The Quicky

In your circle of family and friends, it's estimated that at least 7 of them will have faced a battle with addiction at some stage of their lives. For Australian comedian Fiona O'Loughlin it was alcohol, the addiction so strong it pulled her all the way to the bottom. The Quicky investigates the drug that is legal and an accepted social lubricant, but is also one of the deadliest drugs to ditch. S...

The Australian national anthem is problematic. It was changed in the past when it was recognised that the lyrics excluded women but we don't seem to be able to do the same when it fails to recognise the country's First Nations people. Today we break down the song that is supposed to represent us all, to find out how it doesn't but also how it can. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com....

As the US struggles with the transition of power between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, there's a First Lady and one in waiting attempting to navigate it all too. Today The Quicky looks at the role of the wives of Presidents, how it's changed over time, what legacy Melania Trump will leave and whether Dr Jill Biden as the first First Lady to have a full time job outside of the White House, will chang...

Aboriginal owned and run businesses are hot right now, from artwork to clothing and accessories, to photography and modelling agencies.  Indigenous business is coming into its own in 2020, but there are still some major hurdles. From not being allowed to use the flag that unites them, to businesses that look Aboriginal but are in fact not Indigenous owned, there are issues that require some w...

It's hard to fathom, looking in from the other side of the world, why people continued to support US President Donald Trump. He has been credited with dividing the nation, of misleading the public and of attempting to kill off democracy in a nation that holds the process so dear. The Quicky speaks to Republicans to find out what it is about Trump that sees them not just continue to give him their...

When the Western Highway in Victoria was approved for an upgrade, it kicked off a two year battle that still hasn't ended. In fact, just as Melbourne was coming out of lockdown, one of the sacred trees of the Djab Wurrung people, which is in the way of the current highway plan, was cut down and hauled away. The Quicky investigates why Australia's first nations people still have to fight to keep st...

We've all seen the viral pics doing the rounds of cruise ships being pulled apart for scrap metal as the coronavirus continues to bring the industry to its knees. So does this mean cruising is now a thing of the past? Can it recover enough to save the thousands of jobs it creates and the billions of dollars it makes each year? The Quicky investigates the fate of cruising past 2020. Subscribe to Th...

The polls are closed, counting is underway so what is the outcome looking like 13 hours after the last polling booth closed? The Quicky speaks with The Guardian Washington Bureau Chief David Smith to find out who is leading the race to become the next President of the United States. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Bo...

The US election is now underway and everyone is waiting to see if it is in fact 4 more years for Donald Trump or a swing back to the Democrats in what has been a hate-fuelled, angry campaign from both sides. Will it be a repeat of 2016? Will Joe Biden actually win like the polls suggest? What if the Electoral College ends up in a tie? Chas Licciardello from the ABC's Planet America breaks down all...

We can't ask a horse whether they like racing, we can't ask them if they're being treated right but we can look at how they're treated AFTER they've left the track. The Quicky looks at Melbourne Cup winners from the past to see where they ended up and what happens to horses that aren't as successful. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Clai...

It's hard to believe that at this time last year we were choking on the smoke of massive bushfires that ended up raging across the country for months. Now, as we head into the next bushfire season, what are we facing? Will it be as bad as 2019/20 and what are we doing to protect ourselves from the the flames? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Produ...

The kids are excited, Halloween is on a Saturday and we now have all day to plan out trick or treating. For the grown ups, there's a range of sassy yet 2020 applicable costumes to don for the party... but how do we navigate this day when COVID-19 is the ultimate uninvited guest? The Quicky investigates Halloween 2020 and how we can pull it off while being COVID safe. Subscribe to The Quicky at......

How do you know if someone is the right person for the job if you've never met them in person? How about speaking to the people who have? The Quicky finds out who Joe Biden and Donald Trump really are from those who have worked alongside them. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Booker: Mel Sauer Audio Producer:  Ia...

As the class of 2020 sits for their final exams there are some very nervous students and quite concerned parents waiting to see what that final number will be...the number that will see what course they might be able to study at university. So how much does that number mean? What happens if you don't get the one you thought you would? What if you don't make it through this year at all? The Quicky...

After instructing countries around the world that lockdowns were the only way to deal with COVID-19 in the absence of a vaccine, the World Health Organisation has now advised that they are not a long term solution to handling the virus. So what do we do now? Do we leave the more vulnerable people in our community to lock themselves away while we get on with our lives?  The Quicky checks in wi...

We hear all the time that Russia has interfered in US elections but have you ever wondered exactly how? From email hacking to social media control, The Quicky investigates how Russia can influence who Americans vote for. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Booker: Mel Sauer Audio Producer:  Ian Camilleri Guests: Dav...

Australia hasn't seen seven people die in a single year from shark attacks since the 1930's...until now. The Quicky investigates why so many Australians have been taken by sharks in 2020 and whether we need to be worried when we dip a toe into the ocean. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Booker: Mel Sauer Audio Produce...

Imagine every day you turn up to work, the most powerful man in the world tells you you're bad at your job, that you're a liar, that you spread 'fake news'? That's what it's like for some members of the White House Press Corp. Today The Quicky finds out what it's like to cover the day to day life of President Donald Trump Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS&nbs...

With so much focus on the US Supreme Court at the moment, many of you have been asking why we don't know as much about our own version of it. Today The Quicky looks at Australia's High Court, the decisions they've made and how those who sit on the bench are chosen for such an important role. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy...

In the past, technology has taken over jobs that were considered blue collar - those that required manual labour, but with the rise of artificial intelligence, could your white collar job be at risk too? The Quicky investigate where technology will impact the careers of Australians Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Boo...

The U.S election is just over two weeks away and democratic nominee Joe Biden is leading President Donald Trump in all the major polls. But in 2016, we heard the same thing about Hillary Clinton and she didn't win, so what's changed?  Today, The Quicky investigates the polling industry's crisis of confidence, it's impact around the world and if anything is being done to change that.  Sub...

It's been a big week for one of the most prominent women in Australian politics, NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian. From calls for her resignation, salacious headlines and speculation, to an outpouring of support for her online, everyone has an opinion, but what does it actually mean to be a female politician in Australia? How much does gender play into the experiences of women in leadership? Today...

If you went on a reality TV show and found out you were the one they were positioning as the villain, how would that make you feel? What if something you did or said made you the subject of media scrutiny for days, months, even years into the future? Today The Quicky investigates the lives of those who have at some stage, been Australia's most hated people. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://ma...

Are you feeling that state divide right now? Many Aussies report feeling less of a sense of solidarity now that the coronavirus has made them more focused on how their state is doing as opposed to the rest of the country.  And for WA, they're talking about cutting themselves off from the Federation all together. Today The Quicky looks at whether COVID-19 has affected the Australian identity....

How would you handle yourself if someone you work with started their transition from male to female or vice versa? What if you're the one doing the transitioning? What things are in place to ensure you're safe and treated fairly during the process? Today we speak to two trans women with very different transitioning at work stories and find out how you can be a good ally. Subscribe to The Quicky at...