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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Putin, Xi And The Secret to Immortality & Is My Friend a Psychopath?

    After Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping were caught on mic musing about immortality and living to 150, we look at the science of longevity and ask what's truly possible. Plus, we break down the subtle signs that your "fun friend" might be a psychopath and how to protect yourself from their manipulations. And in headlines today, Iconic fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who has dressed the top Hollywood stars for decades, has died aged 91; The colleagues of fallen police officer Senior Constable Vadim de Waart Hottart, who was shot in an alleged ambush in Porepunkah, will form a guard of honour today as he is farewelled by friends and family; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a phone call with President Donald Trump to discuss trade and critical minerals; The Princess of Wales has ended the speculation about her hair colour, stepping out with husband Prince William with her newly blonde locksTHE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines 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 Lindsay Wu, University of NSW Laboratory of Ageing ResearchAudio Producer: Lu Hill  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Australia's Dangerous New Extremism & Why Your Hay Fever Is Getting Worse

    Following anti-immigration protests across the country, we’re looking at what’s driving the rise of extremist groups, and whether they're a growing threat to our communities. Plus, bad news for our hayfever friends out there... the season is back, and depending where you live, worse than ever. And in headlines today, Police believe accused gunman Dezi Freeman is still alive and that they possibly know where he is hiding; Housing affordability has dropped to a 20-year low, but first-home buyers are still finding ways to get into the market; A woman branded as the "Ketamine Queen" has pleaded guilty to selling Matthew Perry the drug that killed the Friends star; North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin were among high-profile leaders in Beijing for a parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II; Authorities in Florida have announced that they are working to become the first US state to remove childhood vaccine mandates, a public health policy that has kept children safe from infectious diseases for decades; Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Hemming Willis has defended the family’s difficult decision to move Bruce into his own homeTHE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines 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: Josh Roose, Associate Professor of Politics at Deakin University. Audio Producer: Lu Hill  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Real Problem With Ai Therapy

    A growing number of teenagers are turning to AI chatbots for mental health support, but a new investigation reveals the dangerous risks. We look at the chilling stories and the urgent calls for regulation as more young people log their deepest fears with artificial intelligence. Listen to Mamamia's WELL podcast here If this episode stirred up any feelings for you, help is available. You can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 And in headlines today, Anna Wintour’s replacement has been announced as the longtime American Vogue editor steps down after 37 years, 39 year old Chloe Malle, the daughter of actress Candice Bergen taking over; Businesses in the popular Alpine region, who should be gearing up for a bumper school holiday season, are instead grappling with the impact of a massive hunt for accused police killer Dezi Freeman; Thomas Sewell, the leader of an Australian Neo Nazi group who marched in protest of immigration on the weekend, has been charged over an attack on a First Nations camp after Sunday’s rally; A magnitude 5.5 earthquake has shaken southeastern Afghanistan, two days after a large quake in the same region killed more than 1400 people and injured thousands more; A US judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's mobilisation of the National Guard in California was illegal; Singer Justin Bieber has made a bride’s day even more memorable, taking photos with her and her girls in the lobby of the hotel where she was celebrating her nuptialsTHE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines 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: Raffaella Ciccarelli, News & Weekend Editor Audio Producer: Lu Hill  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Teen Social Media Ban Gets A Tech Tick & Where Is The President?

    Ahead of the teen social media ban, a new landmark report on age verification has given the tech the green light... sort of.  Plus, where's the President? After days of public absence and wild health speculation, Donald Trump has finally been spotted, but concerns over his health remain.  And in headlines today, Police searching for alleged gunman Dezi Freeman in the Victorian high country say they believe people know where he is; The GPS system of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's airplane was jammed while en route to Bulgaria, with Russian interference suspected; The women playing in this year’s cricket world cup will be getting four times their last tournament fee, more than the men’s pay from 2 years ago; Algerian Olympic champion Imane Khelif has appealed against a World Boxing decision barring her from upcoming events unless she undergoes genetic sex testing; Rapper Snoop Dogg has admitted he is "not perfect" after facing a backlash over his criticism of a same-sex couple in the animated movie Lightyear; Actress Emily Blunt says she is struggling with two things while filming the new Devil wears Prada sequel, wearing heels and being fed too much pasta by her brother-in-law Stanley TucciTHE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines 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: Amelia Lester, Mamamia's US Correspondent Audio Producer: Lu Hill  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 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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