The Quicky

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann to request judge only trial over rape allegations; More troops being sent to secure US-Mexico border; Fears grow as mass exodus of psychiatrists expect from the sector; Blake Lively responds to latest developments in her feud with Justin Baldoni. 

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Host/Producer: Alix Nicholson

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 

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As Mark Zuckerberg cozies up to fellow tech titans Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos at this week's Presidential inauguration, his Trump-like leadership style at Meta has set off major alarm bells among industry experts.

The Facebook founder's shift in rhetoric and growing influence has sparked concerns about the future of our social media landscape.

We're diving into what happens when the person controlling your news feed starts hanging out with the world's most powerful billionaires.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: Anders Sorman-Nilsson, Futurist 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler 

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Sexual assault victims could get their own lawyer under major justice system overhaul;  Man charged over Synagogue vandalism & firebombing; Trump pardons founder of Silk Road & A$AP Rocky rejects plea deal in assault case. 

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Host/Producer: Kim Braddish

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 

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Donald Trump has had a busy 24 hours.

After being sworn in for his second term as President of the United States, he's made light work of signing executive order and attending important inauguration events. But where to from here? 

Plus, in very unfortunate news there's a problem with the humble cuppa. We find out why tea has become so problematic. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Amelia Lester, Deputy Editor at Foreign Policy Magazine

Grace Rouvray, Mamamia Podcast Producer & tea enthusiast 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler 

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President Donald Trump signs executive orders to crack down on migration within minutes of being sworn in; Leaders have vowed to hunt down those responsible for an anti-Semitic attack on a childcare centre; Hamas says it will release more hostages from Gaza on Saturday; Former game show host Andrew O'Keefe is facing another drug-driving charge dating back to before his latest stint in rehab.

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Host/Producer: Nicole Madigan

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 

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Tanning culture is making a comeback, despite decades of public health warnings about the risks of sun exposure.

Driven by social media, the hashtag #tanning has exploded with over 4.7 billion views, fuelling a new generation's obsession with sun-kissed skin.

In this episode, we explore why tanning is trending again and how we can help today’s youth learn from past mistakes.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: Lauren Miller, Social Media & Body Image Researcher at Swinburne University. 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler 

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Women could hold the deciding vote in upcoming Australian federal election; Hamas has released three Israeli hostages and Israel has freed 90 Palestinian prisoners on the first day of a ceasefire; Plans to reform NSW's mental-health system may lead to a mass resignation of 200 psychiatrists; TikTok is restoring service in the U.S. after president-elect Donald Trump announced plans to revive the app upon his return to power. 

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Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 

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Americans are saying toodaloo to video sharing platform TikTok, but just how for real is the ban? 

The app can no longer be downloaded and users in the US found they've lost the ability to scroll and upload anything even though the company didn't have to do that.

But there's light at the end of the TikTok tunnel, with President Elect Donald Trump promising to do what he can to save it, even though he was the one who started the ban in the first place.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: Anders Sorman-Nilsson, Futurist 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler 

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The US is confident the Gaza ceasefire will go ahead as planned; Mum accused of poisoning child seeks protective custody; Evacuees from the LA wildfires told to stay away from homes for another week; Aussies beating America and Europe in the ai race. 

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Host/Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler 

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Could this ceasefire deal brokered between Israel and Hamas finally signal the end of war and bloodshed in Gaza?

We're unpacking just exactly what's been promised and what the repercussions of a ceasefire deal could entail. 

And it'll be a co-stars to the courtroom situation as Justin Baldoni continues his feud with Blake Lively. Now Livley's husband Ryan Reynolds (and Disney) are being caught in the crossfire too. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Dr Jessica Genauer - Senior Lecturer In International Relations at Flinders University 

Tina Burke - Mamamia's Entertainment Editor 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler 

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