A UK court has heard how Sam Kerr and her partner feared they were being kidnapped by a cab driver during racial abuse case; Inquiry told kids have 'no hope' with tough on crime policies; Donald Trump makes Elon Musk a 'special government employee'; A rested Mary Fowler is back in Matildas side for the SheBelieves cup in the US

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A UK court has heard how Sam Kerr and her partner feared they were being kidnapped by a cab driver during racial abuse case; Inquiry told kids have 'no hope' with tough on crime policies; Donald&nbsp;Trump makes Elon Musk a 'special government employee'; A rested Mary&nbsp;Fowler is back in Matildas side for the SheBelieves cup in the US
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Host/Producer:&nbsp;Nicole Madigan
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Lu Hill&nbsp;

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.

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

The Quicky is Mamamia's twice 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 twice 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.

Matilda Sam Kerr Feared Kidnapping Before Arrest

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NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott, the heroic police officer who confronted and killed the Westfield Bondi Junction attacker has been diagnosed with cancer; A Victorian bushfire appeal has been launched, with premier Jacinta Allan calling for public donations to support affected communities; Australians could soon get cheaper access to the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, with the federal government set to add the medication to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme; and Hollywood's finest celebrate the 83rd Golden Globes.

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NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott, the heroic police officer who confronted and killed the Westfield Bondi Junction attacker has been diagnosed with cancer; A Victorian bushfire appeal has been launched, with premier Jacinta Allan calling for public donations to support affected communities;&nbsp;Australians could soon get cheaper access to the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, with the federal government set to add the medication to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme; and Hollywood's finest celebrate the 83rd Golden Globes.
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Bondi Hero Diagnosed With Cancer & Golden Globes Highlights 

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From politics to pop culture, what's in store for 2026?

We'll check in with our experts across finance, technology and political affairs to find out what's on the agenda this year. 

And in headlines today, The deadly Victorian bushfires are expected to burn for weeks, Repairs are under way after a tropical cyclone battered the far north coast of Queensland; The chair of the Adelaide Festival and several board members have resigned in the midst of the controversial decision to axe Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah; US President Donald Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to ​Cuba; Aryna Sabalenka kissed both biceps as she took out the title at the Brisbane International

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Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guests: 
Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at The Australia Institute & Contributing Editor at The New Daily

Anders Sorman-Nilsson, Futurist

Chris Richardson, Economist  

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

From politics to pop culture, what's in store for 2026?
We'll check in with our experts across finance, technology and political affairs to find out what's on the agenda this year.&nbsp;
And in headlines today, The deadly Victorian bushfires are expected to burn for weeks, Repairs are under way after a tropical cyclone battered the far north coast of Queensland; The chair of the Adelaide Festival and several board members have resigned in the midst of the controversial decision to axe Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah; US President Donald Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to ​Cuba; Aryna Sabalenka kissed both biceps as she took out the title at the Brisbane International
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Guests: Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at The Australia Institute &amp; Contributing Editor at The New Daily Anders Sorman-Nilsson, Futurist Chris Richardson, Economist&nbsp;&nbsp;
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Lu Hill&nbsp;
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

“Rate Hikes, International Law Under Fire & AI Colleagues” Experts Reveal 2026 Forecast

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Police search for three people as bushfires continue to burn and heatwave conditions sweep the country; Writers & academics pull out of Adelaide Writer's Festival after board dump only Palestinian speaker booked; Immigration officer shoot two people just one day after fatally shooting a woman in the United States; Meghan Trainor & Mandy Moore break their silence following Ashley Tisdale fuelled 'mum group drama'. 

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Police search for three people as bushfires continue to burn and heatwave conditions sweep the country; Writers &amp; academics pull out of Adelaide Writer's Festival after board dump only Palestinian speaker booked; Immigration officer shoot two people just one day after fatally shooting a woman in the United States; Meghan Trainor &amp; Mandy Moore break their silence following Ashley Tisdale fuelled 'mum group drama'.&nbsp;
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Police Search For Three People In Wake Of Bushfires & Writers Pull Out Of Major Festival

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Matilda Sam Kerr Feared Kidnapping Before Arrest

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