approach.  But what are the real life consequences of such major changes to laws around pregnancy, birth and abortion? And what does it mean when members from the same party are against it.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Read more about Natasha's story here Liked this episode? Listen to these: Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Grace Rouvray With thanks to:  Brigid Coomb AM, Co-convenor and founding member of the SA Abortion Action Coalition Hon. Michelle Lensink MLC, Shadow Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence, South Australia  Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LyonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 2, 2024 • 19min

We Watched The Vice Presidential Debate So You Don’t Have To

With just over a month to go until the United States election every move from either side is being analysed with a fine tooth comb. So what happens when Trump and Harris take a step back to let their running mates speak their piece?  We've watched, collected our thoughts and are now ready to weigh in on the Vice Presidential debate between J.D Vance and Tim Walz.   THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Listen to these: Whose Responsibility Is It To Keep Kids Safe Online? From Abortion Rights To Celeb Endorsements: The Democratic National Convention 2024Harris Is Officially In The Race, But Trump's Women Are Rallying Behind Him Women In Power; Why Kamala Harris Understood The AssignmentProject 2025 & Another 4 Years Of Trump: What You Need To Know You can also hear about US Politics on Mamamia Out Loud here  Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Taylah Strano & Talissa Bazaz  With thanks to: Amelia Lester, Deputy Editor at Foreign Policy Magazine  Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LyonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 1, 2024 • 19min

Iran Launches Attack On Israel & Who Are The Real Monsters In The Menendez Brothers Case?

It's been hard to ignore coverage of the latest Netflix arrival, another instalment of the Monsters series; this time focusing on the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez. Even harder to ignore, the backlash creator Ryan Murphy has copped from the Menendez family since the series release.  One side claims the depiction of people and events is untrue, the other says it stuck to the story closely. So who's right? We're factchecking Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story  Plus there's a deeper question the show has presented us with that we must consider...  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Listen to these: The Questions Left Behind After Alex Murdaugh’s Guilty Verdict The Complicated Ethics Of The Crown & Harry's Netflix Deal The Real Story Of Griselda Blanco - The Cocaine Queen Of Miami Dallas Cheerleaders Do It For Love While Everyone Else Makes Money Plastic Surgery, Dirty Soda & Babies At 16; The Mormon Wives Secrets Are Out Squid Game: Why Is The World Obsessed? Do We Owe Pamela Anderson An Apology? The Fall Out From Harry & Meghan's New Doco   Check out The Spill's episode on the Menendez Brothers here  Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Grace Rouvray With thanks to: Laura Brodnik, Mamamia's Head of Entertainment & Host of The Spill podcast John Suta, Principal at John Suta Legal Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LyonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 1, 2024 • 3min

PM: Aussies Urged To Leave Lebanon, Taylor Swift Blamed For Travis Kelce's Performance

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, October 1st 2024 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 30, 2024 • 20min

Israel, Lebanon & The Big Ceasefire Question

Across the weekend fire was traded across the Israel Lebanon border.  Despite multiple countries calling for a ceasefire, tensions in the region have escalated, now with Israel extending fire into Yemen.  Why is this happening and how likely are we to see a ceasefire anytime soon? Today we find out.   THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Listen to these: What's Acceptable In War? Tensions, Targets & Politics in Gaza Why The U.S Is Holding Back A Gaza Ceasefire Another Last Second Gaza Truce Extension, What Happens Now What Is Happening At Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital And Why Israel Poised To Take Gaza City: What Does That Mean? Why Didn't Australia Vote Yes For A Ceasefire In Gaza? The Four Ways The Palestinian Israeli Conflict Could End Will There Ever Be Peace For Israel & Palestine? Read more from Gemma Bath here  Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Grace Rouvray With thanks to: Dr Jessica Genauer, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Flinders University.  Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LyonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 30, 2024 • 3min

PM: No Reduced Sentence For Cleo Smith's Abductor, British Icons Revealed

The Quicky news update for Monday, September 30th 2024 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 29, 2024 • 16min

Breast Reductions On The Rise; The Move To Smaller Boobs

What's a good size for your boobs? The topic of how big or small a woman's chest should be has been up for debate for as long as we can remember.  It's recently been reported a rise in breast reduction surgery, linked to a desire reclaim the breast size narrative.  And while the appearance of smaller breasts is currently in vogue, surgeons are warning it's a procedure not to be taken lightly.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Vote for Mamamia Out Loud in the Australian Podcast Awards here  Liked this episode? Listen to these: Can The Cosmetic Surgery Shake Up End Botched Jobs? Implant Anxiety: Why More Women Are Getting Breast "Explants" The Dark Side Of Instagram Filters "Some Are Full Of Mould" Breast Implants Are Making Women Sick Is Our Obsession With Eyelashes Dangerous? Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Anand Deva, Founder of the Integrated Specialist Healthcare Education & Research Foundation and Head of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Macquarie University  Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LyonBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 27, 2024 • 16min

One State's Big Claim... Are They Really Australia's Best Parents?

Earlier this year one Australian state claimed they'e got parenting down to a fine art. But something tells us, the other states and territories probably have something to say about that... Following on from a national parenting survey, we now have the answers.  It's time for State Of Origin: Parents Edition  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Want more on parenting? Check out This Glorious Mess here Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our award winning parenting podcast How To Build A Human.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Professor Matt Sanders, Founder of Triple P & Clinical Psychologist at the University of Queensland  Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 27, 2024 • 3min

PM: Scamming On The Rise, MONA Ladies Lounge Dispute Back In Court

The Quicky news update for Friday, September 27th 2024 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. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our award winning parenting podcast How To Build A Human.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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