The Quicky

Have you heard of a lifestyle influencer named Kat Torres?

She's recently been jailed on human trafficking and slavery charges, the dark underbelly of her online life coaching business exposed. 

This might be an extreme case of life coaching gone wrong, but what else should we know about the industry? Is this a cautionary tale not dissimilar to that of multi level marketing schemes? 

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Host: Claire Murphy 

With thanks to: 

Rick Allan Ross, CEO of the Cult Education Institute and author of Cults Inside Out

Producer: Claire Murphy 

Senior Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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The Quicky news update for Wednesday, July 31st 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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Host/Producer: Isabella Ross

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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In February 2023, The Quicky published its first investigation into the rising popularity of weight loss drugs.

News coverage of popular brands like Ozempic and Mounjaro has ranged from praise for its weight loss results, to concern over side effects, and even speculation about which celebrities were using them. 

Eighteen months on, where does public perception of these drugs sit now? 

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Listen to more episodes about Ozempic here & here

Check out our episode about Ozempic babies here

Read more about Ozempic face here

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Host: Claire Murphy 

With thanks to: 

Dr Brad McKay, GP, Author, Podcast Host and Medical Commentator

Producer: Claire Murphy 

Senior Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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The Quicky news update for Tuesday, July 30th 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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Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Vice President Kamala Harris could have a long road ahead of her, if found as the successful Democratic nominee for this upcoming US election.

While it won't be the first time a woman has vied for the top job, commentators are tipping this race, against former President Donald Trump, to be one of the most interesting in recent memory. 

So when stepping up to the plate, what can Harris learn from other women who've been successful in position of power before her? 

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Host: Claire Murphy 

With thanks to: 

Amelia Lester, Deputy Editor - Foreign Policy Magazine

Producer: Claire Murphy 

Senior Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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The Quicky news update for Monday, July 29th 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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Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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From a career as a professional rugby player, to being confined to the dialysis chair... this was the reality for Chris Enahoro whilst waiting for his kidney transplant. 

As part of Donate Life Week we're hearing the first-hand story of what it means to receive the most precious of gifts and all the things you didn't know about organ donation. 

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CREDITS

Host: Claire Murphy 

With thanks to: 

Chris Enahoro, Former NRL player & transplant recipient 

Lucinda Barry AM, CEO of Donate Life 

Producer: Claire Murphy 

Senior Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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The Quicky news update for Friday, July 26th 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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Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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With the Paris 2024 games in full swing this weekend, we're asking you cast your mind back 24 years to the Sydney 2000 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies. 

Perhaps you recall the giant thong Kylie Minogue sat atop, or Nikki Webster being suspended from the roof... it was a different time.

Today we find out just what goes into pulling off an event of this scale and whatever happened to all the costumes, floats and other memorabilia from that amazing night.

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CREDITS

Host: Claire Murphy 

With thanks to: 

David Atkins, Artistic Director of the Sydney 2000 Opening and Closing ceremonies 

Producer: Claire Murphy 

Senior Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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The Quicky news update for Thursday, July 25th 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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CREDITS 

Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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