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Two young Australians say they were needle spiked and then sexually assaulted while overseas. We're sharing their stories.  Plus, the world's biggest climate change talks are being held in a very controversial location. COP28 kicks off in Dubai.  Also, Israel and Gaza have agreed to extend the ceasefire.  And you might be ablest and not even realise it. Guests: Nas Campanella, ABC National Disability Affairs Reporter Evan Young, producer with the ABC's Specialist Reporting Team Riley Stuart, ABC digital producer

Bruce Lehrmann is back in the courtroom with a defamation action against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. We're unpacking the case so far.  Plus, looksmaxxing is making the rounds on social media. But is this male beauty trend actually an incel dog whistle?  And science communication needs to work harder to make us feel less hopeless. Guests: Patrick Bell, ABC reporter Brandon Sparks, senior lecturer, Kingston University London Dr Chris Ellis, medical doctor and PhD student, University of Sydney

A national vape ban has been declared and it kicks in on January 1st. Plus, we unpack the High Court of Australia's official reasoning for the immigration detention backflip that saw over 140 detainees released. And TV and movies portray teachers as losers and liars who'll eventually quit. So, do teachers need a massive rebrand to get more people into education degrees?  Guests: Mark Butler, Minister for Health and Aged Care Shalailah Medhora, Hack political reporter Hugh Gundlach, education lecturer, University of Melbourne

Department stores and chemists want to sell sex toys across the country, but right now it's illegal in some states. Plus, the federal government has struck a deal with the Greens to overhaul the Murry-Darling Basin Plan, but what does that mean for the environment and for communities on the rivers? And more than a hundred people have been charged after a huge protest at Newcastle's coal port over the weekend, including people who didn't actually protest. Guests: John Hall, regional Victoria cactus farmer Kate McBride, fifth-generation grazier and researcher at the Australia Institute Daniel Ziffer, ABC business reporter Lydia Shelly, President of the NSW Council for Civil Liberties

It's the Shakeup and we're talking about whether brands have gone overboard with Black Friday sales. Plus, are membership clubs the answer to the global loneliness epidemic? And it's been a chaotic week at OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. WTF happened?  Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalists Marty Smiley and Em Gillespie.

There's a growing trend among young people to use vapes for drugs other than nicotine, but we still don't know a whole lot about its health impacts. Plus, the federal government has ramped up funding for renewables, saying we're way off our 2030 target. And, why the Paralympic classification process makes it difficult for people with Down Syndrome to reach the top tier of their sport. Guests: Kane Thornton, CEO of the Clean Energy Council Robyn Smith, CEO of Sports Inclusion Australia

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of 50 hostages. So what happens now? Plus, why people are obsessed with new Aussie doco-series, Last Stop Larrimah. And, how TikTok's 'filters for good' could change the way activists use social media.

The guy that created ChatGPT was fired, shocking the tech world. What actually happened? Plus, an Indigenous leader has slammed festival-goers for partying on a sacred site. And, experts say COVID is exploding right now, so what does that mean for your summer plans? Guests: James Purtill, ABC technology reporter Professor Catherine Bennett, Chair of Epidemiology, Deakin University

An Australian navy diver has been injured by sonar from a Chinese warship, and our government is not happy about it. Plus, how much can changing your diet help with depression and anxiety? And is rugby union okay? The chair of Rugby Australia has been pushed out of his job at the end of a crazy year for the sport. Guests: Dr Adam Bartley, RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies Dr Megan Lee, senior teaching fellow, Bond University Jamie Pandaram, sports reporter, The Daily Telegraph

It's the Shakeup and we ask whether strip clubs still have a place in Australian culture. Plus, in bizarre news, the UK has appointed a Minister for Common Sense.  And have you ever tried to delete something about yourself off the internet? Host Dave Marchese is joined by Collingwood captain Darcy Moore and author and influencer Alisha Aitken-Radburn.

The government wants to monitor people who've been released from indefinite immigration detention, after a surprise High Court decision found it was unlawful and unconstitutional. Plus, the Israeli military has been criticised for raiding Gaza's biggest hospital, which it claims is housing a Hamas command centre. And some regional university students are freaking out about online learning being wound back. Guests: Sanmati Verma, Acting Legal Director, Human Rights Law Centre Professor Michael Sankey, President of the Australasian Council on Open, Distance and eLearning

Former diplomat Gregory Andrews is two weeks into a hunger strike demanding climate action. He is posted up on the lawn outside Parliament House hoping to get the attention of the government. Plus, an inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crime deaths has finished. What did it uncover? And we get into the lost art of repairs and how fixing stuff could help Australia's waste problem.  Guests: Justin Ellis, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Newcastle Gregory Andrews, climate protester and former diplomat

As if the latest rental affordability report wasn't bad enough (and it's bad), it turns out insecure renting also ages your body faster than unemployment, obesity and being an ex-smoker. Also, we catch up with Kitalé Wilson and his dad Dr Geoff Wilson to hear how their two-year, carbon-neutral adventure to document the climate change impacts of some of the world's most remote environments is going. And should we have the right to get stuff about us taken off the internet? Guests Emma Baker, Professor of Housing Research, University of Adelaide Kitalé Wilson and Dr Geoff Wilson, explorers, Project Zero

Protests supporting both Palestinians and Israelis are continuing to escalate around the world, as pressure builds on political leaders to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war. Also, we hear from the United States' Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues Abby Finkenauer who's in Australia this week. And the first-ever bill to create a legal recreational marijuana market in Australia is actually dividing cannabis enthusiasts. Guests: Dr Effie Karageorgos, historian, University of Newcastle Abby Finkenauer, U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues Dr Jack Wilson, Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, University of Sydney

It's the Shakeup and we're breaking down how Optus broke down.  Plus, the infamous chat site Omegle also closed down this week.  And China's Premier called Anthony Albanese a "handsome boy" after a video of him went viral on social media. So when has a nickname just stuck with you?   Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Lauren Bonner and content creator Jack Toohey.

Turns out we're trying just about anything to find love, including psychics. But when does getting relationship advice from a fortune teller stop being fun and start getting unhealthy? Also, for nearly two decades the Australian government has been detaining people indefinitely in immigration detention centres. Now, the High Court of Australia has ruled it’s unlawful. And the UN’s leaders have come out with some of their strongest criticisms yet of the deteriorating situation in Gaza, saying it’s a catastrophe and unacceptable. Guests: Jennifer Tierney, Executive Director, MSF Australia (Doctors Without Borders) Sean Connaughton, psychologist and couples therapist

Millions of customers of mobile and internet giant Optus are demanding answers, following a massive hours-long outage that stopped people from being able to access emergency services. Also, young people who work in caring industries like disability and aged care are feeling unsafe on the job.   And, BookTok and Bookstagram are huge communities, but are we just seeing the same titles being recommended over, and over, and over again? Guests Brendan Walker-Munro, senior research fellow, University of Queensland Bronwyn Reddan, research fellow, Deakin University

Support for the Melbourne Cup is falling, especially for Gen Z. So can we still say it’s "the race that stops the nation"?  Also, did you ever need to see a psychologist when you were in school? In Tasmania, the average wait time to see a school psychologist earlier this year was 168 days. And Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Xi Jinping in China, being the first Australian prime minister to visit in seven years. Guests Hunter Fujak, sports management lecturer, Deakin University Yun Jiang, Australian Institute of International Affairs China Matters fellow

A massive international effort is underway right now to try to stop the Israel-Gaza war from spreading in the Middle East, with protests continuing around the world. Also, Indigenous communities want the public to have more awareness and respect for sacred sites after cases of vandalism and damage in New South Wales.  Guests Ben Saul, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Counter-terrorism Dr Tristen Jones, archaeologist, University of Sydney

It's the Shakeup and The Wiggles' hit Hot Potato has been blasting non-stop in Bunbury and the band is not happy.  Plus should we bring back cinema intermissions? And we unpack the nightmare that is selling stuff online.

With claims Russia has shelled more towns and villages in one day than it has all year, we unpack the state of the war in Ukraine. Plus, he's accused of stealing billions from his customers and money laundering. So, what's happening in the trial of cryptocurrency's most infamous entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried? And influencers are constantly sharing beautiful travel spots online, but could these locations actually be putting you in danger?  Guests:  Matthew Sussex, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, ANU Blake Montgomery, tech editor, The Guardian US Samuel Cornell, PhD candidate, UNSW

It's not even summer yet and firefighters across NSW and QLD are battling dozens of blazes. Plus, wrongful arrests and detainments are being attributed to the use of facial recognition AI.  Also, a public housing tenant successfully took their landlord (who happens to be the Northern Territory government) to the High Court. It could have big ramifications for tenants everywhere.  And, we unpack the mixed reaction to Tasmania's JackJumpers' jerseys ahead of the NBL Indigenous Round.  Guests: Ellie Grounds, Hack reporter Ed Santow, co-director of the Human Technology Institute, UTS Lee Robinson, ABC Alice Springs reporter

Nearly a third of teens aged 18 to 19 have experienced some form of abuse within their relationships, according to new research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies. So, what can we do about it? Plus, the owners of New Zealand's Whakaari White Island volcano, which erupted and killed 22 people in 2019, have been found guilty of breaching workplace safety laws. And because electric cars are so expensive, transport experts think governments should be helping us buy electric bikes.  Guests: Dr Karlee O’Donnell, senior research officer, Australian Institute of Family Studies Emma Stanford, senior reporter, Radio New Zealand

Have you ever been to the mechanic and thought they were ripping you off? We hear from some young women this has been happening to and find out what you can do about it.

It's the Friday Shakeup and we're talking about the 33 US states that are suing Instagram for its mental health toll.  Also, we'll be asking if it's ever a good idea to do free work for your friends?  Plus, Tinder has introduced a new feature where you can ask friends and family to check out the people you've matched with! Host Dave Marchese is joined by Big Small Talk podcast co-host Sarah Jane Adams, and Kick It Forward's Josh Garlepp.

The federal government have announced a new three-year trial called 'the healthy masculinities project' aimed at young boys and men. Will it be able to counter the rise of toxic masculinity?

Misinformation and disinformation have been spreading on social media during the Israel-Gaza conflict. We find out how to spot it and what journalists are doing to verify their reporting.  Also, a ground invasion in Gaza could be any day now, so what would it look like?   Plus, 33 US states have filed a federal lawsuit against Meta, accusing it of contributing to the mental health crisis for young people.  Guests  Javed Ali, former counter terrorism official with the FBI Kelly Lewis, digital media expert, Monash University Ben Buchanan, psychologist and body dysmorphia expert`

The stories that matter to young Australians, in your ears and 24/7 on your feeds.

Humour might not be the dating game-changer we think it is. New research has found there's no connection between how much a person makes you laugh and how attractive you find them. Plus, could a decline in strike action be responsible for low wage growth in Australia?  And, advocates are calling for safe spaces to be included at music festivals for victims of sexual assault and harassment.

It's the Shakeup and we're talking duds — specifically, the pain of being sold a lemon car and dealers getting away with it. We're also asking whether it's unfair to judge 'nepo babies'. And from Britney to Beckham, we're getting into this recent spate of celebrity memoirs and biographies.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Billy D'Arcy and podcaster and sports reporter, Marlee Silva.

Experts warn our whistleblower laws are stopping people from speaking up.  Plus, we bring you the latest update on the Israel-Gaza war. And, triple j spoke with almost 1,300 local bands, artists, and music creators to get the lowdown on what it's really like in the music industry these days. Guests:  Jason Lee, Save the Children  Kieran Pender, Human Rights Law Centre

The humanitarian crisis in the Middle East is getting worse, with hundreds feared dead after a blast at a Gaza hospital, and aid unable to reach those in need.  Meanwhile US President Joe Biden is about to visit Isreal. What will the trip achieve? We also get into a controversial Victorian tax on electric cars that's been axed by the High Court.  Plus, why a worker strike is seeing thousands of litres of milk poured down the drain. Guests: Simon Eccleshall, Doctors Without Borders Dr Michael Green, United States Studies Centre at University of Sydney Jo Lauder, Hack reporter

Rental vacancy rates are at a historic low, which means renters are putting up with dodgy properties that may be making them sick or putting them at risk of injury.

After Australians voted down the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, the big question is what happens now?  We take a look at what this all means for reconciliation and how and why certain parts of the country voted yes or no. And there are urgent warnings that thousands of civilians' lives are at risk in Gaza, as Isreal prepares to launch a massive ground attack.  Guests: Ben Abbatangelo, Gunaikurnai and Wotjobaluk writer Kos Samaras, polling expert Daniela Gavshon, Australian Director of Human Rights Watch

It's a special edition of the Shakeup, chatting all things Voice to Parliament referendum and the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins us on the final day of the campaign.

We fill you in on everything you need to know about how the referendum will work before you head to the polls this weekend.

We speak with Liberal Senator Kerrynne Liddle, an Arrernte woman with the No campaign about the harm she says this referendum has caused Indigenous Australians.

Film and TV producer and proud Aboriginal woman Rachel Perkins speaks to Hack on how the Yes campaign rates its chances in Saturday's referendum, and what she wants listers to know about the Voice to Parliament. Plus, what's the No campaign's central messaging in the Voice to Parliament debate, and is it working? And, the death toll from a deadly earthquake in Afghanistan keeps climbing, with warnings that more aid is needed. Guests: Rachel Perkins, Yes campaign co-chair

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It's the Friday Shakeup and we're talking about how the identity of the world's most famous graffiti artist could have been revealed after he was named in a defamation lawsuit. Plus, what's behind the soaring rates of  mental ill-health experienced by young people? And, why being the boss at a young age sounds way more appealing than it actually is. Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalist Marty Smiley and actress Mabel Li.

Senator Lidia Thorpe has accused the Australian Federal Police of failing to protect her from far-right extreme racist abuse.

Have you had a repair nightmare? Heaps of people say they've been overcharged for simple tech repairs.  Plus, how the Voice to Parliament referendum results could affect Australia's reputation overseas.  And the Pope has suggested Catholic churches could bless same-sex couples despite finding them "objectively sinful." GUESTS:  Stephen Dziedzic ABC Foreign Affairs reporter Gareth Downing, Deputy CEO of Australian Communications Consumer Action Network Christopher Lamb, Vatican expert  The Revd Dr Peter French

A joint investigation between Hack and ABC's Investigations unit has uncovered reports of alleged sexual assaults and harassment in mental health wards across Australia.  Also, the debate around pill testing at music festivals is in full-swing after two young men died following a festival on the weekend. And did you know what you wanted to do after graduation? There's calls for a national overhaul to career advice systems in schools.  GUESTS:  Dr Jayashri Kulkarni, Head of Psychiatry at Monash University Dr Mary Harrod, DanceWize NSW

It's the Friday Shakeup and we're asking if your rich friends should foot the bill for a fancy meal?  Plus, in the wake of Victorian Premier Dan Andrews' resignation, we're asking when you've suddenly quit something. And, have you ever been stuck somewhere for way too long like work or a boring party? How about a NASA astronaut that spent over a year in space.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by 9 News reporter Elisabeth Moss and entertainer Etcetera Etcetera.

The stories that matter to young Australians, in your ears and 24/7 on your feeds.

A new trial has started in NSW and Queensland that will let people resupply the pill without visiting a GP.

What happens next when one of Australia's most divisive premiers quits?

The stories that matter to young Australians, in your ears and 24/7 on your feeds.

It's the Friday Shakeup and we're talking break-ups! Why is everyone following US singer Joe Jonas and UK actress Sophie Turner's divorce saga like it's the latest TV drama? Plus, will Victoria's plan to introduce a short-stay accommodation tax actually help with the housing crisis?  And, has moving overseas become too glamorised? Some young expats have been struggling to find places to live and work.  Host Dee Salmin is joined by creator and housing advocate Jack Toohey and Today Show reporter Izabella Staskowski.

Living overseas is a dream for heaps of young Aussies, but some expats are struggling with a lack of work and accommodation.  Also, the government's announced an inquiry into the country's response to the pandemic.  And, Australia's been slammed at an international climate change conference. How do our commitments stack up against the rest of the world?  GUESTS:  Chantelle Al-Khouri, Hack reporter Polly Hemming, Director of the Australia Institute’s Climate and Energy program

Victoria has become the first state in the country to put a levy on short-stay accommodation like Airbnb and Stayz Also, there's been a huge jump in the number of young people being hospitalised with endometriosis. And we take a look at the world's sneaker obsession. Why are we paying so much for shoes? GUESTS: Nicole Gurran, Professor of urban and regional planning, University of Sydney Dr Alexandra Sherlock, fashion lecturer, RMIT University ​​​​​​​Clarification: On 21/9/2023 the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare issued a press release saying their original assertion that hospitalisations for endometriosis had doubled, was wrong. The number of hospitalisations for 20-24 year olds has increased 24 per cent in a decade.

Russell Brand has been accused of rape and sexual abuse by four women, but his fans are sticking by him. Also, students at Australian National University are reeling from an attack by a former student that has left two young women in hospital. Plus, can Apple's new operating system really tell your mood and wellbeing? We find out. And, new research has found pandas struggle when they're sent to new locations because, like us, they suffer jetlag.  Guests: Chantelle Al-Khouri, Hack reporter Xanthe Lowe-Brown, PhD candidate at the Centre for AI and Digital Ethics Riley Stuart, ABC reporter Kristine Gandia, PhD candidate at University of Stirling in Scotland

Nearly three years after a huge Hack and Four Corners investigation into sexual violence on dating apps, the government has said the companies behind these apps need to do more to keep people safe. So is it enough? Also, an investigation into deadly flooding in the north African nation of Libya is underway, after more than 11,000 people were killed in the disaster. And, why so many parts of the country are suffering through an early season heatwave. Guests: Kath Albury, Professor, Swinburne University of Technology Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick, Associate Professor, University of New South Wales

It's the Friday Shakeup and we're asking you if you get pissed off by political text messages? Is it more or less likely to make you support their cause? And, why Australia needs to consider 'third places' that aren't homes or offices in the design of its cities. Plus, property developer Tim Gurner has sparked outrage by saying that unemployment needs to go up so that workers feel more grateful to their bosses. Host Jo Lauder is joined by Greens local councillor Adam Pulford and Guardian journalist Matilda Boseley.

Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin have spent time together this week but what does this relationship mean for the rest of the world and the war in Ukraine?

If you've been feeling a bit a sluggish or burnt out, it could be that you don't just need a holiday. You might be low in vitamin D. Plus, text messages are being sent out from politicians about the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum, but how did they get your number? And a new podcast is linking up young people and mentors to tackle something we all go through: loneliness. Guests: Andrew Hughes, political marketing expert, ANU Jemma Sbeg, host of the We Are Lonely podcast  Dr Joanna McMillan, Nutrition Scientist

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have faced backlash for supporting former co-star Danny Masterson, who was convicted of raping two women. But did you know character references are used in some child sexual abuses in Australia?

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 .

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

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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 woman Zedi Vahia Devesi, 20-year-old climate activist from the Solomon Islands Remy 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.

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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.

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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

Geoff and Kitale Wilson are setting off for two years on a fully-sustainable expedition around the world.

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.