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President Joe Biden has posted on social media that he believes it's in the best interest of the country to drop out, endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. And In case you missed it, new research has found traces of toxic metals present in tampons from a range of brands. Before we sound the alarm and boycott tampons completely, we're turning to an expert to find out just how worried we should actually be. Spoiler alert: less than you think. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Andrea Love, Immunologist and Microbiologist Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Friday, July 19th 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. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right now, across the world, Australia's athletes are gathering for last minute training and competitions ahead of the 2024 Olympic games. The road to Paris looks different for all our competing athletes, none more-so than someone staring down the barrel of the first time, as opposed to someone heading to their fifth games. Today we meet first time Olympian Alanah Yukich & fifth timer Shane Rose before they pull on the green and gold for Australia. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Alanah Yukich, Australian Olympic hurdler Shane Rose, Australian Olympic Equestrian Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Thursday, July 18th 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. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this week the world mourned the death of actress Shannen Doherty. Her battle with cancer was made even more painful being forced to battle her now ex-husband who was having an affair during her treatment. Shannen’s case isn’t isolated, it turns out many women have experienced a very similar thing. So why do some men cheat on their sick partners? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Read more about Shannen Doherty here Read more about Vanessa's story here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Vanessa Medico, host of You Me Us podcastElisabeth Shaw, CEO Relationships Australia NSW Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, July 17th 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. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking into the property market, or taking the next step to securing a new home, can be a risky one. Sometimes the cheaper, easier alternative to purchasing a house is looking at an apartment. But buying an apartment comes with its own set of rules and risks that you might need to be aware of before signing on the dotted line. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Amanda Farmer, Strata Lawyer at Your Strata Property Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, July 16th 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. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Polar Blast Getting To You? Maybe you've got Seasonal Affective Disorder. Despite Australia boasting loads of sunshine and warm weather, turns out we can still get struck down with a case of SAD here too. Don't worry, we've got all the information on how to beat SAD, and whether or not those seasonal depression devices are worth their weight. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Adriana Nevarez Flores, Psychiatrist & Researcher at University of Tasmania Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Monday, July 15th 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. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world has watched on in shock following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The shooting took place in Butler, Pennsylvania, with the Republican candidate speaking at an election campaign rally. We have the latest updates for you. So apparently there's a competition amongst the world's most prolific sperm donors to have their samples used as many times as possible. Plus, the new Netflix doco The Man With 1000 Kids goes into great detail about it, and raises some important questions around the regulation and responsibility of donation clinics. But what about the men donating to these places? Today we meet a donor-conceived woman, who in her adult life, made some pretty confronting discoveries about where she came from. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Chas Licciardello - co-host of the ABC's Planet America Katherine Dawson, donor-conceived baby Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Friday, July 12th 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. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POV: You're about to hop on a 12-hour flight, are you picking your favourite movie? Maybe you're reading up on the in-flight meal service. Or maybe... you're staring at the back of the seat in front of you. There's a relatively new trend of raw dogging your flight, where people basically just sit and stare into space until the end of their travels. That can't be good for you...right? We're asking an expert about what happens to the body on those extra long travel days. So if you're staring down the barrel of a long haul flight for Euro summer... listen to this first. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Tony Scheimer, Commercial Pilot & Aerospace Medicine Specialist. Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Thursday, July 11th 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. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Barbie is pregnant! In case you missed it, Margot Robbie is expecting her first child, and while that's usually exciting news to share, we can't help but notice it wasn't Margot who shared it herself. While it may have been strategic on her behalf, Margot isn't the only celebrity to have their baby news stolen by paparazzi. When it comes to celebrity babies, is nothing sacred anymore? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out Mamamia's daily entertainment podcast The Spill here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Laura Brodnik, Mamamia's Head of Entertainment & Co-Host of Mamamia's daily entertainment podcast The Spill Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, July 10th 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. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paris Olympics are just 16 days away, and following a snap election, the French political climate is a bit of a mess. After initially bracing for a far-right victory, results from the ballot box are skewing a way many hadn't expected. And while the French political system is slightly more complicated than the Australian one, today we're demystifying what's just gone down in the Games host nation. Plus answering the question: what impact will it have on the upcoming sporting events? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Keith Suter, Globalist, Economic Futurist & Media Commentator Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, July 9th 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. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever looked down there and thought something was off? You wouldn’t be the only one. Unfortunately, more and more women are experiencing labia shame - a form of self scrutiny, with an alarming number of labia owners saying they’d opt for a labiaplasty to fix their problems. Are there really that many problems with our genitals that require surgical intervention? Today’s guest think not. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out the Labia Library here Check out Ellie's Flip Through My Flaps gallery here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Melissa Kang, Associate Professor at the University of Sydney General Practice Clinical SchoolEllie Sedgwick, Photographer & Founder of Comfortable In My Skin Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Monday, July 8th 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. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday marked the start of NAIDOC Week 2024 here in Australia. It's a time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Island People. And while there are so many things to celebrate, there’s also still so much for non-Indigenous Australians to learn about, like the significance of a Smoking Ceremony. The traditional custom is much more than just something you’ve probably seen before the start of major sporting or music events. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out NAIDOC Week events in your area here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Uncle Brendan Kerin, Cultural Representative of the Aboriginal Land Council. Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Friday, July 5th 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing says election campaigns are in full swing like an off the rails presidential debate. It’s been a week since Biden & Trump took to the lectern, and while we’re still recovering from that, it’s raised some serious questions about the upcoming U.S election. Mainly, are these the two best candidates to put forward? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Chas Licciardello, host of Planet America Producers: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Thursday, July 4th 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A job that sounds too good to be true… eating and making chocolate for a living. Believe it or not, that’s what today’s guest has built his career on. Ben is the head chocolatier at Haigh’s, and ahead of World Chocolate Day, he’s unwrapping what a typical day in the life of a professional chocoholic looks like. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Ben Kolly, Head Chocolatier at Haigh's Australia Producers: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, July 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Kim Braddish Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you caught Netflix’s new doco America’s Sweethearts yet?It’s a look behind the curtain at one of America’s most loved institutions, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The more we watched the series, the more questions came up about how these professional athletes are treated and compensated. Turns out the reality isn’t as bountiful as the pom poms may lead you to believe… THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Conversation about the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders continues on Mamamia Out Loud, listen here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: *Maddison & Courtney - former Professional Cheerleaders *Name has been changed to protect their identity Producers: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, July 2nd 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might've seen the news recently of Labor Senator Fatima Payman crossing the floor, voting for a Greens motion to recognise a Palestinian state. After being the first Labor Senator in years to vote against the party line, she was sanctioned by the party, suspending her indefinitely. So, is this really the price to pay for crossing the floor? We find out. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Mark Kenny, Professor of Australian Studies at ANU and Host of the podcast, Democracy Sausage With Mark Kenny Producers: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Monday, July 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Kim Braddish Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy new financial year! If you didn’t know, July 1 signals many changes. From tax cuts, to new laws tightening vaping restrictions, and even changes to the paid parental leave scheme, there’s bound to be a change affecting you. So, what’s in and what’s out? And maybe more importantly, is there any relief for us during a cost of living crisis? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Richard Holden, the Director, Economics of Education Knowledge Hub at University of New South Wales Business Producers: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Friday, June 28th 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might’ve seen stories about nuclear power sprouting up in your news feed lately.It's after opposition leader Peter Dutton revealed his plan to establish a network of nuclear power stations across the country. If you’re not sure how to feel about that, this is the episode for you. We’re hearing arguments from both sides about just how cost effective and clean nuclear power can be. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen: The Tough Conversation We Need To Have To Keep Our Kids Safe Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Nicki Hutley, Independent Economist & Councillor at the Climate Council Tony Irwin, Honorary Associate Professor at the Research School of Physics & Engineering at the Australian National University, Nuclear Engineer & Technical Director of SMR Nuclear Technology Producers: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom Lion & Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Thursday, June 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve been thinking “boy, it’s really cold this winter” you’re not alone. Every June we ask the question of why our homes feel extra cold, and more importantly, how can we stay warm? Apparently, there’s a lot of easy changes we can make to keep us toasty across the next few months… THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen: The Tough Conversation We Need To Have To Keep Our Kids Safe Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Grace Rouvray With thanks to: Jenny Edwards, Director & Scientist Light House Architecture & Science & one half of The Fixit Chicks Producers: Grace Rouvray & Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob Round Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, June 26th 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire MurphyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julian Assange is expected to return to Australia a free man, after reaching a plea deal with the United States Department of Justice. Since 2012 the WikiLeaks founder has been evading extradition from both Sweden and the US. So why now could we see Assange essentially a free man? And what has to take place in order for that to happen? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen: The Tough Conversation We Need To Have To Keep Our Kids Safe Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Kym Staton - Creator of The Trust Fall documentary. Check out his film here. Producers: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, June 25th 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been 14 years since Julia Gillard was elected as Australia’s first female Prime Minister. And while many still look upon that milestone fondly, we have to wonder… how long until we see another woman in the top job? Let’s take a look at the current political lineup and ask political journalist Amy Remeikis how long she thinks we’ll be waiting. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen: The Tough Conversation We Need To Have To Keep Our Kids Safe Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Amy Remeikis, Political Reporter for The Guardian. Producer: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Monday, June 24th 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you heard of the 78’ers? They’re the group people who first marched through the streets of Sydney in celebration of the queer community. Unfortunately, not everyone was keen to partake in the partying, resulting in arrests, protests and violence. Almost 50 years on from the very first Sydney Gay & Lesbian Made Gras and where are we at? We ask some of those original 78’ers their thoughts on just how far we’ve come. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen: The Tough Conversation We Need To Have To Keep Our Kids Safe Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Original 78'ers Diane Minnis & Karl Zlotkowski. You can find out more about the organisation here and buy their book here Producers: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Friday, June 21st 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just over a month ’til the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, we’re been wondering… how do you even pull an event of that scale off? We asked the President of the 2032 Brisbane Games Organising Committee how he’s preparing for the world to head down under. Plus what happens when residents from a host nation aren’t happy with the games rollout? You might want to stick with bottled water during this episode. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen: The Tough Conversation We Need To Have To Keep Our Kids Safe Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Andrew N. Liveris AO, President of the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee Producers: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Thursday, June 20th 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know Australian’s have the highest rate of melanoma cases in the world?It’s no surprise given our gorgeous sunshine almost year-round, but with that comes the risk of developing skin cancer. Today we meet an expert who’s working closely on delivering the first vaccine to treat patients with melanoma, and the results are more than promising THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen: The Tough Conversation We Need To Have To Keep Our Kids Safe Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Professor Georgina Long, Co-Medical Director of the Melanoma Institute Australia and the University of Sydney Producers: Claire Murphy Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, June 19th 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. Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much would you pay to be cryogenically frozen after death? Apparently around $150k should do it. A Sydney man has just become the first Aussie to be frozen, with the hopes of being thawed out when technology to do so eventually catches up. Today we speak to a man who freezes people for a living in the hopes someone will do the same service for him when the time comes. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen: The Tough Conversation We Need To Have To Keep Our Kids Safe Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Peter Tsolakides, Director of Southern Cryogenics Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Rintoul Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, June 18th 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. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Isabella Ross Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Princess Catherine is back!! Over the weekend we saw the Princess of Wales step out for the first time since announcement of her cancer diagnosis. Photos of her spending time on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the celebrations for the Kings birthday. But soon after, discussions of the rivalry between Princess Kate and sister in law Meghan Markle reignited once again. In this episode of The Quicky we speak to our resident royal expert to take a look at what happened over the weekend to put fuel on the fire. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Listen: The Tough Conversation We Need To Have To Keep Our Kids Safe GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Holly Wainwright - Mamamia's head of content, co-host of Mamamia Out Loud and Mid. Producers: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally RintoulAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quicky news update for Monday, June 17th 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. Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia. CREDITS Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.