The Quicky

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless? Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about. It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

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    Angus Taylor Clear To Challenge The Libs Leadership & How Worried Should We Be About Nipah Virus?

    The headlines would have you believe we're hurtling toward another global pandemic; this time an outbreak of Nipah virus. But how true is that actually? And what do the Australian Government and health officials have to say about it?  And in headlines today, All eyes will be on Canberra today with Andrew Hastie taking himself out of contention to vie for the leadership of the Liberals; The US Department of Justice released 3.5 million more pages in compliance with the Epstein Files transparency act over the weekend, Aussies Clive Palmer and Kevin Rudd named; Iran’s ​​Supreme ⁠Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says if ​the US ‍attacks Iran, it will become ​a ‌regional war; Israel says it has reopened the critical Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt but only in a limited capacity; Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Fela Kuti and Whitney Houston have received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys Special Merit Awards THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Dr Alison Peel  Veterinarian and Wildlife Disease Ecologist at University of Sydney Audio Producer: Lu Hill  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
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    Your Guide To WTF Is Going On With The Libs, Nats & One Nation

    Leadership spills and coalition breakdowns and cabinet vacancy - oh my! As Parliament resumes next week, there are so big question still yet to be answered; like, will leadership spills be pulled off in both the Liberal & National parties? And, if so, by who? Claire and Taylah are here to get you up to speed on what's happening in the nation's capital.  And in headlines today, Specialist police will be winched into a remote area where Belgian tourist Celine Cremer disappeared in Tasmania more than two years ago, after human remains were found on an isolated river bed; Footage of fugitive Julian Ingram taken hours before he allegedly murdered three people has been released; Aboriginal leaders who met with the WA police commissioner to discuss the bomb incident at the Invasion Survival Day rally earlier this week, say the motivation appears to be racial; Tennis legend Serena Williams has dodged questions during a live TV appearance in the US about whether she is preparing to come out of retirement; One of the most expensive documentaries to ever be made 'Melania, 20 Days To History is set to debut today, with only one presale ticket sold here in Australia THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Audio Producer: Lu Hill  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
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    Should We Be Worried About The Doomsday Clock? & Is This Bridgerton's Steamiest Season Yet?

    The hands of the Doomsday Clock have moved, and the news is sobering. We explain what's driven the decision and why scientists say this isn't a prophecy of doom, but a call to action. Plus, we’re escaping to the Ton! Bridgerton Season 4 (Part 1) drops today, and all eyes are on the new leading lady: Sydney’s own Yerin Ha. We talk to Watch Party's Grace Rouvray about what's in store for Bridgerton's steamiest season yet.  And in headlines today, US President Donald Trump has taken to social media to inform Iran that a massive armada was on its way to the region and threatening violence; Police investigating an explosive device thrown into a crowd at a Perth Invasion Day rally say they are still looking into whether it is a terrorist attack; With parliament set to resume on Monday it’s unclear who will fill the 6 vacant shadow ministry positions left open after the breakdown of the coalition as former PM Tony Abbott weighs in on the leadership struggle; Telstra has warned its customers who have an older iPhone model that their latest software update may stop it from accessing the network including to make Triple 0 calls; Kim Kardashian has revealed why photos of Harry and Megan at Mum Kris Jenner’s birthday were posted and then taken down THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Grace Rouvray, Host of Watch Party Audio Producer: Lu Hill  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
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    "It Feels Helpless, Hopeless" Local Reveals What's Happening In Minneapolis Right Now

    What is actually happening in Minneapolis? Two citizens have been killed at the hands of ICE agents as they attempted to warn immigrant communities that officers are in the neighbourhood or to protect fellow protestors. People are angry, confused and concerned that law enforcement are out to get them. Today we speak to Minneapolis local and journalist Susan Jones to find out exactly how people are feeling. And in headlines today, The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings for detained immigrants and ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear to explain why he shouldn't be held in contempt; Heatwave conditions are set to continue across inland regions of south-east Australia, as coastal cities enjoy a brief reprieve; Homes have been destroyed and fresh orders to evacuate have been issued for dozens of small towns near a large bushfire burning in Victoria; For the first time in two-and-a-half years the UN’s children’s agency has been able to deliver school kits with learning materials into ‍Gaza; Singer Deni Hines has quit the I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here jungle, saying it was because she couldn’t go to the toilet THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Susan Jones, Minneapolis-based Journalist Audio Producer: Lu Hill  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min

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Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless? Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about. It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

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