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Hack brings you the stories that matter to young people. Every weekday host Dave Marchese and the triple j Hack team cover the latest news, politics and culture from all around Australia.
In some industries, for every dollar that a worker over 21 earns, their younger colleagues only get 40 cents. It's something the Australian Council of Trade Unions wants to change, but businesses are already gearing up to fight it.
And skipping school, sleep, and work for the sake of gaming? That's the reality for some of the 100,000 Aussies who are "clinically addicted" to video games. And if that's you, psychiatrists have some tips about how to stop.
Plus, is karma a relaxing thought? For half of Gen Z, it is.
Guests:
- Paula McDonald, professor of work and organisation, QUT
- Dr Anna Halafoff, associate professor in sociology, Deakin University
What does "wiping" $3 billion in HECS debt actually mean? And why are paid placements limited to certain degrees? Will the date of indexation be changing? We ask Education Minister Jason Clare your questions about the big changes coming for students.
And the bodies of two brothers missing in Mexico have now been identified. Callum and Jake Robinson were on a surfing trip with their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad when they were all killed in what police believe was a car tyre heist.
Guests:
- Jason Clare, Federal Minister Education Minister
- Dr Anthea McCarthy-Jones, senior lecturer and expert in Latin American illicit businesses, UNSW Canberra
Uni students have camped out at campuses across the world to protest Israel's invasion of Gaza. They're calling for a ceasefire, and for their unis to cut ties with Israel. So what is it like for student protesters here and at Columbia University in New York?
And what is quantum computing? The federal and Queensland governments have committed almost a billion dollars to what's being called "Australia's moon landing".
Guests:
- Meghnad Bose, student journalist, Columbia University
- Professor Michael Biercuk, quantum physicist, University of Sydney
Regional airline Bonza has joined the great budget airline graveyard in the sky. Did it have any chance of survival?
And after a snap national cabinet meeting the government has announced almost a billion dollars in funding over five years for a new program to tackle intimate partner violence. But does it address what advocates and survivors have been calling for?
Plus, a judge in the US has fined Donald Trump for breaching gag orders in his hush money trial, and warned he could send him to jail if he continues to breach orders.
Guests:
- Dr Michael Salter, criminologist, UNSW
- Dr Ian Douglas, senior lecturer in aviation, UNSW
- Emma Shortis, US politics expert, Australia Institute
Noise-cancelling headphones and ear plugs are more popular than ever but could too much silence actually be bad for you?
It's the Friday Shakeup and we're asking how important you think work is in your life? A new study found that people are less likely to say work should come first than in previous decades. Plus, if you shop at op shops, have you noticed that prices have gone up? And have you ever thought about what the role of charity shops is?And, we chat about the big news of the week with the Qantas CEO Alan Joyce retiring early after a lot of drama for the company. Host Tim Shepherd is joined by comedian and podcaster Billy D'Arcy and news.com.au journalist Eliza Barr.
After a rough few years of bushfire and COVID restrictions, hopes had been high for this season's snow. But a warmer than usual winter has got operators wondering if the industry can survive.
Speaking of industries that are struggling, live music venues seem to be shutting down at record speed. So could crowdsourcing and community ownership be the answer? We look at the case of the iconic Tote in Melbourne.
Youth crime keeps making the headlines, but we don't really talk about why youth offending occurs in the first place. Hack has been granted rare access to a detention facility in Tasmania, and spoken with inmates about a new music project.
Guests: Leanne McLean, Tasmanian Commissioner for Children and Young People Dr Sam Whiting, lecturer at the University of South Australia
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You might not be thinking about having kids yet, but you've probably seen young parents and influencers talking about it online. But not everyone has a calming, wonderful, instagrammable birth experience. Plus, dating can be tough for anyone, but having a chronic illness can make it even more complicated. We hear what it's like for young single people dating with their illnesses. And, we find out about the protests at French schools against the government's ban of a traditional muslim dress called the abaya. Guests Rachelle Chee, Associate Lecturer and midwife, Central Queensland University Dr Renae Barker, law lecturer, University of Western Australia
Burning Man Festival in the Nevada desert is usually known for the dust, but this year, a downpour of rain has brought epic muddy chaos and one death. Plus, the federal Opposition leader, Peter Dutton, has suggested a second referendum to recognise First Australians if the Voice to Parliament fails, but what would that look like?And, we meet a 20-year-old climate activist from the Solomon Islands calling on the Australian government to do more to stop climate change. Guests:Kerrynne Liddle, South Australian Liberal Senator and Arrente womanZedi Vahia Devesi, 20-year-old climate activist from the Solomon IslandsRemy Hii, Australian actor
It's the Shakeup and we're asking how long is too long for a voice memo? And could video memos be about to have their moment?Plus, there are calls for "don't be a jerk" laws to be introduced to stop companies from engaging in unfair practices like luring you into a subscription trap. And whether you love a lappie (or a blockie or mainie) or hate it, we're taking a look at this Aussie hobby. Host Tim Shepherd is joined by journalist Em Gillespie and social media sensation Outback Tom.
We get behind the wheel with 'blockie route' drivers to see how fuel prices might be threatening this Aussie tradition (which you might also know as lappies or mainies).
Plus, have gig workers' calls for protections at work been answered?
We unpack the government's plans to introduce legislation, which will include minimum pay rates.
And Qantas is being sued for allegedly selling flights that didn't exist.
Guests: David Speers, Political Lead at the ABC
Okay so we finally know when we'll be voting on whether Australia should change the Constitution to include an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Confused about how voting will work? We got you.
Plus, we take a look at the latest 10-year strategy on eating disorders, which has just been released.
Guests: Thomas Mayo, Yes campaigner Evan Ekin-Smyth, Australian Electoral Commission Mark Butler, federal Minister for Health
Calls for Spain's soccer federation president to resign are only getting stronger after he kissed player Jenni Hermoso, who says it was not consensual.
We unpack the world-wide uproar and look at what Luis Rubiales has to say.
Plus, a Sydney woman is turning her time behind bars into an app for other inmates struggling in the prison system.
And surgeons have pulled a living roundworm from a New South Wales woman's brain.
Guests: Isobel Cootes, Optus Sports football journalist Dr Sanjaya Senanayake, infectious disease expert at Canberra Hospital
The Victorian Government is going ahead with a trial looking into when users of medicinal cannabis should be allowed to get behind the wheel.
Plus, three US marines have died and others are injured after a crash during a military training exercise north of Darwin.
And have you ever wondered if you could afford to rent oversees? We compare rental markets across the world.
Guests: Professor John Blaxland, Australian National University Dr Matty Moore, GP Casey Briggs, ABC data journalist
It's the Shakeup and we're talking about what it means to go into Olympic mode. And do you have a friend who's always in the right place at the right time?
Plus, we unpack why Australia's oldest MP reckons people under the age of 36 shouldn't be in Parliament.
When was the last time you thanked a bus driver? Research has found that very few of us are polite to transport workers.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Anthony Locascio and comedian and podcaster Lauren Bonner.
Grocery giants are raking it in while many Australians struggle to afford the basics.
Plus, we break down the new plan to revive the troubled Murray Darling Basin.
And hardly any of us use cash regularly any more, but we unpack how a cashless society could affect groups who are already disadvantaged.
Guests: Professor Gary Mortimer, QUT Business School Chris Berg, Blockchain Innovation Hub at RMIT University
There's heaps of discussion about whether there should be a retirement age for politicians here in Australia.
It's the Shakeup and we're chatting about your weird sleeping habits. Do you swap sides of the bed?
Plus, we're talking about the game that gripped the nation! Our Matildas playing in the World Cup finals. And I don't know about you, but we're still low-key pissed we're not getting a public holiday.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by podcaster Josh Garlepp, and Sky Sports reporter and founder of Brown Girl Sport Miriam Walker-Khan.
Ten young women competed at this year's Ekka to be named Queensland Country Life Showgirl for 2023. Does the award still have any meaning in the modern world?
More and more retail and hospo workers, and even real estate agents, are using body worn cameras to deal with aggressive customers and clients. But there are warnings it might breach our privacy.
And, what happened to the tens of thousands of women who took to the streets of Iran to protest a crackdown on wearing the hijab?
Guests: Professor Peter Holland, Swinburne University Marty Smiley, reporter
There's so much excitement around the Matildas semifinal match against England in the World Cup. We hear from some of the fans ahead of the showdown.
Also, the Matildas have their own sporting rituals before a game and so do fans, but do superstitions actually help us or our team?
And national cabinet has met today in Brisbane and rental rights and reform was on the agenda. So, has anything changed?
Guests: Myles Houlbrook-Walk, Hack reporter Dr Keis Ohtsuka, psychology lecturer at Victoria University Shalailah Medhora, Hack political reporter
Four Australian surfers have been found alive off the coast of Aceh in Indonesia after several days lost at sea.We find out about the incredible moment they were spotted by rescuers bobbing on their surfboards.
Plus, the woman at the centre of the deadly mushroom dinner that killed three people in Victoria has give a statement to the media. So how does she explain how this tragedy happened?
And, we hear about a push to introduce random drug and alcohol testing for politicians!
Guests Maggie Raworth, reporter, Nine News Donna Lu, Science reporter, The Guardian Dr Nicole Lee, Professor (Adjunct), National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University
Australia has made it through to the semifinals in the Women's World Cup, and Matildas-fever is at an all time high. The team's victory is inspiring players at a grassroots level.
It's the Shakeup and we're asking you about the most over-the-top rules you've seen at a holiday rental or hotel.
Plus, do you feel younger or older than your actual age?
And our boss has been away this week so we're chatting mischief and workplace dynamics.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by Pedestrian Daily podcaster Louis Hanson and Today Show reporter Iza Staskowski.
A lot of research and science that gets done in Australia gets silenced. It's called research suppression, and it can really impact early-career researchers and the environment.
What's behind this TikTok trend that's turning us all into background characters in our own lives?
Also, universities respond to claims they're not doing enough to crack down on sexual violence.
And a plan to shoot feral horses from helicopters has fired up debate. Why are brumbies so controversial?
Guests: Claudia Long, ABC political reporter Anthony Sharwood, author of The Brumby Wars Dr Edith Hill, Flinders University
When Australia votes in its first referendum since 1999 later this year, about 43 per cent of voters will be Gen Z and Millennials.
We unpack how this could influence the outcome for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Plus, we journey to north-east Arnhem Land where the country’s biggest gathering of First Nations politics and culture — the Garma festival — has just wrapped up.
Guests: Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Dean Parkin, campaign director for Yes23
It's the Shakeup and we're chatting about the allegations made against Lizzo this week, which she claims are false and outrageous.
Plus, we're dishing the dirt on bad neighbours after a lotto winner in the UK got some pushback from his over plans to host a "mini Glastonbury" festival on his estate.
And have we lost our sense of etiquette when going to the movies or theatre?
Host Dave Marchese is joined by podcaster and presenter Nic Kelly, and Cheek Media CEO Hannah Ferguson.
Did a South Korean research team just make one of the biggest physics breakthroughs of our time?
Scientists around the world are scrambling to find out if bold claims about super conductor advancements are true — but there's a lot of skepticism and caution.
Plus, we break down the latest on Trump's indictment.
And this week marks six years since a report exposed widespread sexual violence on uni campuses. What's changed?
Guests: Emma Shortis, Social and Global Studies lecturer at RMIT Audrey Mims, Stop Campaign Simon Devitt, Centre for Quantum Software and Information, University of Sydney
One of Australia's best surfers, Owen Wright suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2015.
We catch up with him and his wife, singer-songwriter Kita Alexander, to hear what it took to be able to walk, talk, surf and win again.
And amid growing concerns about gangland shootings in Sydney, a New South Wales Greens MP is calling for cocaine to be legalised to try to stop the violence.
Guests: Surfer Owen Wright and singer-songwriter Kita Alexander Perry Duffin, Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter
UNESCO has decided not to label the Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger' which has environmentalists scratching their heads.
Also, Australian runner Peter Bol was cleared of doping charges, with Sports Integrity Australia finally dropping its seven-month investigation.
And classical music is trending with film soundtracks, study music and even trap beats all part of the classical comeback. Hack spoke to composers in their 20s who are making music.
Guests Jodie Rummer, reef scientist Kieran Pender, lawyer and sportswriter, The Guardian Stéphanie Kabanyana Kanyandekwe, ABC Classic
Senator David Pocock says the government should be forced to consider whether new developments will increase environmental disasters before approving them.
So he's introducing a bill to federal parliament that would impose a duty of care on the government.
Plus, we look at the issue of youth crime in Queensland — the state with the highest number of children behind bars.
And it's time to gear up for the Matilda's high-stakes game against Canada in the FIFA Women's World Cup — if they lose, they're out of the comp.
Guests: Brooke Fryer, ABC journalist Senator David Pocock Myles Houlbrook-Walk, Hack reporter
It's not the first time that Doja Cat has been snarky to her adoring fans, but has she gone too far this time?
We also discuss the embarrassing notes you keep on your phone that you don't think anyone will ever see.
And, Elon has rebranded Twitter to X, UFOs are now apparently "unidentified anomalous phenomena". What's the point of rebranding things that are also so recognisable?
Guests:
Etcetera Etcetera, entertainer
Issy Phillips, journalist and writer at Pedestrian
As more women get into farming, it means that the tradition of the eldest son taking over is changing too. We meet some young female farmers who are looking to inherit the farm instead of their brothers.
Plus, what it's like to be diagnosed with a rare and severe form of multiple sclerosis (MS) at 21, just as you're gaining independence in the world and learning about yourself.
And we also find out what went down at the US Congress's public hearings into UFOs! Is there really a cover-up?
Guests: Dr Lucie Newsome, lecturer at the University of New England. Hannah Tague Dr Brad Tucker, ANU astrophysicist.
Constant news and conversations about climate change can be pretty hard to deal with. How can you help your climate anxiety without totally disengaging with the issue?
We also look at how will climate change impact tourism into the future, as extreme heat causes havoc and devastation across parts of the planet.
Plus, how could the construction union's calls for a super profits tax help address the housing crisis?
Guests: Zach Smith, CFMEU Susanne Becken, Professor of Sustainable Tourism at Griffith University Dr Beth Hill, Psychology for a Safe Climate
Whether it's finding someone to teach you or access to a car...getting your driver's licence can be super challenging.
But how can not having a licence impact us long term?
Plus, Israeli politicians just passed a deeply controversial judicial reform bill. What does this mean for the country, where protests have been ongoing for months?
And a Senate inquiry looking at sexual consent laws in Australia has begun.
Guests: Eve, student protester in Israel Claudia Long, ABC political reporter Blake Angell, The George Institute for Global Health
Young people with life-limiting illnesses will soon be able to have consistent end of life care under a new plan launched by the federal government today.
And, casual workers are being given new rights to permanent employment in a move designed to improve job security.
Guests: Professor Rae Cooper, University of Sydney Andrew McKellar, Chief Executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sonia Fenwick, Canberra Grief Centre
It's the Shakeup and we're talking about the Matildas' nailbiting win over Ireland, whether a thumbs up could be seen as a binding agreement and do you reckon time blindness gives you permission to be late at work?
Hack host Dave Marchese is joined by presenter Olan Tekkers and sports presenter Dani Pirello.
A sex education book for teenagers has been removed from some shelves after retail staff were abused over it. We chat to Welcome to Sex co-author Yumi Stynes about the controversy.
Plus, we preview the opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup, which kicks off in Sydney with the Matildas taking on Ireland.
And, we meet some young Aussies who are keeping traditions alive with rare and forgotten trades, including making saddles and brooms.
Guests Yumi Stynes, author of Welcome to Sex and host of Ladies, We Need to Talk. Myles Houlbrook-Walk, Hack reporter Andrew Wortes, third-generation broommaker and manager of the Tumut Broom Factory.
What's the issue with unis right now? A massive review into the sector — the Universities Accord — has its interim report in the wild and the government has okayed the first five recommendations.
One of the big ones is about expanding regional university centres, so we talk to students who already use the hubs in their towns and to the Education Minister about what's missing from the report.
Also, the writers' strike continues in Hollywood, with actors joining last week. What does this mean for the Aussie industry?
Guests: Jason Clare, Minister for Education Elin Charles-Edwards, population geographer at the University of Queensland Remy Hii, actor
Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying it's going to cost too much. The shock announcement had a mixed response — sporting groups are angry, but others think it's a smart economic decision.
Also, the official arguments for the Yes and No campaigns for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum have been published today.
And, we go to a nature reserve in the Northern Territory where protesters are fighting to save it from being partially demolished to build houses.
Guests: Luke Beck, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law at Monash University David Rowe, Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research at Western Sydney University
There's hope for people who've tried everything to treat their depression with a clinical trial finding one in five were almost symptom-free after taking regular low-doses of ketamine.
And you've probably heard of companies that are "kind to the planet" or "eco-friendly" but these phrases are basically meaningless according to the consumer watchdog, who are calling out greenwashing.
Also, the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off this week, and the Matildas are wondering why the prize money is much less than for the men's comp.
Guests: Chris Davey, Cato Chair of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne Jo Lauder, Hack reporter Anna Harrington, AAP sports journalist and Far Post co-host
It's the Shakeup and we're talking taking time off booze, the Barbie movie craziness and whether you should get paid less if you work from home. Hack host Dave Marchese is joined by The Daily Aus deputy editor Em Gillespie and KISSFM newsreader Brooklyn Ross.
Being young and having grey hair used to be a no no, but more and more young women in their 20s are looking in the mirror and liking what they see. They're getting louder on social media and they're known as the greyfluencers.
Also, if you could take a trip in a self-driving car, would you do it?
And a United Nations report has found that 735 million people are going hungry across the world.
Guests: Lucia Goldsmith, Oxfam Australia Michael Milford, Professor of Electrical Engineering at QUT
Steph Lentz was sacked by a Sydney Christian school for being gay in 2021. Now she's written a book called In/Out and we speak to her about what it was like falling into love and out of the church.
Plus, the World Meteorological Organisation says last week was the planet's hottest on record. What can we expect for Australia's summer?
Guests: Steph Lentz, author Greg Mullins, Emergency Leaders for Climate Action
Tax time can be wonderful when you get a nice little cash bonus in your bank account from a tax return. But some people who've had bumps in the past are getting hit with bills instead. We explain what's changed for tax this year.
Access to abortion is going to get a whole lot better in August with the federal government announcing more doctors will be able to prescribe the medication option and more pharmacies will be able to sell it.
And have you ever moved to a new place and found it hard to find some new mates? This is even harder in the country where it can be tough to find a new network.
Guests: Josh Lee, financial advisor Dr Marlee Bower, research fellow at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use
The Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme findings have been delivered, saying the scheme wasn't fair and recommending charges for some of Robodebt's architects. But what does it mean for victims and their families?
And why are there hardly any Aussies in our music charts? We chat to someone who has crunched the numbers.
Guests: Bill Shorten, Federal Minister for Government Services Casey Briggs, ABC Data Analyst
It's the Shakeup and we're unpacking the findings from the Royal Commission into Robodebt.
Plus, ANOTHER social media platform? We take a look at Twitter's new rival, Threads, which attracted 30 million users in a day.
And it's been a controversial week in the world of cricket with some drama between Australia and England.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by Marlee Silva from ABC Sport and comedian Josh Garlepp.
Have you noticed bigger cars are getting more popular? Sports utility vehicles — think 'soccer mum' cars — dominate roads right now and it could be bad news for the environment and safety.
Also, the AFL is investigating the illegal sharing of explicit pics of past and present players in a huge leak.
And, could we have found the wildest job? We meet the people braving croc-infested waters in the name of the environment.
Guests: Associate Professor Asher Flynn, Monash University Max Laughton, Fox Sports
Researchers are working to help treat people with muscle dysmorphia in Australia, which is when people think their muscles aren't big enough.
Also, Bhutan is meant to be the happiest country in the world, but a lot of young people are leaving to move to Australia.
And, a new study has found Aussie students don't actually care that much about Federation or Anzac history, and actually find it irrelevant to their lives.
Guests: Jordan Martenstyn, the InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders Avani Dias, ABC South Asia Correspondent Dr Kay Carroll, education lecturer at Western Sydney University
Researchers have been scanning teenagers' brains over the last five years to see if they can predict mental health conditions.
Also, why telling someone to "get a job" isn't really a solution for the long-term unemployed.
And politicians have weighed in on the controversial stumping of English wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow in the second Ashes Test.
Guests: Professor Daniel Hermens, University of the Sunshine Coast Jayah Eades, research subject Lachlan McKirdy, sports reporter
Thousands of people — many of them teenagers and young people — have been protesting police violence in France. The riots come after a 17-year old was shot dead during a traffic stop.
Also, finding your people as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community can be daunting, especially when you're in a small town. Safe spaces can make a huge difference.
Plus, what happens in Darwin on the one night Territorians are allowed to use fireworks? The results can be crackers.
And, meet Gunaikurnai woman Courtney Burns, who has just been named NAIDOC Youth of the Year.
Guests: Matthew Dalton, Paris Correspondent for the Wall Street Journal Courtney Burns, NAIDOC Youth of the Year
It's the Shakeup and we're breaking down the stress, excitement and chaos that filled Swifties' hearts this week.
Also, South Korea is changing the way it counts its citizens' age, meaning everyone will get a year or two younger.
And we're asking about times you've 'taken one for the team' after a Belgian shot put thrower agreed to compete in the hurdles.
Dave Marchese is joined by departing triple j journalist Ange McCormack and comedian Anthony Locascio.
The corruption watchdog in New South Wales has found former premier Gladys Berejiklian and ex-Liberal MP Daryl Maguire engaged in serious corrupt conduct when they were a couple.
Also, could opioids be doing more harm than good when it comes to relieving back pain? Some new research is casting doubt on whether this super strong med is that effective.
And, we speak to the Aussie firefighters who've been helping Canada through its worst wildfire season in modern history.
Guests: Paul Farrell, ABC investigative journalist Dr Caitlin Jones, University of Sydney
The nation's Swifties (four million apparently) dropped everything today hoping to score pre-sale tickets to the Eras Tour. What does this record demand mean for the ticket game and scalping laws in the future?
Also, should gambling advertising during sporting events be scrapped? Here's why it's something the government will have to consider.
Guests: Jarni Blakkarly, Choice investigative journalist Associate Professor Alex Russell, Central Queensland University
Female surfers have flooded a mixed competition on the Gold Coast, snapping up most of the spots over frustrations about pay equality in the sport.
Also, there's growing pressure to change the law surrounding the use of spit hoods - masks designed to prevent spitting and biting - on children in police custody.
Guests: Lucy Small, professional surfer Sean McKeown, Kirra Longboard Klassic director Latoya Rule, National Ban Spit Hoods Coalition coordinator
A powerful Russian mercenary threatened to march on Moscow, but 36 hours later it was all over. What does this mean for Putin?
It's The Shakeup and we're breaking down the hectic twists and turns that gripped the world's attention after a tourism submersible visiting the Titanic wreck disappeared.
Also, how often should you wash your clothes? And why do concert-goers insist on throwing stuff at celebrities?
Dave Marchese is joined by actor Jessica Marchi and political reporter at the Sydney Morning Herald, Michael McGowan.
Australia's very own eSafety Commissioner is demanding Elon Musk explain a surge in online hate being reported on the platform. Can Australia force one of the richest and most influential people in the world to do anything?
Also, What Were You Wearing? is a not-for-profit group fighting to end sexual violence and drink spiking in Australia. They've lodged a petition with thousands of signatures in NSW Parliament to try and get hospitality staff better equipped to deal with spiking in venues.
And how much does what we do after work impact our mood and our sleep? A lot. We find out how to use your before-bed time for a "mastery experience" like knitting, puzzles, crosswords.
Guests: Julie Inman Grant, e-Safety Commissioner Dr Amantha Imber, organisational psychologist and TimeWise author
It's the stuff of nightmares… a tourism submarine visiting the Titanic wreck has gone missing, with only 96 hours of oxygen supply for the passengers.
The Greens have teamed up with the Coalition to block a $10 billion housing fund and defer it until October. So, why did these unlikely bedfellows stop the vote, when so many Australians are facing a housing crisis?
And it feels like there's a lot of judgement about under-25s that have kids, but these young mums in regional Victoria are loving it.
Guests: Max Chandler-Mather, Greens MP Eric Fusil, University of Adelaide Shipbuilding Hub
Australians are one step closer to voting on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament with the Senate passing the special laws required to put on the referendum.
For the Voice to be enacted, more than half of Australians will have to vote "yes" nationwide and four out of six of the states will also have to have a "yes" majority.
We speak to First Nations Australians with different views on the change.
Guests: Shalailah Medhora, Hack political reporter Mililma May, Kulumbirigin Danggalaba Tiwi woman and Uprising of the People CEO Ben Abbatangelo, Gunaikurnai and Wotjobaluk writer
It's the Shakeup, and we are sifting through the big issues, like should we ban pet cats once and for all? Why is politics such a difficult and sometimes dangerous place for women? And should we lower the voting age to 16?
Host Jo Lauder is joined by Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell and The Conversation's deputy arts and culture editor Patrick Lenton.
When you were studying in high school or university, did you ever use prescription drugs (like Ritalin) to help you stay up and get your work done? Some new research has found taking them may not make you work harder or smarter at all.
Plus, Senator Lidia Thorpe made some shocking allegations in parliament this week. We break down how parliamentary privilege works.
And, are you tuning out of the news? It looks like more than two-thirds of Australians are actively avoiding news with Gen Z women losing the most interest.
Guests: Dr Elizabeth Bowman, Centre for Brain, Mind and Market, University of Melbourne Shalailah Medhora, Hack's political reporter Dr Sora Park, News & Media Research Centre,University of Canberra
A Melbourne woman says she was fired for telling her colleagues about her pay rise. What are your rights in this situation?
Shark nets at beaches have been controversial for years and an environmental group reckons some of the animals caught aren't reported in government data.
And Paul McCartney is working with AI to release a new Beatles track with John Lennon's voice. We take a look at how artificial intelligence is changing the music industry.
Guests: Glen James, host of my millennial money podcast Andre Borell, Envoy Foundation Justin Shave, co-founder of Uncanny Valley
There's a new campaign launched to lower the voting age in Australia from 18 to 16, but would it work and who would it benefit?
17-year-old Wah Nay Moo is hiding in the Thai jungle trying to escape the Myanmar military government. His cousin is trying to him into Australia, but with the backlog of humanitarian visas, it's a long and dangerous wait.
And a Victorian report on mental health has found people who suffered "gross human rights violations" during treatment should be offered compensation by the state government.
Guests: Graham Thom, Australian refugee advisor for Amnesty International Simon Katterl, mental health consultant Intifar Chowdhury, ANU School of Politics and International Relations
It's the Shakeup and we're talking … about the very unpopular "advice" being dished out by the Reserve Bank governor, how the PETA founder is bequeathing her body parts to world leaders and the new Qantas casual.
Dave Marchese is joined by actor and comedian Ruby Teys and SMH crime reporter Perry Duffin.
A lot of people hate disruptive protests, like throwing paint on a famous artwork or stopping traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. But there's a good reason protesters are going to these extremes.
On another extreme topic, the federal government has flagged new legislation to ban Nazi symbols including the public display of flags, on armbands and T-shirts.
We also hear from some country folk getting their medical degrees so they can head back home and help out with rural doctor shortages.
And did you see a crocodile overseas somehow managed to reproduce by herself? Yep. Didn't even need a man croc to help her.
Guests: Dr Aiden Ricketts, Southern Cross University Josh Burns, Federal Member for Macnamara Billy Collett, Australian Reptile Park
Have you ever been drink spiked? It's pretty scary. What about needle spiking? It seems like a crazy thing to happen, but there are reports of people who have been injected with a substance without their consent in Australian clubs and pubs.
We hear from two friends who got needle spiked on a night out in Sydney, talk to experts about the problem and find out what you should do if you get spiked.
Guests: Helena Conibear, chief executive of the the UK Alcohol Education Trust David Caldicott, ANU Medical School
At the moment, Aussie performers are involved in more than 12 massive Broadway shows, and changes are coming to make it more accessible for people to audition than ever before. We hear from some of the stars leading the way.Have you ever considered moving back in with your family to help ease your cost-of-living costs? Now some people are moving back in with their parents and grandparents to ease their financial burden too. And for a long time, people have assumed young people in the country fall behind their city peers because of socio-economic status, but it turns out there might be something else going on instead. Guests:Dr Edgar Liu, Senior Research Fellow at the UNSW City Futures Research CentreDr Philip Roberts, Associate Professor in Rural Education at the University of Canberra
Have you ever thought what would happen if you jumped out of a plane skydiving … and the parachute didn't open? Brad Guy survived this worst-case scenario, with his family and close friends all watching him in freefall. We chat to him about his experience and the aftermath dealing with PTSD and mental illness.Also, more than 20 years after being jailed over the deaths of her four children, Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned and released from prison in NSW.Guests:Brad Guy, author of FreefallMichelle Ruyters, RMIT's Bridge of Hope Innocence Project
It's The Shakeup and we're talking...Why do premiers and prime ministers keep quitting? What's the shadiest s**t you've ever done during an internship? And can you really rewrite your history on the internet?Dave Marchese is joined by influencer Alisha Aitken-Radburn and Zak Kirkup, National Indigenous Times ( plus former WA Liberal Party leader).
There are still heaps of uni students who have to take work placements to finish their degrees — especially in areas like teaching and healthcare. But it's sending some below the poverty line and is it really fair?
And the AFL has completed it's review of Hawthorn Football Club and made no adverse findings against former staff, despite some serious allegations of racism towards indigenous players and their partners at the club.
Guests: Professor John Evans, Swinburne University of Technology's Pro Vice-Chancellor of Indigenous Engagement Isaac Wattenberg, co-founder of Students Against Placement Poverty Christine Morley, Professor of Social Work QUT
What's a little luxury in your life? In this current cost of living crisis, is putting yourself first something you can't find the cash for?
Also, the South Australian Government is cracking down on protesters which could see people fined up to $50,000 — or even three months in jail — for obstructing a public place.
Plus, are you into breakdancing? It's the newest addition to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and the fight is on to secure spots for Aussie competitors.
Guests: Jane Monica-Jones, financial therapist Rachael Gunn, Australia's top-ranked B-girl
The US says it's ready for conflict in outer space, saying Russia and China have left the nation "no choice" but to prepare for Milky Way warfare, but what would a fight in space look like?
It's the Shakeup and we're talking Netflix banning password sharing, the generational praise divide and whether the media will ever improve in discussing race.
People are being charged $3K for an ADHD diagnosis and a 95-year-old grandma has died after being tasered by police in her nursing home.
Will WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange ever be free? Plus, the new mental health training program for hospo workers. And is Modi really the 'most popular leader in the world'?
triple j Drive presenter Michael Hing tells us what it's like rocking up to work each day knowing you'll face racial abuse, Stan Grant leaves Q+A over racial attacks and hope for women with PCOS.
Aussies love cocaine, can office romances ever work and stricter rules for buy now, pay later services.
It's the Shakeup and we're talking Biden cancelling on Albo last minute, f***ing up online and how much of your personal life should you share at work?
The guy who oversaw the trial of Bruce Lehrmann has been temporarily replaced, the Titanic wreck has been fully visualised for the first time and should you tell your boss about your mental illness?
Young women are being targeted to freeze their eggs despite the science being unclear. Plus, what ever happened to KONY 2012? And how can you cut down on food wastage and save money?
There's mass protests over a new stadium in Tasmania, Dungeons and Dragons is taking off in FNQ and is it time for us to become a republic?
The federal budget has landed, but it doesn't seem to deal with the cost of living crisis facing young people. We ask the government some hard questions about their budget priorities.
Should airlines be forced to pay us for delays and cancellations? Plus, the First Nations women's rehab providing culturally safe care.
Deepfake porn is being made targetting Aussie women, COVID is no longer a public healthy emergency and when was the last time you went to the dentist?
It's the Shakeup and we're talking Bali's tourist tax, the US writers strike and Charles' big day.
Uni staff are on strike this week, a student has been assaulted in Darwin and is mind-reading tech nearly here?
Will the coronation reflect a 21st century Australia, how much do you know about Tourette's, and does fracking affect climate change?
The federal government has announced massive vaping reforms ahead of the budget next week – so what’s changing?
Buying a house with your mate, Australia's most famous environmental fight and the satellite clutter in space
Should Barry Humphries' history of transphobic comments be overlooked in death? Plus, why do people love to hate on Tasmania and one Sydney landlord is charging men more rent than women.
How young women can make change, the cost-of-living crisis keeps getting worse and why you should wear ear plugs at gigs.
The army is entering the missile age, young veterans reflect on Anzac Day and a cane farmer who overcame the odds.
Young people are making a difference in local government, there's a Future Generations Commissioner and poeple are waiting years for medical specialists.
RIP Father Bob, 28,000 young people are homeless, Fox News has paid billions to avoid court and how to help your friends when they're struggling with their mental health.
Rental apps are gouging renters, public drunkenness laws changed in Victoria and hope for people with OCD.
The government has rejected a proposal to freeze student, the boom in Botox injections and we want to know if driving instructors are harassing learner drivers.
The government's banning the use of debt collectors for welfare debts, a survivor of the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy speaks publicly for the first time and what's it like being addicted to work?
AFL players keep getting racially abused, the UK government is planning to get a million smokers to take up vaping, and Taylor Swift's break up has us wondering why we care about celebrity relationships?
The Liberals will oppose the Voice and financial abuse is way more common than you'd think.
Remembering one of Australia's most influential Aboriginal leaders, having parents in prison makes you six times more likely to be incarcerated and why we need to update our gun laws.
Gaming is coming to the Olympics, trans rights matter, our response to youth suicide is flawed and there'll be legal consequences for countries that harm the environment.
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets to protest their PM Benjamin Netanyahu, the federal government has established a new youth advisory panel and we found water on the moon!
Nazis outside parliament, anti-trans protest and the AFP tackled Senator Lidia Thorpe — WTF is going on?!
The proposed question for the Voice referendum revealed, NSW goes to the polls and what if a speech at your birthday got you cancelled?
The NT government has announced changes to bail laws and new police powers after a young bottle shop worker was stabbed to death, fish kill clean up in Menindee and will Trump be arrested?
Victoria is banning the Nazi salute, Gwyneth Paltrow is facing backlash for new 'diet' and the ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Putin.
Oscar nominees being given parcels of outback land, that US exchange student and why the Hemsworths abandoning Byron could see property prices fall.
Research into long COVID could help people with chronic fatigue, floods in northern Australia and how do we know what dinosaurs actually looked like?
Students are living in poverty due to the cost of living crisis, young sports stars struggling with their mental health and is the government doing enough on climate change?
The government has signed a $368 billion deal for nuclear submarines, the AFL is facing a concussion class action and would you drop everything to sail across the world?
How the pokies lobby got a NSW minister fired, the pitfalls of flying with a disability and why are people so angry about 15-minute cities?
Prominent activist Sally Rugg is suing her former employer Kooyong MP Monique Ryan over the hours she was expected to work as Ryan's chief of staff. Plus, Adidas has $2 billion worth of Yeezy's that they don't know what to do with. And whether it's being called "daddy" or "good girl", what gives you the ick?
A look at the governments Safeguard Mechanism, mining to tackle climate change and mating mice.
There's a journo in her 20's who's taking on the Taliban, home owners struggle to pay their bills and women are being forced into prostitution through human trafficking.
Right now there are thousands of Australians with cancer anxiously waiting for a potentially life saving blood stem cell or bone marrow donation, and adults under 35 can help.
Having COVID might increase your risk of getting herpes, online retailers have been lying to sell vapes and why we're Gen F***ed.
Bluesfest has removed Sticky Fingers from their line-up after weeks of backlash. Plus, could you fall in love with a robot? And Gen Z can't figure out old school tech.
Cause for hope for global LGBTQIA+ rights, the first openly trans US senator, and living a double life because you can't come out to your family.
Meta has announced a new tool to scrub nude images of children under that age of 18. Plus, rocket launches are damaging the ozone layer and are we living in the 'post-romance' era?
A major change to super tax breaks could reign in intergenerational inequality and one year on from the Lismore floods.
The Queensland government has announced it will provide illicit drug testing. Plus, eating disorders are on the rise but the healthcare system isn't prepared for the crisis. And what's like to get divorced in your 20s?
Revelations that Roald Dahl's books have been made more politically correct has sparked outrage. Plus, is it ethical that Aussie companies are making mega profits in the middle of a cost of living crisis? And the benefits of a four-day work week
In 2021 Josh Cavallo made history by becoming the first out pro soccer player currently playing, so what's next for this inspiring role model? Plus, why we need more young men as carers.
Laneway festival left disabled patrons feeling unwelcome, childcare workers are quitting in huge numbers and a teenager has been diagnosed with Alzeheimer's.
Zuckerberg is introducing a feature no one wants or asked for: buying a blue tick for you Insta. Plus, the worsening rental crisis means more people are moving back into sharehouses.
Are Gen Z the "sexless generation"? Plus, gay conversation 'therapy' to be banned in NSW and the spy balloons that weren't for spying.
What's it like being openly queer in the public eye? Australia will send $18 million to earthquake ravaged Türkiye and Syria. And what's the most eco-friendly meat?
Poly people are unhappy with the Bachie, junior doctors are suing the government, and what the hell is happening with the derailed train in Ohio?
What is the future of space travel? Can you find love in a regional town? And how do we stop people from ODing at festivals?
Around 19,000 refugees will soon be eligible to stay permanently, we need a better understanding of burnout, and why does the US keep shooting down 'spy' balloons?
Is God they/them? What do First Nations people think of the Voice? And do men who drive sports car have small dicks?
Endo affects 1 in 9 women, so why don't we know more about it? Plus, the government's found a bunch of Chinese spyware in their buildings and we meet the young people improving regional Australia.
Could killer fungi really turn us all into zombies like in The Last of Us? Plus, TikTok is testing local creators' patience and women reviewing their exes on social media could see them sued for defamation.
A powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake has rocked wide swathes of Türkiye and neighbouring Syria. Plus does the collapse of OpenPay spell the beginning of the end for buy now, pay later schemes?
Prescription psilocybin and MDMA allowed, the US shoots down a Chinese spy balloon, and the latest on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
It's the Shakeup and we're talking… ChatGPT, social jetlag, and whether you should have to hang out with your audience?
Clashes outside Pell's funeral, the petition to ban advertising of tanning products on social media, and why an increasing number of people are being forced to put off important medical treatment.
Bringing the dodo back from the dead, the Robodebt Royal Commission, and nightclub discrimination
ChatGPT is creating shockwaves across society. So, what does the future of artificial intelligence hold?Plus, is there a 'gay glass ceiling'?And we join two cold case divers on their latest search.
The federal government has announced a massive new national cultural policy for the arts and we go inside the high schools affiliated with Opus Dei.
Sextortion, where someone tricks or coerces you into sending sexual images of yourself and then threatens to share the images unless you pay up, is on the rise and its targeting teenage boys.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has flown into Alice Springs today after days of pressure from the federal opposition and national media over crime and alcohol-fuelled violence in the town.
Divisive internet personality Andrew Tate will remain behind bars until the end of February after his appeal to be released was rejected last week.
Police overseas are using DNA databases from private ancestry companies to help solve crimes. Could it happen here too?
Northern Victoria's devastating floods, sees communities band together to pick up the pieces.
Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert tells us her extraordinary story of surviving more than 800 days in an Iranian prison, locked up for crimes she says she didn't commit.
A year after they came out as non-binary, music superstar G Flip brought us a powerful song unpacking their journey to where they are now.
Sports changerooms: you get into your uniform there before your game, and shower there after. But for many female and gender diverse players, it's not that simple.
We're revisting one of the biggest stories of last year: why can getting an IUD inserted be excruciating?
There's scientific evidence that shows fear can trump pain in the brain, which could explain why some people with chronic pain enjoy slasher movies.
Just as we're getting used to our lives being dictated by La Niña, a different weather phenomenon may be on its way.
The youth mental health crisis ain't getting any better, but memes are helping some young people lighten the load.
Would you drink milk that's grown in a lab? It could be on supermarket shelves in the next couple of years.
In 2019, 150 French citizens were asked to come up with their country's climate policy and told that their ideas would be adopted. Did it work?
Do you really struggle to pay attention? You might think you just have no self-control, but experts say it's not your fault.
We went on to the set of a new murder mystery series filmed in rural Australia that delves into Australian South Sea Islander history.
From an isolated paddock to the screens of millions, young farmers are taking off on social media.
We're revisiting one of the creepier stories we ran this year: remember when a Google engineer said he reckoned one of the company's artificial intelligence systems was sentient?
20 years ago, 18-year-old Mitch was on a dream trip in Bali with his brother and best mates. His life changed in an instant after a bomb went off metres from where he was standing.in Kuta in October 2002 with his brother Jake and some mates. There life would never be the same again after surviving the deadliest terror attack against Australians.
The National Native Title Tribunal has paved the way for the controversial Narrabri Gas Project to go ahead, rejecting a novel climate change argument that traditional owners had hoped would stop the development.
On top of the death and destruction, the war in Ukraine has also had a huge impact on youth culture and the music industry.
It's been over six months since Labor won the federal election and Anthony Albanese became Prime Minister.
It's been a wild old ride hasn't it so this episode we are lookin' back with a big ol' telescope at 2022, the BEST and the WORST.
2022 brought huge changes for social media platforms, viral songs we'll never get out of our heads and a kid who shot to fame just for loving corn!
We've heard the phrase 'getting back to normal' HEAPS over the past year, but what is 'normal'?
The slap, Spitgate and one hell of a theme song: this is what captured the cultural zeitgest this year.
Prince Harry and Meghan's new doco premiered this week, revealing some hectic treatment from the Royals. Plus Elon Musk has been accused of converting Twitter offices into bedrooms, and Margot Robbie's 'unscripted kiss' with Brad Pitt has raised some eyebrows.
This year, we've heard an increasing number of stories involving drink spiking, needle spiking, and non-consensual drugging. Now, we want to hear from you.
Our bright and bubbly mate Bridget Hustwaite is hanging up her headphones and farewelling triple j.
These young traditional owners have lived opposite the Carmichael Mine for more than a year.
New research has found that the lyrics of our favourite songs can say a lot about how we behave in our closest relationships.
Indonesia's looking to ban sex outside of marriage and the punishment could be jail time.
Male fertility rates around the world have dropped by more than 60 per cent in the last 50 years. It's got experts, business people and governments around the world super worried.
The Liberal and National parties face a fight for their political life because they've failed to attract voters under the age of 40, according to the Australian Electoral Study.
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold banned his players from using social media during their record breaking World Cup campaign, so did it work? Scientists say 'absolutely'.
Eating disorder support services can't keep up with demand, after a spike in the number of people seeking help after the pandemic.
We're diving into the Balenciaga saga, forming friendships at work and suddenly every one in Australia is a fan of the Socceroos as they make it to the knockout round of the World Cup.
More than four million Australians have some form of disability. That's about one in five of us.
Parliament has made the highly unusual and highly embarrassing move of censuring a former prime minister.
The government wants to stop teens vaping by bringing in new rules, like banning flavours and introducing plain packaging.
We don't have all the details of the Voice to Parliament yet, but already one major party has declared it won't support it.
Young people are facing financial stress as the rental squeeze continues to tighten across the country.
Gender-diverse players say policies about hormones in some community sports make it hard to find a space where they're safe and included.
Significant protests have swept across China's mainland, with some calling for an end to COVID-19 restrictions and others for the removal of the president.
How in touch are the state's political parties with young voters ahead of the weekend's election?
The federal government will legislate new protections for Indigenous heritage sites after Rio Tinto's destruction of a sacred rock shelter at Juukan Gorge in WA.
We've seen celebrities do it for years: making break-up announcements over social media.
Australian researchers have a bright idea to make a highly polluting industry accountable by embedding a code in plastic that would trace it back to the manufacturer.
Despite the procedure being legal all over the country, people outside the major cities face difficulties accessing abortions.
A 5.6 magnitude quake south-east of Jakarta has left at least 162 people dead, many of whom were children.
FIFA has banned players from wearing armbands to support the LGBTQIA+ community in Qatar, causing yet more controversy at this year's World Cup.
Access to disability support in remote areas can be a huge struggle, but one young Norfolk Island resident says having decent support has changed his life.
Flood-ravaged areas are being warned more mozzies are on the way, and they're enormous.
New government regulations, such as credit checks, could soon become a part of the application to access "buy now, pay later" companies.
Young people have shared their experiences of dating in their teenage years, including some who said they were at risk of death at the hands of their partner.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Emma Gillespie, presenter and journalist at Mamamia, and KIISFM newsreader Brooklyn Ross.
Conservatives are worried that young, single women are threatening right-wing politics. Plus, lowering the age of independence for Centrelink payments, and why a billion young people are at risk of hearing loss.
The etiquette around phubbing, or snubbing the people you're with to look at your phone. Plus, NSW's Central West is flooding, Iran has sentences a protester to death, and music festivals are struggling to survive a run of bad luck.
COVID cases in Australia have increased by almost 50 per cent over the past week. Plus, inflation is piling extra debt onto students, and the global population has hit 8 billion.
The man known as the "King of Crypto" has lost a $25 billion fortune in just a few days. Plus, leaked audio reveals Queensland police staff in racist conversations, and Ukrainian troops have taken the southern city of Kherson.
Research has found talking to strangers can improve your wellbeing. Plus, the controversy over the exploitation of migrant workers at this year's Qatar World Cup, and some tips for recycling properly.
A Sydney University law student reckons an exam question may have trolled her for her conservative political beliefs. Plus, hackers have posted Medibank customer's personal information, and Dylan Alcott has launched a new employment website.
The race is on to get as many at-risk people vaccinated against monkey pox before World Pride next year. Plus, the US mid-term elections are underway, a NSW parliamentary inquiry has found the treatment of First Nations fishers "unacceptable", and there's a blood moon tonight.
The federal government has ordered a review of the migration system, saying it's currently broken. Plus, TikTok is allowing Sportsbet to run gambling ads, and COP27 has begun in Egypt.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Pedestrian Daily podcast host Louis Hanson and actor and comedian Samantha Andrew.
Hearings of the royal commission into the automated debt-recovery scheme known as Robodebt have started. Plus, more young people are getting their faces tattooed, and Brazil has elected a new government.
Australia is cracking down on gambling companies with product warnings like "Chances are you're about to lose". Plus, the American rapper Takeoff has been shot dead at a party, a TikTok comedian has been found guilty of encouraging criminal behaviour, and rallies for Cassius Turvey are being held around the country.
Elon Musk's plans to shake up Twitter after buying the platform for $68 billion. Plus, the relatives of former Islamic State fighters are returning to Australia from detention camps in Syria, and a tiny Tasmanian town is finally getting piped water it can drink.
IUDs are one of the safest and most effective contraceptives out there, but the process of having one inserted can be excruciatingly painful. Here's why — and why there's not more access to pain relief.
Join Hack's Ange McCormack with actor Remy Hii and political lobbyist Alisha Aitken-Radburn.
The alleged murder of an Indigenous schoolboy in Perth has sparked anger around the country. Plus, the Socceroos are protesting Qatar's human rights record and the trial of Bruce Lehrmann has been torpedoed.
We've combed through the Budget papers to find out what it means for young people, including those in rural and regional Australia.
The law is silencing women who want to speak about their experiences of sexual harassment and assault. Plus, the remarkable story of a trans woman's journey from homelessness, and the UK has a new PM.
Have you ever skipped asking the landlord for permission and fixed up your rental yourself? Plus, the crisis of missing Indigenous women, and climate protesters attacking art.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with News Corp court reporter Eliza Barr and writer, commentator and former WA Liberals leader Zak Kirkup.
In East Africa, one of the worst droughts in memory has left millions without food. We hear from people on the ground in Somalia and their friends and family in Australia, as well as experts and politicians.
Experts say mechanical and physical restraints are being over-used in our mental health care system. Plus, Canberra pill testing has discovered a new ketamine-like drug, and we explore the truth behind "core memories".
The trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins is wrapping up. Plus, Musicians Australia wants a $250 minimum fee for gigs, and we look at who's most at risk of losing their job if the economy falters.
Record numbers of teachers are quitting the profession, Tasmania and Victoria are experiencing major flooding, and Star Casino is having its licence revoked.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Mamamia presenter and journalist Em Gillespie and social media sensation Olan Tekkers.
There's calls for nationally consistent laws around the non-consensual removal of a condom during sex. Plus, we speak to a young person in Iran about their country's ongoing protests.
To mark 20 years since the Bali bombings, we speak with survivors about the events of that night and the years that followed.
Research shows most adults get anxious before the start of the work-week. Plus, the situation in Ukraine is rapidly escalating, and most Australians soon won't have to isolate when they get COVID.
Ellidy Pullin has written a book about losing her partner of eight years, and then having his baby via IVF. Plus, the government is planning to cut taxes.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with broadcaster and journalist Alice Matthews and influencer and model Christian Wilkins.
How to tell your friend you can't afford their big day, without ruining the friendship, plus what's need to fix the dire shortage of rural GPs.
Looking for Alibrandi comes back to life on stage, new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in Australia, and saltwater crocs have finally returned to peak population numbers, but there is a plan to remove some large crocs from Far North Queensland.
Three quarters of dating app users have experienced online sexual violence, plus young women are disillusioned with politics, the government wants to protect more land, and here's what happened when France asked ordinary citizens for climate policies.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with writer, director and performer Eliza Reilly and KIIS FM newsreader Brooklyn Ross.
The value of the British pound has tanked, Italy has elected a far-right leader, young miners are digging for opals, and true crime shows are being accused of profiting from trauma.
The government has presented plans for an anti-corruption watchdog, Queensland is quitting coal by 2035, and a sleep scientist tells us how to sleep.
The UN has ruled government climate inaction violates human rights, plus the fuel discount will soon end, Tasmanians are pushing for their own AFL team, and NASA is testing our planetary defences.
Protests in Iran have turned deadly, almost 10 million Australians see their personal data exposed, and a new podcast investigates the devastating impact of concussions in sport.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Daily Telegraph journalist Perry Duffin and podcast host Elfy Scott.
Claims of bullying and racism at Hawthorn are being investigated, ABC analysis shows how bad the rental crisis is getting, and a new film series dives into Australia's frontier wars.
Members of the Robodebt class action are getting their payouts, a new documentary tells the story of the battle to save the Amazon, and Serial's Adnan Syed has been released from jail.
Lab-grown milk is coming, a complaint has been filed over the census, attitudes to vitiligo are changing, and politicians are getting more awkward on social media.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with former WA Liberal leader Zak Kirkup and comedian and social media identity Aurelia St Clair.
Sri Lanka's protest movement is the target of a government crackdown, a historic flag is stoking anger in Cooma, and Patagonia's owner is giving the company away.
The Liberal Party is trying to win women back, organisers cancel festival after La Nina confirmed, and Melissa Caddick inquest begins.
Ukraine's forces launch a counter-offensive, Indigenous elders reflect on the Queen's death, and Australians with addictions face long wait lists for rehab.
To mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we're bringing you a special episode of Hack, with perspectives from around Australia and across the globe.
How men and women respond to breakups differently, NZ's push to make official language easier to understand, and the Climate Bill passes the Senate.
Employers are trialling the "four-day week", a young Samoan activist is calling for climate action, and meet our current youngest federal MP.
Britain has a new prime minister, thousands of Australians are stranded in Bali, and a study is using simple saliva tests to detect preventative diseases.
Artwork created by AI wins art prize, meet the Australians who own pet crocs, and government to investigate TikTok data harvesting.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Forbes Australia writer and social editor Emily Vernem and musician Raph Dixon.
An investigation has painted a horrible picture of how women are treated in the music industry, plus the latest from the national jobs summit, and getting to sleep with brown noise.
New research into sexual violence tells an awful story, plus the curious science of doppelgangers, and what to expect from the national jobs and skills summit.
Australians who've quit their jobs over climate change, calls to scrap COVID isolation, and Chris Dawson found guilty of murdering his ex-wife.
Northern Rivers flood victims say they're being forgotten, students have walked out of a consent lesson, and Victoria will pay for your nursing and midwifery studies.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with social media sensation Olan Tekkers and artist and entertainer Etcetera Etcetera.
The government has announced a royal commission into the unlawful debt recovery scheme known as "Robodebt", and some young people with healthy, active sex lives are deciding to give up sex. Here's why.
Getting booted from your rental after filing a maintenance request, how financial stress impacts mental health, and the creepy, creepy sound of a black hole.
Scott Morrison's extra ministry appointments "fundamentally undermined" responsible government, more single-sex schools are going co-ed, and the impact of the Ukraine war on the country's rave scene.
Why electric cars are still hard to get, what it's like being a young carer, and the future of Australia's beautiful Baaka or Darling River.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Pedestrian Daily podcaster Louis Hanson and Mashable journalist and Queens of the Drone Age podcaster Amanda Yeo.
Young people in Myanmar are fighting a civil war no-one is talking about. The ancient Tasmanian tradition of mutton birding may die out. And what's with young people getting into naturism?
Trips to the GP are about to cost more. The NSW government may relocate people in flood-affected towns. And scientists say they can bring back the Tassie Tiger from extinction.
Ever talked about what funeral you want? Now there's an app to make death planning easier.
Plus, a Tasmanian council has voted to remove a statue of a former premier with a dark colonial past.
It's the first time this has happened in Australia, with some calling the decision a "small step to reconciliation".
And new research has found the average rental house in Australia falls below the minimum healthy temperature for most of the day in winter.
Live guests: Greg Lehman, historian at the University of Tasmania Joel Dignam, founder of Better Renting Lisa Herbert, death awareness advocate and author of The Bottom Drawer Book
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Guardian journalist Rafqa Touma and reporter, presenter and podcaster Marty Smiley.
It's been linked to the possible mishandling of government secrets by the former president.
A reporter alleges she was groped after a mining conference. Now she's calling for industry-wide change.
Australia's monkeypox vaccine rollout has started this week, with groups most at risk getting priority. That includes men who have sex with men, raising concerns about stigma in the community.
Plus, are we doing sex education wrong? Sexual offences prosecutor Katrina Marson has written a book about seeing the same cases and over and over again, and the power of sex-ed to turn this around.
And CSIRO researchers have identified 139 new species in the past year, including an ant that "babysits" caterpillars.
Live guest: David Mack, senior reporter BuzzFeed Katrina Marson, lawyer and author of "Legitimate Sexpectations: The Power of Sex-ed" David Yeates, director of the Australian National Insect Collection at the CSIRO
Have you seen those manifestation videos on TikTok? Here's what's behind the trend and why it's exploded recently.
It's the Shakeup and we're talking…
The rise of quiet quitting, students using cheating sites that answer their assignment questions, and the controversy over "doing a shoey".
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Mamamia journalist Em Gillespie and comedian Will Gibb.
Have you got a tattoo?
People get tattoos for lots of reasons, from looking good to reminding themselves of someone, or because they made a bad decision on a big night out. We hear from a Tasmanian man who says his tatts are a creative coping mechanism - and may have even saved his life.
Plus, Australian photojournalist Andrew Quilty has published a book about America's last days in Afghanistan, titled August in Kabul.
And it's been a momentous week in Parliament, with the government's historic climate change bill passing the lower house after being amended by the Greens.
Live guests: Grant Blashki, lead clinical advisor at Beyond Blue Andrew Quilty, photojournalist Claudia Long, reporter triple j Hack
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has visited Taiwan as Chinese government officials warn "those who play with fire ... will perish by it". So why is the trip so controversial?
Plus, things are getting more expensive and heaps of Australians are struggling to make ends meet. What kind of impact is this having on your life?
We chat to young people who have picked up extra jobs, sold their belongings, and generally found side hustles in unlikely places.
Live guests: Natasha Kassam, foreign policy expert with the Lowy Institute Angela Jackson, economist with Impact Economics and Policy
How would you feel about helping to solve a serious crime, without doing anything at all?
All around the world police are using DNA data sourced from public ancestry tests to solve crimes, and it could soon be happening here in Australia too. Here's how it works.
Plus, young people from farming families can feel enormous pressure to follow in the family's footsteps, and take over the farm. We speak to a young farmer who swapped a life in the cities for a life on the farm, and has now written a book about this journey.
And male thirst traps - they're everywhere! There's no shortage of men acting horny on TikTok to get more followers. So is this kind of peacocking pretty new for straight men?
Live guests: Sarah Wayland, senior lecturer and missing persons expert at the University of New England Sam Vincent, young farmer and author of the book "My Father and Other Animals". Lavender Baj, Junkee senior reporter
After years of talking, consulting and debate, the Prime Minister has unveiled what he thinks should be the question we're all asked in a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Many First Nations people and others are now feeling hopeful that we could see some real action on this issue very soon. So, what would the process look like, and when might it happen?
Plus, since the pandemic changed the way we study and sit tests, there's been a huge boom in cheating websites. Heaps of Australian students are getting into what some call "study aids".
And a group of explorers has uncovered Australia's deepest cave in southern Tasmania. Here's what they found at the bottom.
Live guests: Carly Williams, ABC National Indigenous Affairs reporter Mario Christodoulou, ABC Background Briefing reporter Ciara Smart, Southern Tasmanian Caveneers
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The drama over the NRL's first pride jersey, why everyone's annoyed with Instagram's changes, and the biggest moments from Parliament's first week back.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with sexologist Lauren French and Olympian Dom Clarke.
Brace yourselves: if you think stuff is expensive right now, it's going to get even worse by Christmas.
The Treasurer has delivered some grim news about the outlook of Australia's economy, and predicted that inflation will peak in early December. So, what does that mean for your wallet if you're already struggling?
Plus, you're probably recycling wrong. New research shows that recycling confuses a lot of us on bin night, and it's having a big impact on the environment.
And - don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened: Neighbours is coming to an end. We look back on some of the most bizarre moments from Ramsay Street.
Live guests: Eliza Littleton, research economist at the Australia Institute Bec Dahl, Neighbuzz podcast co-host
As war rages in the Ukraine, millions of displaced locals have fled their country to find safety.
But for Ukrainians hoping to make it to Australia, a deadline is fast approaching: the Australian government's humanitarian visa program for Ukrainians will expire on Sunday. So, what does it mean for Ukrainians who might miss out?
Plus, lots of people are hating changes to Instagram. The app is encouraging users to post and consume vertical videos, but critics say the changes have just resulted in a worse version of TikTok, and they’re calling for the "old" instagram to make a comeback.
Live guests: Dr Olga Oleinikova, Senior Lecturer in Politics, UTS Associate Professor Matthew Sussex, ANU Bianca Beers, content creator Brad Esposito, Editor of Vice Australia
Should NRL players be forced to wear gay pride uniforms?
A decision by the Manly Sea Eagles to wear rainbow trimming on their jerseys led to seven players boycotting the match. Why is the NRL still struggling with LGBTQIA+ visibility, and how will the controversy impact young queer fans and players?
Plus, Parliament's back! We get you up to speed on the new faces of Parliament, and what’s on the new government's agenda.
And we take a look at the reality of working as a veterinarian in regional Australia.
Live guests: Dr Nadine Hamilton, psychologist, Love your pet, love your vet Patrick Skene, sport and culture commentator Andrew Purchase, founder of Australia's first gay and inclusive rugby union team, the Sydney Convicts Claudia Long, Hack reporter
Cancelled headline acts, campers turned away, all-night bus lines and SO MUCH MUD.
The first Splendour in the Grass back after two years of COVID was absolute chaos. We heard of staff shortages on the day, and extended capacities, and there was that crazy and unavoidable weather, but what really happened? We speak to one of the organisers.
Plus, psychedelics are still illegal in Australia, but people around the country are being drawn to the hope and hype that they can help treat a range of mental health illnesses, and are giving the drugs a shot. And some scientists say there’s heaps more work to do before these powerful drugs can be available to the masses.
And, why are there so few queer clubs in Australia, particularly in regional areas? In Tassie, there are none, after the one standing gay club closed down during COVID.
Live guests: Jessica Ducrou, Co-CEO, Secret Sounds Elise Worthington, journalist, Four Corners Adele (delsi cat) Moleta, Queer inclusion specialist and owner of the LGBTQIA+ organisation, Unicorns
Did your period change after you got the vaccine? Or was it the bout of COVID? Finally, there's some science on this – we talk directly to one of the researchers, and it turns out, it's happened in the past, too.
Imagine having to save up to buy water. While it can be easy to take fresh water for granted when it's so readily available through much of Australia, that's not the case in many parts of the country. In some regions the taps run dry or the water source isn't clean. Some new research is paints a pretty concerning picture about how many Australians don’t have access to good drinking water.
And, after closed boarders and isolation, festivals are back! And so is the joy of singing along with masses of people. We find out why it feels so damn good to yell a tune with strangers.
Live guests: Siouxsie Wiles, Bioluminescent Superbugs Lab, The University of Auckland Astrid Jorgensen, Pub Choir
Europe is experiencing wild heatwaves and crazy weather right now, and temperature records are tumbling.
France, Spain, Greece and Portugal have had been ravaged by forest fires, British authorities sent out a severe weather warning for the first time ever in summer (usually sent out just in winter), and the heat has caused hundreds of deaths already.
Also, Australia's election saw a change of government, a 'greenslide' and a lot of new independents. Labor took a 43 percent climate target to the election which will soon be debated, but it needs to get voted through the senate, which now hosts more Green Senators than ever before. Will they vote it through?
And, there’s some alarming news coming out from Tasmania that young people in detention are being kept in lockdown for up to 23 hours a day, for weeks on end. Live guests; - Adam Bandt, Greens Leader - Dr Ailie Gallant, Monash University - Greg Barnes, Chair of the Tasmanian Prisoners Legal Service
We've been hearing (and talking) about pill testing for ages. But today, the first pill testing clinic finally opened in Canberra, in a pilot program.
We sent reporter Claudia Long down to find out how it works and what to expect, and it's actually doing way more than just running tests on drugs.
Plus, today a massive report was released to the public which laid out the state of the environment, and honey, it's not good. We take you through all the findings, from disappearing species to warmer temperatures. The Labor government has put the blame squarely on the former Coalition government but says it will start taking immediate action.
Live guests: Bridget Hayes, DanceWize and Harm Reduction Australia Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Environment David Pocock, Independent Senator
Imagine if someone was going through your phone, looking at your calendar, your contacts, your location, photos and more, without you even realising — because that's what TikTok is doing.
A new report says TikTok's data harvesting abilities are even more expansive than previously realised.
Speaking of TikTok, how do we stop procrastinating? Because all these distractions make getting stuff done super difficult, with more and more distractions popping up. We get some hard tips on getting sh*t done.
Plus, even though Australia has about half a per cent of the world's population, we have about 20 per cent of the world's pokies. And the spread of poker machines is particularly high in regional areas, so it's no surprise that gambling issues are pretty bad — Victorians alone have lost $66 billion in 30 years.
Live guests: Dr Marisa Paterson, former director of the Centre for Gambling Research at ANU Ben Kenyon, Internet 2.0 Megan Pozzi, Queensland University of Technology
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The backlash to a "random act of kindness" on TikTok, the decline of nightclubs, and why tech experts say passwords should be a thing of the past. Join Hack’s Dave Marchese with Junkee's Issy Phillips and The Daily Aus's Sam Koslowski.
What's it like to feel confused about your gender when you're growing up?
Australian artist G Flip, who is non-binary, has written a powerful and raw new single all about it. Today, on International Non-Binary People's Day, G shares what their childhood was like, and why there needs to be more diverse representations of gender in the media.
Plus, more young women than ever are identifying as bisexual. What's behind the rise in recent years, and what stigmas still remain about being bi in 2022?
And a drug that can save three lives in a day by reversing overdoses will now be free in pharmacies. We learn more about how Naloxone works, and what impact it could have in Australia.
Live guests: G Flip, musician
Associate Professor Suzanne Nielsen, Deputy Director of the Monash Addiction Research Centre
If you don't know what foot and mouth disease is - sorry, but it's time to find out.
The viral sickness is spreading quickly in Bali and it has Australian authorities worried about our biosecurity.
Plus, giddy-up: we find out why rodeos are having a moment.
And there's heaps of new details from the hearings into the US Capitol riots, including Donald Trump's 'unhinged' meeting at the White House.
Live guests: Tony Mahar, National Farmers' Federation John Barron, host of Planet America
The intersex community has been speaking out about the medical interventions that are sometimes imposed on them without an opportunity to provide personal consent.
Now, the ACT is introducing world-leading legislation to ensure it stops happening. Plus, are you under 18 with a ticket to Splendour? Prepare to ask a big kid to come along with you, because new licensing requirements mean you’ll need someone over 25 to get in. We speak to a festival organiser to find out what’s up. Also, we got a whole new view into space this morning, and it’s a very big deal. An image from an EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE telescope has granted us a little look-see to the edge of the universe (kind of) and please excuse me while my brain explodes. Live guests; Morgan Carpenter, Intersex Human Rights Australia Jess Ducrou, Festival in the Grass Dr Vanessa Moss, CSIRO astronomer Vishal Prassad, activist
More than 100 clubs have closed down around Australia in the last couple of years.
With lockdowns and lockouts, health kicks and Tinder, people have been hitting clubs way less, particularly in Sydney. So is clubbing a thing of the past?
Plus, have you seen the historic photos of protesters taking over the Sri Lankan Presidential Palace? It's a massive moment for the country. We talk to former Hack host Avani Dias about what's going on, and what's led to this.
And, Monekypox is not going away. The number of cases is slowly rising in Australia, and it's got some experts pretty worried.
Live guest: Mick Gibb, The Night Time Industries Association Avani Dias, ABC South Asia correspondent Dr Brad McKay
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Female tennis players wanting a change to Wimbledon's all-white dress code, especially when they're menstruating, Boris making a brexit from politics (soon-ish), and switching off the socials when everyone but you (and us!) are holidaying in sunny Europe. Yeah, we're so happy for them...
Join Joanna Lauder with comedian Rhys Nicholson and journalist Matilda Boseley.
There's been a lot of talk about abortion laws in the US recently.
But we've actually had some pretty major changes here in Australia. South Australia has become the last jurisdiction to decriminalise abortion, meaning it will finally be more accessible, and people with unwanted pregnancies won't have to fit through tricky legal loopholes.
Plus, just this week we've seen the impact of climate change on our country – floods taking over towns that have already been flooded two or three times. Ages ago, the Abbott Government scrapped modelling that would assess the future impact of climate change on our economy. But now, Labor's bringing it back. So how bad will the news be?
And, federal politics has been behind the times when it comes to reflecting the community. But that's about to change. It's going to be more diverse than ever and includes the biggest group of First Nations MPs Canberra has ever seen. Allow us to introduce you to some of them.
Live guests: Daile Kelleher, Children By Choice Polly Hemming, The Australia Institute
Thirty bucks for watermelon, $12 for lettuce, this is food insecurity at play.
But your rent might be going up too. And somehow rental vacancies are going down as well. We have a big cost of living theme on the show today.
We're digging into why food is getting so pricey, why it could get even worse, and where it’s particularly bad. Then we're going to look into some new rental data that shows there are almost no options for some renters.
Plus, are we about to get COVID again? Because we're being warned by some experts that it's about to get bad (again). And we're really not ready, tbh.
Live guests; Dr Rebecca Lindeberg, Deakin University Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research, Domain Fiona Vesper, Indigenous artist Dr Nick Coatsworth, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for COVID-19 response
It's big, it's dramatic and it's points-based.
Major changes have been introduced to Centrelink and some people think they're too confusing. Five points for this, ten points for that, but what if you make a mistake and suddenly lose your payments?
And, a program called Emma's Project empowers kids with the language to articulate sexual assault if it's something they experience.
Live guests: Tony Burke, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Nunami Sculthorpe-Green, Blak Led Tours Tasmania Joe Tucci, chief executive, Australian Childhood Foundation
How committed would you be to living longer? Would you change your diet to get another 20 years?
Some findings published in the journal Cell detail that a specific balance of whole foods, fasting, staying within a specific BMI, and limiting meat intake can combine for a much longer life. But can you really BF?
And, it's NAIDOC week! We'll be profiling a whole bunch of incredible people. Today, that's artist Dylan Mooney who illustrates First Nations' identity and queer love.
Plus, cultural fishing has been passed down through generations of First Nations people, yet some on the NSW south coast are being harassed by fisheries.
Also, Sydney is being pounded by rain and many of the suburbs you've heard of being flooded before are under water again.
Live guests:
Anna Debenham, nutritionist
Dylan Mooney, artist
Sally Thompson, UWA
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Justin Trudeau forgetting PM Anthony Albanese's name, cultural tattoo discrimination when it comes to nightclub dress codes, and the millennials now outnumbering boomers, so get ready for more Harry Potter references and chat about 'adulting'.
Join Dave Marchese with musician Raph Dixon and journalist Isa Staskovski.
Conversion practices that try to 'pray the gay away' are still happening in some parts of Australia, and they're extremely harmful.
Some states like Queensland, have banned conversion practices, but some activists think the Federal Government should step in.
And, a lot of clubs have dress codes that ban face and neck tattoos, but what about when those tattoos have cultural significance and importance? One woman says she was denied entry into a Brisbane nightclub because of her face tattoos which have deep historical and cultural meaning.
Plus, what do you think of the idea of alcohol-free wine? Would it make Dry July a little easier? Because South Australia – a big wine region – is pumping it out.
Live guests: Victor Madrigal Borloz, United Nation Stephen Blanks, NSW Council for Civil Liberties
They're the MVPs of our time – Uber drivers kept us fed during lockdowns and COVID outbreaks, even when we didn't know if a vaccine was possible.
The job comes with huge safety risks (particularly for those on bikes) and instability. But it's looking like they're going to get a minimum wage and, oh, idk, like some basic job security. But does it mean the price of your Uber order is about to go up?
And, we sometimes think volunteering is for Boomers and retirees with heaps of time on their hands, but we speak with three young people who found a way to fit it in, and say it's had a massive positive impact on them.
Plus, save the bees! There's a deadly virus on the loose and they've gone into lockdown (sounds familiar) but will they be okay?
Live guests: Michael Kaine, Transport Workers Union Mark Pearce, Volunteers Australia Cormac Farrell, beekeeper at Australian Parliament House
Imagine calling a ride to get home, but it never comes, and you realise you're stranded.
That's what it's like for many people living with disability in the regions – sometimes they order a lift and are left waiting for literal hours in the cold. And it doesn't just make having a social life hard, but even just maintaining a job.
Plus, happy nerd christmas! The results from Australia's biggest ever quiz – sorry, survey – are in, and there are some interesting findings, (yes, we promise) including Millennials overtaking Boomers in the numbers game. But there were also some big questions that never made the survey.
Live guests: Jordan Steel-John, WA Greens senator Simon Kuestenmacher, demographer
Many young Americans now have fewer rights than their mothers did at their age, due to the overturning of Roe v Wade.
Access to abortion is no longer a guaranteed right in America, and states will be able to decide whether abortion is legal and accessible in their jurisdiction. This could dramatically shift the face of America.
And, for the first time in Australia we now have data on the gender pay gap that is broken down by age - and it's pretty grim. There is no age bracket where women don't earn less than men.
Live guests: Dina Zirlott, US abortion advocate Bonney Corbin, Marie Stopes Australia Karen Gately, HR expert
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Whether there should be an age limit for politicians, our obsession with really big (and s**t) things, and this week's debate around the Australian flag following that move by Greens leader Adam Bandt to remove it from his press conference.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with journalists Elfy Scott and Perry Duffin.
Should there be an age limit in politics? An American wannabe pollie reckons people should get kicked out at 72. It's a pretty controversial idea, so naturally, we sent reporter Claudia Long out to pound the hallways of Parliament House and asked political journos what they think the expiry date should be.
Plus, have you been having super intense dreams or insomnia since the pandemic? It's not in your imagination. There's research to back it up.
And, we mostly hear about mums getting postnatal depression, but dads can get it too. It's just not discussed as much, but some people are trying to change that.
Live guests Max Chandler-Mather, Greens MP Dr Melinda Jackson, Monash University Mitch McPherson, Speak Up Stay Chatty
Gabrielle from Perth was so sick of people on TikTok setting unrealistic beauty standards in their "glow up" videos that she decided to set a new challenge: the glow down.
And people really got into it in a big way.
Is this a new way to have healthy body image on social media? Or are glam, buff, botoxed bods taking up too much space already.
Also, we'll find out why a Logies speech has resulted in a high rape profile trial being delayed and discuss whether new offence laws in Victoria are just enough or go too far.
Guests: Claudia Long, Hack's political reporter Stephen Blanks, NSW Council of Civil Liberties Lauren French, sexologist
There are only six mental health beds in the Goldfields for a population of 60,000 — and none of them are for minors. The community is begging for a youth mental health ward ASAP to prevent any further loss.
Plus, our native ingredients industry is thriving, but without proper regulation, a lot of Indigenous Australians are worried it's woven with cultural insensitivity and exploitation.
And, a government report card for the environment does not read well, and we've got work to do. Or, the new government has work to do.
Live guests: Dr Skye Kinder Pat Torres, Mayi Harvests Native Foods Kelly O'Shanassy, Australian Conservation Foundation
Picture this: you're minding your own business when your phone starts ringing. Why is someone calling, and why don't they just text? How dare they.
In the olden days people would wait by the phone for a call. Now, we shudder at the thought of having to answer a stranger at the end of the line. And it's causing tension in the workplace. So what are we afraid of?
And, the spicy cough is striking again, with some people on their second, third, even fourth round of COVID in a couple of months since their last infection. Some experts thought immunity would last longer, but then Omicron happened.
Plus, a big call was made about trans athletes who compete in swimming, and activists say it's transphobic.
Live guests Dr Kirsty Short, University of Queensland Karen Gately, HR expert Sally Goldner, trans activist
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Lizzo rapidly updating her lyrics after coming under fire, artificial intelligence catching the feels, and a new Australian airline doesn't care about its staff showing tatts, wearing sneakers and not following gendered uniforms.
Join Dave Marchese with Joy Ride and Eliza Barr.
Egg freezing has mostly been associated with women in their 30s and 40s, but a bunch of Hack listeners told us they're keen to get it done in their 20s.
Celebrity mum Kris Jenner suggested to Kendall recently that she should freeze her eggs – she's 26 – and Mary from Selling Sunset is telling women to do it while they're young to avoid future fertility issues. The fertility freak out is real.
Plus, we're being told to limit our power use, or risk accidentally sending the whole east coast into a blackout. So wtf is going on?
Live guests: Johanna Bowyer, Lead Research Analyst, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis Dr Michelle Peate, Psychosocial Health and Wellbeing Research, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne Dr Molly Johnston, Monash Bioethics Centre
Minimum wage got a small bump today and will make life a little more affordable for people on the lowest salaries. But there are some Ts&Cs which mean it won't exactly break even for everyone when it comes to inflation and cost of living.
Plus, drink driving can lead to some pretty intense trauma, not only for the victim and their family, but also the perpetrators. Experts say we need to seriously consider why it’s men who take these massive risks on the road (and off), especially when the risks are an expression of masculinity.
And, smile, you're on camera! Facial recognition is being used in shops and supermarkets more frequently, and it's dictating the types of ads you're seeing.
Live guests: Tony Burke, Minister for Workplace Relations Dr Michael Flood, Associate Professor in Sociology Amy Pereira, CHOICE
There have been some pretty creepy developments in the world of artificial intelligence, recently. One Google employee was put on leave for publishing a conversation he had with the Google AI bot, which shows signs of sentience, and even fear of death. Everybody stay calm.
Plus, remember that Christmas recently when bushfires ravaged the country and put entire species on the brink of extinction? Well, it turns out that one of the last things the Coalition did in office was scrap recovery plans for almost 180 threatened species and habitats.
And, the Socceroos have had one of their "greatest achievements ever" overnight, meaning we’ll be heading to the World Cup.
Live guests: Elise Bohan, University of Oxford's Future of Humanity Institute Professor Euan Ritchie, Deakin Uni John Aloisi, Western United coach and former Socceroo
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Un-sending and editing texts, the benefits of moderate swearing, and our desperation to bust out the puffer jacket, even though internationals think we're taking the piss with these temps. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Mamamia's Em Gillespie and model Christian Wilkins.
It's been a long four years since the Nadesalingam family, Tamil asylum seekers, were suddenly moved from their home in central Queensland's Biloela, and into immigration detention.
Tomorrow, after a long and very public battle, they'll finally return to Bilo', but their fight to stay in Australia isn't over.
Plus, Tasmania has committed to raising the minimum age of detention from 10 to 14 -- it's the first state or territory to make the call.
And, finally a good news story about the environment! The CSIRO says plastic pollution along Australia's coast has decreased by 30 per cent, and the scientists are happy. Well done, everyone! You all get a lolly.
Live guests: Nick McKim, The Greens Sophie Trevvitt, Change the Record Denise Hardy, CSIRO
Are our humble beachside chippies creating killer seagulls?
The birds have increased in strength, stamina and population over the years because they've been fed by humans. And now they're travelling longer distances and even preying on vulnerable wildlife.
Plus, teen girls bucked a few trends in the pandemic, and not in a good way. A new study has found their drinking bumped up, contrasting to the move of young people drinking less than previous generations.
And, the Italian mafia aren't just a movie trope. The AFP are targeting Italian organised crime in Australia, with one group, known as the 'Ndrangheta', thought to control 70 per cent of the world's cocaine trade.
Live guests;
Dominique Robert-Hendren, Hello Sunday Olivia Molly McKeone, former Miss Universe Dr Xanthe Mallet, criminologist
Today the RBA announced interest rates will go up -- even higher than the experts anticipated.
The Government is warning that things could get tough. Mortgages will get more expensive, and rent could, too. Buckle up.
Plus, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson weathered a pretty intense no-confidence motion overnight, and even though he's trying to play it down, many MPs think he’s not fit to lead the country.
And, a couple of years ago, when the Black Lives Matter movement was gripping the world, actor Meyne Wyatt gave a passionate and emotional monologue on Q&A that went viral around the world. Dave speaks with him and director Shari Sebbens about his play City of Gold.
Live guests;
Leo Patterson Ross, The Tenants' Union Nick Dole, ABC Europe correspondent
Meyne Wyatt, actor
Elon Musk is demanding everyone get back to the office already, but the whole pandemic proved desk jobs can be done from almost anywhere.
And while some are debating the rights of employees to negotiate flexible work arrangements, others are concerned that the WFH life could make some gender inequalities worse.
Plus, cross-examinations of witnesses in the long-running Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case have finally ended.
And, Yassmin Abdel-Magied is talking about a revolution and why she left Australia in her new book.
Live guests: Dr Sean Gallagher, Centre for the New Workforce at Swinburne University of Technology Perry Duffin, The Daily Telegraph Yassmin Abdel-Magied, author
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Australia's potential future as a republic, why the Swedes don't feed their dinner guests, and our obsession with youth; would you eat shit to keep youthful skin? Because Kim K would, and she's quite the trend setter…
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with The Feed’s Alice Matthews and KIIS FM's Brooklyn Ross.
An energy crisis is here, and your power bill will probably go up -- just in time for winter. A big combo of factors mean Australia can't keep its own power prices down, even though we supply so much energy. How much will your bill go up? It depends on where you live.
Plus, most Aussies support decriminalisation of some drug use, and there's a lot of discussion around drug reform at the moment, particularly in the ACT and NSW. But what would decriminalisation actually look like?
And after six weeks, Johnny Depp's defamation case -- which was streamed and memed around the world -- has come to an end. Depp won out, but Amber Heard had a small win too.
Live guests: Gerard Brody, Consumer Action Law Centre Prof Dan Howard, former commissioner for the NSW Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug Ice Barbara Miller, ABC North America Correspondent
After two years of lockdowns, Aussies are getting TF outta here and taking a holiday. But the huge influx in passport applications mean some people are waiting months to get their new documents, and scarily close to their departure date.
So is there anything you can do to speed it up? And it's been a while -- how do we holiday, again?
And, there are some new kids on the block of Labor's new cabinet, including some interesting role switches and a brand new youth minister.
Plus, around 15,000 suspected war crimes have been reported in Ukraine since the war started, with some prosecutions already underway.
Live guests; Fran Kelly, ABC journalist Ben Groundwater, travel writer Dr Sonia Mycak, Australia National University's Centre for European Studies Dr Martin Breed, Flinders University
Last year, the only cough we talked about was Covid. This year, the flu is back with a vengeance.
Some state governments are handing out free vaccines to avoid hospital overload, and the flu season has kicked off much earlier than usual. So why is this year so much worse than others?
Plus, there was a lot of talk about China trying to win over the Pacific during the election. So much so, that just days after Labor won government, Foreign Minister Penny Wong hightailed it to Fiji. But experts are saying that's not the end of the tension. So what's going on?
And finally, did you lose cash in the crypto crash? Some coins have taken a nosedive, so is this the beginning of the end?
Live guests:
Tracey Plowman, Crypto Curious Dr Graeme Smith, Australian National University Dr Paul Griffin, Director of Infectious Diseases, Mater Hospital
The persistent rain has allowed mould to flourish from the Queensland coast and all the way down to Melbourne. So what are your rights in a rental?
Plus, the Liberal and National parties chose new leaders today, so what do these new kids on the block have ahead of them? And what does the massive change mean for the future of the Coalition?
And, 'Be Brave, Make Change.' It's a powerful message for all Australians, and it's the theme of this Reconciliation Week. So, what does Reconciliation mean to young Indigenous Australians?
Live guests; Holly Jones, University of Melbourne Mike Tomalaris, former SBS World cycling commentator
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A debrief on the election, the future of politics now that the 'two party' system has been shaken up, and pets on social media - including the kind of creepy twitter account for the PM's dog, Toto.
Join Hack's Jo Lauder with Guardian Australia journalist Matilda Boseley and Greens councillor Adam Pulford.
Remember those embarrassing government videos about consent that featured milkshakes and cheeseburgers?
The NSW government has taken notes and is rolling out their own ads to teach young people about affirmative consent. There aren't any milkshakes in sight and they've been well-received by young people and consent educators.
So, how will new consent laws in NSW work, and what impact could this campaign have?
Plus, thousands of refugees have fled war-torn Ukraine and arrived in Australia on temporary visas. But is the government doing enough to support them to stay longer?
And we meet Tom Turcich, one half of the first man-and-dog duo to walk around the world. It's taken him more than seven years and millions of steps - so what has he learnt along the way?
Live guests: Saxon Mullins, Director of Advocacy at Rape and Sexual Assault Research and Advocacy Tom Turcich, tenth man to walk around the globe
Once again, America is experiencing déjà vu: a school shooting in Texas has left at least 19 children and two adults dead.
There's been thousands of mass shootings in the US since Sandy Hook, the elementary school shooting which many thought would help to end gun violence in America. What's stopping the US from acting, and will President Joe Biden turn pain into progress?
Plus, your uni debt is about to go up on June 1 due to an indexation hike. Should you start paying it back, or keep it stacking up?
And artists are speaking out over the "exhaustion" and pressure that music labels are putting on them to go viral on TikTok.
Live guests David Smith, Associate Professor at the US studies centre Georgie Beattie is the president of the National Union of Students Eilish Gilligan, musician and writers
On election night, Anthony Albanese's first commitment was on the Uluru statement from the heart.
So, what does that commitment look like, and what plans does Labor have to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians? We speak to Australia's first Indigenous woman to be the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Linda Burney.
Plus, there's growing calls to ban gay conversion practices in Tasmania.
And, it's not just you: stuff is getting smaller. We look at "shrinkflation" and how supermarket brands are quietly reducing the size of items so they can charge you less.
Live guests: Linda Burney, Labor MP and incoming Minister for Indigenous Affairs Anna Brown, CEO of Equality Australia Professor Gary Mortimer, QUT
Australians fired the prime minister on Saturday, and did some significant rearranging of the furniture in Canberra while they were at it.
We take a look at what happened on election night - from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's path to victory, carnage in the Coalition, and the enormous support for the Greens, minor parties, and independent candidates.
What role did young people have in delivering the country our most diverse parliament yet? And what does the election of 'Teal' independents mean for climate action over the next few years?
Plus, now that Labor will be running the show - what did they promise to do, again?
Live guests: Labor MP Anne Aly Former Liberal candidate and Gamilaroi man Geoffrey Winters
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The election finally being upon us, the highs and lows of the campaign, who might win and what surprises might be in store.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with former WA Liberal party leader Zak Kirkup and National Youth Commissioner, Sophie Johnston.
If you've come down with the spicy cough in the last week, voting will look a bit different this weekend.
Until Wednesday night, there was the option to vote by post or now you can register for a phone vote. But a whole bunch of people have found themselves in an awkward spot where they may have no way to vote at all.
Plus, if you're planning an election night TV binge we've got a guide on which seats to keep an eye on: the most hotly contested, marginal seats around the country.
Also, the last edition of our policy cheat sheet: how the parties compare on mental health.
And we chat about the latest unemployment rates out today.
Guests Dr Skye Kinder, Uni of Melbourne Gabriella Marchant, ABC News reporter Elysse Morgan, ABC Business reporter
‘Preferences’ are a pretty big part of our voting system, sometimes the deciding factor in who wins a seat in the election.
So how do they actually work?
We’ve got quick 101 on why it matters how you number your ballot, and some myth-busting about how much power parties have to decide where your preferences go (spoiler: none).
Also, more than 30 retired judges have written an open letter calling for a federal corruption watchdog. Some parties and independents are keen on the idea - but others, not so much.
And climate change is one of the most important issues for voters this election. So how does everyone’s policies stack up?
Guests: Claudia Long, Hack political reporter Han Aulby, executive director Centre for Public Integrity Richie Merzian, the Australia Institute
The last election feels like it was a decade ago. Or maybe this is your first time voting.
Either way, we're getting stuck into the basics of voting: lower houses, upper houses, above or below the line, and what you'll need on election day.
Also, how do the major parties compare when it comes their policies on health?
Plus, some of the Hack team are in Shepparton for triple j's takeover of the regional Victorian town. They've been chatting to Afghan refugees who've been starting a new life working in the region's fruit industry.
And in the wake of a deadly, racially-motivated shooting in the US, it's been revealed an Australian anti-extremism taskforce set up after the Christchurch massacre has been quietly shut down.
Guests Gabrielle Chan, The Guardian Dr Josh Roose, Deakin University
With just one week until voting, Anthony Albanese joins Hack for a chat about the policies Labor are pushing this election.
Plus, the Coalition have announced a new housing policy that would let first home buyers pull up to $50k from their super for a house deposit.
But is it a good idea, particularly for young people? And will it make a dent in the housing affordability crisis?
We'll take a look at how all the housing policy plans compare.
And an old friend is back behind the mic: former host Tom Tilley. He's here to chat about his new book - a pretty revealing look at his Pentecostal upbringing, and how he broke free from it.
Guests Jane Hume, Superannuation Minister Anthony Albanese, Labor leader Tom Tilley, journalist
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Highlights from the second-last week of the election campaign, what matters to voters in the Hunter region, the debate over wage increases, and do you love or loathe small talk at the hairdresser?
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with law student Angus Neale, and Newcastle Herald journalist Sage Swinton.
The next stop on our election road trip has taken us to the Hunter region in NSW!
It’s an area that's constantly at the centre of massive national debates on energy, environment, and skills.
The seat of Hunter has been held by Labor for more than a century, but things are changing - and the ALP's desperately trying to hang onto it. Can they convince regional voters to stay with them?
Plus, in stark contrast to the mining industry in the region, the Hunter’s known for its world-class wine industry. We visit a farmer and grape grower in Polkobin to see how these industries co-exist.
And we check in with Joel Fitzgibbon, the Labor MP whose retirement is triggering a super tight contest in the area.
Live guests: Steve Fordham, Kamilaroi man and mining business owner Alisdair Tulloch, farmer and grape-grower Joel Fitzgibbon, former Member for Hunter
There's a bit of a stereotype that young people don't care about politics.
But actually ... they're more engaged than ever before. They just don't believe politicians are really doing right by the issues that matter to them.
That's according to the results of triple j's survey of more than 1,600 young people. We'll be taking a deep dive into the data.
Plus, Collingwood Football Club's problems with systemic racism continue, with former player Héretier Lumumba releasing new audio of conversations with his coach Nathan Buckley.
And, the incredible story of a guy walking from Sydney to Darwin with his dog Frankie - to raise awareness about addiction and mental health.
Guests Elfy Scott, journalist and Left Right Out host Héretier Lumumba, former Collingwood player Benny Scott, Walk2Recovery
Ask anyone who's had an IUD - a long-lasting contraceptive device - and they'll probably tell you about the pain of getting it inserted.
So why aren't more people being informed about their anaesthetic options? And how can we make them more accessible?
Plus, young people who want to become farmers are facing a huge barrier: the cost of getting their own land. Will we run out of farmers in the future?
And we get you up to speed on the discovery of 50 kilograms of cocaine in Newcastle - and the mystery surrounding a diver’s body that was found with it.
Live guests: Tony Mahar, head of the National Farmers Federation Dr Deborah Bateson, Medical Director at Family Planning New South Wales Associate Professor Xanthé Mallett, University of Newcastle
Intimate and disturbing details of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s former relationship have been aired during a very public defamation trial in the US.
On TikTok, videos supporting Johnny Depp’s side have gone viral - so, why are so many people fascinated in this case online?
Plus, early voting is open! We get you up to speed on everything you need to know about casting your federal election ballot early, and we also fill you in on a new policy announcement that's aiming to win over young teachers.
And Sydney Fashion Week is featuring a "Curve Runway" to promote more inclusive sizing in Australian fashion.
Live guests: Dr Jonathon Hutchinson, University of Technology Sydney Evan Ekin-Smith Australian Electoral Commission spokesperson Claudia Long, Hack's political reporter Leina Broughton, size inclusivity campaigner and fashion designer
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The battle to win Queensland in the upcoming election, the maverick politicians gunning for votes in the state, and boomer tirades about young people.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with 4ZZZ Radio station manager (and Hack alumni) Stephen Stockwell and the Guardian's Queensland reporter Eden Gillespie.
It's the next stop on our election road trip: the remote mining town of Mount Isa, way up in the northwest outback region of Queensland.
We're chatting to young people about the issues that'll be swaying their votes this election, with the rising cost of living and access to healthcare big on the agenda.
And we sit down for a pretty rogue conversation with local federal MP, Bob Katter.
Guests: Lech Blaine, writer Bob Katter, Member for Kennedy
A leaked document from the US Supreme Court has sparked mass protests on the streets of America.
It suggests that abortion rights could soon be dramatically wound back, if the historic Roe v Wade ruling is overturned. How did it happen, and what will it mean for Americans' reproductive rights? And what's it like to spend your life capturing the weird and wonderful quirks of the animal kingdom? We speak with wildlife documentary maker Alex Vail.
Plus, the Liberal party is getting anxious about Independent candidates in some key Victorian seats. We take a look at who’s giving the Libs a run for their money, and why they could be so successful in this election.
Live guests: Dr Prudence Flowers, Senior Lecturer in US History at Flinders University Alex Vail, documentary maker Claudia Long, Hack’s political reporter
Interest rates have gone up for the first time in more than 10 years.
But why should you care? What will it mean for your bank account, and the price of your rent? We look at this massive announcement and what it means for you.
Plus, there’s five key 'megatrends' that can show us why mental health issues have been on the rise among young people in the past two decades. What are they - and how can we make politicians listen?
Meanwhile, Australia isn’t lagging behind in something about climate change, for once. Actually - Tasmania has achieved a "miracle" by becoming carbon negative. So, how'd they do it?
Live guests: Alison Pennington, Senior Economist at The Australia Institute's Centre for Future Work Professor Pat McGorry, Executive Director at Orygen Professor David Lindenmayer, expert in forest ecology and resource management, ANU
Everything feels super expensive at the moment, but what if you had to spend hundreds, even thousands, of dollars on a medical diagnosis?
That's the reality for heaps of young Australians trying to get an ADHD diagnosis at the moment - and usually after months on a waitlist.
So why is it so hard?
Plus, Labor has unveiled its plans to tackle housing affordability if they win the election, including a scheme where the government would basically own a house with you. We're looking at how it'd work, and how it compares to other parties' ideas to deal with the crisis.
And Qantas has announced they'll start running the world's longest passenger flights from 2025: non-stop routes almost 20 hours long.
Experts reckon that's the future of travel, but could you last that long on a plane?
Guests: Brendan Coates, Grattan Institute Professor James Scott, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Ben Groundwater, travel writer
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Anthony Albanese is back on the campaign trail after completing a week in COVID isolation, the big issues for young voters in Western Australia, and Italy's new rule where children will be given both their parents' surnames at birth.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with the ABC's Nick Sas and The Australian's Jenna Clarke.
The next stop on our election road trip has taken us West - we're in Perth!
Western Australia doesn't usually get much of a mention during the federal election campaign - but this time, there's a few seats that could make a big difference on election night.
We find out what matters to young Western Australian voters, and which issues will swing their vote.
Plus, We speak with WA Greens Senator Jordon Steele John, and sit down with former leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party Zak Kirkup.
Live guests Jordon Steele-John, Greens Senator for Western Australia Zak Kirkup, former leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party
We all know how easy it is to get lost in the YouTube rabbit hole.
But new Australian research suggests that the algorithm is taking young male users to some pretty dark places.
Specifically, they're being directed to anti-feminist and far-right material.
Also, Uber has admitted to sending misleading cancellation warnings to over two million Australians.
Plus, how are human medications ending up in natural ecosystems and waterways?
And we look into a pretty wild new idea from NASA: sending a message into space, to tell aliens exactly where we are.
Guests: Chris Cooper, Reset Australia David Chau, ABC business reporter Dr Brad Tucker, ANU
What would you do if you were the richest person in the world?
Solve world hunger? Fight climate change? Or… buy Twitter?
The world's richest man Elon Musk is doing the latter. We find out why, and how the platform might change.
Plus, there's good news about a life-saving medication for Australians with cystic fibrosis.
And we get you up to speed on the latest from the election campaign trail.
Live guests Lizzie O'Shea, Digital Rights Watch James Elton, political reporter for ABC's 7:30 Dr Chris Moy, Vice President of the Australian Medical Association
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Political blunders along the campaign trail, a radical idea for Victoria to leave the federation of states, and how comedians are copping cancelled shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, thanks to old mate COVID.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Guardian reporter Matilda Boseley and comedian Dane Simpson.
Hack's hitting the road to talk to young Australians about the election issues that matter most to them.
We're broadcasting out of the regional Victorian town of Bendigo first up, chatting to locals about some of the biggest things that'll sway their vote: access to mental health services, and affordable housing.
We look into how young people are dealing with the mental health crisis in regional and rural parts of Australia, and find out what the parties are promising to do about it.
And we'll take you inside a pretty amazing social housing project that's helping young people get back on their feet.
Guests David Coleman, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Lisa Chesters, MP for Bendigo
The struggle to pay attention these days is real.
Experts reckon we're in an 'attention crisis', and that feels very relatable for anyone who's tried to study or work - particularly during the pandemic / since TikTok.
It feels like it's our fault ... but what if our focus was actually stolen from us?
Also, as the election campaign gears up you've probably been hearing a bit about independent candidates. There's a lot of excitement around them this time round, but who are they - and what kind of power could they end up having if elected?
Plus, there's been some big developments in the Pacific overnight, with China striking a security deal with the Solomon Islands. And it's got Australian leaders worried.
Guests: Alex Dyson, independent candidate Johann Hari, journalist and author Mihai Sora, Lowy Institute
Last week, some pretty transphobic comments surfaced from NSW Liberal candidate Katherine Deves.
Before being selected to run in the Sydney seat of Warringah, she'd been campaigning to ban transgender women from sport. And while she's now apologised for those comments, it's causing a big split in the Liberal party - between those who want her dropped, and those sticking by her selection (the PM Scott Morrison).
But how's this affecting people in the trans community?
Plus, what if it was the government's responsibility to find young people a job or traineeship? It's a scheme that actually exists in other parts of the world, and now there's calls to introduce it in Australia.
And a whole lot's been happening in the war in Ukraine over the weekend - we get an update on it all.
Guests: Jeremy Wiggins, Transcend Australia Matt Kean, NSW Treasurer Eliza Littleton, The Australia Institute
A/Prof. Matthew Sussex, ANU
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The curly 'gotcha' questions on week one of the election campaign trail, whether we should lower the voting age, and is 'decaf' catching on?
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with influencer Christian Wilkins and host of the 2 Brownish Girls podcast, Talica Tamanitoakula.
Have you put off going to the dentist because you can't afford it?
More accessible dental care is shaping up to be a big election issue. We speak to The Greens, who want all dental care to be bulk-billed for Australians. But how will they pay for it?
Plus, how young is too young to vote? Teenage activists are desperate to have their voices heard before their 18th birthdays.
And we check in on what’s causing the queues and chaos at airport terminals around the country.
Live guests Adam Bandt, leader of the Australian Greens Faith Gordon, Associate Professor in Law, ANU Phoebe Bowden, ABC News reporter
Flood-weary residents in the Northern Rivers are gearing up for another challenge: tourists.
We head to Evans Head in NSW, where displaced families living in temporary accommodation have to make way for holidaymakers.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's economic and political crisis is worsening by the day. Some locals are dying in line for precious fuel, and school exams have been called off because paper is too expensive.
Plus, a group of teen activists won't be appealing their case against the environment minister. We find out what's next for their fight against climate change
And we look at new research which has found people who love cryptocurrency are more likely to be impulsive psychopaths.
Live guests Anjali Sharma, climate activist Avani Dias, ABC South Asia correspondent Professor Brett Martin, QUT
It's finally happening: Australians will head to the polls on May 21 to vote in the federal election.
We check in on the official first day of the election campaign, and get you up to speed on the most important item on your to do list: enrolling to vote, or updating your details.
Plus, TikTok has become the latest political battleground – but videos aren't always playing by the AEC's strict rules.
And we meet the first single man in Victoria to be approved to have a child through a surrogate.
Live guests Claudia Long, Hack political reporter Evan Ekin-Smyth, Australian Electoral Commission Meghna Bali, ABC Investigations Shaun Resnik, first single man in Victoria to have a child through a surrogate
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Awkward encounters and confrontations between pollies and the public, the nightmare of trying to find affordable places to rent right now, and weird habits we've picked up during the pandemic.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with political reporters Jade Gailberger from the Herald Sun and Josh Butler from the Guardian.
Finding a place to rent is a massive struggle right now.
Only one per cent of rental properties across Australia are actually available, and tenants who saw some rent relief during the pandemic are now facing huge price hikes as things get back to normal.
We hear from a bunch of young people who've been battling this problem lately.
Also, a major report looking at the health risks of vaping is out - and the findings are not good.
Plus, the story of how an Indigenous charity logo ended up on the side of multi-million dollar Formula One cars in this weekend's Australian Grand Prix.
And why are less than 20 per cent of Wikipedia profiles about women? A group of Australians are trying to change that.
Guests Leo Patterson Ross, Tenants’ Union of NSW Professor Emily Banks, ANU Corey Tutt, DeadlyScience Dr Melina Georgousakis, Franklin Women
About a third of young people follow a 'finfluencer', and heaps of them actually change their financial behaviour as a result.
But now Australia's corporate watchdog ASIC is cracking down on people who share unlicensed financial advice on social media.
If they don't shut down, they could cop a $1 million fine or even jail time.
Plus, there's so much content circulating about the war between Russia and Ukraine. So how do you work out what's real, and what's propaganda?
And we chat to Rabbitohs star, Bundjalung and Yuin man Cody Walker. He opens up about the challenges he's faced - grief, injury, isolation - while trying to make it in the NRL.
Guests: A/Prof. Matt Sussex, ANU Dr Angel Zhong, RMIT
You've probably seen the 'haul' trends on TikTok and Instagram.
People unveiling the mountains clothes they've managed to snag from companies like Shein for just a few hundred bucks.
But the reality behind that is a fast fashion industry with devastating impacts on the environment, and often terrible working conditions to make its products so cheap.
Those companies are making billions selling people stuff they don't need. So why are they still so popular?
Plus, a new climate report is out and this time it's focusing what we need to do, to avoid catastrophic climate change. The good news? We've got a lot of the answers already.
We're also looking at a new stick-on patch that could tell you if you're sick - before showing symptoms.
And some experts are recommending breaking up our sleep into "shifts" for better productivity.
Guests: Ketan Joshi, science communicator Dr Mark Liu, Uni of Technology Sydney Dr Chris Seton, sleep specialist
Chantelle was thrilled when she got an after-school job at Subway. But she soon suspected she was being underpaid.
She's now taking the fast food giant to the Fair Work Commission.
Hospitality is one of the worst-offending industries when it comes to wage theft, according to a senate committee report handed down last week. It found underpayment in Australian workplaces is "systemic, sustained and shameful".
So what should you do if you think you're being ripped off by your employer?
Plus, we look into the massive threat feral cats and foxes pose to native wildlife, killing billions of animals each year.
Also, about half of Tasmanians are considered "functionally illiterate" - so what's going on with literacy levels in the state?
And a quick politics update after a big 48 hours, including allegations of racism against the PM, and the resignation of Tassie premier Peter Gutwein.
Guests Dr Katherine Moseby, ecologist Chantelle Zentveld, former Subway worker Sharmilla Bargon, employment law solicitor, Redfern Legal Centre Claudia Long, Hack political reporter
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Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, what was in the budget for young people, and how to deal with friend poaching.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with The Daily Aus's Billi FitzSimons, and CADA's Marty Smiley.
Have you ever been introduced to a friend's friend - and hit it off?
If you ended up hanging out with the new friend more than the original one…sorry, you're a friend poacher.
We look at how to handle friend poaching, mixing your friendship circles, and how it feels to be left behind in a group of mates.
Plus, can music make you high? Australian researchers have looked into binaural beats - which can mimic the effects of psychoactive drugs, according to some listeners.
And did you know that the majority of young homeless people in Australia are women and girls? We learn about The Great Couch Sleepout - a campaign from Youth off the Streets.
We also take you to Canberra, where Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the Australian Parliament.
Live guests Dr Marny Lishman, psychologist Dr Monica Barratt, RMIT Chelsea, The Great Couch Sleepout Claudia Long, Hack’s political reporter
The government's figured out how it wants to spend your money.
Cheaper petrol! Some free money (sort of)! Trees for The Queen!
And a bunch of other things. We look at what’s in the federal budget for you - but also what’s missing cough, climate change, cough.
Meanwhile, northern NSW has copped a drenching again, with major flooding in Lismore, Byron Bay and the surrounding areas. Flood-weary residents, who were evacuated just weeks ago, are at breaking point.
Plus, keen to holiday in space? Pack your bags, there’s plans for a space hotel to open up in a few years.
Live guests: Simon Birmingham, Finance Minister Dr Brad Tucker, ANU
Happy federal Budget day!
Ahead of its release, we look at why you should care about it in the first place.
The government will be spruiking its first home buyers scheme, so what's it like for young people who want to buy a home in the regions, where prices are sometimes rising faster than the capital cities?
Plus, there's finally a very promising male contraceptive pill on the cards, so we speak to two of the scientists behind it.
And we check in on Lismore, where heavy rain has prompted more evacuations - just weeks after the devastating and deadly floods.
Live guests: Brendan Coates, Budget Policy and Institutional Reform Program Director at the Grattan Institute Professor Gunda Georg, University of Minnesota Abdullah Al Noman, University of Minnesota Vanessa Ekins, former mayor of Lismore
The 17th hearing of the Disability Royal Commission starts today. This time the focus will be on women and girls with disability, and experiences they’ve had with family, domestic and sexual violence.
Plus, what would it be like to spend more than two years in an Iranian jail for crimes you didn't commit? We speak to Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert about being jailed in Tehran on bogus espionage charges.
And we unpack all the drama from the Oscars, including that moment between Will Smith and Chris Rock.
Live guests: Tess Moodie, Women with Disabilities Australia Kylie Moore-Gilbert, academic and author Wenlei Ma, film and TV critic for news.com.au
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Tennis legend Ash Barty's shocking retirement, changing names, and how far some politicians will to go not seem woke.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with author and comedian Hannah Reilly, and Daily Telegraph court reporter Perry Duffin.
Nearly half of Kakadu National Park has been returned to traditional custodians in a historic ceremony.
The world heritage site has been home to First Nations people for more than 60,000 years. With the other half of the park already handed back, it means they'll have more of a say in how the sacred land is managed.
Plus, how do you find travel inspo if you're vision impaired, when so many apps and listings rely on visuals? A more accessible, audio travel platform is about to launch.
We've also got a quick politics crash course, before things get too hectic with the upcoming election.
And why are people snacking on raw meat?
Guests
Mandy Muir, Murrumburr woman and senior cultural tour guide Dr Ben Gauntlett, Disability Discrimination Commissioner Anna Debenham, dietician
A damning report has painted a harrowing picture of student safety at Australian unis.
The survey of more than 40,000 students found 1 in 6 had been sexually harassed since starting uni, and 1 in 20 had been sexually assaulted.
It's also shone a light on how institutions deal with theses issues - and students aren't happy about it.
Plus, tennis legend and current world number 1 Ash Barty has made a pretty shocking and emotional announcement that's she's retiring from the sport.
And what's it been like for young Russians who oppose the invasion of Ukraine?
Guests
Catriona Jackson, CEO Universities Australia Georgie Beatty, President National Union of Students Dr Leonid Petrov, ANU Catherine Murphy, ABC Sports reporter
If you, or anyone you know needs help, contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Australia has come a long way in stopping the transmission of HIV.
For many young people, taking the preventative drug PrEP is part of everyday life, and treatment breakthroughs mean people who are HIV positive will go on to live long and healthy lives.
But so much stigma still exists around HIV, and that's often having more impact on people than the virus itself.
Plus, how do you know if you've got long COVID? Some people are reporting symptoms months after infection, but scientists still don't know much about it.
And a grim update on the state of environment, as the Great Barrier Reef experiences another coral bleaching event and a heat wave hits the polar regions.
Guests:
Professor Sonya Marshall-Gradisnik, Griffith Uni Karl Johnson, ACON Professor Matthew England, UNSW
Have you ever been told you just don't have a head for maths?
Maybe you still use your fingers to add up or have trouble making sense of a bus timetable? It might actually be a neurological disorder called dyscalculia.
It's kind of like dyslexia, but with numbers - and it gets nowhere near the same funding support.
Plus, the votes are in for South Australia's state election and experts are describing it as a "stunning" victory for Labor. So what does that mean for the upcoming federal election?
Also, it's been almost five years since First Nations leaders called for an Indigenous voice to parliament in the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Young First Nations people are frustrated that since then, nothing's happened.
And we get an update on what's been happening in Russia-Ukraine war.
Guests
Casey Briggs, ABC News reporter Allira Davis, Cobble Cobble woman, Uluru Youth Dialogues Associate Prof. Matthew Sussex, ANU
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The peculiar Women’s Network logo, accusations of bullying in the Labor party, and the nude photo scandal on MAFS.
Join Hack’s Dave Marchese with journalist Brooklyn Ross, and former Bachelor contestant Alisha Aitken-Radburn.
A leaked nude photo from a MAFS contestant’s Only Fans account has gotten everyone talking about image-based abuse and slut-shaming.
Was it even legal for the contestants to circulate the photo?
Plus, memes about depression and anxiety have massive followings on instagram and TikTok - so are they harmless fun, or could they do more harm than good?
And we look at the rising rates of gonorrhoea.
Live guests: Lauren French, Karajarri woman and sexologist Associate professor Jo Robinson, head of suicide prevention research at Orygen Dr Michael Mrozinski, GP
The US Senate has voted to make daylight savings permanent, and that's got a lot of people wondering whether Australia should consider doing the same
Advocates reckon it's better for our health, safety and efficiency - but not everyone agrees.
Plus, around 80 per cent of Australians under 30 don't have contents insurance for their belongings. That's put young renters who lost everything in the recent floods in a really difficult position. As climate disasters become more frequent, what can be done to make sure young people aren't left worse off?
And a government inquiry into online safety has handed down its report - we'll go through the recommendations.
Guests
Leo Patterson Ross, CEO, Tenants Union of NSW Claudia Long, Hack's political reporter Dr Jayanta Sarkar, Queensland Uni of Technology Associate Prof. Sean Cain, Monash Uni
COVID cancellations of concerts and festivals are (hopefully) behind us, but lots of people are still waiting for ticket refunds from gigs in 2020.
So, what are your rights when buying a concert ticket during the pandemic?
Plus, the Environment Minister has won an appeal in the federal court, overturning a decision which said she had a duty of care to protect young people from climate harm. And we look at a trial in Victoria that will give some casual workers paid sick leave.
Live guests: Ken O’Brien, managing director of The Drop Professor Jacqueline Peel, expert in environmental and climate change law Felicity Sowerbutts, Director, Young Workers Centre
For the first time in two years, direct flights from Australia to Bali are back, and there's no quarantine requirements for fully-vaxxed tourists.
But how can the tourism industry make international flying more sustainable? There's calls to make aviation fuel more efficient to keep gas emissions down.
And, Youth Allowance and JobSeeker payments are going up this month - but with the rising cost of petrol hitting everyone hard, will it make much of a difference?
We also speak to Dr Rachel Farrelly, who is making history by becoming the first Indigenous female surgeon in Australia.
Plus, the murder trial of Kumanjayi Walker resulted in a not guilty verdict for constable Zachary Rolfe. Now, Walpiri elders are calling for a change to policing in Indigenous communities — including getting rid of guns.
Live guests: Neil Hansford, aviation expert Ben Groundwater, travel writer Claudia Long, Hack’s political reporter Gunu woman Dr Rachel Farrelly Dr Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in criminology, Bond university
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The PM's visit to flooded-affected towns, the release of controversial reality show Byron Baes, and the legacy of cricket icon Shane Warne.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with journalist Eliza Barr and musician Raph Dixon.
Shortness of breath. Tight chest. Heart palpitations. Feelings of doom.
They're all common symptoms of a panic attack — something around 1 in 5 people will have experienced before. They can be super overwhelming in the moment (especially if you’re on live TV, like ABC weather presenter Nate Byrne was).
So, what should you do if you have one?
Plus, an unofficial Instagram grief club is helping young people feel less isolated after the death of a loved one.
And the murder trial over the fatal shooting of a young Indigenous man in the NT has wrapped up.
Guests: Melissa Mackay, ABC News Nate Byrne, ABC News Dr Zac Seidler, clinical psychologist
Australians are being signed up as members of the United Australia Party without their knowledge.
The party - backed by billionaire Clive Palmer, led by MP Craig Kelly - claims to have amassed tens of thousands of members in the last year. But who exactly are they? And how is the party accessing personal information?
Plus, there's some health and safety warnings going around: about a mozzie-borne virus called Japanese encephalitis, and an increased risk of shark attacks after the floods.
And new research is shaking up how we think about taking pics of animals.
Live guests: Claudia Long, ABC News Craig Williams, University of South Australia Daryl McPhee, Bond University Emily McLeod, Zoos Victoria
If you have more information about the United Australia Party story, or have seen election material that concerns you, head here.
Homelessness was already a problem in northern NSW — and that was before a 'tsunami' of flood waters swept through the town last week.
Thousands of houses could now be uninhabitable.
We're on the ground in Lismore, talking to young people about their experiences with the floods. Many are now asking: where are they going to live?
And it's International Women's Day. We've got stories of inspiring Australian women left out of the history books, and of women calling for change with a new campaign to end inequality and injustice.
Guests: Jake Lapham, ABC News Andrew Gissing, Risk Frontiers Eliza Reilly, writer and performer Yasmin Poole, youth advocate
Small country towns in NSW are reeling in the aftermath of devastating floods last week.
Locals are now grappling with the massive clean up effort, and there’s frustration with how authorities have responded.
We speak with NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and ask whether the government could be doing more to help.
Plus, the world mourns the passing of cricket legend Shane Warne.
And what happens when your crypto-investing turns into an addiction?
Live guests: Dominic Perrottet, NSW Premier Avani Dias, ABC South Asia correspondent
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The devastating floods that have hit south-east Queensland and NSW this week, what it's been like for young people to find their sexuality and come out during the pandemic, and the 'unofficial rules of Australia'.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with artist Johnny Hawkins and Emma Gillespie from Mamamia.
Three years ago, during an attempted arrest in a remote Northern Territory community, Aboriginal teenager Kumanjayi Walker was shot and killed.
In a first since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody thirty years ago, the police officer who shot him is on trial for murder.
Policeman Zachary Rolfe, who has pleaded not guilty to murder and lesser charges, finally took the stand on Wednesday after weeks of evidence from the prosecution.
What have the jury heard so far?
Plus, what it's like to discover your sexuality in lockdown.
Guests:
Jake Lapham, journalist, ABC News Jain Moralee, Twenty10 Jenna Clarke, journalist, The Australian
While Russia fires missiles, Ukraine is encouraging foreign fighters to join them on the front line.
It's tempting some Australians, but is it even legal?
Meanwhile, private companies like Apple are holding Russia to account and imposing their own sanctions.
Plus, IUDs, a long-lasting contraceptive for women, are now cheaper. Will more women take them up?
Live guests: Inna Sovsun, Ukrainian MP Tim Harcourt, Industry Professor and Chief Economist at UTS Dr Josh Roose, Deakin University Claudia Long, political reporter, ABC News
The latest UN report on climate change has been released, and its findings aren't pretty.
The UN Secretary General António Guterres called the report an "atlas of human suffering” and said the “abdication of leadership is criminal." But, amidst those bleak warnings, there remains some hope.
Meanwhile in NSW and QLD, the impacts of record-breaking floods continue.
So, how do communities build resilience when faced with trauma and tragedy?
Plus, why is petrol so expensive right now, and will prices drop?
Live guests: Professor Brendan Mackey, Griffith University Janelle Saffin, NSW state MP for Lismore Shane Fitzsimmons, Resilience NSW Commissioner Professor David Byrne, University of Melbourne
Eight lives have been lost so far as South East Queensland copped a "rain bomb" over the weekend in a disastrous weather event.
Tens of thousands are without power, more than 18,000 homes have been flooded, and hundreds have been rescued from dangerous waters.
NSW has been battered too - with an evacuation warning for the entire Northern Rivers region. Floodwaters in Lismore hit record levels.
Plus, the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, with a wave of attacks on the weekend. Hundreds of people, including children, have been killed so far.
Live guests: Steve Krieg, Mayor of Lismore Mark Roche, Deputy Commissioner, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Daniel Austin, NSW SES Dr Malcolm Davis, Senior Analyst, ASPI
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Russian president Vladamir Putin declaring war on Ukraine, the awkwardness of trying to be a relatable politician, and dealing with manipulative romantic partners.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with drag artist Etcetera Etcetera, and Today Show reporter Iza Staskowski.
Missile strikes have started and explosions can be heard across Ukraine.
After months of speculation, Russian president Vladimir Putin has launched a full-scale invasion of the Donbas region.
He’s warned Moscow will retaliate if anyone tries to intervene, while Ukraine is appealing to the world for help.
So far, western allies have imposed economic sanctions on Russia, but will they work?
And, a young Ukrainian woman describes her fears for what lies ahead.
Live guests: Isabella Higgins, ABC Europe correspondent Julia Tymoshenko, 22-year-old from Ukraine Dr Alexey Muraviev, expert in National Security and Strategic Studies at Curtin University
It’s hard to think of an animal more iconic to Australia than the kangaroo.
But graziers reckon they’re pests. In outback Queensland there’s a massive shooting industry to keep their numbers down, much to the distress of animal welfare activists.
A $500,000 reward is on offer for anyone who can help solve the mystery of what happened to Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez.
If you’re part of the Asian community in Australia, your levels of stress, anxiety and depression are higher during the pandemic. But young Aussies are helping their families cope with the mental toll in culturally empowering ways.
Plus, after a six-year legal battle, the US women's national soccer team have reached a $33 million settlement over equal pay.
Live guests: Brendan Cullen, Detective Acting Superintendent Dr Xanthe Mallett, criminologist Tracey Holmes, ABC sports reporter
Europe is on the brink of the biggest invasion since World War II, after Russian troops were ordered into eastern Ukraine.
World leaders have called it a breach of international law and several governments have vowed to retaliate with economic sanctions.
Australia will soon fly a fleet of drones and establish temporary stations in Antarctica, to boost our claim to the territory.
Plus, grand romantic gestures in the early days of a relationship can be genuinely sweet and super romantic - or a sign of something more toxic, like love bombing.
Live guests: Matthew Sussex, Russian foreign and security policy researcher at the Australian National University Tim Stephens, Professor of International Law at the University of Sydney Law School Dr Zac Seidler, clinical psychologist
Hack talks to Mike Cannon-Brookes about his takeover bid of energy giant AGL and why Australians should be excited about it.
After reports that the Hunter Valley’s biggest coal fired power station is going to close down, some locals are worried about their jobs
A 16-year-old Indigenous boy has died after a collision with an unmarked police car. The police are saying it was an accident, but his family wants an independent investigation into the incident.
Plus, workers in Belgium will soon be able to choose a four-day week. Is it time for Australia to give it a crack?
Live guests: Mike Cannon-Brookes, Australian billionaire and the co-founder of software company AtlassianHack talks to Mike Cannon-Brookes about his takeover bid of energy giant AGL and why Australians should be excited about it. After reports that the Hunter Valley’s biggest coal fired power station is going to close down, some locals are worried about their jobs A 16-year-old Indigenous boy has died after a collision with an unmarked police car. The police are saying it was an accident, but his family wants an independent investigation into the incident. Plus, workers in Belgium will soon be able to choose a four-day week. Is it time for Australia to give it a crack? Live guests: Mike Cannon-Brookes, Australian billionaire and the co-founder of software company Atlassian Jaclyn McCosker, Australian Conservation Foundation John Quiggan, economist and professor at the University of Queensland Jaclyn McCosker, Australian Conservation Foundation John Quiggan, economist and professor at the University of Queensland
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Tabloids digging up an old photo of Grace Tame with a bong, why young people get roasted for speaking with vocal fry and using ‘like’ too much, and an app update that lets you see how many one star reviews you’ve gotten from Uber.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with West Australian journo Jenna Clarke, and influencer Christian Wilkins.
Trying to work and study during a generation-defining pandemic hasn’t been easy.
Students have been juggling lockdowns, missing milestones and just trying to figure themselves out. Teachers have been struggling with huge workloads and burnout. Now into our third year of COVID, a rising number of young people want out.
The government says a decade old plan to resettle refugees in New Zealand is close to being finalised.
Plus, a year ago Chanel Contos was leading a national campaign for mandatory consent education in Australian schools. Now Education Ministers across the country have unanimously committed to implementing it in every school.
Live guests: Caroline Hill, scholarship program manager at the Harding Miller Foundation Nick McKim, immigration spokesperson for The Greens Chanel Contos, activist
Kanye West is back on Instagram after deleting a bunch of posts about his fallouts with fellow musicians and a desire to reunite with Kim Kardashian.
It’s got people speculating about his mental health and highlighting how to respond when someone you know shares their struggles on the internet.
After two long years, universities that have been out-of-bounds because of COVID are finally welcoming back students.
Plus, a global study has found the world's rivers are polluted with everything from anti-epileptic medication, antibiotics and caffeine. And it's got the potential to have a devastating impact on wildlife, the environment and our own health.
Live guests: Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor and Principal at University of Sydney Ian Hickie, Sydney University's Brain and Mind Centre Dr Vanessa Pirotta, wildlife scientist
About 10 million COVID vaccine boosters have now been given out - covering almost 60 per cent of the eligible population.
But if you've had the virus, do you still need the booster, and if so, how long should you wait until you get it?
Thousands of NSW nurses and midwives walked off the job in protest over pay and work conditions during the pandemic
Plus, the latest from inside the defamation trial of decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith. He’s suing Channel Nine over allegations of murders committed during his services in Afghanistan, and domestic violence.
Live guests: Shaye Candish, NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association Dr Chris Moy, Australian Medical Association Jamie McKinnell, ABC News Court Reporter
A pre-election push to halve the tax on draught beer could see punters save 30c off a schooner. But the spirits industry reckons it's sexist because the vast majority of beer drinkers are men.
Young veterans and serving defence force members are up to three times more likely to die by suicide than the rest of the community. Now experts are trying to figure out why.
Plus, Hack celebrates Valentine’s Day by hearing stories from strangers around the world about heartbreak, their first love, unrequited love, and love for their country or family.
Live guests: David Petersen, veteran Richard Adamson, head brewer at Young Henrys Greg Holland, CEO of Spirits and Cocktails Dee Salmin, host of triple j’s Hookup
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The Prime Minister’s religious freedom bill fail, Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame’s history making speeches at the National Press Club, and the MAFs moment that should never have been aired.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with political reporters Jade Gailberger from the Herald Sun, and Josh Butler from the Guardian.
After a marathon all-night debate, the religious discrimination bill did pass the House of Representatives - but not as the Coalition wanted.
That’s because a group of the Prime Minister’s own MPs went rogue to demand religious schools can't discriminate against or expel trans students. So what happens next?
Foreign spies are using dating apps like Tinder to recruit Australians who've got access to government secrets.
With the climate changing and governments around the world desperate to figure out cleaner ways of producing electricity, we've heard a lot about alternative energy sources like solar and wind. Now scientists say they’ve had a major breakthrough with nuclear fusion.
Live guests: Peter Khalil, Labor MP Jeremy Wiggins, Transcend Australia Dr Josh Roose, counter-terrorism and extremism expert from Deakin University Matthew Hole, physicist and mathematician at the Australian National University
Icons Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins addressed a room full of Australia’s most powerful political figures, demanding an end to the systems that enable abuse.
Artists and musicians are reporting that their work is being stolen and sold as NFTs without their permission.
Plus, the Tasmanian Tiger went extinct almost 100 years ago, but for years there's been talk of bringing them back to life through cloning. Now it’s closest living relative could help resurrect the species.
Live guests: Simon Birmingham, Finance Minister and Leader of the Government in the Senate Amy Remeikis, political journalist at the Guardian Dr Brian Yecies, digital media researcher from the University of Wollongong Dr Parwinder Kaur, biotechnologist from the University of Western Australia
The metaverse has been marketed as this virtual world where digital avatars connect through work, travel and entertainment using VR headsets.
But what do you do when something goes wrong? Like a virtual rape.
As much of the country begins to look beyond a summer of rising COVID-19 infection rates and hospitalisations, the virus continues to rip through remote Aboriginal communities.
Plus, how to navigate dating without booze.
Live guests: Julie Inman Grant, eSafety Commissioner Bridget Brennan, ABC's Indigenous Affairs Editor Sam Wilson, founder of Sober Mates
Imagine spending your summer isolating from COVID-19, finally making it to the other side, and then catching it again.
It’s happened to some people, but how common is it?
Leaked text messages, bitchy gossip and denials. Hack cuts through all the drama in federal politics right now.
Plus, a bunch of new delivery apps are changing how we shop for groceries. What does that mean for the future of supermarkets?
Live guests: Jade Gailberger, federal political reporter at the Herald Sun Dr Caleb Goods, gig economy expert from the University of Western Australia
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A chaotic week for the PM, as he attempts to downplay leaked texts by colleagues calling him a “fraud” and “psycho”, how Mark Zuckerberg became $30 billion poorer overnight, and why someone should probably check in on Drake.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with NewsCorp journalist Eliza Barr, and actor Remy Hii.
World famous whistleblower Frances Haugen has told an Australian parliamentary inquiry that Facebook continues to amplify “the most extreme content” across its platforms and does the “bare minimum” to take down harmful content.
It’s well known that the fashion business has a lot of problems, like how much workers are getting paid and all the environmental impacts. Despite being a massive global industry, there aren’t a lot of laws and regulations to reign it in. But that’s changing.
After a catastrophic volcanic eruption, Tonga’s now gone into lockdown after a handful of COVID-19 cases threaten to overwhelm the country’s struggling healthcare system.
Plus, why Beijing’s Winter Olympics are attracting controversy before they’ve even started.
Live guests: Ed Coper, disinformation expert Drew Havea, vice president of the Tonga Red Cross Tracey Holmes, ABC sports reporter
Imagine smelling your dog’s barks or seeing music as colours.
It sounds kinda strange, but people who have synaesthesia live with this sensory cross-wiring. And while some love it, others find it overwhelming.
It’s been a tough few days for Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who’s fighting to defend his character after a spicy leaked text.
A report released this week has exposed a rampant culture of sexual harassment, racism and bullying at one of the country’s biggest mining companies - Rio Tinto.
Plus, why Afghan women are accusing the Taliban of using a pregnant journalist as a publicity stunt to get international support.
Live guests: James Elton, ABC political journalist Rebecca Trigger, ABC reporter Muzhgan Samarqandi, Afghan journalist from New Zealand
A Brisbane school has been slammed for asking parents to sign a contract condemning homosexuality, and saying students who don’t adhere to the gender they were assigned at birth risk being expelled.
But current and former students are fighting back.
Plus, Joe Rogan’s been criticised again for spreading misinformation about COVID on his hugely popular podcast. Now Spotify, which owns his show, is facing a boycott from subscribers, musicians and other podcasters.
Live guests: Anna Brown OAM, lawyer and CEO of Equality Australia Dom Alessio, Sounds Australia Dr Darren Saunders, science communicator from UNSW
Despite a ban on buying and carrying nicotine vapes without a medical prescription, stats show that young Aussies are using them in record numbers.
There’s also an increased interest in people trying to kick the habit, but it’s more complicated than you’d think.
The Federal Government has committed another $1 billion in funding for the Great Barrier Reef, but scientists say it's not going to help address the greatest threat to its existence - climate change.
Plus, what Ash Barty’s historic win at the Australian Open means for First Nations women.
Live guests: Sussan Ley, federal Environment Minister John Safran, author of ‘Puff Piece’ Teela Reid, lawyer and Wiradjuri/Wailwan woman
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Outgoing Australian of the Year Grace Tame refusing to put on a fake smile for the cameras, whether rowdy crowds and players like Nick Kyrgios are breathing new life into tennis, and the unwritten rules of life we should all follow.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with gender equality and youth advocate Yasmin Poole, and musician Joyride.
Russia’s stationed around 100,000 troops on Ukraine's border, leading to fears that Europe is at its greatest risk of war in decades. How did we get here?
Changing rules and complicated applications might have you confused about what your rights at work are during the pandemic. Hack breaks down what you could be entitled to.
And, meet 26-year-old Dr Daniel Nour who’s been named Young Australian of the Year for his work helping vulnerable people and those experiencing homelessness.
Live guests: Dr Alexey Muraviev, national security expert from Curtin University Thomas Costa, assistant secretary Unions NSW Dr Daniel Nour, founder of Street Side Medics and Young Australian of the Year 2022
For many First Nations people, tomorrow is a day of mourning. It's not the Australia Day holiday. It's Survival Day, or Invasion Day.
Across Australia, young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders will be forced to deal with the differences in how they feel about the day, and how others, including their mates might.
The Aboriginal flag is now free for everyone to use, after the Federal Government reached a $20 million deal to secure its copyright.
The Tongan diaspora in Australia fear for their loved ones after a volcanic eruption rivalling an atomic bomb caused a communication blackout.
Plus, if you've been affected by COVID, chances are you've had to rely on some kind of government support during the pandemic. But applying for that kind of help is anything but easy.
Live guests: Laura Thompson, Gunditjmara woman and co-founder of Clothing the Gap Aidan McCarthy, community lawyer from Melbourne
Hack's back for 2022, after a summer that didn't turn out quite like anyone planned. Hundreds of thousands of COVID cases have swept the nation, supply chains have been thrown into disarray, and hospitals are struggling with demand.
It's meant that lots of young, already-exhausted healthcare workers are now at breaking point.
Plus, Western Australia braces for a COVID wave, while indefinitely delaying its state border re-opening.
Live guests: Dr Erin Smith, World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine Patrick, Sydney paramedic Jenna Clarke, journalist, The Australian
It's that time of year when we look back at the major events of the past 12 months.
Tonight on Hack’s last show of the year, we skip the COVID-19 chat and highlight some incredible moments from 2021 you might’ve missed.
Plus, we bid farewell to our host Avani Dias.
Join Avani Dias on her last Hack show with new host Dave Marchese and The Feed’s Alice Matthews.
It's that time of year when we look back at the major events of the past 12 months.
No matter what your relationship status was this year, things have been weird. Tonight, we reflect on lockdown hookups and breakups, and how our social circles have changed.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with Karajarri woman Lauren French and actor Remy Hii.
It's that time of year when we look back at the major events of the past 12 months.
Tonight we’re discussing some of the biggest political issues of the year including our vaccine rollout, the “women’s problem”, climate change and a mass exodus from parliament - and how it’ll impact next year’s federal election.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with musician Joyride, and Eliza Barr from the Daily Telegraph.
It's that time of year when we look back at the major events of the past 12 months.
This year, we saw huge momentum on the movement against sexual assault and harassment in our communities, from Parliament House to inside our high schools. We also questioned what our country’s leaders are doing about it.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with the Herald Sun’s political reporter Jade Gailberger, and influencer Christian Wilkins.
It's that time of year when we look back at the major events of the past 12 months.
Tonight, we’re reflecting on our second year in the pandemic, going through one of the world’s longest lockdowns, and the race to get vaccinated.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with triple j Breakfast’s Bryce Mills and Ebony Boadu.
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Australia’s boycott of China’s Winter Olympics, moving to the regions to wipe your HECS-HELP debt and Finland’s Prime Minister apologising for clubbing till 4am.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with podcaster Marty Smiley and The Feed’s Vic Zerbst.
At least 500 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples have died in custody since a royal commission into the issue 30 years ago.
Ten days ago another young person died at a prison in NSW. Hack speaks exclusively to his family and looks into why First Nations people continue to die in our justice system.
It's been a few weeks since we first heard about the new COVID-19 variant and scientists still don’t know much about it. So will Omicron ruin our hot vax summer?
Plus, Australian farmers are going viral on TikTok for their dangerous antics.
Live guests: Eddie Cubillo, Larrakia, Wadjigan and Central Arrente man, and criminal justice system researcher Dr Steph Davis, Deputy Chief Medical Officer
As the federal election looms next year, a new cohort of politically-engaged young people are turning Tiktok’s signature trends into some serious (and not so serious) Auspol content.
But what if the posts you’ve been seeing were paid for by the political parties themselves?
Australia has joined the US in staging a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing next year because of human rights abuses in China.
Plus, would you move to the bush to work, if it meant all of your uni debt was wiped?
Live guests: Andrew Hughes, political advertising researcher at Australian National University Zali Steggall, Independent Federal MP, and former Olympian Kate, junior doctor from Albury Dr Dan Wilson, Rural Doctors Association
At the beginning of the pandemic, fuel was the cheapest it’s been in 20 years. Now it’s close to $2 a litre.
And it's got to do with the world coming out of lockdown.
A new report has found Australia’s rising value of inheritances and gifts is reinforcing the wealth gap.
Plus, the National Disability Insurance Scheme is meant to give Australians living with disability money, care and support, but there's been a 20 per cent increase in people making complaints because their individual funding plans have been cut back.
Live guests: David Byrne, associate professor of economics at The University of Melbourne Lisa Gropp, Productivity Commissioner Julie Charlton, Children and Young People with Disability Australia Youth Council
Senior members of the Liberal Party are backing Gladys Berejiklian to run as a federal candidate in the seat of Warringah, despite the former premier being investigated in a corruption inquiry.
So are there any legal or constitutional roadblocks to stop that from happening?
Thousands of NSW teachers are striking for the first time in a decade over low salaries and staff shortages.
Plus, an indestructible "black box” will be built in Tasmania to document every step taken on climate change, so future generations can track what led to our demise.
Live guests: Dr Andy Marks, political scientist and assistant vice-chancellor (strategy and policy), Western Sydney University Anna Sullivan, associate professor of education at the University of South Australia Jonathan Kneebone, co-founder of the Glue Society
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The landmark review into workplace culture at Parliament House, celebrating Australians with disabilities, and whether it’s ever okay to steal someone’s spotlight.
Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Australian actor Bridie McKim and Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John.
Ahead of International Day of People with a Disability, former triple j newsreader Nas Campanella joins Dave Marchese in a special show raising awareness, understanding and acceptance of the four million Aussies who live with a disability.
We hear from people with disabilities about the challenges they've faced and how to approach important life decisions.
Plus, we break down all the drama that unfolded in Parliament over the last fortnight - including saying goodbye to some big names, and the struggles to get policies passed.
Live guests: Shalailah Medhora, Hack's Political Reporter
Almost half of all young apprentices don’t complete their vocation because of things like workplace harassment, bullying and unpaid overtime, according to a report published today.
And advocates are calling for employers to do more to improve the mental health of some of their most vulnerable workers.
Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins talks to Hack about her landmark review of the workplace culture in Parliament House.
Plus, thousands of people are pinged by the cops every year for driving under the influence of cannabis. But new research suggests the test being used doesn't actually show if someone is incapacitated or not.
Live guests: Cameron Boyle, senior policy analyst at Orygen Kate Jenkins, Sex Discrimination Commissioner Professor Iain McGregor, cannabinoid therapeutics expert
For seven months the sex discrimination commissioner and her team have been investigating the culture in Parliament House.
The review has found one in three staffers have experienced some kind of sexual harassment.
Days after declaring our borders open, a new COVID-19 variant has thrown them shut again. And international students, skilled migrants and humanitarian visa holders, won’t be allowed in for at least another fortnight.
Meet the brother-sister duo making sex toys for people with disabilities.
Live guests: Simon Birmingham, Finance Minister Vicki Thomson , head of the Group of Eight Mohammed Samrah, disability sex advocate
Just weeks after we opened our borders to the world - COVID-19 is back with a new variant.
But we don't know how dangerous it is, how much protection our vaccines are going to give us and what’s going to happen to all our travel plans and holiday reunions.
Meet the 23-year-old who got a vasectomy because he was worried about climate change.
Plus, the government wants to introduce new laws that will force social media companies to unmask online trolls, and make them responsible for the abuse people face online.
Live guests: Dr Larisa Labzin, immunity and molecular bioscience expert from the University of Queensland Josh Bornstein, lawyer and director at the Australia Institute
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Opposition leader Anthony Albanese accusing the PM of lying about his 2019 trip to Hawaii, proposed voter ID laws excluding young Aussies and First Nations people, and announcing relationships on social media.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with former Bachelor contestant and host of the politics podcast 'In the House and In the Senate' Alisha Aitken-Radburn, and influencer Christian Wilkins.
Three years after it was announced, the PM has finally introduced a controversial religious discrimination bill in parliament.
He believes people of faith need more protection under the law, but there are concerns that LGBTQI+ students and teachers could be worse off.
Plus, Yorta Yorta-Gunditjmara singer Isaiah Firebrace has presented his petition for Aboriginal history to be taught in Australian schools at Parliament House.
Live guests: Keysar Trad, Australian Federation of Islamic Councils Jo Inkpin, Minister of Pitt St Uniting Church Sydney, Anglican priest and trans woman Steff Fenton, queer Christian and co-pastor at New City Church Isaiah Firebrace, musician
Food delivery services are making moves to cash in on Canada’s multi-billion dollar recreational weed industry.
Meanwhile… meet the young Aussie who says he got fired from his job after his bosses discovered he used medicinal cannabis
Australia’s listed white supremacist group The Base as a terrorist organisation, making it a criminal offence to be a member.
Plus, new research shows that young women and migrants were worst affected by job losses during the pandemic.
Live guests: Dr Teresa Nicoletti, lawyer and qualified scientist Dr Joshua Roose, extremism researcher at Deakin Uni Julie Reilly OAM, CEO of Australians Investing in Women
It’s the last sitting week of parliament for the year, and things are a bit chaotic with fights over the Religious Discrimination Bill, mandatory vaccinations and a federal anti-corruption commission.
Meanwhile the government also put forward a controversial bill to make it compulsory for people to show IDs when casting a vote. But the requirement risks excluding young Aussies and First Nations people.
There are concerns for one of China’s most popular tennis players, Peng Shuai, after she levelled allegations of sexual assault against a top government official on social-media.
Plus, NASA will launch a mission to deliberately slam into an asteroid, in a bid to test the solar system’s gravitational forces.
Live guests: Sophie Johnston, National Youth Commissioner Fergus Ryan, Australian Strategic Policy Institute Dr Brad Tucker, astrophysicist
Sick of all the side-effects from taking the birth control pill, a German inventor has created a new form of contraception for men that uses ultrasound to temporarily immobilise sperm.
Protestors are marching across a town in America’s midwest after teenager Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty of killing two Black Lives Matter activists last year.
Plus, a remake of The Cure’s iconic song ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ is shining a light on men’s mental health and encouraging blokes to reach out for help and check in on their mates.
Live guests: Jamal Hakim, Marie Stopes Australia Tavis Grant, bishop and black rights activist Simon Lee, advertising executive
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Young Aussies working harder for less money during the pandemic, how our names can influence where we end up in life and whether voice notes can establish chemistry on dating apps.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with podcast host Emily Vernem and musician Joyride.
You know those first few weeks and months of a really painful breakup? When you can’t eat, sleep or stop crying?
Imagine if in those moments you had a voice in your ear whispering ‘I love you’ and telling you how special you are. Except those words aren’t coming from your ex, but from a stranger on the internet.
When the pandemic kicked off and heaps of Australians lost work, the federal and state governments made an unusual commitment to protect renters from being evicted. But now almost all of those protections are gone.
Plus, Australia’s top cyber spy agency and the federal opposition have called for more action to tackle dodgy texts and scam robocalls.
Live guests: Dr Mac Shine, neuroscientist at the Brain and Mind Institute at USYD Brendan Coates, housing expert from the Grattan Institute Cassandra Cross, Cybersecurity Cooperative Research Centre
Community members have long warned that overcrowding, misinformation and a lack of communication in Aboriginal languages means those communities are left vulnerable in the pandemic.
Now the Northern Territory has recorded 19 cases, and they’re all young Aboriginal people. How did we get here?
A survey has revealed Aussies have done eight weeks of unpaid work on average during the pandemic - and young people are the worst off.
Plus, the copyright battle over popstar Taylor Swift’s music has heated up after she re-recorded and released her iconic album ‘Red’.
Live guests: Malarndirri McCarthy, Garrwa-Yanyuwa woman and NT Labor Senator Dan Nahum, researcher from the Australia Institute Dr Kylie Pappalardo, copyright lawyer
Splendour in the Grass is the country's biggest music festival, but over the last few years more young people have spoken up about the disturbing ways they were stripsearched by NSW Police at the event.
In most cases, no drugs were found. Now they’re taking the cops to court.
Meet the young Aussie who's created an environmentally friendly and cheap sanitary pad out of bananas.
Plus, have you ever thought about the science behind your name? Research shows it could impact our job opportunities and social circles.
Live guests: Dr Vicki Sentas, senior lecturer at UNSW’s School of Law, Society & Criminology Mursal Azadzoi, student and creator of the Nana Pad
Hinge has become the first dating app to introduce voice prompts and memos, to help you figure out if you have chemistry or ‘The Ick’.
Plus, the biggest climate change meeting in the last decade has ended with a global pact to phase ‘down’ coal, instead of phasing it out altogether.
Live guests: Dr Cate Madill, speech pathologist and researcher at Sydney Uni’s Voice Research Lab Tim Buckley, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis
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The importance of mosh pit etiquette following the tragic and deadly crowd crush at Astroworld, whether putting beers on Afterpay will be a recipe for disaster for young people, and why some are feeling way less horny after exiting COVID lockdowns.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with Herald Sun journalist Jade Gailberger and artist Raph Dixon.
Have you ever been out and thought, 'I'll just have the one more', but your wallet is empty? Buy now, pay later services can now be used for a bunch of hospitality services, including at some pubs. But experts say it could unwittingly plunge young people into debt.
Also, trading on the stock market has become a lot easier thanks to the proliferation of apps available.
And, why young people are turning down sex after the pandemic.
GUESTS:
Melissa Browne, financial advisor
Thomas Keily, economist and podcaster
Lauren French, sexologist
Plenty of people decided to make a tree-change or sea-change after the pandemic. But slow internet speeds in some regional areas have made people think twice.
Also, Australia's on track to eradicate new diagnoses of cervical cancer, thanks to the Aussie-created HPV vaccine.
And, conspiracy theories are flourishing online that the disaster at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival was caused by Satan.
GUESTS:
Mark A Gregory, Senior Lecturer at RMIT University Professor Ian Frazer, University of Queensland Ray Radford, PhD Candidate in religion studies
EDITOR’S NOTE: (13/12/21) The online text for this story has been changed after publication; it inaccurately suggested all Australian regional internet is bad. The audio for the story has also been corrected and statements are now included from both the NBN Co and the Communication Minister’s office.
Further reading
The federal government has unveiled its electric vehicles policy, but the strategy doesn’t include any subsidies or tax incentives to make them more affordable.
More than five million people have taken part in an Instagram campaign that promised to plant one tree for every pet picture posted. Now organisers say they don’t have the resources to follow through.
Plus, how a new injection could help treat opioid addiction.
Live guests: Dr Jake Whitehead, transport scientist at the University of Queensland Dr Jonathon Hutchinson, digital cultures expert at USYD Suzanne Nielsen, deputy director at the Monash Addiction Research Centre
Survivors describe the chaos that unfolded at rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld concert in Texas, where eight people were killed.
Police are investigating what went wrong, as punters prepare to sue the musician and festival organisers for what they’re calling an avoidable tragedy.
Plus, Hack examines the history of Australian gigs, and how safe they are.
Live guests: Izel Ayala, Astroworld attendee Lucas Naccarati, Astroworld attendee Julia Robinson, Australian Festival Association
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The French president’s beef with Scott Morrison over submarines, burning blazers to protest toxic culture in elite private boys schools and quitting work to prioritise work-life balance.
Join Hack's Ange McCormack with journalists Eliza Barr from the Daily Telegraph and Brendan Crew from 10 News First.
Melbourne photographer James Robinson has called out the toxic culture in Australia private schools by breaking into his old college, setting his school blazer on fire and making out with his partner on the lawn.
Plus, fruit pickers will be guaranteed a minimum wage under a significant Fair Work Commission ruling.
Live guests: James Robinson, artist and former St Kevin’s College student Emma Germano, president of the Victorian Farmers Federation
Missing four-year-old Cleo Smith has been found alive and well, after she went missing for 18 days in remote Western Australia.
Hack explores why this case captured the country’s attention, and a former police detective sheds light on how these investigations work.
Plus, doctors around the world have noticed a strange trend during the pandemic - teen girls suffering from uncontrollable jerking movements and verbal outbursts.
They were baffled by what was causing it, until they realised their patients had a few things in common, including their use of TikTok.
Live guests: Terry Goldsworthy, criminologist and former detective John Safran, writer and documentary maker Perminder Sachdev, professor of neuropsychiatry at the University of New South Wales
A record number of people around the world are walking away from their jobs to reassess their lives and prioritise work-life balance.
Industries being hardest hit by this trend include hospitality and ride-sharing, and experts think it could lead to changes around workers rights and Australia’s migration policies.
Plus, Aussies hoping to get a Christmas gig won’t need a resume or references, after a retailer announced it would be adopting an open hiring approach for their December casuals.
Live guests: Dr Kirstin Ferguson, leadership specialist Alison Pennington, Centre for Future Work Shannon Chrisp, The Body Shop
Australia slammed shut its borders 600 days ago. But today, NSW, Victoria and the ACT allowed fully vaccinated travellers from abroad to enter Australia, and heaps of countries are letting double-jabbed Aussies to travel there quarantine-free. It's not all smooth sailing though, as some states remain inaccessible for both domestic and international travellers.
Also, what the heck is COP26 and why has Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison received a frosty reception at the important global climate talks in Scotland?
And, people are turning to online subscription services to avoid the cost and the hassle of going to the GP to renew their scripts for the contraceptive pill.
Live guests:
Dr Bryce Wakefield, National Executive Director, Australian Institute of International Affairs
Ben Groundwater, travel writer and podcaster
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The Australian Government's net zero plan ahead of COP26, Facebook's rebrand to the "Metaverse", and niche dating apps.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with Young Liberal Deyi Wu and Womeri farmer Josh Gilbert
Adelaide United midfielder Josh Cavallo made history this week after revealing he is gay in an emotional post on social media.
This month the best League of Legends players have been competing at the World Championships in Iceland - and it's the first time Australian players have been on three teams at the event.
Plus, you might be cutting back on meat, using a reusable coffee cup and cycling around the city, all in the name of reducing your carbon footprint.
But some people are taking their efforts beyond the grave - by having their physical remains reduced to liquid and dust.
Live guests: Josh Cavallo, Adelaide United midfielder Adrian Barrett, funeral director
Australia’s finally got a net zero emissions target for 2050, but communities who’re already at risk of losing their homes to rising seas levels, say the plan isn’t ambitious enough.
And Torres Strait Islanders are suing the Government, alleging they failed to protect their homes from climate change.
Australian of the Year, Grace Tame's take on the Government's new child sexual abuse strategy, which is focusing on increasing education for frontline workers, and disrupting perpetrator networks on the dark web and encrypted apps.
Plus, our national medicine regulator has approved Pfizer as a COVID-19 booster shot for everyone over 18.
Live guests: Brett Spiegel, lawyer representing Torres Strait Islander communities Grace Tame, Australian of the Year and child sexual abuse survivor Dr Larisa Labzin, immunity researcher at the University of Queensland
After years of arguing among themselves, the government has finally revealed its plan to get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
But experts and young people have criticised it for its reliance on coal, and lack of investment in renewable energy.
Plus, can filtering your interests through niche dating apps help you find love?
Live guests: Tim Wilson, Assistant Energy Minister
The fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of her Hollywood film, Rust, has sparked calls to improve working conditions across the Australian film industry.
Social media companies could soon be forced to ask for parents' permission before accessing teen data or face millions of dollars in fines.
Plus, meet the Aussie musos working to slash their carbon footprint and address climate change.
Live guests: Remy Hii, Australian Hollywood actor Dr Joanne Orlando, digital wellness researcher at Western Sydney University Tracey Dodd, sustainability researcher at the University of Adelaide
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Melbourne ending the world’s longest lockdown, whether doxxing someone is ever okay, and why we’re ditching our partners over super trivial things.
Join Hack's Ange McCormack with West Australian journo Jenna Clarke, and Housewarming podcast host Marty Smiley.
An American TikToker has exposed the personal details of more than 60 people for their problematic, and sometimes criminal behaviour. But not everyone agrees his actions are justified.
One of Australia's richest people has announced he's donating $1.5 billion dollars of his personal wealth to dealing with climate change.
Plus, how a Bondi Hipster is taking on politics donations.
Live guests: Collette Snowden, media and technology researcher this at the University of South Australia Mike Cannon-Brookes, Australian billionaire and the co-founder of software company Atlassian Christiaan Van Vuuren, actor and comedian
A ton of alcohol delivery services have popped up across the country during the pandemic.
They can be super convenient - but some people are worried they could also be damaging and even fatal.
Young people all over the world are getting ready to protest at Glasgow’s climate conference, including a 16-year-old climate activist from the US.
Plus, while Canberra is on track to become the most vaccinated places in the world, remote Indigenous communities are still struggling to get their first jabs.
Live guests: Professor Peter Miller, alcohol and violence researcher at Deakin University Alexandria Villaseñor, American climate activist Professor James Ward, Pitjantjatjara and Nukunu epidemiologist from The University of Queensland
Have you ever been instantly turned off by someone you’re into because of a super trivial thing they did?
It could be because they chewed a bit too loudly or their laugh is too much. It's called ‘The Ick’, and there's a psychological reason why some people experience it.
A global report published today reveals that Australia has one of the highest rates of online child sexual abuse in the world.
Plus, Australia’s medicine regulator has rejected a bid to allow the contraceptive pill to be sold over the counter to some women.
Live guests: Dr Raquel Peel, researcher at University of Southern Queensland Michael Salter, Professor of Criminology at UNSW Dr Fei Sim, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
Psychics have become a multi-billion dollar industry, despite not being backed by science. But powerful people, like politicians and the police, still rely on them.
The Liberal party has come up with its long-awaited plan to get to net zero by 2050. But the government still needs the support of their regional colleagues, the National party, who remain unconvinced.
Live guests: Gary Nunn, author of ‘The Psychic Tests’ Debbie Malone, psychic Darren Chester, Nationals MP
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PM Scott Morrison finally committing to attend the Glasgow climate conference, what going to uni will look like post-pandemic, and celebrities laying on the PDA.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with footballer Akec Makur Chuot, and actor Remy Hii.
From online learning, to vaccine mandates, to fewer international students - there's no doubt the university sector has taken a hit due to COVID.
We look at how the student experience has changed, and what the revenue shortfall from fewer international students will mean for the sector going forward.
Plus, we speak to the Education Minister on why the uni sector wasn't eligible for JobKeeper, and if freedom of speech on campuses is under threat.
Live guests:
Alan Tudge, federal Education Minister
PM Scott Morrison loves a weekend curry on the barbie and posting it on his socials.
But the posts have drawn flack from young South Asian Australians for being tokenistic, saying his government's policies tell a different story.
Australia is about to launch our first mission to the moon to help figure out if humans can live in space.
Plus, antidepressants can be life changing if you’ve been in a world of pain for a long time. But what happens when - just as your mental health starts to improve - your sex-life goes to shit?
Live guests:
Charishma Kaliyanda, south west Sydney councillor, former Labor candidate, community leader Anthony Murfett, Australian Space Agency Lauren French, Karajarri woman and sexologist
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison is still deciding if he's going to the major international climate summit in Glasgow next month... And he's been criticised for it by the future King of England, Princes Charles.
Plus, in 2017 First Nations leaders gathered around the country and wrote the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Now young First Nations people are asking everyone to stay true to Uluru.
And, how a super violent show, about class divide in South Korea, has become the most streamed show on Netflix in the world.
Live guests:
Emma Hurst, Animal Justice Party NSW
Wenlei Ma, TV and film critic
Australia has taken its first step toward living with COVID, with restrictions relaxed in NSW after more than 100 days of lockdown.
But young hospitality workers are worried about the abuse they’ll cop when checking customers’ vaccination statuses.
Plus, a Four Corners investigation has found a culture of systemic bullying, discrimination and misconduct towards staff at Sony Music Australia.
Live guests: Mairead Lesman, Young Workers Centre Leanne de Souza, artist manager and researcher
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Facebook exposing teen girls to eating disorder content, how vaccine passports could work as restrictions ease, and young Aussies finding their spirituality in witchcraft.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with model and podcaster Bodzilla, and influencer Christian Wilkins.
A former NASA engineer from the regions of NSW and 90-year-old Star Trek actor William Shatner take a flight into space.
Vaccine passports are the key to our freedoms as lockdowns ease, but cyber security experts say there are a bunch of flaws in the system.
Young West Australians taking part in rite-of-passage school leavers celebrations will be some of the first people to test out this passport system. But a lot of them haven’t been able to access the vaccine.
Live guests: Pauline Wright, NSW Council of Civil Liberties Dr Brad Tucker, astrophysicist
From crystal healing to tarot card readings, how witchcraft became a viral sensation on social media.
Every year, fewer Aussies identify as being religious, but some young people are going the opposite way and becoming Catholic priests.
Plus, a former Facebook data scientist has blown the whistle on how Facebook knows that it’s app, Instagram, contributes to eating disorders and suicidal thoughts in teen girls.
Live guests: David Swan, Technology Editor at The Australian Dr Natasha Moore, Centre for Public Christianity
While we’ve seen plenty of political stanning throughout the pandemic, until now, no one was really fawning over a leader being investigated by the corruption watchdog. So what’s going on?
Tasmanian advocates say a lack of appropriate housing and support for teens leaving youth detention is increasing their risk of reoffending.
Plus, swapping everything in your home that runs on gas to electricity could save Aussie households $5,000 a year, while significantly reducing our emissions.
Live guests: Professor Nick Biddle, Deputy Director of the ANU Centre for Social Research and Methods Dr Saul Griffith, American-Australia inventor and advisor to US President Joe Biden
Dominic Perrottet, a conservative father-of-six with links to a strict and controversial part of the Catholic Church, is set to become the next NSW Premier.
It follows the dramatic resignation of Gladys Berijiklian, who is being investigated for corruption.
A new plan to protect vulnerable ecosystems will see the culling of 11,000 brumbies in the Kosciuszko National Park.
Plus, fully vaccinated Aussies can go into a lottery to win $1 million, as a group of philanthropists hope to drive up vaccination rates.
Live guests: Richard Vella, Opus Dei in Australia and member of the Labor Party Anthony Sharwood, author of 'The Brumby Wars: The battle for the soul of Australia' Craig Winkler, chair at Million Dollar Vax Alliance
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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian resigning after ICAC announced it's investigating her, and international travel resuming next month.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with former Liberal politician, lawyer and Kamillaroi man Geoffry Winters and podcast host Rahel Davies
Sydneysider Ben Newmarch struggled with loneliness through lockdown, but his whole life changed after a chance encounter with a couple of lorikeets.
A review by an independent expert panel has found MDMA and magic mushrooms could be used to treat mental illnesses.
Plus, YouTube has announced it'll ban some big channels promoting dodgy information, and delete all anti-vax content.
Live guests: Professor Colleen Loo, Black Dog Institute Elise Thomas, researcher at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue
Nicotine vapes will be illegal without a prescription from October 1, but young vapers and sellers tell Hack they aren’t fazed. And experts reckon the laws will backfire and create a bigger black market.
While the Federal Government is still lagging behind on a concrete climate commitment, their NSW counterparts have promised to cut emissions by half over the next decade.
Plus, pandemic disaster payments will stop once states and territories hit the 80 per cent vaccination mark. And there are fears young people will be left struggling.
Live guests: Dr Michelle Jongenelis, e-cigarette researcher at the University of Melbourne Matt Kean, NSW Environment Minister Mairead Lesman, Young Workers Centre
The Federal Government has greenlit COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for at-home use, which return results in less than 30 minutes. And musicians say it could help their industry get back on track.
Young Aussies are spending huge amounts of money on sports betting during the pandemic - but is boredom to blame?
Plus, two out of five of us are working from home right now. It can be a pain, but Hack listeners tell us there are a few silver linings.
Live guests: Professor Nigel McMillan, Menzies Health Institute Elizabeth Shaw, psychologist from Relationships Australia
National Party MPs are having a public spat over whether Australia should adopt a net zero climate target for 2050.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is yet to decide if he’ll fly to Glasgow later this year to attend major climate change talks.
Four Corners has uncovered human rights concerns with some of the people and organisations that own Australia’s premier soccer clubs.
Plus, meet the young Aussies who were saved in the pandemic by bird watching.
Live guests: David Littleproud, Nationals deputy leader and the Federal Agriculture Minister Dominic Bossi, football reporter at the Sydney Morning Herald
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How mandating vaccines in construction led to protests on Melbourne's streets, feeling excluded from your friendship group and dealing with hair loss.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with writer and anti DV campaigner Tarang Chawla, and Today Show reporter Iza Staskowski.
We know Osher Gunsberg as the host of The Bachelor franchise, but as he was handing out roses on the show, he was also battling mental illnesses like anxiety, depression, OCD and suicidal ideation.
Now he’s looked into what’s wrong with mental health in Australia, in a documentary called A Matter of Life and Death on SBS.
China’s LGBTQI youth are fighting the government’s conservative stance on their identity through a dance movement called voguing.
Plus, some young Aussies have created a squad of robots which will compete in the robot olympics in the US.
Live guests: Osher Gunsberg, TV presenter Mark Pesce, American-Australian author and futurist
If you or anyone you know needs help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. If someone is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).
Hundreds of people have gathered at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance in a third day of protests against mandatory vaccines and a two week snap shutdown of construction.
Health authorities say getting vaccinated is our path out of the pandemic, but is forcing people the best way to do it?
Plus, Victorian authorities say there could be “significant aftershocks” in the next few weeks and months, after the state was struck by an earthquake that was felt all the way from Tasmania to New South Wales. So what caused it?
Live guests: Katie Attwell, vaccine policy expert from the University of WA Brett Mitchell, Intrepid Travel Adam Pascale, chief scientist at the Seismology Research Centre
Despite the pollies telling us “we’re all in this together”, it’s been pretty clear from the start of the pandemic that it wasn’t gonna affect us all in the same way.
Sydney’s seen some people from the west suffer more than wealthier residents in the eastern suburbs and beaches, while Melbourne is divided over vaccines.
The riot police have been deployed to Melbourne’s CBD as thousands marched to protest against mandatory vaccinations and a two week shutdown of the construction industry.
Plus, there’s a big stigma amongst young guys about going bald. There’s a few things you can do about it.
Live guests: Kristian Silva, ABC Melbourne reporter Ben Harris-Roxas, Associate Professor at UNSW’s School of Population Health Dr Zac Turner, Biomedical scientist and doctor
An anti-vaccination protest turned violent as more than 500 construction workers stormed a union office in Melbourne’s CBD.
The resignation of Federal pollie Christian Porter from the frontbench has raised questions around whether we do enough to hold our leaders to account.
Plus, it's technically a crime in Australia to give medical or financial advice without a licence. So why do influencers with huge followings get away with it?
Live guests: John Setka, leader of CFMEU Victoria Dr Joshua Roose, extremism researcher at Deakin Uni Zak Kirkup, former leader of the WA Liberals Jordan Guiao, Australia Institute
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Why Australia’s getting a fleet of nuclear submarines, the lack of diversity in politics and ethical issues around using DNA to bring extinct animals back to life.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with racial justice advocate Neha Madhok and founder of ‘The Meeting Tree’ Raph Dixon.
Australia has announced the most significant change in its defence and strategic direction in decades - a plan to team up with the US and UK to build nuclear-powered submarines.
It’s all in a bid to protect us from threats in the Indo-Pacific, but we may have pissed off France in the process.
Plus, if you’re feeling a bit frustrated by a vaccine hesitant friend or family member, don’t fret. Armed with the right information and tone, you can actually have really productive conversations around getting vaxxed.
Live guests: Sam Roggeveen, Director of the Lowy Institute’s International Security Program Margie Danchin, Associate Professor from the University of Melbourne
Australian health authorities have called out rapper Nicki’s Minaj’s inaccurate tweet about the COVID jab causing big ol’ balls.
Plus, why young men are still lagging behind in the vaccine race.
A US company wants to bring back the extinct woolly mammoth using DNA samples, but there are ethical concerns about how they’ll do it.
And, residents of a WA town built on the timber industry are protesting after a government decision to ban logging of native forests.
Live guests: Dr Zac Seidler, men's health advocate Piers Verstegen, Conservation Council WA
Australian members describe the world of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and the consequences of leaving the congregation.
Australian-Vietnamese lawyer Tu Le speaks out about her disappointment in not being able to represent Western Sydney at the next federal election and the need for greater diversity in politics.
Facebook has teamed up with Ray-Ban to create sunglasses that can take photos, record video, answer phone calls and play podcasts. What do they mean for privacy?
Live guests: Tu Le, Australian-Vietnamese lawyer and former candidate for Fowler Paul Grundy, former member of Jehovah's Witness
On September 11, 2001 planes hijacked by terrorists crashed into New York’s World Trade Centre, starting a day of horrifying attacks that would kill 2,700 people.
Almost immediately, the Australian Government committed to sending troops to Afghanistan with the US, effectively to get revenge. Two decades on, Hack asks leaders of the day if it was worth it.
And, we hear from family members of those who died in the attacks
Plus, young Muslims talk about living in an inflamed era of Islamophobia.
Live guests: John Howard, former Prime Minister Sanam Wahidi, a young Afghan Australian from Afghan Women's Organisation
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Politicians wanting us to learn a more patriotic view of Australian history, the music industry encouraging eligible fans to get vaccinated and Federal MP Craig Kelly spamming us with misinformation.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with musician and doctor, Gordi and Kamilaroi man and lawyer, Geoffrey Winters.
This R U OK? Day Australia’s only federally funded, free mental health service for under 25s, headspace, is turning distressed young people away with waiting lists as long as six months.
Men in the construction industry are more likely to die by suicide than other employed men in this country. Young tradies are fighting to change that.
Plus, there’s no big strategy or silver bullet that’s going to make us feel better during the pandemic, but there is a trait experts say can help us cope when there’s no end in sight - resilience.
Live guests: Christine Morgan, National Mental Health Commissioner Shae Graham, international wheelchair rugby champion and paralympian
If you or anyone you know needs help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. If someone is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).
Dating is pretty difficult in the time of COVID-19. Long distance love? Even harder. But young couples are making it work by getting creative online.
Politicians have been fighting over whether some states have been given more Pfizer vaccines than others - but what are the ethics behind those decisions?
Plus, there’s a term for the lack of joy and aim you’re feeling at the moment. It’s called languishing, and you’re not alone in it.
Live guests: Dr Leslie Cannold, ethicist Dr John Malouff, associate professor of psychology from the University of New England Linda Marigliano, host of the Tough Love podcast and former triple j presenter
The national curriculum is being changed to teach students about things like colonisation and the impact of European settlement on Indigenous Australians.
But the Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge thinks students should be learning a more patriotic view of Australian history.
The National Summit on Women's Safety brought together hundreds of advocates, community leaders and experts to help the government shape its next national plan to end violence against women. But critics say the government initiative is nothing more than lip service.
Plus, how to feel less lonely in lockdown.
Live guests: Grace Tame, Australian of the Year and child sexual abuse survivor Alan Tudge, Federal Education Minister Dr Michelle Lim, chair of Ending Loneliness Together
As vax rates continue to climb, states and territories must decide on their vision to deal with COVID. Some have conceded that we’ve got to live with the virus, while others are staying firmly shut.
Western Australia has the strictest rules in the country, where they’re pursuing COVID zero and want 90 per cent of their population vaccinated before easing restrictions.
But the hard border has consequences, like labour shortages that are threatening to decimate parts of WA’s agriculture industry.
Live guests: Jenna Clarke, political columnist at The West Australian Mick Fels is from WA Farmers Tim Soutphommasane, Director of Culture Strategy at the University of Sydney
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Why some members of the government want more funding set aside for school chaplains, whether there's a line between an artist being inspired by someone else and blatantly ripping them off, and whether Kanye's latest album is going to get him cancelled.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with actor Remy Hii and podcaster Talica Tamanitoakula.
China has moved to regulate the hours young people can spend gaming, due to an increase in dopamine addiction from online gaming. We speak to the world's foremost expert on dopamine about what this does to your brain.
We also get a bit of a dopamine hit from receiving parcels in the post. Will the upcoming AusPost pause make us think twice about our online shopping habits?
And, Olivia Rodrigo has copped criticism from other artists who say she's copied their work.
GUESTS:
Anna Lembke, Stanford University psychiatrist
Becki Whitton, music producer
Dr Kylie Pappalardo, copyright lawyer
Dr Tim Payne, psychologist
How much does stress and anxiety over climate change affect your mental health? A government MP says we should be putting more funding towards school chaplains to help tackle the problem.
Also, we explain who the terror group IS-K is, and why the Taliban is teaming up with countries in the West to oppose them.
And, after being excluded from a party, one young woman became a TikTok sensation.
LIVE GUESTS:
Luke Howarth, Assistant Youth Minister
Associate Professor Fiona Charlson, University of Queensland
Greg Barton, Counter-terrorism expert
Australia has recorded the grim milestone of its first Aboriginal death from COVID, despite First Nations communities being a priority vaccination group.
And at least 80 people in jails throughout New South Wales have been diagnosed with the virus, prompting even stricter lockdown procedures in some facilities.
Health experts say COVID infiltrating our most vulnerable communities is a public health catastrophe, with some officials warning the federal government of an impending disaster.
LIVE GUESTS
Barkaa, Barkindji rapper
Greg Barns, Australian Lawyers Alliance
All young people across the states and territories will be able to book in for their Pfizer vaccine from today, though that doesn't mean they'll be able to get the jab any time soon.
Tonight we answer your questions on what the opening up of the COVID vaccine eligibility means in practical terms, and if we have the supply for it.
Plus, the pandemic has seen a surge in demand for delivery drivers and other gig economy workers, but some employers are engaging in dodgy work practices.
And, we speak to gold medallist Paralympian Madison de Rozario on why your mental state before competing is as important as your physical form.
LIVE GUESTS
Dr Nick Coatsworth, Infectious diseases expert
Pat McGrath, ABC Investigations journalist
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Why sport seems to have fewer COVID restrictions than other industries, how to talk to your mates when your friendship changes, and why more and more people are engaging in DIY beauty treatments.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with musician Joyride and podcaster Wintana Kidane.
The federal government has announced a new visa for agricultural workers, after the pandemic saw massive staff shortages on farms.
So, would you spend your gap year working on a farm? We speak to farmers, backpackers and academics about the pros and cons of working in the agricultural sector.
And, COVID has messed with our lives in a big way, and that includes how we relate to our friends. We find out how you can reconnect if you're feeling isolated from your mates.
Live guests:
Dr Michael Rose, Australian National University
Jack Cresswell, Farmers Advice
Dr Elisabeth Shaw, Relationships Australia
Would it turn you off if a partner described themselves as having mummy or daddy issues? What if they liked calling you mummy or daddy in bed?
Some psychologists say the terms mummy and daddy issues come from "crumby pop-psychology" and should be chucked out altogether.
And, Australia can learn a lot from how the rest of the world is coping with the Delta strain of COVID.
Also, how artists like Gotye and MGMT got caught up in videos by extremists on TikTok.
Live guests:
Daniella, Israeli-Australian living in Tel Aviv
Dr Zoe Krupka, psychotherapist
The 2021 Paralympics are kicking off in Tokyo and wheelchair tennis champion Dylan Alcott couldn't be more excited to compete.
But it wasn't always gold medals and champagne showers. Dylan tells Hack how sport helped him emerge from a really dark time.
Plus, young Aussie workers heading into COVID hotspots to work each day say they feel unsafe and unsupported by their employers and the government - so what needs to change?
And, a hairdresser is giving fellow locked-down people free Zoom haircutting tutorials so they don't end up with dodgy DIY mullets.
Live guests: Mairead Lesman, Acting director of Young Workers Centre Dylan Alcott, Paralympian and wheelchair tennis champion Nic Singer, Sydney hairdresser
National Cabinet agreed to start reopening the country when 80 percent of the eligible population is vaccinated - but now some states are saying they'll still use lockdowns if necessary.
The jitters are a result of outbreaks in Victoria and New South Wales but the Prime Minister says the country needs to prepare to live with COVID-19.
One part of opening up will be music festivals - but with Splendour and Bluesfest cancelled again this year, there are concerns there isn't a timeline for the live music industry to get back up and running.
Live guests: Tony Blakeley, Epidemiologist Professor, University of Melbourne. Peter Noble, Bluesfest owner. Julia Robinson, Australian Festival Association.
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Stricter lockdown restrictions in NSW, increasing our intake of refugees from Afghanistan and how some young Aussies are waking up as early as 5am to be more productive.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with writer and advocate Tarang Chawla and Daily Telegraph journalist Eliza Barr.
While many of us are taking advantage of our pandemic sleep-ins, some ambitious young Aussies are waking up as early as 5am to work on their side hustles and personal projects. But is waking up early all it's made out to be?
More than 100,000 people have signed a petition calling for the Australian Government to let more refugees in from Afghanistan after the PM announced we’d grant humanitarian visas for 3,000 vulnerable people.
Plus, what to do when your mate disappears into a relationship.
Live guests: Elaine Pearson, Human Rights Watch Australia Dr Jo Lukins, psychology consultant and author Elizabeth Shaw, Relationships Australia
Meet the Melbourne teenager who’s trying to join the board of Australia's largest greenhouse gas emitter, electricity company AGL.
Despite the IPCC’s stark calls for urgent action on climate change, Victoria has approved a gas project near the Twelve Apostles.
NSW has set another record today with 633 new COVID-19 cases, and experts say workplace transmission is driving the numbers.
Live guests: Sally McManus, The Australian Council of Trade Unions Ashjayeen Sharif, climate activist
Hack asks Barnaby Joyce about the government’s slow vaccine rollout in regional and remote Australia and why First Nations communities are lagging behind.
And, we get his thoughts on the IPCC’s dire climate report and his plans to tackle emissions.
Plus, an investigation by the ABC's Foreign Correspondent has found many of the clothes we donate to charities end up in rotting textile mountains in West Africa, creating an environmental disaster.
Live guests: Barnaby Joyce, deputy PM and leader of the Nationals party Clare Press, sustainable fashion expert and presenter of the Wardrobe Crisis podcast.
Two decades after they lost power of the country, Afghanistan is back in the hands of the Taliban.
Humanitarian groups and Afghan Australians are urging the federal government to consider a special intake of Afghan refugees facing threats from the militant organisation.
And, young veterans talk to Hack about watching Afghanistan fall.
Live guests: Andrew Quilty, Australian photojournalist Shamsiya Hussainpoor, Afghan Australian from Melbourne Stuart McCarthy, Retired army officer
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The IPCC’s dire report on climate change, privileges for vaccinated people and why gardening makes us feel so good.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with former federal MP Wyatt Roy and climate activist Varsha Yajman.
We know conspiracies are all over Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, but we've discovered misinformation about Australia's COVID lockdowns have been going viral on TikTok, fuelled by the app’s powerful algorithm.
And, influencers are helping to peddle this dangerous information.
Plus, how you can spot fake posts on social media and protect yourself and your community from going down conspiratorial rabbit holes.
Live guests: Dr Joshua Roose, extremism researcher at Deakin Uni Dr Brad McKay, GP and author of ‘Fake Medicine’ Dr Tanya Notley, researcher at Western Sydney University
As we all try to figure out how to get through the pandemic, some young people are taking up gardening. And research shows it makes us feel pretty good.
The Federal government is floating a new law it says protects religious freedom, but critics say it’ll actually make it easier to discriminate against minorities.
Plus, Instagram has launched new tools to help athletes deal with racist abuse. But is it too little, too late?
Live guests: Steph Lentz, former English teacher at Sydney’s Covenant Christian School Kusini Yengi, Adelaide United player Costa Georgiadis, Gardening Australia
Worse fires, longer droughts, and more severe floods — that’s what some of the world's top climate scientists predict in the latest IPCC report. So, how can we save our planet, or is it too late?
Plus, it's time to fill out the Census - the government's roll call of all Australians that happens every five years. So, why aren't there questions about sexuality and gender diversity? Live guests:
Professor Tim Flannery, conservationist
Anika Molesworth, Farmers for Climate Action
Vaccination is our key to getting out of lockdowns, but data shows young men could stop us from getting there.
Plus, in a massive boost to our vaccine rollout, Moderna’s COVID vaccine has been approved by the medicine regulator, with 10 million doses due before the end of the year.
Six months after Myanmar's military seized control, young people are organising themselves on the country's border and promising to assassinate people if things don't change.
And, would you date someone who was shit with money?
Live guests: Tegan Taylor, ABC science journalist and host of Coronacast Dr Zac Seidler, men's health expert
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More than half the population in lockdown, the government’s strict new border policy for overseas Australians and cash for vaccines. Plus, how the Olympics are sparking joy.
Join Hack's Ange McCormack with Federal Labor MP Josh Burns and Herald Sun political reporter Jade Gailberger.
Beauty filters have become an unavoidable part of our increasingly digital lives, but their impact on our mental health can be more dangerous than we think.
Young Aussies have been told getting vaccinated is the fastest way to return to our pre-pandemic lives and freedoms. But what happens when you can't prove you've had one?
Some people whose COVID vaccinations are missing from their immunisation record have been told a "system error" is to blame.
Plus, only three of the government's targets to improve the lives of First Nations people are on track, including Improving birth weight and early education attendance, and reducing the number of teenagers in the justice system.
Live guests: Dr Carmen Huckel Schnieder, Menzies Centre for Health Policy Teela Reid, Lawyer and Wiradjuri Woman Dr Gemma Sharp, Psychologist
Australian of the Year, Grace Tame, has called out the Prime Minister for temporarily elevating Christian Porter to leader of the House of Representatives.
She's described it as a "slap in the face". The former Attorney General has strenuously denied rape allegations made against him.
For the first time in 53 years, an Australian is running in the 800 metre athletics final at the Olympics. It's a massive moment for the country and his South Sudanese community.
Plus, we talk about health anxiety during the pandemic and how to cope with it.
Live guests: Grace Tame, Australian of the Year and child sexual abuse survivor Joseph Deng, friend of Australian Olympian Peter Bol Charlotte Hespe, Royal Australian College of GPs
Opposition leader, Anthony Albanese, wants to give you $300 to get vaccinated.
He thinks it's a great incentive to get more jabs in arms but the Government reckons it's "insulting" and "unlikely to work".
Plus, a young Sydney man has developed a website that lets you know when there's a vaccine appointment available near you.
And, buy-now-pay-later business Afterpay has sold for $39 billion - but some young Aussies are getting into financial trouble with these types of schemes.
Live guests: Anthony Albanese, Labor leader Fraser Hemphill, COVID Queue creator Melissa Browne, Financial expert
The messaging around vaccines has been confusing...
So what exactly are the risks and benefits for young people when it comes to the AstraZeneca vaccine?
Plus, why do the Olympics have us weeping like babies? There's some interesting psychology behind it...And it's hard not to get emotional when Aussie swimmer Emma McKeon wins seven medals in the one Games! Hack hears from one of her stoked mates.
Live guests:
Dr Nick Coatsworth, Former deputy chief medical officer
Dr John Hall, president of the Rural Doctors Association
Lex Mastro, friend of Emma McKeon
It's the Shake Up and we're talking...
Where the TikTok algorithm is taking you, how social media affects your body image, and how helpful GPs are when you go to get help.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with body image advocate Patrick Boyle and eating disorder recovery coach Mia Findlay.
There's a 'paradox' for accessing treatment for eating disorders, young people have told us: you'll often only get treatment when you're seriously ill.
So, what happens to the people who are sick enough for a diagnosis, but aren't considered unwell enough for a hospital bed? We explore the gaps in eating disorder care.
Plus, GPs are the frontline of healthcare, but do they have enough training to identify and treat the complexities of an eating disorder?
Live guests: Dr. Cathy Andronis, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Christine Morgan, National Mental Health Commissioner
If you or someone you know needs help with an eating disorder, contact the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 ED HOPE.
Social media hasn't just normalised using filters to create the perfect image; it's also normalised editing our bodies IRL. Tonight we speak to young people who've forked out big money for the perfect bod, including the popular but dangerous Brazilian Butt Lift procedure.
Also, Greater Sydney will be in lockdown for at least another four weeks, but the Federal Government has announced more cash support payments, including to those on Youth Allowance.
And, world number one gymnast has pulled out of Tokyo Olympics, citing mental health concerns. We find out why so many young athletes struggling with intense pressure.
Live guests:
Dr Toni Pikoos, psychologist and researcher
Dr Courtney Walton, sports psychologist
Mary-Anne Monckton, former gymnast
Social media is flooded with health advice and tips that are posed as credible, scientific claims. But often they’re not, and we've found in our body image investigation they negatively affect some young people's mental and physical health.
The multi-billion dollar dieting industry is a major player in the landscape, pushing its products to consumers through celebrity endorsements online. And it’s proving a tricky space to regulate.
Plus, we explore how the organisation of violent anti-lockdown protests over the weekend began in fringe online communities.
Live guests: Glenn Mackintosh, psychologist Joshua Roose, extremism expert from Deakin University
A joint Hack and Four Corners investigation reveals how TikTok is exposing users to dangerous content and misinformation, and accused of censoring others.
Beyond the dances and skits there’s a darker side to TikTok. In our second collaboration with Four Corners, Hack reveals how the app harvests data and takes users down harmful paths.
The investigation has found the app's powerful algorithm fuels body image issues and eating disorders in young people by promoting unhealthy exercise and diet content.
While the app faces pressure to take down this kind of content, it’s also been accused of supressing certain types of creators.
It's the Shake Up and we're talking…
Asking PM Scott Morrison the big questions on our vaccine stumbles, climate change and mental health. Plus, why we’re obsessed with dating reality shows.
Join Hack's Ange McCormack with The New Daily’s political editor Josh Butler and Siobhan Blake, paralegal and former president of the WA Young Nationals.
Hack asks Scott Morrison about the impact of the pandemic on young people, including vaccine stumbles and access to COVID disaster payments.
Plus, we get his thoughts on Australia’s lacking climate targets and mental health.
The Tokyo Olympics have had a pretty chaotic start, but that hasn’t stopped Aussies from celebrating Brisbane winning the 2032 Olympics.
And, is it cruel to boil crabs alive? The UK’s debating a bill that could increase welfare protections for fish and invertebrates, and some say Australia should do the same.
Live guests: Scott Morrison, Prime Minister Braedan Jason, Australian Paralympian Nick Kilvert, ABC’s environment reporter
Jeff Bezos blasted himself into space in his own rocket, but some say the billionaire should be spending his money on more worthy causes.
Indonesia’s coffin-makers are struggling with the demand as deaths from COVID-19 continue to rise.
Plus, young American author Zakiya Dalila Harris tackles race and workplace diversity in a blockbuster novel that’s being dubbed 'Get Out’ meets ‘The Devil Wears Prada'.
Live guests: Hellena Souisa, journalist in the ABC’s Asia Pacific newsroom Zakiya Dalila Harris, author Alan Duffy, Professor in Astrophysics and Director of the Space Institute at Swinburne University
In his new book, best-selling author Michael Pollan explores what our endless craving for drugs like opium, caffeine and mescaline says about us.
South Africa is experiencing some of the worst violence its seen since the end of apartheid in the 1990s. It all started as a protest against the jailing of a former president, but the issue has exposed deeper issues of poverty and inequality.
Live guests: Michael Pollan, bestselling author and journalist Sally Sara, ABC presenter and former Africa correspondent
New research has found two thirds of couples surveyed were friends before they started dating. But as Hack listeners tell us, it doesn't always end in happily ever after.
After three weeks of lockdown, the NSW premier has announced harsher COVID-19 restrictions, including for the first time, a ban on all construction.
Meanwhile, England's getting ready to pop the champers as pretty much all restrictions are lifted, despite a third of adults not being vaccinated.
Live guests: Courntey Bembridge, BBC reporter Megan Solomon, psychologist at Relationships Australia NSW
It's the Shake Up and we're talking...
Skipping bad news and practicing gratitude, former PM Kevin Rudd trying to speed up the vaccine rollout and social media's obsession with skincare.
Join Hack's Ange McCormack with Alisha Aitken Radburn, former Bachelor contestant and host of the politics podcast 'In the House and In the Senate', and Zak Kirkup, former WA Liberal opposition leader.
Today on Hack, we skip the COVID-19 chat and highlight some incredible moments from 2021 you might’ve missed.
And Hack listeners tell us about their wins.
Plus, we celebrate the biggest scientific achievements of the year, including the creation of our ticket out of the pandemic - the vaccine.
Live guests: Dr Tim Sharp, psychologist Dr Darren Saunders, Associate Professor in Medicine at UNSW
A year and a half on from the beginning of the pandemic, it feels like we’re in a never-ending loop of lockdowns, border closures and long queues for the vaccine, and our mental health has taken a hit.
Plus, if you’re a student on Youth Allowance, you’re not eligible for the weekly disaster payments the PM announced this week to help people in lockdown.
Also, it’s International Non-Binary People’s Day and we talk to young gender-fluid Aussies about coming to terms with their identity.
Live guests: Sophie Johnston, youth commissioner at the National Youth Commission Australia Professor Ian Hickie, The University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre Imogen Brackin, educator and advocate
More young Aussies are trying to take care of their skin, forking out serious dosh for treatments and wonder products. But should you really trust what skin-fluencers say?
Three black soccer players have faced a torrent of racist abuse after England’s Euro 2020 defeat.
Plus, researchers suspect wildlife vigilantes are working in secret to keep dying Aussie species from going extinct.
Live guests: Joe Williams, a proud Wiradjuri/Wolagulu man and former NRL player Amy Clark, senior beauty editor and podcast host at Adore Beauty Michael Bode, researcher at Queensland University of Technology
The Federal Government is copping a fresh round of criticism for its vaccine rollout, this time over a graphic ad showing a young person struggling to breathe on a ventilator.
Key abortion provider Marie Stopes has shut down four abortion clinics in regional Australia, leaving advocates worried.
Plus, gamers are making some serious cash by selling old consoles and games, sometimes up to millions of dollars.
Live guests: Professor Julie Leask, expert in public health and vaccine uptake at the University of Sydney Professor Danielle Mazza, Chair of General Practice at Monash University Alice Clarke, games reviewer, freelance journalist and columnist with The Age
It's the Shake Up and we're talking…
NAIDOC Week and the celebration of First Nations trailblazers, how different communities are experiencing the pandemic and our inability to put away our phones.
Join Hack's Ange McCormack with Bianca Hunt, broadcaster and Kamilaroi, Barkindji, Ballardong and Wadjak woman, and Tyrone Bean, educator and descendant of the Kabi Kabi, Wakka Wakka, Nughi of Moorgumpin Quandamooka & Bindal tribes.
There’s an expectation for single people to spend heaps of time, money and effort on celebrating couples, but what do single people get?
Collecting data about diverse communities is super important to fighting COVID-19 and a successful vaccination rollout, but Australia's strategy for doing it is patchy.
Plus, an Indigenous superhero helps spread COVID-safety messages in language.
Live guests: Tim Soutphommasane, Professor of Practice in Sociology and Political Theory at the University of Sydney and Race Discrimination Commissioner Fiona Bennett, Relationships Australia WA
More than a year after the Juukan Gorge disaster, why is it still legal for companies to damage and destroy Indigenous sacred sites that date back tens of thousands of years?
The fastest woman in America has had her Olympics dreams crushed after she tested positive for marijuana, and was disqualified from Tokyo.
Plus, Australia’s vaccine rollout is under the microscope again after more than 160 students from an elite Sydney private school got the Pfizer jab, even though most of them weren’t eligible.
Live guests: Jamie Lowe, a Gunditjmara Djabwurrung man and CEO of the National Native Title Council Tracey Holmes, ABC sports reporter Professor Nigel McMillan, infectious diseases expert from Griffith University
As young Aussies grapple with the realisation that we could be lifelong renters, a report has tried to find out what needs to change to make rental life less shit.
In an explosive new book, former Liberal MP Julia Banks has detailed extraordinary allegations of sexual harassment and bullying during her time in federal politics.
Plus, for tens of thousands of years, Indigenous people living in the south east of Australia used to wear possum skin cloaks to keep warm and dry. Now the tradition is coming back.
Live guests: Stela Todorovic, federal political reporter with 10 News First and host of the Women of the House podcast Brendan Coates, economic policy program director at the Grattan Institute Dr Carol McGregor, Wathaurung woman, artist and researcher
NAIDOC has been celebrating the culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for over 60 years. But it wasn’t always a celebration.
Australia Post has announced it will acknowledge traditional place names in their packaging.
Plus, a massive fire on the ocean surface west of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula is being blamed on a gas leak from an underwater pipeline.
Live guests: Shannan Dodson, Yawuru woman and co-chair of NAIDOC Week Rachael McPhail, Gomeroi woman and campaigner Tina Soliman Hunter, geologist and professor of Energy and Resources Law at Macquarie University
It's the Shake Up and we're talking…
The government’s confusing handling of the vaccine rollout, whether we’re a nation of snitches and how we can improve our relationship with alcohol without succumbing to peer pressure.
Join Hack's Ange McCormack with The Daily Telegraph’s Clare Armstrong, and permaculturist and musician Charlie Mgee.
Hundreds of people are dead as a record-breaking heat wave hits Canada and the U.S, meanwhile there’s an Antarctic blast in New Zealand.
The extreme temperatures have climate scientists worried.
A report by Human Rights Watch has revealed allegations of harassment and surveillance of Chinese and Hong Kong students on Australian university campuses.
Do you trust Australia’s politicians to spend public money fairly? We explain the Coalition car park scandal.
Plus, a judge has rejected Britney Spears’s appeal to have her dad removed from her conservatorship. But the fight’s not over.
Live guests: Sophie McNeill, Australia researcher for Human Rights Watch Dr Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick, climate scientist and heatwave expert from UNSW Tamsin Rose, Hack reporter Jonathan Moran, entertainment reporter at The Daily Telegraph
Have you ever tried to give up or cut back on booze only to have your mates roast you?
Today on Hack, we unpack the psychology behind why succumbing to peer pressure is hard wired into humans and what you can do about it.
States are rebelling against the PM’s announcement that young people can now get the AstraZeneca vaccine. So what’s next?
We get into whether men’s fashion has gotten bolder during the pandemic.
Plus, what effect do screens and spending more time indoors have on our eyesight?
Live guests:
Andy Moore, CEO of Hello Sunday Morning Casey Briggs, ABC reporter and data analyst Luke Arundel, Chief Clinical Officer at Optometry Australia
Young people are rushing to book their AstraZeneca shots after the PM said we could, but a lot of work is needed to combat attitudes about the vaccine's safety.
Plus, ABC journo and host of 'Coronacast' Tegan Taylor answers all your vax-related questions including why the government's advice has changed, and what the benefits and risks are.
And, we get into the reasons fewer young people are getting hitched.
It's starting to feel like 2020 all over again. Limits on how much toilet paper you can buy, constant COVID pressers, lockdowns...
And it's all thanks to the Delta variant. But what is it? Why is it so good at spreading? And what the heck is the Government going to do about it?
In other news...the US Government dropped a report about UFOs and it turns out there's been heaps of sightings no one can explain.
And, we get into women's reproductive choices and something called "reproductive coercion", which has been in the zeitgeist since Britney Spears claimed she's not allowed to remove her IUD.
It's the Shake Up and we're talking...
Barnaby Joyce is back as the deputy top dog, Britney Spears speaks out about her conservatorship and should we cancel - cancel culture?
Join Hack's Ange McCormack with Junkee's Gyan Yankovich and Laurie Lawira from SBS World News.
After living for 13 years under a conservatorship, Britney Spears has spoken out about the kind of impact it's had on her life.
Calling it "abusive" she told an LA judge she wants it ended.
We unpack the details of the court case and hear some of the harrowing details she shared.
Have you seen the recent TikTok of Tom Cruise swinging a golf stick, well... that's actually a deepfake. We get into the future of this developing technology.
Yesterday, the Murugappan family were granted bridging visas, so what happens next?
Plus, we answer your questions on electric cars.
Live guests: Nick Bond, entertainment editor at News.com.au Jo Lauder, Hack Reporter Hamish McDonald, ABC Journalist and Presenter Simone Cameron, Biloela resident
Do you sell or buy your stuff on Facebook Marketplace? It can be a great place to grab a bargain but what if something goes wrong?
We find out what rights you have as a buyer and seller.
Have you missed a holiday because of COVID? Border closures and travel restrictions have totally changed travel, so is it worth it?
Plus, You'll hear an amazing story from an Australian-based refugee with his heart set on the Tokyo Olympics.
Live Guests: Chris Zeiher, from Lonely Planet Graham Cooke, head of consumer research at Finder
The Great Barrier Reef has been suffering for years and now UNESCO has recommended the reef be listed as 'in danger'.
They say we're not doing enough to tackle climate change, but Environment Minister Sussan Ley disagrees.
So what do marine scientists think?
Plus, the most powerful man in Australian music, Denis Handlin, who was the CEO of Sony Music and the chairman of the ARIA board, has left his job.
We take a look at what led to his shock departure and what's been going on within the broader Australian music industry.
Live guests:
Kelly Burke, The Guardian Vicki Gordon, the founder of the AWMA Warren Entsch, Liberal MP Jon Day, from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University
There’s heaps of shame and stigma around small dicks, but does size actually matter?
We hear about what it’s like dating with a micropenis.
Would you buy an electric car if they were cheaper? Well, the NSW Government says they’ll spend almost half a billion dollars to get more EVs on the road.
Plus, why Barnaby Joyce is the new Deputy Prime Minister of Australia again.
Live guests:
Dr Chris Fox, senior lecturer in Sexual Health at the University of Sydney
Shalailah Medhora, Hack’s political reporter
Andrew Constance, NSW Transport Minister
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Why do guys dropout of therapy, is there really a country/city divide and should billionaires even exist?
Join Hack's Ange McCormack with reporter Brendan Crew and The Feed's Alice Matthews.
Research out this week found that almost half of all guys who go to therapy drop out.
So why is this happening?
And what options are there for men who have struggled with seeing a psych?
The government is so confident with how they're tackling HIV they've launched a plan to end HIV transmission by 2025, so will it work?
Plus, should billionaires exist? We get into the ethical debate.
Live guests: Dr Zac Seidler, clinical psychologist and Director of Mental Health training at Movember Nic Holas, co-founder of The Institute of Many Patrick Stokes, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Deakin Uni
Getting treatment for eating disorders can be a huge struggle.
Up until now, Australia hasn't had a dedicated centre for eating disorder recovery... but the country's first one is opening on the Sunshine Coast.
It's one of seven new centres, but are they enough?
We unpack what's happening with the defamation trial with one of Australia's most decorated soldiers Ben Roberts Smith.
Plus, you'll meet Hoover the Kelpie, Australia's most expensive working dog worth more than $35 thousand.
Live Guests: Amelia Trinick, Team Leader at the Butterfly Foundation Jamelle Wells, ABC reporter Karen Stephens, President of the Casterton Kelpie Association
People are sharing what it's like to have ADHD on TikTok.
And for 23-year-old Matilda... it led to her getting a diagnosis.
So, what are the symptoms and how do you get a medical diagnosis?
Why a $2.5 million trial offering birth control counselling after buying the morning after pill, has enraged women across the country.
Plus, the Murugappan family will be relocated to community detention in Perth, so what does this mean for their future?
Live Guests: Rose Callaghan, comedian Jamal Hakim, Managing Director at Marie Stopes Australia Shalailah Medhora, Hack's political reporter
Join Hack's Ange McCormack with The Feed's Vic Zerbst and Political Editor at the New Daily, Josh Butler.
It's the Shake Up and we're talking...
About the viral awkward photo of NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian before Origin, the Biloeala family who're stuck in detention on Christmas Island and why our houses are so cold in Australia.
Join Hack's Ange McCormack with The Feed's Vic Zerbst and Political Editor at the New Daily, Josh Butler.
We're experiencing a cold snap in Australia but why does it always feel so much colder than it is?
It has something to do with how our houses are built.
Here's how to stay warm, cheaply and efficiently.
Plus, would you date someone if they were super religious? Or if their religion was different to yours? We find out how to navigate love and spirituality
Live guests: Kylie Dunjey, Executive Director of Relationships Australia WA Tim Forcey, home energy advisor
The calls to release a Tamil family being held on Christmas Island are getting louder.
Their three-year-old daughter, Tharnicaa, who was born in the Queensland town Biloela, is seriously ill in hospital.
So, what are the ethics of how the government's handling it?
New data about mental health shows young people have really been struggling since the Pandemic, so what help is available?
Plus, why AFL legend Adam Goodes declined the Australian Football Hall of Fame honour.
Live guests: Dr Ian Hicke, Co-Director, Health and Policy at The University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre. Dr Leslie Cannold, ethicist and writer Bianca Hunt, Kamilaroi, Barkindji, Ballardong and Wadjak Woman and broadcaster.
Would you still watch porn if you had to prove you're over 18 years old?
Well, that's what a government committee is suggesting.
But cybersecurity experts and Australia's adult industry are worried about what this could mean for the rest of us.
Today the Australian Federal Police and FBI caught some huge criminal underworld figures in a worldwide investigation using an encrypted app.
Plus, you'll find out about the largest dinosaur ever found in Australia, oh and his name's Cooper.
Live Guests: Dr Michael Flood, Associate Professor at the Queensland University of Technology Xanthe Mallett, Associate Professor of criminology at the University of Newcastle Robyn Mackenzie, Palaeontologist at the Eromanga Natural History Museum
Since colonisation, western diets have had a huge impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
And experts say we eat way too much red meat. So, should we all start eating traditional bush foods?
After today's fight with YouTube star Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather, we take a look what happens when sport and entertainment collide.
Plus, why you should probably stop saying 'I'm so OCD'.
Live Guests:
Dr Philip Mosley, University of Queensland
Angharad 'Rad' Yeo, technology reporter and host of Queens of the Drone Age
Professor Bronwyn Fredericks, Pro Vice Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement), University of Queensland
It's the Shake Up and we're talking...
How birth order affects who you become, Naomi Osaka's exit from the French Open, and creative ways to buy a house.
Join Hack's Ange McCormack with broadcaster Marty Smiley and The Bachelor's Alisha Aitken Radburn.
Wasting heaps of money on clothes? You're not alone. The Australian fashion industry is worth an estimated $27-billion.
But it is possible to save money, have sick style and look after the planet.
New research has found Asian-Australians have been copping more racism since in the start of the COVID-19 pandemic began and it's extremely underreported. Hack explores hate crime laws in Australia and whether or not they go far enough.
Plus, the Federal Government has announced disaster relief payments for people affected by COVID-19 lockdowns.
Live Guests: Mairead Lesman, Young Workers Centre Remy Hii, actor and ambassador of the Stop Asian Hate movement in Australia Nazeem Hussain, comedian and host of the new season of the Pineapple Project
The Victorian Government has announced the state's lockdown will continue for another seven days - but what support is there for young workers in Melbourne?
The beef industry is trying to be more sustainable but how do you offset a whole lotta methane producing cattle burps?
And, is it true that first born children rule the world and last born children want to change it? Hack investigates how your birth order can affect your life.
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open, after skipping a post-match media conference and being fined $US15,000
The tennis champ said she's suffered from depression since 2018 - and now there are calls for tennis bosses to prioritise player's mental health.
Cultural appropriation and fake art works are a big issue for Indigenous artists and businesses. Hack investigates the impact it can have.
Plus - you'll meet Australia's first ever abortion doula.
A young Victorian couple has decided to stick it to the cooked housing market and build a house without spending any money. Hack looks at creative ways to get a home of your own.
There are calls to compensate members of the Stolen Generations for the trauma they and their descendants have experienced.
And, Etcetera Etcetera has been eliminated from RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under - but not without making a stand for the trans community first.
It's the Shake Up and we're talking...
It's Reconciliation Week and this year it's all about taking action, Victoria has been locked down for a fourth time, and when is it ok to be passive aggressive?
Join Hack's Ange McCormack with broadcaster Bianca Hunt and lawyer Geoffrey Winters.
To mark the start of Reconciliation Week, we look back at the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The document calls for First Nations people to be able to have a say in laws that are made in their name, and also to tell the truth about Australia's colonial past.
And, young people have had a win in Federal Court, after a ruling that the Environment Minister has a duty of care to protect young people from climate change.
Also, Tasmanian Devils have given birth to babies on the Australian mainland for the first time in 3000 years.
It's been a year since the words "I can't breathe" were broadcast around the world, as George Floyd was murdered by a police officer.
It sparked a huge movement which is still going - but has it changed anything for First Nations people in Australia?
Melbourne's experiencing another COVID-19 outbreak but this time around we have vaccines! Hack pops down to a vaccination hub to see how many people are getting the jab.
Plus - where and when to get the best view of the Super Blood Moon.
Consent laws in New South Wales have just had a major overhaul.
Basically, if someone's accused of sexual assault, they have to prove they actively sought and received consent. But will other states follow suit?
Plus, Australia's Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly reckons the government hasn't ruled out using incentives like money to get people vaccinated.
And, Hack takes you on a trip down to the South West of WA, where a new breed of female surfers is giving the blokes a run for their money.
Japan is dealing with a deadly fourth wave of COVID-19 and two Australian skateboarders have tested positive for the virus, at a qualifying event in the US.
There are growing calls for the Tokyo Olympic Games to be cancelled but just two months out from the opening ceremony, is it too late?
You might expect to see a few snakes around Parliament House in Canberra - but did you know bees are kept there?
Plus, billionaire property developer Harry Triguboff reckons people who work from home only work HALF the time.
It's the Shake Up and we're talking...
What prompted thousands of young people to protest for climate action, why Australian government-backed information campaigns are so bland, and how the newly-announced Bachelorette is increasing representation for First Nations and LGBTIQ communities.
Join Hack's Ange McCormack with podcaster Christian Wilkins and journalist Eliza Barr.
It's not huge shock that new research from the Queensland University of Technology found that when it comes to finding a partner, young men care more about looks and women care more about personality.
What is interesting though, is how it changes as you get older...
Apprentices have told Hack they're facing bullying and harassment at work - so what's the government going to do about it? Listen to what employment minister, Stuart Robert, had to say.
And, medical experts have criticized the government over their COVID-19 vaccination ads - so what would make them more effective?
If you're trying to reduce your carbon footprint, the CSIRO reckons eating insects is a good way to get your protein. But will meat alternatives like crickets ever take off?
Speaking of the environment, the federal government has just committed $600 million to a new gas-fired power station in NSW but experts are warning, it's a bad call.
And if you've ever made a complaint to a dating app, you might be surprised to find out that some of the moderators, or the people who deal with the complaints, are given just four minutes to assess serious complaints, like sexual assault.
The government and Labor party have teamed up to pass new laws that mean refugees can now be detained indefinitely. But is it in breach of international law?
Plus, Australians living with disabilities in group homes are supposed to be a top priority when it comes to getting the COVID-19 vaccine - So why have less than five per cent received the vaccine?
And, there's been a massive win for a food delivery rider and it could be a game changer for other people working in the gig economy.
Getting your landlord to fix simple things like leaking taps or broken lights can be a drama - so what do you do if you've got a full-blown mould problem?
You do have rights. Especially if the mould is making you sick.
Plus violence is continuing in Israel and Palestinian territories and the while the United Nations is calling for calm, Hack asks - What should the rest of the world be doing to help stop the deaths?
And research from Beyond Blue says 75% of young members of the LGBTQIA+ community experience bullying or discrimination for being who they are.
It's the Shake Up and we're talking...
Has the federal budget delivered on jobs for young people - and has it done enough to tackle climate change? Plus, what to do about stingy mates.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with political reporter Clare Armstrong and Aussie musician Joyride.
Apprentices all over the country are coming forward with allegations of bullying, harassment, wage theft, safety issues and abuse. So if you're an apprentice, what can you do about it?
Also, the government has secured a contract with Moderna for the purchase of 25 million MRNA vaccines - but that's not the only big medical news this week.
A new migraine-prevention medication has been added to the PBS so you'll be able to access it for way cheaper than before.
And, Alex the Astronaut opens up about being diagnosed with autism as an adult.
The government was splashing the cash in this years' federal budget, wracking up a trillion dollars in debt. But what's in it for young people?
There was big spending in jobs, mental health and tax cuts - but renewable energy missed out.
In this Hack budget special, you'll hear from Finance Minister, Simon Birmingham, about how it all affects young people.
Angie Yen, who usually speaks with an Australian accent, got her tonsils out and ten days later she woke up with an Irish accent.
It's a condition called Foreign Accent Syndrome and Dr Karl explains it can happen after a huge variety of medical episodes.
Plus - The federal budget is expected to be all about "recovery" with a big focus on jobs - but what's in it for young people?
And violence between Palestinian and Israeli forces has escalated this week, with at least 20 people dead and hundreds injured. Leaders around the world are calling for calm from both sides but young Palestinian people in Australia are protesting over the treatment of their people.
There was a lot of hype around the cryptocurrency Dogecoin in the lead-up to Elon Musk's SNL appearance.
Unfortunately for those who invested, the price plummeted after the show, and a lot of people lost money. So is there still hope for this meme-based cryptocurrency?
There's some good news in this year's federal budget for people who make and play videogames in Australia.
CBD oil can now be bought legally online in Australia - but the jury's still out on the therapeutic benefits of low dose CBD.
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Repatriation flights will be offered to Australians stranded in India, cryptocurrency Dogecoin excitement ahead of Elon Musk's SNL appearance and how to date without drinking.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with journalist Izabella Staskowski and Greens councillor Adam Pulford.
Young people are investing in digital currencies like Bitcoin, Dogecoin and Ethereum in rising numbers, but experts warn the hype is unsustainable.
Donald Trump is still suspended from Facebook after its oversight board assessed the social media giant's decision earlier this year. But is the ongoing suspension fair or does Facebook need to update its rules?
Are you keen to pop out a couple of babies anytime soon? More young people are deciding not to have kids because of climate change. You'll hear from one of them who found support online.
If you're a sexually active gay or bisexual man or you're trans you can't donate blood right now. And while other countries are making it easier to donate, the LGBTQIA+ community in Australia says the reasons here aren't properly explained.
Plus Melbourne man Gary Newman travelled to India in March last year - and he's been stuck there ever since. Now he's taking the federal government to court over its decision to make it illegal for Australians to return home from India.
And if you're looking for a job in a big city, it might be time to consider moving to a regional area. There's been a big jump in vacancies and they're not all fruit-picking and farm labour.
A report into gymnastics in Australia by the Human Rights Commission uncovered shocking abuse but journalist Tracey Holmes told Hack, the issues extend far beyond gymnastics.
Have you noticed your period has gone out of whack since COVID-19 began? There's a good reason - and ways to help get it back in sync. Obstetrician & gynaecologist, Dr Charlotte Elder, explains.
And a team photo of the West Coast Eagles has got people asking, is this the circle game or a right-wing sign?
If today's episode of Hack has raised any issues for you can call 1800 Respect (1800 737 732) or Life Line (131 114).
The Australian Government has announced a ban on Aussies travelling home from India - and they could be locked up if they try to come home. We ask Australia's Citizenship and Immigration Minister Alex Hawke, why?
Plus we take a look at what should happen if you rock up to a hospital or police station after a suspected drink spiking. We've heard from heaps of young people who say they've been dismissed by health care professionals and police.
And Billie Eilish has revealed a very new look on the cover of Vouge. She'd ditched the baggy clothes and is gracing the cover in a corset. Eves Karydas talks to Hack about why everyone should STFU about what female musicians are wearing.
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Scott Morrison's call to do 'God's work', Australia's first 100% alcohol-free bar and how you know you're officially in a relationship.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with broadcasters Bianca Hunt and Marty Smiley.
New data from national welfare agency Anglicare shows there are no affordable rentals available anywhere in the country if you're a student on welfare.
There are a bunch of reasons for it like COVID-19 and a booming housing market but what are the solutions? We find out.
The Tassie election is happening and one of the big issues is protest laws. We take a look at why it's such a spicy issue on the island state.
And if you're trying to avoid getting smashed - good news - non-alcoholic beverages are having a moment. But is it more than just a fad?
The announcement that athletes heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games can have the vaccine even if they're not classed as vulnerable has divided opinion.
And, hundreds of junior doctors have joined a class action lawsuit because of unpaid overtime.
Also, the rest of the world has embraced offshore wind farms. Why is Australia lagging behind?
India is in a COVID-19 crisis. Daily infection rates have surged, people have died waiting for oxygen, and now the Australian government has paused all flights from India until mid-May. We hear the concerns of two young Indian-Australian journalists.
Plus ACT politicians consider new legislation around stealthing, which is where someone removes a condom during sex without consent. You hear from the Liberal Party leader who’s pushed for the change.
And Apple has just released a very small tweak in an update that could have big implications for the ads we see on our phones.
Australia has had a military presence in Afghanistan for close to 20 years but Prime Minister Scott Morrison has recently announced all remaining troops will be out of the country by September. We take a look back at the war, to find out why we were there for so long and if it was worth it.
Plus the Premier of WA, Mark McGowan has announced the state's three day lockdown will end on time but the outbreak which started in hotel quarantine has raised serious questions about Australia's hotel quarantine system...again.
Have you ever had a crush on someone and it's become a full blown obsession? On this episode of Hack we explore whether it's just a bit of harmless romantic daydreaming or something more serious, like an addiction.
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Why the milkshake video put out by the Department of Education got consent so wrong, how Australia's climate targets compare with the rest of the world, and how a young woman used Facebook to buy a house.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with Young Labor's Jason Byrne and broadcaster Alice Mathews
PM Scott Morrison says Australia's climate targets won't be met by inner city living. So tonight on Hack we speak to the young people in the regions who are changing their farming practices to make them more sustainable.
Also, Australia pledges more money towards technology to flight climate change, ahead of a US summit on the issue. So how to we compare to the rest of the world in emissions reduction?
And, the new social media platform, Yubo, that's got Australian in its sights.
After just ten hours' deliberation, a jury has found Derek Chauvin guilty of two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter of Minnesota man, George Floyd.
So is this verdict a turning point in race relations in the United States, or is there more to be done?
And what does it mean for Australia, where no police officer has ever been found guilty of a black death in custody?
Football fans are threatening to abandon their favourite clubs over decision to create a new Super League tournament.
And, the Department of Education has taken down two videos aimed at teaching school students about consent, after backlash from experts and the wider community.
Also, why Byron Bay locals are mad about a new Netflix series on influencers in the area.
Listeners have told us has COVID has made body image issues worse, as people spent more and more time scrolling through social media. Today Hack launches its new crowdsource investigation, and we want to hear from you*.
Also, the Government's new consent video has been slammed by experts as way too confusing.
And, the fake fairybread controversy that was cooked up by comedians.
*If this discussion has brough up issues for you, there’s always someone available at the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 ED HOPE or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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Whether the portrayal of a dance routine at the launch of a new naval ship was sexist, why COVID is having an impact on our memories, and what it's like to witness other people's awkward dates.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with lawyer Geoffrey Winters and Paralympian Madison de Rozario.
EDITOR’S NOTE (14/05/2021): This discussion incorrectly refers to the Governor-General watching dancers perform at the HMAS Supply launch event. ABC News has corrected its initial inaccurate reports which said that the Governor-General and Chief of Navy were present during this part of the event.
Today marks 30 years since a powerful inquiry to stop First Nations people dying in prisons and at the hands of police. But the families of those lost are still desperate for justice.
Also, young people who’ve been to prison talk about what kind of support they need to keep away from the criminal justice system.
Plus, Gunai woman Ronnie Gorrie joined the police force to help change the system. She left dismayed.
And, the Australian Government has announced it's going to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by September this year.
Loneliness, social media and even COVID can have an impact on your memory. But researchers say you can train your brain to stop being so forgetful.
And, thousands of people have come forward with stories of having their drink spiked, but the crime remains seriously underreported.
Also, Lil Nas X's new video finds a new home on Pornhub, after allegedly being kicked off mainstream platforms.
New Zealand's government has made pill-testing permanent, as harm minimisation experts criticised Australia's response to drug deaths at music festivals.
Also, Menulog becomes the first food delivery company to grant drivers and riders minimum wage.
And, meet the 21-year old uni student who's made a major breakthrough in quantum computing.
Most young people in Australia would have been set to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine. But late last week the Govt changed the advice on it, following reports of a small risk of blood clots.
We speak to one of the leading infectious disease experts in the country, Dr Nick Coatsworth, about what these changes mean for young people.
Also, how to know if that unsettled feeling you have in a relationship is just FOMO, or something more important.
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Australia's vaccine roll out has hit a massive hurdle, whether workers have the right to disconnect when they're not on the job, and why an unapproved photo of Khloe Kardashian posted online has caused a family rift.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with Matt and Jack from the Inspired Unemployed and comedian Froomes.
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is improving rapidly, and some scientists reckon we could soon be falling in love and marrying robots.
Also, the UK is warning young people to avoid using the AstraZeneca vaccine if they can. Will Australia follow suit?
And, a behavioural scientist has identified three dating 'types' that are stopping people from finding love.
More and more people are moving to the regions from the big cities, and that, teamed with a lack of housing stock, has created difficult circumstances for a lot of young people.
And, accusations of racism have been levelled at one of Australia's oldest and most loved soaps, Neighbours.
Also, we talk to Dr Brad McKay on how you separate fact from fiction when it comes to medication.
An Australian workplace has changed the rules so their bosses can't force them to do any work after hours.
Also, Aussies can fly to New Zealand in a fortnight as Jacinda Ardern announces a trans-Tasman COVID travel bubble.
And, more young people are identifying as asexual, but the orientation is still widely misunderstood.
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Whether you'd call your friends out for their words or behaviour, whether Nike's lawsuit over Lil Nas X's Satan shoes will backfire, and why the heck is April Fools so lame?
Join Hack's Avani Dias with journalist Frances Mao and artist Ziggy Ramo.
Nike is suing a company that produced so-called Satan shoes reportedly containing a drop of human blood as part of a collaboration with Old Town Road singer Lil Nas X.
Also, Blues Fest is cancelled just a day before doors were due to open, after COVID hit Byron Bay.
Plus, an Aboriginal woman having an anxiety attack is arrested in Sydney.
And, how right-wing extremists are trying to recruit young people.
Over the last few weeks, we've been hearing disclosures from men who have come to the realisation they've perpetrated sexual assault. In a special episode of Hack, we speak to some of these men, as well as counsellors and researchers.
We discuss why toxic ideas of masculinity influence why some men feel entitled to sex, and how consent training in schools can help counter those ideas.
And we speak to an expert on how to talk to your mates if you think their behaviour towards women raises alarm bells.
The Queensland government has ordered a snap three-day lockdown which will see schools closed and restrict people from leaving their homes. The announcement came after a rise in community transmissions of the UK strain of COVID.
Also, seven women have been promoted to the federal ministry following a reshuffle.
And, we meet the 20-year old space enthusiast who wants to be the first person on Mars.
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How a ship stuck in the Suez Canal compares to the worst mistakes you've made at work, more stories of Parliament House being a toxic workplace for women and whether young people are bouncing back from the economic recession.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with Victorian MP Steph Ryan and artist Joyride.
Drowning is a huge issue for people born overseas who didn't grow up with the same water safety messages as Australia, and that risk is especially high for young men.
Also, the government's JobMaker scheme has only managed to get 600 young people into work so far.
And, after a bruising few weeks, a ministerial reshuffle could be on the cards for the Coalition.
Breast injuries are painful and incredibly common in women's sport, with one researcher estimating nearly 50 per cent of AFLW players suffer from them.
And, the young woman who exposed the extent of sexual assault in private schools is working with NSW Police on getting more people to report the crime, even in an informal way.
Also, the Northern Territory government has suggested harsh new measures to crack down on juvenile offenders.
After saying that he's listening to victims and wants to change things in Parliament House for women, Prime Minister Scott Morrison immediately went on the attack when challenged, prompting criticism he still hasn't learnt how to handle the issue.
Also... major flooding continues for parts of New South Wales. So when is it going to ease up?
And... many former members of Australia's defence forces are welcoming the announcement of a Royal Commission into the issue of veterans' suicide.
18,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in New South Wales, following torrential rain and flooding over the weekend.
Large areas of the state have been declared a natural disaster and authorities are warning the rain will continue for several more days.
And, locals are hoping floods will help flush out millions of mice infesting homes across rural NSW and Queensland.
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What prompted tens of thousands of women marched across the country this week, why experts say a sexual consent app is a bad idea, and the dumbest reason you borrowed money off your parents.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with political staffer Sarah Whyte and actor Remy Hii.
NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller acknowledges that law enforcement is dealing with a lot of sexual assault and rape cases, and says a consent app that could be tied into dating apps may be a solution.
Also, the federal government has announced Australia is moving to the next phase of the vaccine roll out, but it neglected to inform doctors and clinicians.
And, experts warn a new Victorian tax on electric vehicles will make it even harder for young people to buy non-petrol cars.
The Online Safety Bill will give the office of the eSafety Commissioner the ability to ban content from being viewed online in Australia, in world-first law that was introduced into Parliament this week.
And, the Race Discrimination Commissioner has launched an anti-racism campaign.
Also, why finding or keeping love when you're in prison could have benefits for society.
Low interest rates and high demand paired with low stock has meant a spike in house prices in Australia. A new bidding app isn't helping young people feel confident in the market, either.
Also, what does the suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine in some parts of Europe mean for the vaccine roll out here in Australia?
And, a sexual assault counsellor tells us why some survivors decide to disclose their assaults and others don't.
Thousands of people around the country have taken to the streets as part of March 4 Justice, after weeks of reports of systemic issues of violence against women in Parliament House, private schools and other workplaces.
We speak to Superannuation Minister, Jane Hume, on whether the PM made the right move by not attending the Canberra rally.
Also, what the hell is crypto-art or NFTs?
And, why the roll out of the COVID vaccine is running behind schedule in Australia.
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Whether the royal family is racist, how women are treated in the gossip media, and if we should knock off at 4pm every Friday.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with former Bachie contestant and Labor staffer Alisha Aiken Radburn, and model Christian Wilkins.
The Federal Government plans to offer nearly 800-thousand half-price airline tickets to 13 regional areas around Australia in an attempt to boost the tourism and aviation industries.
Also, the Federal Education Minister has indicated consent training will form part of the school syllabus.
And, with the West Australian state election around the corner, we look at what the major parties are offering in terms of mental health support.
The Property Council says Melbourne CBD workers should be able to leave the office early on Fridays in order to help ailing pubs and clubs that have been affected by COVID lockdowns.
Also, scientists are warning of a 'spermaggedon' due to endocrine blockers present in a number of everyday items.
And, why Government's are considering consumers' 'right to repair' our electronic devices.
The West Australian state election is being held this weekend, and the state's young Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup is breaking with his federal Liberal Party counterparts by urging greater action on climate change.
Also, Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah and the Britney Spears documentary have shed light on the way women celebrities are treated by the tabloids.
And, Victoria has announced it will set up a Truth Telling Commission to help reconciliation efforts with First Nations people.
Meghan Markle reveals that conversations were had about how dark her baby son's skin would be before he was born. Will this have ramifications for the Royal family and Australia's head of state, the Queen?
On International Women's Day we speak to Elizabeth Broderick, former Sex Discrimination Commissioner and current United Nations special rapporteur for Discrimination against Women and Girls.
Also, why the Young Australian of the Year Isobel Marshall wants to end period poverty.
And, Tamworth had its first ever Mardi Gras event over the weekend, and young people who attended say it's a turning point for the community.
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Whether the MP rape allegations put young women off entering politics, what crystal sex toys say about the wellness industry, and how the Mardi Gras will look different this year.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with ex-Young Nat Siobhan Blake and podcaster Rowdie Walden.
People are using COVID safe check-ins outside shops and restaurants to hit on customers and breach their privacy.
Also, the family and friends of a woman who accused Attorney-General Christian Porter of raping her when she was a teenager want an independent inquiry held.
A Sydney private school principal responds to thousands of sexual assault claims emerging as advocates push for better sex and consent education.
And, British journalist Ioan Grillo talks about how cocaine is peddled by Mexican drug cartels all around the world, including down under.
After days of speculation, Attorney-General Christian Porter has identified himself as the senior member of the Government involved in an alleged rape in 1988. He strenuously denies the allegation.
On a special episode of Hack we look at why the Attorney-General identified himself, and what happens now for the Government and family of the alleged victim.
We also look at how the internet may or may not have played a role in the MP stepping forward.
More and more young people are shunning traditional religion in favour of alternative spirituality. But some experts warn that could pave the way for wellness conspiracy theories.
And, more than 20 people have died in protests in Myanmar. Why have young people there and in Australia been taking to the streets?
Also, Aussie music industry legend Michael Gudinski dies suddenly aged 68.
A letter alleging a woman was raped in 1988 by a man who is now a Cabinet Minister has been forwarded to Australian Federal Police.
The woman at the centre of the allegations took her own life last year, but a group of her friends want Prime Minister Scott Morrison to launch his own investigation.
And, a landmark report into Australia's aged care system has made 148 recommendations to improve the lives of our elderly citizens.
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Whether the Government's new 'Dob-seeker' idea proves we're a nation of snitches, if hosting the Olympics is worth it, and what happens to your dog after a break up.
Join Hack's Ange McCormack with comedians Nat Damena and broadcaster Alice Matthews.
Qantas has said international travel won't start again fully until 2024, but that hasn't stopped tens of thousands of Australians from getting special consideration to move overseas permanently.
And, political pressure is mounting on the Government over the alleged rape of a young staffer, Brittany Higgins.
Also, South Australia has become the first state to ban some single-use plastics. Will it make a difference to the environment?
Doctors have been warned off prescribing one type of contraceptive pill, Microgynon 50, because of an 'unacceptably high risk' of blood clots.
Also, two elderly women have received four times the recommended dosage of the Pfizer COVID vaccine, after the doctor who administered the dose didn't undertake the right training.
And, what happens to the dog when you split up with your partner?
The government has announced a plan to permanently increase welfare by just $4 a day, prompting concerns it will plunge people into poverty.
Also, news will be back on our Facebook feeds after the social media giant reached an agreement with the Federal Government over the media bargaining code.
Controversial backbencher Craig Kelly, who’s been spreading COVID conspiracies for months, says he quit the government so he could speak more openly about unproven treatments.
And, as the COVID vaccine is rolled out across the country, how do you talk to people who’re still unsure about getting it.
23-year old Chanel Contos shared her story of sexual assault in a private school, and was blown away by the response. Two thousand others shared similar stories, and now Chantel is calling for better sex education in the classroom.
Also, what is coercive control and why is there a push to criminalise it?
And, Mars Rover gives us more information about the Red planet, and whether humans can one day be sent there.
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Why Facebook is playing chicken with the Australian Government over news, how the Parliament is dealing with allegations of sexual assault and why the Australian Open women's matches are played outside of television prime time.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with Greens Councillor Adam Pulford and journalist Eliza Barr.
Facebook has cut off all news content to Australian users, as it ramps up its beef with the Federal Government. The Govt wants the big tech company to pay for sharing Australian news content, and they aren't keen.
So how did we get to this point? And how come a lot of other government and community-run pages have been caught in the fray?
We speak to a tech expert on what this means for young Australians as well as the media industry.
COVID has made young people get into politic more than ever before. But it means some politicians are turning into cult figures, as people focus on their personalities over policies.
Also, the allegations of rape made by a young political staffer have resonated with the Hack audience, with dozens of calls and texts coming in about how sexual harassment and assault happened to listeners who work in other industries.
And, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been criticised for his choice of words when acknowledging the young staffer's experience.
The body that approves drugs for use in Australia today approved a second vaccine for COVID, the AstraZeneca vaccine.
The rollout of the vaccine is literally days away, but there's still a lot of misinformation or uncertainty about how it would work.
On tonight's show, we address young people's questions on how the vaccine will work, who'll get priority and when life will go back to normal.
Brittany Higgins was working in the Defence Minister's office when she says she was raped by a colleague in Parliament House. But she says she was then forced to choose between reporting it and keeping her job.
And, two-thirds of people in the music industry in Melbourne are considering leaving their jobs after the COVID pandemic decimated the industry.
Also, former US President Donald Trump is acquitted in his Senate impeachment trial.
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Victorians to enter strict five-day lockdown, McDonald's arguing "non-monetary benefits" should be include in wage negotiations, and how the way we measure intelligence is letting us down.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with podcaster Talica Tamanitoakula and musician Joyride.
The Federal Government is looking at industrial relations changes and has left the door open for big companies to pay staff less in exchange for non-monetary benefits. Unions warn that will mean workers will get paid in food.
Also, Lunar New Year is usually one of the biggest events on the calendar, but the pandemic has changed how it is celebrated.
And, has graffiti and street art become to commercialised?
Allegations of money laundering and links to organised crime have meant Crown Resorts must radically clean up its act before it can get a licence in Sydney.
Also, why we're measuring intelligence all wrong, and how that's impacting who we choose as our leaders.
And, some asylum seekers and refugees have been stuck in a cramped hotel room for more than a year.
Australia still hasn't committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and now some members of The Nationals want agricultural emissions to be excluded from the targets.
Also, Eddie McGuire announces he'll step down from Collingwood Football Club immediately, following the release of a report into racism at the club.
And, the Queensland Government set to trial strict new penalties, including GPS trackers, for young offenders.
Celebrities have been weighing in on a huge months-long protest against proposed agricultural changes in India.
And... there are calls to change Queensland's youth justice laws as young offenders have continued to commit crimes while out on bail.
Also, we look at where the vaccine roll out is at, and examine how quarantine workers' mental health has been affected by recent COVID outbreaks.
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The weird evolution of technology, why we keep shaming hotel quarantine workers for having a life and whether Eddie McGuire should resign over racism at Collingwood Football Club.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with sports journalist Bianca Hunt and podcaster Marty Smiley.
Vulnerabilities in internet-connected chastity devices sometimes used in the BDSM community are being exploited by hackers, who are taking control of the sex toys and demanding bitcoin payment.
Also, a hotel workers in Melbourne has tested positive for COVID and is suspected to have the highly-contagious UK strain.
And, how to make sure you're not getting dodgy financial advice from people on Tik Tok.
Craig Kelly has been pushing COVID conspiracies and climate change misinformation for a while, and the PM is under pressure to pull him into line.
And, rental support for people affected by the pandemic has run out in parts of the country.
Also, the TGA has rejected a push to reclassify psilocybin from magic mushrooms and MDMA for therapeutic use.
Heritier Lumumba wants Collingwood president Eddie McGuire, coach Nathan Buckley, and PR head Stephen Riley to step down, if "that's what it takes" to address racism in the club.
Also, dozens of homes have been destroyed and many more evacuated as bushfires rage east of Perth, all while WA faces a snap COVID lockdown.
And, Australia faces growing international pressure to set a net zero carbon emissions target for 2050.
Collingwood Football Club is guilty of systemic racism, and only acting on reports of discrimination if they're raised in the media, a damning new review has found.
And, we speak to the former Race Discrimination Commissioner on what 'systemic' racism actually means.
Also, WA has entered its first day of lockdown, after a quarantine hotel security guard tested positive for COVID. It's the first case of community transmission since April.
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Internet fails by the older generations, why some people are handing back their Australia Day honours, and what happened after nerds gamed the share market.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with youth advocate Yasmin Poole and former MP Wyatt Roy.
Grace Tame was groomed and sexually abused by her high school teacher when she was just 15. She battled an eating disorder, and fought Tasmanian laws that stopped her from sharing her experience. This week, she was named Australian of the Year.
And, dozens of far-right extremists gathered in a small country town in Victoria over the weekend and locals want authorities to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Also, how a bunch of Reddit nerds cost Wall Street hedge funds billions of dollars.
The Australian Government wants search engines to start paying Aussie news sites for content that shows up in searches, a move Google says will undermine the principles of the internet.
Also, what's prompted tens of thousands of Russians to risk arrest and protest in freezing cold temperatures?
And, we meet the hip hop photographer who's started taking photos at public rallies across the United States.
The 26th of January is perhaps the most polarising date on the Australian calendar. We hear from young First Nations people, Australian migrants, and the Government on what the day means for them.
Also… the Pfizer COVID vaccine has finally been approved in Australia, but with only 10 million doses of it available, will young people get that one?
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Whether it's wrong for social media companies to deplatform politicians and extremists, pressure to drink and do drugs at work and a rising tennis star getting COVID after whinging about hotel quarantine.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with political journalist Jade Gailberger and author Cole Brown.
After a tumultuous four-year term, Donald Trump has left office. His successor, Joe Biden, was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.
We examine what the new President's priorities will be, and what a Biden presidency will mean for the US and the rest of the world.
And some conspiracy theorists - who never expected Joe Biden to be inaugurated - are jumping ship after their beliefs were shattered.
A popular hospitality group has been called out by former staff for fostering what they see as an unchecked culture of drug and alcohol use.
And we look at why drug and alcohol use and allegations of mistreatment of staff is rife in the hospitality industry.
Also, Donald Trump has pardoned almost 150 people including his mate Steve Bannon and rapper Lil Wayne, as one of his final acts as President of the United States.
There are calls for the Federal Government to open the borders to 26,000 foreign workers, as the horticulture industry struggles to attract Australian workers to fruit-picking.
Also, the tourism industry is concerned about what will happen to the industry after Jobkeeper ends, as international borders are set to remain closed for at least six months.
And, the scandal around actor Armie Hammer's leaked DMs has opened up a conversation about cannibal kinks.
Summer is meant to be a time to reset and make plans for the coming year. But this summer was full of disappointment and ruined plans. We talk to a psychologist about how to cope when thing are up in the air.
Also... Tennis Australia has coped flack after a number of international tennis stars were forced to quarantine in their hotels.
And... Australians can start getting the COVID vaccine from next month, as the Federal Government scales back the number of international flights to limit the spread of new strains of the virus.
It's the time of year when we look back at the major events of the past 12 months.
2020 will go down in history as a terrible year for most people. But we also had the chance to slow down, and a lot of us learnt knew things about ourselves. Tonight, we discuss those silver linings from a shitty year.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with musician Joyride and Bachelor contestant and former Labor staffer Alicia Aitken-Radburn.
It's that time of year when we look back at the major events of the past 12 months.
Australia started the year with huge swathes of the country burning in unprecedented bushfires. Tonight, we look back at those fires, how they changed the conversation around climate change in Australia, and if that momentum will carry into 2021.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with former pollie Wyatt Roy and climate activist Daisy Jeffrey.
It's that time of year when we look back at the major events of the past 12 months.
Tonight, we're looking at the global COVID-19 pandemic, how it changed the way we live our lives, and how Australia fared with the pandemic in 2020.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with Today Show reporter Iza Staskovski and broadcaster Marty Smiley.
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Clinical trials of an Australian COVID-19 vaccine being stopped over HIV false positive tests but not infection; how drinking habits changed in 2020 and the new drinking guidelines; and an influencer getting shamed for her bad spelling.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with SBS World News reporter Laurie Lawira and News Corp journalist Eliza Barr.
Mining giant Rio Tinto should pay compensation to traditional owners for destroying the 46,000 year old Juukan Gorge caves, a parliamentary inquiry has recommended.
Also, some welfare recipients will have to stay on the cashless debit card for an extra two years, though the Senate shot down plans to make the card a permanent fixture of the welfare system.
And, the US Government has sued Facebook, saying the social media platform is engaging in anticompetitive behaviour.
Many women who self-report as using cannabis to treat symptoms of endometriosis say weed helps them stay off painkillers and opioids.
Also, an 18-year old has been arrested on terror charges after posting extremist far-right content online.
PornHub has announced changes to who an upload content to its site, but is it enough to push people towards ethical porn?
And, in the last of our series of how the states are tackling climate change, we speak to WA Environment Minister Stephen Dawson.
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UK approves Covid vaccine, how Australia's response to the pandemic left people with disability behind, why some students are unsatisfied with online learning, and how gigs can be more accessible for people with disability and mobility issues.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with Paralympian Madison de Rozario and Senator Jordan Steele-John.
It's International Day of People with Disability, so legendary former triple j newsreader Nas Campanella joins Avani Dias for a special episode about celebrating and raising awareness about disability in Australia.
More than 4 million Australians live with disability - so what challenges have they faced during the COVID pandemic?
Plus, we look at how to make gigs more accessible and inclusive, and we see how young Aussies with disability are finding the dating scene.
COVID disrupted the way we learn, but as more and more tertiary education institutions announce they'll keep online learning in some capacity next year, students are asking if it's worth it.
Also, fewer young Australians identify as religious, but for people of faith, reconciling sex and sexual orientation with their faith can be difficult.
And, plans to film a movie about the 1996 Port Arthur massacre has caused outrage in the small Tasmanian community.
Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie joins Avani Dias as she pushes for a Royal Commission into veteran suicides in Australia.
Also, heaps of young people have had to move back home during the pandemic - and advocates are worried about young LGBTQI people who are particularly at-risk of facing domestic abuse from their families.
Plus, New Zealand is declaring a climate emergency. New Zealand Greens MP Chloe Sworebrick joins us to explain the plan across the ditch.
And research about the fitness levels of esports players has challenged the 'couch potato' stereotype.
We're currently in a La Nina cycle, which is supposed to mean cooler, wetter weather. But this weekend's heatwave has turned that assumption on its head.
Also, a doctered image of an Australia soldier posted by a Chinese Govt official signals a sharp escalation in tensions between China and Australia.
And, why more and more girls and young women are getting cosmetic surgery on their genitals.
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Whether young hospo workers have it better than previous generations, whether cheap fashion can ever be ethically made, and how The Crown has made young people revisit the royal family.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with journalist Jade Gailberger and actor Remy Hii.
It's estimated that nine out of ten people use their phones on the loo, but new research has found that the extra time you spend in there as a result might be causing an increase in conditions like haemorrhoids.
Also, Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been released from an Iranian prison. We look at how negotiations to get her out took place.
And, some of Australia's best known retailers are sourcing clothes that could be made using exploited labour, according to research by aid organisation Oxfam.
Thousands of Australians are now shouldering big debts to their landlords, and close to a million of them could be at risk of being booted out of their homes because they aren't able to pay those debts off, according to new analysis.
Also, after years of campaigning, Victoria announces it will permanently extend support to young people in out of home care until they turn 21.
And, the latest season of The Crown has portrayed Queen Elizabeth and how she treated the late Princess Diana, and a lot of young people are learning this history for the first time ever. Questions have arisen about how accurate this portrayal is, though.
Will countries force travellers to prove they've been vaccinated for COVID if they want to enter their borders, and if that's the case, would you do it? As the search for a COVID vaccine becomes more advanced, countries and airline companies will have to grapple with these questions.
Also, veterans' support services are recording an increase in the number of ex-servicemen and women contacting them, following the release of an explosive report finding evidence of war crimes committed by serving personnel.
And, Spotify is a giant among music streaming companies, and an industry expert predicts its algorithm is changing the way music is being produced.
The death of the fourth food delivery driver in three months has intensified calls by unions and workers' rights organisations for gig economy workers to receive some entitlements and compensation.
Meanwhile, owners of a hospitality chain have copped backlash for criticising young workers for being entitled and too focused on work-life balance.
And, a new vaccine is being rolled out in Gunnedah in NSW to help protect koalas from chlamydia.
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What the shocking war crimes report says about military culture, how a worker at a pizza shop sparked a lockdown, and why people are up in arms about Harry Styles wearing a dress.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with broadcaster Marty Smiley and comedian Lucinda Froomes Price.
A report by the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force found junior soldiers were encouraged to shoot prisoners to get their first kill and that the culture within special forces encouraged cover-ups and secrecy, in what's been described as the most shameful episode in our military history.
We speak to a range of people for special coverage of this landmark report - including the Shadow Defence Minister, a former soldier who now researches war crimes, a young Afghan-Australian, and a lawyer in touch with the families of the Afghans who died.
Strict restrictions - including shutting down restaurants and take-aways and no outdoor exercise - will be in place in South Australia for six days, with another eight days of less restricted measures.
Dating app Bumble was touted as a female-friendly alternative to Tinder, but as the Hack and Four Corners investigation has found, it's letting down some sexual assault victims.
Also, Victoria has overturned laws that would gag sexual assault survivors unless they have a court order letting them share their story.
And, if you're good with faces you could have a rare superpower: you may be a super recogniser.
Feeling overwhelmed, unproductive and just a bit over it all? You could be experiencing burn out. The emotional toll of 2020, as well as disruptions to our work and home life, have seen rates of burn out increase, according to researchers.
Also, we find out if the situation in South Australia mirrors Victoria's second COVID wave, and if the state is doing enough to keep a lid on things.
And, meet Queensland's new Youth Minister, who also happens to hold the Environment portfolio.
The robodebt case is the largest class action payout to the biggest group of people in Australia's history. But the terms of the settlement mean the Federal Government has avoided admitting any liability in the program.
Also, a major new report has found young people face barriers to accessing mental health support. And members of the LGBTIQ community are among the groups experiencing some of the worst mental health outcomes.
And, Spotify has announced it will reduce royalties for artists in exchange for an algorithm boost. So will this help struggling artists?
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Why the Govt voted against flying First Nations flags in Parliament, borders open nearly everywhere around Australia in time for Christmas, and is Donald Trump just being a sore loser?
Join Hack's Avani Dias with Aboriginal and South Sea Islander artist Ziggy Ramo and Barkindji woman and lawyer Gemma McKinnon.
Listeners told us the unmatch function has allowed offenders to block their victims after a rape or assault. Now Bumble says it will change the function to let people retrieve their communications.
Also, China has kicked out four Hong Kong politicians from the country's parliament, and as a result all other pro-democracy politicians have resigned in protest. What does this mean for democracy in the region?
And, a group of Torres Strait Islanders are taking the Australian Government to the United Nations over climate change.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman Sari-Ella Thaiday has made a name for herself on Tik Tok for her make up tutorials, which have a strong message about First Nations culture and history.
Also, good news in the race for a COVID vaccine, with a trial by pharmaceutical company Pfizer boasting a 90 per cent success rate.
And, the private lives of two senior members of the Government have come under scrutiny following a report by the ABC's Four Corners.
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What the close results of the US election tell us about voters' fears and anxieties, and how should Australia respond to Donald Trump's outright lies.
Join Hack's Avani Dias with author Cole Brown and journalist Eliza Barr.
Donald Trump has mounted several lawsuits to challenge the results of the closely-contested Presidential election.
But is there any evidence of electoral fraud, and what do young people on both sides of the political spectrum think of the results?
And we look at whether the chaos in the US will have any impact on democracies around the world, including Australia.
Counting is continuing for the US presidential election as results show a much closer contest than many bargained for.
We speak to both the Young Republicans and Young Democrats about how the election has played out.
And we ask a political analyst to talk us through what the results will mean for Australia.
The death of another horse during the Melbourne Cup has again raised concerns about animal cruelty in the racing industry.
Also, young people are likely to play a major role in this year's US Presidential election. Analysts say they're turning out to voter in greater numbers than before.
And, is changing your personality to fit a relationship ever a good idea?