The Quicky

After the news of Donald Trump coming back to the White House begins to sink in, comes the need for the cold, hard facts behind how Kamala Harris lost.  Join Mia Freedman as she and Deputy Editor of Foreign Polic y magazine and Mamamia's US correspondent Amelia Lester, digest the events that led up to yesterday's US election results.  Support independent women's media Follow Mamamia Out Loud here...

The polls have closed and Donald Trump has claimed victory in the 2024 US Presidential election. The Republican candidate might be moving back into the White House as the 47th President of the United States, but how did we get here? What factors went into this win for Trump, and what let Kamala Harris' campaign down?  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this...

Donald Trump pulls ahead in US election; Witness gives evidence in William Tyrrell Inquest; Protestors take to streets as Israel replaces Defence Minister; Barry Keoghan confirms he's still dating Sabrina Carpenter.  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, whe...

Early poll results shows Dixon Notch in New Hampshire have split their vote 50/50 between Trump and Harris, William Tyrell inquiry will hear from truck drive, Queen Camilla pulls out of engagement after falling ill and Grimes backs Olivia Rodrigo's specific red flag A recent report into sexual harassment experienced by Australian teachers inside their classrooms has left parents & teachers flo...

William Tyrrell's foster Mother named & abused outside court; DV support agencies brace for uptick amid Melbourne Cup celebrations; Jumping castle operator faces court following tragedy; Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek optimistic after cancer diagnosis 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 p...

While the internet has been going through the Erik & Lyle Menendez case with a fine tooth comb, so too has the Los Angeles County top Prosecutor George Gascón. He's since recommended the Mendendez brothers, who are currently serving life in prison without parole, be resentenced. But what would life on the outside look like for Erik & Lyle? Now in their 50s, they've been locked up since ear...

The Quicky news update for Monday, November 4th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Join the Month of MOVE Get $30 off a Mamamia subscription and g...

ICYMI: There's a serial killer on the loose in Byron Bay...  allegedly. People are starting to connect the dots between multiple cases of women going missing or being murdered in the Byron and New South Wales coastal areas, including women with their own first-hand encounters. So how likely is it all these cases and run ins are linked? And what's the underlying lesson we can all take away from the...

Ever found yourself in the dressing room, frustrated, flustered and half naked because the pair of jeans you're wrestling with just won't fit? Yeah, us too. Turns out not all pieces of clothes are made the same (shocker, we know). Our friends at Mamamia's fashion podcast Nothing To Wear have been investigating why our clothes don't always fit properly, even when we buy the correct size for our bod...

The Quicky news update for Friday, November 1st 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Join the Month of MOVE Get $30 off a Mamamia subscription and g...

How far is someone willing to go to achieve fame? It turns out, attending an infamous Diddy party might be where we draw the line.  In our exclusive interview with Erika Kramer, we'll hear about her close encounter with the fallen star as he promised her a shot at fame by way of his reality tv show. With allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs stacking up every week, we've got a glance into his wor...

The Quicky news update for Thursday, October 31st 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-da...

Serious question... will you join our coven? It feels like witches and magic are everywhere at the moment, and we don't just mean because it's Halloween.  From television shows to trending on TikTok, the rise of modern witches is not something to ignore. But what is a modern witch? Is it all a bit 'woo woo' or something we can all get onboard with?  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The...

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, October 30th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-d...

Jackie O, known for her outrageous and popular radio show with Kyle Sandilands, has just released her memoir  The Whole Truth . In addition to revealing a stint in rehab, Jackie O has announced all profits from the book will go directly to Odyssey House, a rehabilitation service who provide treatment not dissimilar to that which Jackie sought. The memoir has started a conversation we often shy awa...

The Quicky news update for Tuesday, October 29th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-day...

Warning: This episode speaks of violence and suicide. Please take care when listening.  A year on from her death, Lilie James' parents have spoken publicly - remembering their beautiful, hardworking daughter. Coupled with what was revealed about her killer in a recent TV special has brought Lilie's story back to our attention.  Today we revisit the murder of Lilie James.  If you or anyone you know...

The Quicky news update for Monday, October 28th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-day...

Question for the parents... are you a 'one and done' household? New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has shown a drop in the birthrate, a trend we've seen developing in recent years.  But why are people opting to call it a day after one child? Today we look at the rise of the triangle family.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Check out our parentin...

Follow How To Build A Human  Okay, we can't be the only ones pulling our hair out wondering why sometimes talking to our kids is like talking to a brick wall. What are we supposed to do when they just... won't listen? In this episode of How To Build A Human parenting expert Gen Muir shares with host Leigh Campbell some helpful tips and techniques to encourage better communication and listening in...

The Quicky news update for Friday, October 25th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-day...

We don't mean to alarm you... but it's two months 'til Christmas.  If you feel like you're clawing your way to the finish line of 2024, don't worry, you're not alone.  So how do we survive the impending silly season and finish the year strong? Might be time to check in on our mental fitness.  THE END BITS Follow But Are You Happy?  Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Join the...

The Quicky news update for Thursday, October 24th 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-da...

The United States election is less than two weeks away and it's still anybody's game... or is it? Today we take a look at the polls, what they actually mean, and if they can predict the election ahead of time with any certainty.  Our U.S correspondent Amelia Lester walks us through the polls and the potential outcomes on November 5.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram...

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, October 23rd 2024 The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click  here  to start a seven-d...