The U.S election is just over two weeks away and democratic nominee Joe Biden is leading President Donald Trump in all the major polls.
But in 2016, we heard the same thing about Hillary Clinton and she didn't win, so what's changed? 
Today, The Quicky investigates the polling industry's crisis of confidence, it's impact around the world and if anything is being done to change that. 
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Host/Producer: Emma Gillespie
Guest Booker: Mel Sauer
Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri
Guests: Planet America's Chas Licciardello, Ashleigh Wheeler and Dr Shaun Ratcliff
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The Quicky news update for Friday, April 19th 2024.
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Host/Producer: Isabella Ross
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Content warning: We are discussing diet culture and disordered eating in this episode, please take care when listening. 
Oat-Zempic! The latest viral craze that claims to help you lose weight...except it's literally just porridge.
So how dangerous is this latest weight loss fad? And what do we need to know about the concoction influencers are claiming is a 'miracle weight loss combination' we've all been waiting for. 
In this episode of The Quicky we speak to a medical profession to get the facts. 
If you are looking for advice on how to approach weight loss for your own health, please speak to your GP, dietician, or other health care professional. 
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CREDITS
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to:
Dr Brad Mackay - Family GP and author of the book Fake Medicine: Exposing the Wellness Crazes, Cons And Quacks Costing Us Our Health
Producers: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg

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"It's Just Porridge" - A Doctor's Thoughts On Oat-Zempic

The Quicky news update for Thursday, April 18th 2024.
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Host/Producer: Isabella Ross
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The rise of South Korea's 4B movement, where women are abstaining from heterosexual relationships and boycotting men, has sparked global attention.
The movement, advocates for women to reject gender norms, including marriage and having children, in protest of the country's rampant misogyny. 
So what does a world without men look like? And what are the implications? 
In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at the 4B movement and find out why western women of the world are looking to adopt it into their lives. 
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Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to:
Nadia Bokody - Sex columnist and content creator
Producers: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg

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No Sex, Marriage Or Kids; The Women Decentralising Men From Their Lives

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, April 17th 2024.
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