The Quicky

You may have been hearing the term 'Critical Race Theory' or CRT a lot over the past week, and like many other people be wondering what it is and why it matters if our children know about it. Ironically, those opposed to it claim it is racist, even though it is an academic study of how systemic racism disproportionately affects different groups in society. The Quicky speaks to an expert in race relations and Australian society to find out what exactly CRT is all about, and whether we should really be concerned if its basic principles are conveyed to children. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Dr Leticia Anderson - Lecturer in Humanities at Southern Cross University, with a particular expertise in Cultural Studies and social justice. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 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.

After 13 years of being controlled almost entirely by her father, Britney Spears has finally revealed the hell in which she has been living, levelling allegations of serious abuse and even forced contraception against her dad, Jamie Spears. So will the more than 20 minutes of testimony from the star finally help bring to an end to what was always intended to be a temporary control over her finances, health and career? The Quicky speaks to Mamamia's entertainment guru to find out exactly what Britney claims has been done to her in secret since 2008, and whether this will be the catalyst to secure her freedom and independence.  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Laura Brodnik - Mamamia's Entertainment Editor and Co-Host of The Spill CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 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.

In spite of a global pandemic, Australian property prices continue to rise and rise, which means younger people are increasingly left out of the dream of owning their own house.  Year after year, it's predicted the bubble will burst. Year after year, it doesn't.  The Quicky investigates what the future looks like for those who aren't on the property ladder yet. What can possibly change things and make it a more attainable dream once more? CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Chris Leishman, University of South Australia CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 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.

Since The Government changed its regulations on the AstraZeneca vaccine, there's been talk around Australians 'vaccine shopping'.  Is this true? And, do Australians have the right to choose which vaccine they'd prefer to have? Dr Brad McKay takes The Quicky through the latest science on the vaccines, and what he's seeing in his surgery.  CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Brad McKay is a Sydney GP and Author of Fake Medicine: Exposing The Wellness Crazes, Cons And Quacks Costing Us Our Health CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 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.

He's back. Barnaby Joyce.  It's been over three years since Barnaby Joyce lost his place as Deputy PM and National Party Leader, after it was revealed he was having a child with his staffer, Vikki Campion.  The couple have since had another child, and the MP has been angling to get back at the top job of his party in backroom discussions for some time.  How has he managed to come back? What is the appeal of Barnaby Joyce? CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Karen Middleton is the Chief Political Correspondent at The Saturday Paper.  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 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.

Boyd Cordner is only 29. That's a young age to retire from the only job you've ever had, the job you love. Boyd was the captain of the Sydney City Roosters Rugby League team when he retired last week - terrified of what another knock to the head might do to his future.  There's an increasing body of evidence that says knocks to the head while playing sport have some really frightening long term effects on men and women: including dementia, epilepsy and a host of other issues.  The Quicky investigates.  CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Rowena Mobbs is a neurologist with subspecialty interest in cognitive disturbance, neurodegenerative diseases, traumatic brain injury, encephalitis, and other neuropsychiatric disorders.  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 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.

According to leaked videos and screenshots, over the last year if you wanted to date Ben Affleck, Matthew Perry or Zac Efron, you're best to be on dating app Raya. Yet, Raya, known as the 'celebrity dating app' is notoriously hard and secretive about how it selects the people who get to match on it.  The Quicky looks into how the app started, how it selects its members, and who its selecting.  CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Emily Vernem is Mamamia Social media Executive and Host of the Undone.Jana Hocking is a journalist who writes a dating column for News.com.au, hosts the podcast 'Kinda Sorta Dating' and produces the Triple M radio show, Moonman in the Morning. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For three years now, Australia has been fascinated with the fate of the Murrugappan family.  The family of four had been living quietly in Biloela, Central QLD, when they were taken into detention in Melbourne, then on to Christmas Island.  When the baby of the family, Tharni, had to be flown to Perth from Christmas Island ill, the whole of Australia has held its breath to see what's next.  Minister Alex Hawke has allowed the family to stay in Perth community detention, but they're still at risk of being deported back to Sri Lanka.  Why doesn't the government want to let this family return to Biloela? What issues would such a move cause?  CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Richard Denniss, Chief Economist, The Australia Institute  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 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.

It's Pride Month around the world, a time to remember where the LGBTIQA+ community has come from and where they are headed.  At The Quicky, we thought we'd look at the ever changing terminology for the community. It's something that is constantly evolving, as language changes and representation increases.  Links:  The Equality Project LGBTIQ+ Health Australia The Rainbow Network Australian GIBTLQ Multicultural Council  Mardi Gras sanctioned LGBTIQA+ Community Organisations Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Jason Tuazon-McCheyne is CEO of The Equality Project and a LGBTIQ+ consultant. Laura Morelli is The Marketing Scoop Host & Head of Media for UK + Australia at Semrush. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 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.

With no end in sight to Australia's closed international borders, the emotional toll of being separated from loved ones is starting to have a very severe impact on the nearly 1 in 3 Aussies who were born overseas. For millions of us, countless missed birthdays, weddings, funerals and other milestones is taking a real mental and sometimes even physical toll on our wellbeing, and that's not to mention the impact on those who are locked out of the country and miss a final opportunity to see a loved one before they die. The Quicky speaks to an intensive care doctor, her partner who is stuck overseas, and a psychologist to find out just how bad the situation has become, and how much more we can all realistically take. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Nancy Jiang - An Australian Intensive Care Specialist who has been separated from her partner, Stefano since the start of the pandemic Stefano Morra - A Maths Professor and Dr Nancy Jiang's partner who remains in France Elisabeth Shaw - CEO of Relationships Australia NSW who has worked for over 25 years as a clinical and counselling psychologist with extensive experience in relationship services CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 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.