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Right now, it's Harmony Week here in Australia, and March 21 marks Harmony Day, a day where businesses, schools and organisations are told to wear orange in celebration of Australia's recognition of diversity and multiculturalism.  The federal government's website labels it as a day which celebrates "our diversity, and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds".  But March 21 is not recognised as 'Harmony Day' anywhere else in the world. In fact, it's observed as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.  In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at the dark origins of March 21.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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:  Christina Ho - Associate Professor in Social and Political Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney.  Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Host: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom Lion Subscribe to MamamiaBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has more than 1.5 billion users in more than 150 countries, but Governments all over the world are now cracking down on TikTok, telling their own staff they can't have the app downloaded on their government issued devices due to concerns their data may be being used to spy on them by the Chinese Government.  But do we really need to be concerned?  In this episode of The Quicky, we discover whether your TikTok app is really a portal for Chinese spies.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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:  Trevor Long - Technology Expert, Editor of Technology & Men's Lifestyle Website EFTM.com, podcast host of EFTM and Two Blokes Talking Tech. Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy Audio Producer: Claire Murphy Subscribe to MamamiaBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Egg donation. It's a life-changing gift. In Australia it is illegal to pay a woman to donate her eggs but some women, like Stefania, do it out of the kindness of their heart. The only problem is, Stefania's husband isn't keen on her doing it.  In this episode of The Quicky, we speak to Stefania about why she wants to donate her eggs. We also speak to a family creation lawyer about what she can legally do.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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:  Sarah Jefford OAM - Family Creation Lawyer Toni - Potential egg donor  Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Host: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom Lion Subscribe to MamamiaBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US is in a 'banking crisis' with a number of banks going bust and potentially hundreds more on shaky ground. The same has also been happening in Europe over the past few weeks. It's got us wondering, with the global financial systems now being so much more interconnected, could that happen here in Australia?  In todays episode we speak to an expert to find out the likelihood of one of our big four going under, and what would happen if they did.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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:  Associate Professor Mark Laurence Humphrey-Jenner - School of Banking and Finance at UNSW Business School.  Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're in New South Wales you're probably aware that there's an election coming up in a week's time.  Running in that election is current Premier Dominic Perrottet, hopeful to be re-elected.  In this bonus episode of The Quicky, we sit down with the Premier and his wife to talk about where they stand on a woman's right to safe pregnancy termination, how politics expects to attract more women when they continually prove the job has a terrible work-life balance and why people are so obsessed with the fact they have seven kids.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy Producer: Claire Murphy Editorial Director: Rosie Squires Head of Podcasts & Deputy Editorial Director: Elissa Ratliff  Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily.  On top of The Quicky team bringing you a daily deep dive on one topic that has captured your attention along with the morning news headlines, we also update you each afternoon from 5pm with the evening headlines. If you have a topic you would like us to look into further, email thequicky@mamamia.com.au with your story suggestions. CREDITS  Host: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom Lion Subscribe to MamamiaBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week NRL Rabbitohs player, Latrell Mitchell was allegedly subject to a racial slur from a Sydney Roosters fan during a game.  Tonight, Mitchell is going to step out onto the field again facing thousands of Roosters supporters. Crowds have been issued warnings not to target him again. But how do you prepare yourself to face a crowd of potential hate?  In this episode of The Quicky, we look into the personal toll of racism for athletes and how we can be part of the solution.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au 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:  Joe Williams - Former NRL player Paul Heptonstall - NRL's Senior Wellbeing & Education Manager  Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.