The Quicky evening news update for Monday, March 18th 2024.

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Host/Producer/Audio Producer Claire Murphy

The Quicky evening news update for Monday, March 18th 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...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.
Want The Quicky in your ears every day? Listen on Spotify...<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4omeoOVsGWXhhFObFWGTvT"> https://open.spotify.com/show/4omeoOVsGWXhhFObFWGTvT</a>
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Host/Producer/Audio Producer Claire Murphy

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

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.

PM: Putin Re-elected, Aussie Boomers Spending Up Big Online

🗞️ HEADLINES


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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Host: Gemma Donahoe

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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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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Host: Gemma Donahoe
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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HEADLINES: Search For Missing NT Girl & Trump Names Next Ambassador To Australia

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White House

🗞️ HEADLINES
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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Hosts: Claire Murphy

Guest: 

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

Audio Producer: Claire Murphy

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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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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🎙️ CREDITS
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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🗞️ HEADLINES
The alleged gunman who opened fire outside the entrance of the White House Correspondents' dinner was likely targeting Trump and other members of the administration, according to US authorities
Trump has told Iran to call him directly when they’re ready to talk peace after the US President cancelled a visit to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson and Nationals Leader Matt Canavan tout migrant crackdowns at an anti-immigration rally in Canberra on Sunday
Australia is days away from an ‘inflation’ wake up call, as fresh figures reveal the impact of the US-Iran war on the nation’s economy
More fuel is on the way to bolster Australian reserves
Jules Neale has called out her former partner’s AFL club for sharing a vulnerable video of their four-year-old daughter in tears
Lisa Kudrow has hit out at the "mean" behaviour of the largely male writers on the set of Friends

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🎙️ CREDITS

Host: Ilaria Brophy

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The alleged gunman who opened fire outside the entrance of the White House Correspondents' dinner was likely targeting Trump and other members of the administration, according to US authorities</li>
<li aria-level="1">Trump has told Iran to call him directly when they&rsquo;re ready to talk peace after the US President cancelled a visit to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner</li>
<li aria-level="1">One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson and Nationals Leader Matt Canavan tout migrant crackdowns at an anti-immigration rally in Canberra on Sunday</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia is days away from an &lsquo;inflation&rsquo; wake up call, as fresh figures reveal the impact of the US-Iran war on the nation&rsquo;s economy</li>
<li aria-level="1">More fuel is on the way to bolster Australian reserves</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jules Neale has called out her former partner&rsquo;s AFL club for sharing a vulnerable video of their four-year-old daughter in tears</li>
<li aria-level="1">Lisa Kudrow has hit out at the "mean" behaviour of the largely male writers on the set of Friends</li>
</ul>
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🎙️ CREDITS
Host:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456">check it out here!</a>
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

HEADLINES: Trump Likely ‘Target' Of Shooting & Lisa Kudrow Calls Out 'Mean' Behaviour On Friends

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/3ea926be-9be7-482a-8ac3-a44f016e43d1/clips/480281ce-7911-4fd0-94bb-b435006126e9/transcript

PM: Putin Re-elected, Aussie Boomers Spending Up Big Online

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