Last week a giant balloon drifted across the United States. 

Americans are saying it's a Chinese spy balloon, a claim the Chinese government denies saying it's a weather balloon that's drifted off course.  

On Saturday an F-22 Fighter Jet shot it down, it's remains falling into the ocean below. 

In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at what spy balloons are, what they're capable of and if we need to be concerned about one drifting Down Under. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Professor Iain Boyd - Director of the Centre for National Security Initiatives at the University of Colorado 

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Last week a giant balloon drifted across the United States. 
Americans are saying it's a Chinese spy balloon, a claim the Chinese government denies saying it's a weather balloon that's drifted off course.  
On Saturday an F-22 Fighter Jet shot it down, it's remains falling into the ocean below. 
In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at what spy balloons are, what they're capable of and if we need to be concerned about one drifting Down Under. 
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CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Professor Iain Boyd - Director of the Centre for National Security Initiatives at the University of Colorado 
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It’s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.

It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror. 

The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

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