

The Quicky
Mamamia Podcasts
Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.
Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.
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Jun 7, 2022 • 4min
Evening Headlines: ATO Issues Warning Over COVID Tax Returns
Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily. The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each morning. CREDITS Host: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlaneBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 2022 • 18min
The Hidden Cost Of The Heard/Depp Verdict
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's divorce has been one of the most acrimonious in Hollywood history, and their recent defamation trial in the US made for compelling viewing for millions of people who were firmly on "Team Johnny". But wile the case may now be over, for many other survivors of domestic violence the fallout from the jury's verdict is only just beginning, as millions of women will now find it harder than ever to speak out against their abuser. The Quicky speaks to two domestic violence experts, and a survivor about why the true cost of this case is going to be about a lot more than $15 million dollars. 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: Kate* - A domestic violence survivor who believes this verdict will make it harder for other victims to speak out. Betty Taylor - Managing Director of the Red Rose Foundation, and also works with the Australian Institute for Strangulation Prevention Madison Brockbank - PhD Student in the School of Social Work at McMaster University in Canada, whose research, practice experience, and community organising initiatives have been in the area of anti-violence work with men, specifically in exploring the links between sexual violence prevention, masculinities, and engaging men in primary prevention efforts *Names and voice have been changed for privacy. Please note the Amber Heard statement has been read by a member of the Mamamia team. Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Thom Lion Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 2022 • 5min
Evening Headlines: 3% Pay Rise For NSW Public Sector
Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily. The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each morning. CREDITS Host: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlaneBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 5, 2022 • 17min
Is Australia Really As Gun Free As We Think?
The world is still reeling from a mass shooting in Texas that killed 19 children and two teachers last month, but already there have been more massacres in the United States, which is averaging more than one a day. Australia has also experienced mass shootings in the past, including most notably Port Arthur, but what has happened since then? Have the laws really managed to keep our streets as weapons-free as we would like to think? The Quicky speaks to two experts in gun violence and control to find out whether John Howard's reforms have kept gun crime in Australia to a minimum, or if more work needs to be done. 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: Rebecca Peters AO - Gun control advocate who ran the post-Port Arthur gun control campaign in Australia, and served as Director of the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) from 2002 to 2010 Dr Emma Shortis - Lecturer in RMIT University's Social and Global Studies Centre who focuses on US and global environmental politics Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 2022 • 15min
Introducing The Quicky Junior: The Queen's Big Bash, The Flu, & Why Sam Kerr Is The Best
Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly. Every Saturday for 10 weeks, join Claire Murphy, as she brings your family the big stories and sports highlights, all in a kid-friendly format. In just 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happening in the world, including a sports wrap, perfect for your commute to Saturday sport. Find more episodes here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky-junior/ GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Thom Lion Scripting Assistance: Peter Green Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 2022 • 5min
Evening Headlines: Meghan & Harry Low Key At Jubilee
Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily. The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each morning. CREDITS Host: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlaneBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2, 2022 • 17min
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee: What It Means For Us & The Royal Family
The people of the UK are currently enjoying a four day long weekend as up and down the country, millions of people are celebrating the Queen's 70 years on the throne. So what exactly are the plans for the Platinum Jubilee, and which members of the Royal Family will be front and centre given so many of them are embroiled in public scandals and family bust-ups? The Quicky speaks to two Royal experts to find out about all the celebrations that will be happening, who will be front and centre and who will be hidden from all the public pomp and ceremony. 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: Maddalena Mastrostefano - Europe Correspondent for Royal Central, who has written extensively about all of the world's Royal families Holly Wainwright - Head of Content at Mamamia, and co-host of Mamamia Out Loud and Lowbrow Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2, 2022 • 5min
Evening Headlines: Hey Dad! Star Granted Parole
Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily. The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each morning. CREDITS Host: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlaneBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 2022 • 16min
The Unthinkable Decisions Afghan Mothers Are Having To Make
It's been nine months since the Taliban regained full control of Afghanistan, and despite their assurances to the international community that this time around they would be more respectful of women and girls, they are once again repressing half of the population. New laws and regulations restricting the freedoms, rights and movement of all women and girls continue to be introduced, including most recently a ban on all women from showing their faces in public, including on TV. The Quicky speaks to a woman who fled Afghanistan with her family about how the country is being gradually destroyed by the Taliban, as we look into how restricted daily life has become for millions of people, and what if anything is being done to stop it. Maria Aziz operates an organisation in Western Australia called AFG Young Leaders that aims to empower Afghan-Australian youth, and recently launched a GoFundMe appeal seeking donations to help support new Afghan arrivals with mental health services, torture and trauma counselling and accommodation. You can also read more about Maria's story here. 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: Maria Aziz - Arrived in Australia from Afghanistan 30 years ago as a refugee and now works as a counsellor and is distraught at the situation playing out in her former homeland Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 2022 • 6min
Evening Headlines: Labor’s Record Making Ministry Sworn In
Welcome to The Quicky, getting you up to speed daily. The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and we’ll be bringing you the afternoon news as well. Every weekday Siobhán Moran-McFarlane will be in your ears telling you the headlines you need to know, to make your commute home that little easier. And yes, Claire Murphy will still be getting you up to speed each morning. CREDITS Host: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlaneBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


