The Quicky

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/Producer: 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.

It's been over five years since Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's divorce was finalised, so why are we still seeing horrendous scenes play out in a US courtroom, with all the gory details of their tumultuous relationship on public display? And why does it seem so many people on the internet have already decided that one of them is the abuser, and the other the victim, when most of us have never met either of these famous actors? The Quicky speaks to an expert in media law, and a relationship psychologist to discuss why we feel compelled to take sides in this defamation case, and the dangers of thinking we know one way or another who is to blame. *Please note in this episode, the testimony of Amber Heard is read by a member of our team. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Alexandros Antoniou - Lecturer in Media Law at the University of Essex Elisabeth Shaw - CEO of Relationships Australia NSW and has worked for over 25 years as a clinical and counselling psychologist with extensive experience in relationships services  Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  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/Producer: 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.

In recent weeks, you may have seen some news articles about Russian President Vladimir Putin, speculating that he is secretly very sick with - depending on which reports you read - either Parkinson's disease or cancer. But is there any truth to these rumours, including that he has been bathing in the blood of deer antlers in a desperate bid to get better, or is it just wishful thinking on the part of those of us who want the conflict in Ukraine to end as soon as possible? The Quicky speaks to an expert in Russian politics and culture to find out what evidence there is to support the suggestion that Putin is gravely ill, and what it would mean for Russia, Ukraine and the rest of the world if it is in fact true. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: William Partlett - Associate Professor at Melbourne Law School. He writes and teaches in the field of public law and is an expert in Russian and East European Studies and also speaks Russian To stay up to date with what's happening in the region, you can follow William on Twitter: @WPartlett Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  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/Producer: 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.

Over the past couple of weeks, there has been a lot of concern about a new security deal that the Solomon Islands have signed with China, even though we don't really know much about what it contains. Nonetheless, many critics have suggested that it was a massive failing on the part of our Federal Government that more wasn't done to stop the deal from happening, as it could potentially threaten Australia's security with China's increasing influence in the region. The Quicky speaks to an expert in Australian politics, and an academic focused on the Pacific to find out what exactly the pact may entail, how it could impact Australia, and just how concerned you need to be. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Mark Kenny - Australian Studies Professor at the Australian National University's College of Arts and Social Sciences, and host of the weekly politics and public affairs podcast, Democracy Sausage With Mark Kenny Associate Professor Patricia O'Brien - Academic in the Department of Asian Studies at Georgetown University in Washington D.C., and a Visiting Fellow at the Department of Pacific Affairs at the Australian National University in Canberra. She is also a visiting fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C. Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  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/Producer: 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.

During the past couple of years, you might have had to cancel a few holidays, and for many of us that means we received flight credits for those trips we simply couldn't take.  In fact, so many of us are in this position, it turns out that the airlines are currently sitting on billions of dollars of our money - so why does it seem so difficult to try and book a new trip using these credits now things are getting back to normal? The Quicky speaks to a woman who got stuck with flight credits early on in the pandemic that she still hasn't been able to use, a travel expert, and a consumer affairs guru to find out if and how you can ever actually get your money's worth. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Tys - Booked tickets to Melbourne pre-pandemic but had to cancel due to Covid-19 and has spent months trying to get her money back Julia Steward - Head of Policy & Government Relations at Choice Brett Jardine - Managing Director of the Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  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/Producer: 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.

Every time an election comes round, it seems that we always have to find a vulnerable group to be the political punching bag for no apparent reason... refugees, migrants, gay couples and now trans women, but why? The Quicky speaks to an expert in Australian politics and two trans women to find out why it seems politicians are determined to use vulnerable people to try and score points, and what it feels like when you unwillingly become the election controversy. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Mark Kenny - Australian Studies Professor at the Australian National University's College of Arts and Social Sciences, and host of the weekly politics and public affairs podcast, Democracy Sausage With Mark Kenny Cherie McDonald - Trans woman and advocate Belinda Zipper - Trans woman and advocate who has written for Mamamia about her experience Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  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/Producer: 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.

Covid-19 restrictions in Australia have eased further over the weekend as we continue to adjust to living with the virus, but for the more than 25 million people who call Shanghai home, life looks very different as they remain in one of the world's toughest lockdowns. Reports of people being forced to stay in their homes without even basic food, medicines and other essentials are widespread, even though the Chinese Government is trying to play them down. The Quicky speaks to a woman who recently escaped from Shanghai and an expert in China to find out what is really going on in one of Asia's biggest cities, and why the Communist Government is still pursuing a policy of Covid zero when everyone else has determined that it's just not realistic. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Kate - Recently returned from living in Shanghai  Associate Professor Graeme Smith is a Research Fellow, in the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at the Australian National University, and co-host of The Little Red Podcast Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  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/Producer: 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.

We know that ANZAC Day is a time to pause and spare a thought for the brave men and women who serve in our defence forces to keep Australia safe, but have you ever thought about what life is like for the military families who get left behind? The Quicky speaks to two women who have been married to military men for a long time, about the unseen challenges they face every day trying to raise a family while moving constantly, and with one parent away for long periods, often at short notice. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Karen - A listener who wrote to ask if we would cover what life is like for military spouses and their families. She has been with her Navy husband for 15 years Beck Rayner - Founder of Military Life, a community of military spouses who celebrate their strength, build connections and provide each other with support and information. Beck has herself been a military spouse for 19 years Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  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/Producer: 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.

We are often told that voting for an independent candidate is a 'wasted vote' because they don't have enough power to actually make any real change - but is that true, or just what the major parties want us to believe? The Quicky speaks to an independent candidate and a Liberal Senator to find out what you need to know before you head to the polls on May 21. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Jane Hume - Senator for VIC, Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy, and Minister for Women's Economic Security for the Liberal Party of Australia Allegra Spender - Independent candidate for the seat of Wentworth Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  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/Producer: 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.

Dating in 2022 is hard enough, but trying to get back on the scene after the tragic death of a partner is even more difficult, particularly if it's been a long time since you had to think about going out on dates and meeting prospective new partners. Being a widow or widower comes with a whole host of complex emotions for you, but also your friends and family who may all have very strong feelings about when you should or shouldn't 'get back out there' and find new love. The Quicky speaks to two women who've been widowed about their experiences, how they have since helped others, and where they found the courage to once again let go and fall in love. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Siti - Widowed at 21, but remarried and had children several years later even though at times it had seemed impossible Marie Alessi - Founder of Loving Life After Loss, a global movement helping others deal with grief and teaching them ways how to heal after a loss. Marie has previously written for Mamamia about her experience Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  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/Producer: 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.

After two years of living through a pandemic and with the colder winter months approaching, it can be very tempting to rush down to your local chemist and pick up a whole host of supplements and vitamins to try and stay healthy. But could you actually be doing yourself more harm than good if you haven't sought out any professional medical advice about what to take and how much, beforehand? The Quicky speaks to an expert in supplements, and one of our Mamamia colleagues who thinks she may have contributed to her own health issue with too many vitamins, about what you need to know before taking all the preventative pills and potions on offer. Want to know how good your eating habits are? Take the Healthy Eating Quiz to find out. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Holly Wainwright - Mamamia's Head of Content, and co-host of Mamamia Out Loud and Lowbrow Clare Collins - Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics in the School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing at the University of Newcastle Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  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/Producer: 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.

If there's been one silver lining from the pandemic, it's that over the past two winters, flu cases and deaths had dropped significantly as we've all been in lockdown, washing our hands more and wearing masks. But with nearly all restrictions removed ahead of this winter, there seem to be some very mixed messages about how the flu will interact with Covid-19 as we prepare to enter the colder months once again. The Quicky speaks to a medical professional and a woman whose uncle died from the flu pre-pandemic to find out what you really need to know about keeping safe and well this winter. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Brad McKay - Science communicator, TV host, podcaster, GP, and author of Fake Medicine: Exposing the wellness crazes, cons and quacks costing us our health Annique - Lost her uncle to flu in 2019 Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  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/Producer: 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.

The illegal drug often referred to as 'ice', but also 'meth' or 'crystal meth' is the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia, and people living in regional areas are more likely than those in cities to be addicted to it. But despite the devastating impact it has on users, not everyone who is hooked on ice looks like the stereotype of a drug addict, like Andrea who from the outside had it all - a millionaire lifestyle and wonderful children - but still succumbed to addiction. The Quicky speaks to Andrea about how she was introduced and got hooked on ice, how she managed to get off it, and what she wants you to know if you've ever been tempted to give it a try. If you are struggling with addiction, you can speak to someone at Lifeline 24/7 on 13 11 14. Or if you’re worried about a loved one you can reach out to the ​​Family Drug Support 24 hour phone line on 1300 368 186. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Andrea Simmons - CEO & Director at the Australian Anti Ice Campaign who previously lost everything when she became addicted to 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  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/Producer: 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.

We are just a couple of days into the 2022 Federal election campaign, but already we have witnessed an incredible amount of gaffes, in-fighting and misinformation, but is this normal or is it all a bit... weird? The Quicky speaks to two experts in Federal politics to find our whether the rest of the lead up to the ballot on May 21st will involve so much backstabbing and ugliness, or if the party leaders might finally pull rank and get their colleagues under control. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Jane Norman - Federal political reporter based in the ABC's Parliament House bureau Mark Kenny - Australian Studies Professor at the Australian National University's College of Arts and Social Sciences, and host of the weekly politics and public affairs podcast, Democracy Sausage With Mark Kenny Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  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/Producer: 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.

With more devastating reports from Ukraine of horrific crimes including massacres, torture and rape being committed by Russian forces against civilians, there are increasing calls for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his soldiers to be prosecuted for war crimes. But who actually has the authority to make them face consequences for these horrendous acts, and would that really put an end to the conflict given that such trials have in the past taken years to reach a verdict? The Quicky speaks to an expert in international law to find out what is and isn't possible when it comes to holding Russia to account. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Donald Rothwell - Professor of International Law at the Australian National University, and Co-Editor of The Australian Year Book of International Law and Editor-in-Chief of the Brill Research Perspectives in Law of the Sea Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and from today 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.  So enjoy your Quicky evening news update for Friday April 8th.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. CREDITS  Host/Producer: 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.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is still as yet to set a date for the upcoming Federal election, but we know that it will have to take place sometime in May. In preparation, Mamamia asked you what the most important issues are when it comes to deciding how you will vote, and perhaps unsurprisingly climate change came out as the number one priority. So in this election special, The Quicky speaks to all three of the major parties, and an Independent candidate to find out where they stand on climate change, and what they will do if you vote them in to power. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Angus Taylor - Federal Liberal Member for Hume, and Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Adam Bandt MP - Federal Member for Melbourne and Leader of the Australian Greens Chris Bowen MP - Australian Labor Party Federal Member for McMahon and Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Dr Sophie Scamps - Practicing GP in Sydney, Independent candidate for the Federal seat of Mackellar who is supported by Climate200 - a group raising funds to support up to a dozen underdog candidates who stand for cleaning up politics and following the science on climate change Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and from today 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.  So enjoy your Quicky evening news update for Thursday April 7th.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. CREDITS  Host/Producer: 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.

Thankfully there are now a lot of resources and information about menopause for women and their families, but sadly the same can't be said about perimenopause, even though this phase of our lives can last for several years. The Quicky speaks to two experts, and a woman whose own isolating experience of perimenopause led her to start a business, to find out everything you need to know about this important time in your life. If you want more expert advice, from the people who really know perimenopause, you can join Mamamia’s Very Peri Summit. Over two nights, some of the world’s top peri experts will be interviewed by our in-house talent, including The Quicky’s very own Executive Producer, Siobhán Moran-McFarlane. Find out more from Dr Lara Briden, Dr Sonia Davison and others including international sexpert Tracey Cox, psychologist Sandy Rea, and many, many more. The Summit covers everything from what exactly perimenopause is, to what it does to our bodies, and how to manage symptoms. This is your shortcut to avoid years of struggle. You don't just have to suck it up. Streaming online in the evening on May 3rd and and 4th, the Very Peri summit is now on sale. Go to veryperisummit.com to get your early bird discount tickets for $49, which includes on-demand access so you can watch in real-time, or whenever it suits you. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Sandy Davies - Author, Femtrepreneur, Founder of HappyPause (Menopause Balm to relieve vaginal dryness) who wants to share her experience of perimenopause to help other women have an easier time Dr Lara Briden - Naturopathic doctor and author of Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual Dr Sonia Davison - Endocrinologist at the Jean Hailes Medical Centre, and President of the Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) who has a special interest in women's health, including gynaecological and general endocrinology Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and from today 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.  So enjoy your Quicky evening news update for Wednesday April 6th 2022.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. CREDITS  Host/Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Producer: Claire Murphy Audio Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlaneBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month, Prince William and Kate Middleton completed their first official overseas Royal Tour since before the pandemic, but a number of hiccups along the way led some media outlets to describe it as a "disaster". But was it really all that bad? What's the point of a Royal Tour in the Queen's Jubilee year anyway? And are other Commonwealth countries really thinking about following Barbados and becoming Republics? To find out what really went down, and whether what happens on a Royal tour stays on a Royal tour, The Quicky speaks to an expert in Europe's royal families to consider whether this has done lasting damage, or if their popularity will endure. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Maddalena Mastrostefano - Europe Correspondent for Royal Central Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and from today 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.  So enjoy your Quicky evening news update for Tuesday April 5th 2022.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. CREDITS  Host/Producer: 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.

At the start of the pandemic there was a lot of misinformation suggesting that we couldn't be reinfected with coronavirus more than once, but we now know that is simply not the case, and we can in fact contract Covid-19 multiple times. But why is it that some people seem susceptible to falling prey to different variants, even quite close together, while others seem to remain immune, even when they've been surrounded by people who are very unwell? The Quicky speaks to an expert epidemiologist to find out what factors determine whether you are more or less vulnerable to catching Covid-19 more than once, and if there is anything you can do to reduce your risk. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Professor Adrian Esterman - Chair of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the University of South Australia Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become 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.  The Quicky drops an episode every morning with a deep dive and the news headlines, and from today 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.  So enjoy your Quicky evening news update for Monday April 4th 2022.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. CREDITS  Host/Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Producer: Claire Murphy Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou & Siobhán Moran-McFarlaneBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Bruce Willis' family released a statement that the Hollywood favourite is retiring from acting as he has been diagnosed with the medical condition Aphasia.  But what exactly is Aphasia, and what does it mean for the everyday lives of more than 140,000 Aussies who also live with this condition? The Quicky speaks to an expert in speech and language, and a woman who acquired Aphasia after having a stroke at the age of 33 to find out what it is, how it impacts your body, and the available treatment options helping those people to continue with their lives. If you'd like more information about Aphasia, or access to resources and support, the Australian Aphasia Association (AAA) is a not-for-profit support and advocacy association and registered charity for people with Aphasia, their families, and the professionals who help them.  CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Emma Beesley - A former lawyer who experienced a stroke at the age of 33, and is now passionate about being a voice for people living with Aphasia Kirrie Ballard - Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Sydney Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been two years since the Federal Government implemented a ban on international cruise ships from entering Australian ports following a number of high-profile Covid-19 outbreaks at sea, but from April 17 the restrictions will finally be lifted.  Many of us are desperate to set sail once again, but what's being done to ensure that passengers and crew can safely step on board while coronavirus continues to infect thousands of people every day? The Quicky speaks to two cruise experts and someone who works on board some of the world's largest vessels to find out everything you need to know before booking your next adventure on the high seas. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Joel Katz - Managing Director of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia and Asia Kara Glamore - Vice President of Carnival Cruise Line Australia Tammy* - Cruise ship art teacher who has just flown out to the United States to join a new ship *Name has been changed for privacy. Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday night Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down his fourth Budget, which as this is an election year, is being closely scrutinised, but how can you crunch the numbers and make sense of what's in it for you? The Quicky speaks to an expert in Australian politics, and a specialist in women's equality to find out whether the billions of dollars that have been announced will actually help you and your family, or if it's all just smoke and mirrors. CREDITS  Host: Gemma Bath With thanks to: Mark Kenny - Australian Studies Professor at the Australian National University's College of Arts and Social Sciences, and host of the weekly politics and public affairs podcast, Democracy Sausage With Mark Kenny Helen Dalley-Fisher - Convenor of the Equality Rights Alliance (ERA) focusing on women's economic security Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On one of Australia's biggest reality television shows, the fallout from what has been labelled a 'nude photo scandal' continues, with two young women being publicly pitted against each other, after one shared a naked image of the other. But why do we continue to frame these issues in a way that implies that a woman should be ashamed of her naked body, instead of focusing on the person who chooses to share these images maliciously? The Quicky speaks to an expert in social media, and a mother whose daughter was blackmailed with nude photos, to find out how we can stop weaponising images of women and girls. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Emily van der Nagel - Lecturer in Communications and Media Studies, focusing on social media practices at Monash University Linda* - Supported her daughter who had a very traumatic experience as a result of someone threatening to share her nude photos *Name and voice has been changed for privacy. Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's hard to ignore the news, especially when so many bad things are happening across the world all at once. Between the pandemic, floods and Ukraine conflict, it's been a lot to deal with recently. So if you want to stay informed and be able to talk about the news with your family, but also avoid feeling increasingly distressed by the headlines, what can you do to protect your mental health? The Quicky speaks to an expert in journalism, and a specialist in psychology to find out how we and our family members can remain alert and informed, but not alarmed. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Mark Pearson - Professor of Journalism and Social Media at Griffith University  with more than 30 years' experience in journalism and journalism education, who blogs on media law and ethics research and issues Dr Christa van Aswegen - Psychologist and lecturer in early learning at Griffith University Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the inquest continues into the death of Hannah Clarke and her three children at the hands of her estranged husband, grim details about a string of abuses that occurred in the lead-up to their violent murders are coming to light. At the same time, in a very different part of the world, people are watching on as Kim Kardashian continues to face harassment from her ex-husband Kanye West, but despite all her wealth and power it seems no-one is willing to intervene. The Quicky speaks to a family violence prevention specialist, and a family law expert to find out what measures we can all take when we witness concerning and escalating behaviour, in the hope that we can stop violent acts occurring and get people the help they need. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Zoe Rathus AM - Senior lecturer at the Griffith University Law School whose research focuses on women and the law, particularly the family law system and the impact of family violence on women and children Shaan Ross-Smith - Equality advocate, violence prevention specialist, Chair of the Board of Directors at DVConnect, Facilitator of the Men's Domestic Violence Education and Intervention Program at the Domestic Violence Prevention Centre, and Director of the MATE Program at Griffith University MATE (Motivating Action Through Empowerment), is an education and intervention program teaching us all to be leaders in the prevention of violence and problematic behaviour.  Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red lipstick has been worn for thousands of years across many different genders and cultures, interpreted as a sign of power, feminism, sexuality and pride. But why do we place so much emphasis on this particular beauty product? And why do some of us either love or loathe wearing it? To find out how a lipstick became such a powerful statement about who we are as individuals and a society, and how to find your perfect shade, The Quicky speaks to a stylist, a beauty guru, and and expert in identity to unlock the secrets and power of a red lip. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Jess Carniel - Senior Lecturer in Humanities at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and Deputy Chair of the USQ Human Research Ethics Committee and the Research Cluster Leader for Identities and Inclusion in the Centre for Heritage and Culture Deni Todorovič - Stylist, activist, writer and co-host of Mamamia's fashion podcast, What Are You Wearing? Leigh Campbell - Executive Editor and co-host of Mamamia's You Beauty podcast Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been one month since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to invade Ukraine. Since then, rolling news coverage has brought the horrors of the conflict into our homes, but what is it like for Australian-Ukrainians and those who still have family in Europe having to watch these events unfold on screen? The Quicky speaks to two Ukrainian women about their personal experiences, including how they or their relatives have or haven't escaped, and what we can all do to show our support and offer practical support as we hope for an end to the violence. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Nataliya Murad - Member of Queensland's Ukrainian community who was in Ukraine just days before the invasion began Nadia Mencinsky - Media Advisor for the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations, whose 27-year-old daughter had to flee Ukraine in the middle of the night as the conflict broke out, while many of their relatives remain in the country Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year, tens of thousands of Aussies undergo weight loss surgery in a bid to finally regain control of their health, a process that comes at great personal and economic cost, yet the procedure is still regularly treated with disdain by others. So why is bariatric surgery to help people who can't lose weight any other way seen by some as 'cheating', even when diet and exercise have failed to help them? The Quicky speaks to an expert bariatric surgeon, a GP and a woman who has had the operation to dispel the myths and judgement, and find out what is really involved in having weight loss surgery. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Jean Liddy - High school teacher in Queensland who underwent weight loss surgery in 2017 Dr John Jorgensen - Bariatric and Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) surgeon, and Director of Bariatric Surgical Services at St George Private Hospital, Australia’s highest volume bariatric hospital Dr Brad McKay - Science communicator, TV host, podcaster, GP and author of Fake Medicine: Exposing the wellness crazes, cons and quacks costing us our health Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As humid and wet weather continues to impact millions of Aussies, you might find that your favourite jacket, shoes or even your walls are increasingly being covered with mould. It's not just gross, it can also be a real risk to your health, especially if you or someone else in your home has asthma, or is vulnerable in other ways, so how can you safely remove it without further risking your wellbeing or just having a big dumpster fire? The Quicky speaks to one woman who is concerned for her newborn baby as their house is being taken over by mould, an expert researcher who specialises in the fungi, and a professional mould remover to find out how to rid your home of it for good. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Holly Jones - Research Assistant at the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Healthy Housing, at the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, who is currently contributing to the design of a mould validation survey looking at mould in Australian homes Stefania - A Sydney mum with a newborn baby who is concerned about the mould that is impacting her home amid the humid and wet weather John Liddell - Managing Director of The Mould Doctor, a professional company that provides mould remediation services in NSW and Victoria Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As petrol prices continue to soar past $2 a litre, there are now reports that we could be paying up to $7 for a coffee by the end of the year! So what is going on with the cost of living in Australia, and why is everything getting so expensive? The Quicky speaks to an expert economist to find out the reasons behind the price surges on everyday products, how long we can expect big bills at the checkout, and whether the cost of anything is going to come down? CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Peter Martin - Business and Economy Editor for The Conversation Australia, a Visiting Fellow at Australian National University's Crawford School of Public Policy, and Presenter of the ABC Radio National program The Economists *Please note written comments about the cost of living from our listeners have been voiced in this episode by our Mamamia colleagues. Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you take a look at the back of your closet, what do you see? Perhaps something from your childhood, a favourite outfit from your youth, or even a hand-me-down garment from an older relative? Many of us keep clothes that no longer fit, we haven't worn for years and will likely never put on ever again, so why do we hold on to them? The Quicky speaks to an expert in identity and clothing to find out how our emotional ties to old clothes say a lot about who we were, and who we still are today, even if we are wearing a whole new wardrobe. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Rachael Wallis - Expert in identity, dress, lifestyle migration, media, culture and rural communities based at the University of Southern Queensland Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just when you thought talking about viruses was a thing of the past, a new illness spread through mosquito bites has resurfaced in Australia amid all of the wet and humid weather. Japanese Encephalitis was first discovered over 100 years ago, but its sudden resurgence particularly down the east coast is causing some concern among the scientific community and the public, but how worried should you be? The Quicky speaks to two experts in infectious diseases to learn more about Japanese Encephalitis Virus or 'JEV' as it's also known, to find out how widespread it could become, and whether you need to ask for a vaccine to keep you and your family safe. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Professor Jason Mackenzie - International expert on flavivirus and norovirus replication and pathogenesis at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity Dr Michelle Giles - Professor and clinical appointments at Alfred Health, Monash Health and the Royal Women’s Hospital, and an Infectious Diseases Physician  Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] 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 or listening to our content, 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.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.