For the first time since World War II, a far-right fascist political party has taken the reigns of the Italian parliament.

Its leader Georgia Meloni is the first female Prime Minister of the country, a fact that feminists across the globe would usually be celebrating but there are some very serious concerns about the views the journalist-turned-politician holds.

In today’s episode, The Quicky team takes a look at who Georgia Meloni is and why she has the world worried about a slide back to a very dark time in our history.

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Host: Claire Murphy

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Parts of this episode were performed by voice actors

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

For the first time since World War II, a far-right fascist political party has taken the reigns of the Italian parliament.
Its leader Georgia Meloni is the first female Prime Minister of the country, a fact that feminists across the globe would usually be celebrating but there are some very serious concerns about the views the journalist-turned-politician holds.
In today’s episode, The Quicky team takes a look at who Georgia Meloni is and why she has the world worried about a slide back to a very dark time in our history.
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CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Sofia Ammassari, PhD researcher in the School of Government and International Relations at Griffith University
Parts of this episode were performed by voice actors
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Liv Proud
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.

Why Is Everyone Freaking Out About The New Italian PM?

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<li>Australian author Craig Silvey's books permanently pulled from WA public schools</li>
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The first Monday in May has arrived, and with it, the most exclusive red carpet in the world. This year, the Met Gala&rsquo;s Costume Art theme pushed the world&rsquo;s biggest stars to move beyond pretty gowns and turn themselves into literal living sculptures.
While some celebrities like Emma Chamberlain and Heidi Klum fully embraced the assignment, others found themselves under the watchful, discerning eye of Anna Wintour.&nbsp;
Mamamia's Head of Entertainment Laura Brodnik joins us to break down all the looks, drama and the celebrity story you might've missed yesterday.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-spill/">For more on The Met Gala make sure you check out the full run through on Mamamia's entertainment podcast The Spill here</a>
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<li aria-level="1">Pauline Hanson is considering running for the lower house Labor to cut the freight rail line from Melbourne to Brisbane designed to take trucks off the roads</li>
<li aria-level="1">The US says the ceasefire with Iran is still in place despite both sides exchanging fire</li>
<li aria-level="1">The WHO says rare human transmission is behind the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship marooned off West Africa</li>
</ul>
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Guests: Laura Brodnik, Mamamia's Head of Entertainment&nbsp;
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach&nbsp;
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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After years of intense legal maneuvering, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their high-profile lawsuit just weeks before jury selection was set to begin. 


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with Aussie favourites Nicole Kidman and Sunday Rose and Hugh Jackman making his red carpet debut with Sutton Foster.

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<ul>
<li>
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent.
</li>
<li>
Jefferson Lewis, the man accused of the tragic murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, was excused from his first court appearance in Darwin today.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Award-winning Australian Author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to charges of possessing and distributing child exploitation material.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
After years of intense legal maneuvering, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their high-profile lawsuit just weeks before jury selection was set to begin.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
The 2026 Met Gala has transformed the museum steps into a living gallery,
with Aussie favourites Nicole Kidman and Sunday Rose and Hugh Jackman making his red carpet debut with Sutton Foster.
</li>
</ul>
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Why Is Everyone Freaking Out About The New Italian PM?

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