Subscribe to Mamamia Australians woke up on Saturday morning to the news that the US Supreme Court had voted to overturn the constitutional right for American women to access abortion. Amelia Lester is an Australian journalist living in Washington D.C, she joins us to help unpack what’s happening on the ground over in the U.S. Plus, a few weeks ago, we had a vibrator dilemma that broke the Internet. Now, there’s another one… And we’ve got our Jessie back at last. So, what DID she do on her...

What's a soft voter? Are there any election policies centered around women? If I care about the environment, who should I vote for? How many of us are early voting, and how will that impact getting a result on election day? As we crawl slowly towards the end of a grueling six-week campaign, Mamamia Out Loud's Holly and Mia spoke to The Guardian Australia's political reporter, Amy Remeikis, to answer all your burning questions ahead of Saturday.  Hosts: Mia Freedman & Holly...

Yes, we're back! With Biden now President-Elect, Mia and Amelia are back with a special episode of Tell Me It’s Going To Be OK. While we may have stopped the show in December of 2018 because our mental health couldn’t take it any more, we’re bringing it back for you today, because it seems like it maybe…just maybe is going to be OK…. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia is back with Holly and Jessie from Mamamia Out Loud to give you an update on all things 2020 election. Biden and Trump believe they're both on track to win, as protestors in Washington take to the streets and the mood grows sombre for many....But with mail-in ballots continuing to be counted, we're in for a long week.  CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie and Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our...

Hello there Tell Me It's Going To Be OK - it's been a while.  While Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is no longer, don't fear, we've still got all your Trump updates, just in a different feed. So for all your US election news, subscribe to The Quicky.  The US election is now underway and everyone is waiting to see if it is in fact 4 more years for Donald Trump or a swing back to the Democrats in what has been a hate-fuelled, angry campaign from both sides. Will it be a repeat of 2016? Will...

Hello there Tell Me It's Going To Be OK - it's been a while.  While Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is no longer, don't fear, we've still got all your Trump updates, just in a different feed. So for all your US election news, subscribe to The Quicky. In the meantime here's Claire Murphy hearing from the people who know Joe Biden and Donald Trump the best... How do you know if someone is the right person for the job if you've never met them in person? How about speaking to the people who...

Hello there Tell Me It's Going To Be OK - it's been a while.  While Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is no longer, don't fear, we've still got all your Trump updates, just in a different feed. So for all your US election news, subscribe to The Quicky. In the meantime, here's what it is actually like being a reporter in the White House... Imagine every day you turn up to work, the most powerful man in the world tells you you're bad at your job, that you're a liar, that you spread 'fake...

Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman debrief on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report released this. The shortened version? NO COLLUSION. If you want to get in contact with Mia and Amelia, email [email protected] Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.

This week we've seen New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern cement her place as a leader of her generation. She's responded to the terror attacks in Christchurch with meaning and purpose, her people saying instead of feeling like she was above or removed from them, she was right there beside them. But who is Jacinda Ardern? Mamamia's new podcast The Quicky sat down with writer Amelia Lester who has spent time with one of the youngest world leaders and find out more about the woman...

Mamamia's new podcast The Quicky sat down with the ABC's Planet America host Chas Licciardello and writer Amelia Lester to discuss Trump's failed talks with Kim Jong-un and his former lawyer's testimony that saw him called a cheat and a racist It has been a very interesting week for US President Donald Trump. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Special thanks to Chas Licciardello and Amelia Lester.  The Quicky is the...

As Robert Mueller's investigation hones in on the big fish, former fixer Michael Cohen has officially been sentenced to a three year prison term for committing crimes at the direction of US President Donald Trump. Many people think this is the first prison sentence of many. But can Trump really be arrested? Plus, General John Kelly 'resigned' from his post as White House Chief of Staff, and Trump can't find anyone to replace him. With Mnuchin, Mulvaney and Ayers all declining the job offer,...

Donald thinks it was both "very legal and very cool" when he offered his friend Vlad an apartment on the top floor of his Russian tower. And why are we suddenly so fond of George H. W. Bush? Listen in to the Mamamia Book Club podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-book-club CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail: [email protected] JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK This...

US Border Patrol agents used tear gas on families at the border. Melanie erected some blood-coloured Christmas trees. Donald believes a Climate Change study commissioned by his government is a lie. READ MORE The uncomfortable detail in Melania Trump's White House Christmas decorations - https://www.mamamia.com.au/white-house-christmas-decorations/ CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or...

This week, Trump has rejected his own intelligence officials’ assessment that the Saudi Prince ordered the Khashoggi killing. He’s also publicly attacked the man who found Osama Bin Laden and used the #MeToo movement to make a point against the Democrats. So just a pretty normal week, right? Mia and Amelia are back together to tell us whether or not it’s going to be ok…. TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  Read the Washington...

The past week has not been a good one for President Trump. He’s lost the house, is being sued by CNN for kicking a journalist out of the press gallery, refused to go to a WW1 Remembrance ceremony in France because his helicopter would have gotten wet and he’s in a really bad mood. Some would even say he’s cracking. So what does all that mean? Rachel Corbett joins Mia to work out if it’s going to be ok this week…. CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Rachel Corbett. We REALLY want to...

Mia's in Brisbane and Amelia's in New Orleans. Out of both our comfort and time zones, we jump on a Skype call to unpack the results of the US midterm election. TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail....

TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  Donald called for the world to Be Best this week after bombs were sent to his political enemies and a synagogue was attacked by a maniac. CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. [email protected] JOIN OUR GROUP ON...

TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  Other than outright lying in the lead up to the midterm, Donald has flown relatively under the radar this week. Hillary and Bill are back on the road, and we tackle a question from a listener about an alt-right co-worker. CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of...

TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  Donald's friend Kanye visited this week, which Donald liked very much. He also had a laugh with his friend Stormy, whom he now affectionately refers to as 'Horseface'. CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail....

TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  Other than expressing how scary life is for young white men, Donald had a quiet week. Melanie played with some elephants in Africa. And a second man accused of sexual misconduct was confirmed to the highest court in the land. This episode details incidents of rape and sexual assault. If you this brings up any issues for you, call the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counselling...

TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  Dr. Christine Blasey Ford stood in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee and relived a traumatic sexual experience she alleged was perpetrated by the Brett Kavanaugh, a man who is mere centimeters away from a lifetime appointment to the most powerful court in America. So what did we learn from the hours of questioning and the very different statements of Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanagh? Mia...

TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  Donald’s friend Brett has been accused of multiple sexual assaults. Does Donald care? This episode details incidents of rape and sexual assault. If you this brings up any issues for you, call the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counselling hotline on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester.  We REALLY want to hear your feelings...

TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  In her 35 years as a New York Times journalist, Maureen Dowd has come face-to-face with some of the biggest names in US politics. Barack Obama. Bill and Hillary Clinton. And now, yes, Donald Trump. Maureen shares her own musings on the behaviour of America's first 'Reality TV President', and recounts the many run-ins she's had with him over her 35-year career. CONTACT US Your host is Mia...

TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  Donald's arch nemesis Barack made a speech this week. Barack reminded the public that some leaders can speak in full sentences and Donald didn't like that. Donald made a joke that he fell asleep during Barack's speech.  READ MORE D.C.'s makeover with President Trump  Young Trumpies Hit D.C. CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. We REALLY want to hear your feelings...