Elmo becoming the internet's therapist was not on my 2024 bingo card, but here we are!

Earlier this week, thousands of people unloaded their life problems on the Sesame Street alumni after he asked “How is everybody doing?” on X. 

Not well, it seems.

In this episode of The Quicky we take a look at why Elmo's post sent us all into existential dread and how we can turn that around. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

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Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Elmo becoming the internet's therapist was not on my 2024 bingo card, but here we are!
Earlier this week, thousands of people unloaded their life problems on the Sesame Street alumni after he asked “How is everybody doing?” on X. 
Not well, it seems.
In this episode of The Quicky we take a look at why Elmo's post sent us all into existential dread and how we can turn that around. 
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CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Carly Dober - Psychologist and Director of Australian Director of Psychologists 
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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The Quicky

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy. 

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy.&nbsp;

The Quicky by Mamamia

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.

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.

Elmo Inspired A Social Media Trauma Dump; Why Aren't We Ok?

Are we seeing happily ever after or taxi cab theory happening right before our eyes?

The news that Harry Styles had popped the question to Zoe Kravitz took the world by surprise this week, we unpack the celeb coupling with our Pop Culture and Social Editor Tina Burke, about why this is all happening so fast and whether the theory from Sex And The City, that a man is only willing to settle down once his light is on, is the case in this surprise engagement.

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Rebel Wilson is set to take the stand for a second day amid defamation accusations
The UAE has quit OPEC
The Trumps have welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House
Jimmy Kimmel apologised to the Trumps but not for the joke about Melania
The man accused of planning a terror attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna shows has pleaded guilty

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Are we seeing happily ever after or taxi cab theory happening right before our eyes?
The news that Harry Styles had popped the question to Zoe Kravitz took the world by surprise this week, we unpack the celeb coupling with our Pop Culture and Social Editor Tina Burke, about why this is all happening so fast and whether the theory from Sex And The City, that a man is only willing to settle down once his light is on, is the case in this surprise engagement.
🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li>Rebel Wilson is set to take the stand for a second day amid defamation accusations</li>
<li aria-level="1">The UAE has quit OPEC</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Trumps have welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jimmy Kimmel apologised to the Trumps but not for the joke about Melania</li>
<li aria-level="1">The man accused of planning a terror attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna shows has pleaded guilty</li>
</ul>
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Guest: Tina Burke - Mamamia's Pop Culture and Social Editor&nbsp;
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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King Charles and Queen Camilla Take America & The Styles-Kravitz Engagement Unpacked 

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US President Donald Trump has officially nominated former Republican congressman Dave Brat to be the next American ambassador to Australia. 


A massive outback search for a missing five-year-old girl has entered its third day near Alice Springs, with the search area now expanded to twenty square kilometres.


Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has arrived at the Federal Court in Sydney to testify in the high-profile defamation battle against her co-star.


And Taylor Swift has filed to trademark her own voice and likeness in a major move to fight back against AI-generated deepfakes.

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<ul>
<li aria-level="1">
US President Donald Trump has officially nominated former Republican congressman Dave Brat to be the next American ambassador to Australia.&nbsp;
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
A massive outback search for a missing five-year-old girl has entered its third day near Alice Springs, with the search area now expanded to twenty square kilometres.
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has arrived at the Federal Court in Sydney to testify in the high-profile defamation battle against her co-star.
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
And Taylor Swift has filed to trademark her own voice and likeness in a major move to fight back against AI-generated deepfakes.
</li>
</ul>
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Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach
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HEADLINES: Search For Missing NT Girl & Trump Names Next Ambassador To Australia

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White House

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Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz are engaged
Julia Gillard is back in Australia speaking at a gender equality event in Melbourne
Today marks the 30 year anniversary of the Pt Arthur massacre
King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in the US today
The Washington Correspondents dinner alleged gunman faced court charged with attempted assassination

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David Smith, - Guardian White House Correspondent - read his article on the story here

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White House
🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz are engaged</li>
<li aria-level="1">Julia Gillard is back in Australia speaking at a gender equality event in Melbourne</li>
<li aria-level="1">Today marks the 30 year anniversary of the Pt Arthur massacre</li>
<li aria-level="1">King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in the US today</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Washington Correspondents dinner alleged gunman faced court charged with attempted assassination</li>
</ul>
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Hosts: Claire Murphy
Guest:&nbsp;
David Smith, - Guardian White House Correspondent - read his article on the story <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/26/white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-covering-trump">here</a>
Audio Producer: Claire Murphy
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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BREAKING: Harry Styles Officially Engaged & Inside Trump’s Third Alleged Assassination Plot

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Elmo Inspired A Social Media Trauma Dump; Why Aren't We Ok?

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