Trigger Warning: This episode speaks about violence, drug use and murder so please take care when listening. 

A new Netflix miniseries which debuted recently tells the story of Griselda Blanco, also known as "the Godmother" of the cocaine underworld in both Columbia and in the US. 

This episode of The Quicky goes through the life and crimes of the only person Pablo Escobar admitted to be scared of. 

To read more about Griselda's true story, click here.

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Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Trigger Warning: This episode speaks about violence, drug use and murder so please take care when listening. 
A new Netflix miniseries which debuted recently tells the story of Griselda Blanco, also known as "the Godmother" of the cocaine underworld in both Columbia and in the US. 
This episode of The Quicky goes through the life and crimes of the only person Pablo Escobar admitted to be scared of. 
To read more about Griselda's true story, click <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/griselda-blanco-netflix-true-story/">here.</a>
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CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Justin Vallejo - The US Digital Editor for News Corp Australia
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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.  
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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;

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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;

The Real Story Of Griselda Blanco - The Cocaine Queen Of Miami

We've heard a lot about ankle monitors to attempt to curb our growing domestic violence levels in Australia lately, but how would that work? Is personal 24/7 monitoring the answer to our pleas for better protection for women? 

In this episode of The Quicky, we find out exactly how ankle monitors work and if they are our solution to Australia's dire domestic violence crisis. 

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Host: Claire Murphy 

With thanks to: 

Thalia Anthony - Professor of Law at The University of Technology Sydney

Producers: Claire Murphy 

Executive Producer: Kally Rintoul

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

We've heard a lot about ankle monitors to attempt to curb our growing domestic violence levels in Australia lately, but how would that work? Is personal 24/7 monitoring the answer to our pleas for better protection for women? 
In this episode of The Quicky, we find out exactly how ankle monitors work and if they are our solution to Australia's dire domestic violence crisis. 
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Host: Claire Murphy 
With thanks to: 
Thalia Anthony - Professor of Law at The University of Technology Sydney
Producers: Claire Murphy 
Executive Producer: Kally Rintoul Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Are Ankle Monitors The Answer To Our DV Crisis

The Quicky news update for Friday, May 17th 2024

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The Quicky news update for Friday, May 17th 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.
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Why are we wired to be so attracted to sales? Buy one get one free, 50% off, clearance! Whatever the sale, we, as humans, flock to them! 

How can we curb that hit of dopamine we get when we land a great discount or sale. 

In this episode of The Quicky, we speak to the experts to find out why sometimes we can't resist that sale, even when we know we need to conserve our cash flow. 

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CREDITS

Host: Claire Murphy 

With thanks to: 

Matt Plant - Head of Behavioural Sciences Thinker at Thinkerbell

Carly Dober - Director of the Australian Association of Psychologists

Producers: Claire Murphy 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano, Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Why are we wired to be so attracted to sales? Buy one get one free, 50% off, clearance! Whatever the sale, we, as humans, flock to them! 
How can we curb that hit of dopamine we get when we land a great discount or sale. 
In this episode of The Quicky, we speak to the experts to find out why sometimes we can't resist that sale, even when we know we need to conserve our cash flow. 
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Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
CREDITS
Host: Claire Murphy 
With thanks to: 
Matt Plant - Head of Behavioural Sciences Thinker at <a href="https://thinkerbell.com/about/#people">Thinkerbell</a>
Carly Dober - Director of the Australian Association of Psychologists
Producers: Claire Murphy 
Executive Producer: Taylah Strano, Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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