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Right now a federal parliamentary inquiry is looking into national employment standards across Australia. One of the key issues being considered is whether or not Australian workers should be entitled to paid reproductive leave, on top of existing sick leave entitlements. Unions want workers to have access to at least 10 days of leave, which could be used for things like IVF, menstrual pain, vasectomies, endometriosis and other chronic conditions. So how would that work? What impact would it have? And can businesses afford it? In this week's deep dive we break down how reproductive leave could work in Australia and the latest push to have it legislated. Guests: Michelle O'Shea, Senior lecturer, School of Business at Western Sydney University Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Huge news for airports and viral internet memes this week as the two combined for a memorable opening of Western Sydney International Airport. A Kiwi bloke was planning for a trip away to Western Australia only to step onto the tarmac in Western Sydney. Whether it's Paris, Texas or Paris, France, where have you ended up by accident? Also, a convicted killer in Victoria's Barwon Prison went to the Supreme Court to overturn the prison's ban on Vegemite. He was unsuccessful but it got us wondering, what can't you live without? Plus, art and AI don't seem to go hand-in-hand but they keep finding themselves in the same room... this time we're talking about the idea of using AI to make mini episodes of old TV shows.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by Emma Gillespie, from The Daily Aus and executive producer at The Guardian, Stephen Byrne.  Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

With about 90 per cent of the vote counted in the Israel elections, there's still no clear winner.  Israeli's went to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since the October 7 attacks, but it could be weeks before they know who will lead the country. Plus, in this week's long listen Dave sits down with model, advocate and Epstein survivor Lisa Phillips. Listen now: 01:03 – Israel election 06:12 – Life as an Epstein survivor Guests: Lisa Phillips, advocate, survivor and host of the From Now On podcast. Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

The Jeffrey Epstein abuse scandal has been one of the biggest stories in the world for years. The revelations have horrified people, ended political careers, and forced responses from presidents, royalty and the richest people on Earth. But what does it feel like to be at the centre of the story? Lisa Phillips is one of hundreds of Epstein survivors. She's been sharing her experience and speaking to other abuse survivors on her podcast From Now On. In this week's long listen Lisa explains how she met Epstein, what happened to her and how she believes the abuser would react to so many women coming forward. If this story raises any issues for you or anyone you know help is available. You can call the national domestic family and sexual violence counselling service on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. Guests: Lisa Phillips, advocate, survivor and host of the From Now On podcast. Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Should Australian workers get ten days off a year for menstruation, PMDD, endometriosis, IVF, miscarriage, menopause, prostate checks and more? We get you across the latest push for reproductive leave entitlements.  Plus, the latest in the trial of former police offer Beau Lamarre-Condon.  Also, what’s the line between preserving history, and grave robbing? For decades artefacts from the Titanic have been brought to the surface and displayed around the world... but should they be? Listen now: 01:22 – Double murder trial update 05:38 – Reproductive leave 19:50 – Robbing the Titanic? Guests: Tony Ibrahim, ABC reporter Michelle O'Shea, Senior lecturer, School of Business at Western Sydney University Mike Brady, Oceanliner Designs Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

New regulations are being floated to ensure sunscreen does what is says on the label. It follows an explosive report from last year that showed a bunch of brands failed to meet their SPF claims. We hear about the proposed changes and whether they go far enough. And, is Senator Jacqui Lambie owed an apology? She's called One Nation's online political content that mocked her prolapse as "divisive" and "awful", but the creator says he's just trying to "do the best thing for the country and for satire". Plus, hey Claude please explain this Anthropic IPO stuff to me... oh wait never mind there's a human expert on hack.  Listen now: 01:02 - One Nation cartoon 07:55 -  Sunscreen SPF scandal 21:43 - Anthropic IPO Guests: Alysia Thomas Sam, 7.30 reporter Dr Laura Dawes, expert in medicine and law at Australian National University David Taylor, ABC business correspondent Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Four elections around the world could be about to shift international politics. Voters have been gathering in the streets in celebration and protest of what is yet to come. We get you across the developments for Brazil, Serbia, the US and Israel And, federal politicians returned to parliament today for the first time since the attack on Helen Haines. Parliamentary business was suspended to allow MPs to share messages of support. Plus, a US start-up is planning on selling ‘sunlight on demand’ via giant mirrors in space. Sorry, what? Finally, we hear about mutton birding – an Indigenous tradition that's been happening in Tasmania for thousands of years. Listen now:  01:09 – Global elections 12:44 – Helen Haines tributes 17:25 – Selling sunlight 25:00 – Mutton birding Guests: Matt Doran, ABC Middle East Correspondent Sara Webb, Astrophysicist, Swinburne University Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

For years we’ve been hearing about how entertainment venues have struggled to stay afloat because of rising costs and shifting drinking habits.  Gen Z drinking is drinking less than other generations, and it’s changed how they go out.  But some pubs and venues are finding creative ways to attract a new generation.  On this week's deep dive you'll hear about what young people are looking for in a night out, and how businesses are adapting. Guests: Mowgli May, Sydney Based DJ Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

It's been a heavy week of news with the alleged targeted attack on MP Helen Haines. We unpack what's unfolded online and in the political sphere And, soon Airbnb will ban hosts from making guests do check-out chores like washing dishes and stripping the sheets (finally). It's got hosts pretty fired up, so how are guests feeling?  Plus, the Victorian Premier Ben Carroll made headlines this week when he drove off without paying for his petrol. True to the warnings plastered on every pump, the servo called the cops! He's since settled the bill (it was an accident) but it got us wondering, what have you forgotten to pay for?  Host Dave Marchese is joined by former Labor government staffer Alisha Aitken-Radburn and Zak Kirkup, former member of the Liberal Party. Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Heaps of people are pumped about Laneway next year, but not everyone - some are nervous after the accessibility issues of the 2026 festival. Laneway has announced a new disability inclusion plan that they say has taken on the feedback. So what's changing, and how are young people in the disability community feeling about attending? Plus, how do you turn the biggest trauma of your life into something positive? Activist Yonatan Zeigen was on the phone to his mother during the Hamas-led attacks that killed her on October 7. He tells hack how his mother’s death generated a new voice in him. Listen now:  01:03 – Laneway accessibility 08:41 – Yonatan Zeigen Guests: Yonatan Zeigen, activist Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Yonatan Zeigen's mum Vivian Silver was one of the most prominent victims of the 2023 October 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel. The human rights activist spent her last moments speaking with her son Yonatan before being killed in a massacre. But instead of responding to the death with anger, Yonatan decided to take on his mum's mission of pushing for peace. In this week's long listen, Yonatan tells Dave why his mother's death was a wakeup call, what he believes is the way forward for Palestinians and Israelis, and his biggest fear ahead of Israel's upcoming elections. Guests: Yonatan Zeigen, activist Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Despite reports that Gen Z is drinking less, the 'experience economy' has some pubs packed with young people. So how are they doing it?   And, a coroner in Victoria has ruled that a gambling addiction led a 22-year-old man to suicide. We unpack the findings from the coroner’s report. Also, the NSW government says it will use legislation to allow the expansion of a Hunter Valley coal mine – despite a high court ruling against it. The move has been called "reprehensible" by a former Supreme Court Judge.  Finally, the latest on Helen Haines's condition and the charges laid against her attacker. Listen now:  01:11 – Haines health update  06:36 – Coroner's gambling findings  12:55 – Hunter Valley coal mine expansion  19:46 – Gen Z drinking less  Guests: Charlotte King, ABC Climate Reporter Kristian Silva, ABC Court Reporter Mowgli May, Sydney Based DJ Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Australia's been left stunned after independent MP Helen Haines was attacked outside her electorate office in regional Victoria. In this special edition of hack, we hear the latest from the investigation, speak with friends and colleagues of Helen Haines about how they're feeling, and ask how this has changed Australian politics. Guests: David Pocock, Independent Senator for the ACT Kate Chaney, Independent MP for Curtin Dr Josh Roose, extremism expert, Deakin University  Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Police in France have been firing tear gas and stun grenades into crowds, and the streets are littered with burnt cars, but these riots started as peaceful student protests. Why did the demonstrations escalate and how did they spread to other parts of Europe?  And, Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has released a lengthy statement on social media denying allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women and has blamed his party for the public fallout.  Plus, why are so many women coming forward alleging pregnancy discrimination at their job?  Finally, PhD students say that the stipend is not enough to live off and that it’s discouraging students from pursuing important research.  Listen now:  01:16 – Protests in Europe 06:22 – Jordon Steele-John responds 11:29 – PhD stipend 20:02 – Pregnancy discrimination Guests: Shalailah Medhora, triple j hack political reporter Avani Dias, Four Corners reporter Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Did you know you could lose your job for being gay, getting divorced or falling pregnant? Protections in our national laws shield people from discrimination based on gender, sexuality, marital and pregnancy status, but exemptions allow religious schools to discriminate in certain circumstances for religious reasons. A new bill attempts to change this, and has reignited debate between faith-based organisations and LGBTQIA+ advocates.  On this week’s Deep Dive, host Dave Marchese sits down with Michelle Pearse, CEO of the Australian Christian Lobby, and James, an LGBTQIA+ advocate, to hear both sides of the argument.   Guests: Michelle Pearse, CEO of the Australian Christian Lobby James, LGBTQIA+ advocate Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

New US press secretary Katie Zacharia’s first week on the job has been a bumpy ride with a rocky debut press conference followed by intense questioning over her qualifications.  So, we hear about your first day bungles.    And, comedian Shane Gillis is in hot water over a joke about women’s gym outfits in his SNL monologue. Critics have labelled it sexist and misogynistic.    Plus, Donald Trump has confirmed the execution of Nihal Hasan by firing squad will not be live streamed, following intense backlash.     Also, Kelly Clarkson had her Pretty Woman moment... over a $22k mechanical bird?  Host Dave Marchese is joined by author and comedian, Lucinda Price AKA Froomes, and journalist, Marty Smiley.    Listen now:  03:43 – Live stream execution off  10:51 – Press secretary bungles first day  18:11 – Shane Gillies SNL joke  25:10 – Kelly Clarkson v bird Guests: Lucinda Price AKA Froomes, writer, comedian & content creator Marty Smiley, ABC reporter  Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the Greens party room today, following allegations he made inappropriate comments toward women, which he denies. We get you across it.     And, should we scrap Youth Allowance? A new report from Anglicare Australia reckons yes – saying young people shouldn’t get less than the regular Job Seeker Payment.  Plus, we’re joined by journalist and host of new documentary The State of Man, Marc Fennell, who has investigated the world of the manosphere, and reveals what he thinks could be the antidote.    Listen now:  01:11 – Jordon Steele-John allegations  05:05 – Nixing Youth Allowance?  14:05 – The ‘manosphere’ and more   Guests: Shalailah Medhora, triple j hack political reporter Felix Hughes, President of the National Union of Students Marc Fennell, journalist and host of 'The State of Man' Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

What's attracting Aussie guys into the manosphere? It's a question investigative journalist Marc Fennell has set out to answer in his new ABC documentary The State of Man. Marc's journey started in his own home, after his young sons stumbled upon Joe Rogan while watching Minecraft videos on YouTube. In this chat he unpacks his trip around the world, speaking with self-described incels, fitness bros, trad wives and police, and reveals what he thinks could be the antidote to the manosphere. Guests: Marc Fennell, filmmaker Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Should prisoners be allowed to freeze their eggs?  A 'landmark' High Court decision could soon give one Queenslander prisoner the chance after her initial application was rejected. And the NT government has announced it will make pepper spray available to 16 and 17-year-olds as it moves to permanently legalise the weapon for self-defence. We speak to both sides of the debate.    Plus, it’s not often you see intergenerational competition in sport... unless you attend your local wood chopping competition, where it’s often passed down through families.  Listen now:  01:10 – Prison reproductive health  07:01 – Legalising pepper spray   24:55 – Fourth-generation wood choppers   Guests: Talissa Siganto, ABC Reporter Tatum Martin, advocate for the legalisation of pepper spray Jeff Rodwell, pepper spray retailer   Dr Chay Brown, FDV victim survivor and advocate Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

In Australia today, you can still lose your job for being gay, getting divorced, or getting pregnant. How? Because of exemptions for religious schools that they say are about freedom of religion, not discrimination. But a new bill has been introduced to change those exemptions. We unpack both sides of the discussion.  Plus, can Australia stop an execution from being live streamed?  Listen now:  01:14 – Live-streamed execution 12:02 – Sex Discrimination Act   Guests: Dr Victoria Fielding, Strategic Communications at Adelaide University Michelle Pearse, CEO of the Australian Christian Lobby James, LGBTQIA+ advocate Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

An estimated 15,000 Aussies head overseas for surgery each year – but some people are stepping off the plane home with botched results and infections. We hear about what changes Aussies are getting done overseas, and what's going wrong.  And, three of Western Australia's biggest universities are potentially merging, but not everyone is happy about it.    Plus, Trump has called an ‘energy ceasefire’ between Ukraine and Russia, which was a surprise to Ukraine’s President Zelensky. So... what exactly is an ‘energy ceasefire’? Listen now:  01:13 – University merger   12:26 – Energy ceasefire  18:40 –  Medical tourism  Guests: Dylan Storer, President of the Curtin University Student Guild Dr Matthew Sussex, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University Dr Lily Vrtik, President of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons  Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

This week the Coalition dropped it's new migration policy. It's promised to slash the number of international students coming to Australia and put a bigger focus on skilled migrants.  So how does this stack up to what Labor and One Nation are proposing? And what would it mean for Australia's economy?  On this week's Deep Dive, host Dave Marchese speaks to ABC Finance presenter Alan Kohler to unpack the Coalition's migration plan. Plus, Dave asks Liberal MP Andrew Hastie if his party is just copying Pauline Hanson. Guest: Alan Kohler, ABC Finance   Andrew Hastie, Liberal MP, Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Christa Pike is alive, talking, and reportedly ‘angry’, after surviving a botched execution. So what happens now?     And, a One Nation electoral ad has gone viral this week – but not only for its content. It’s raised the question, should AI be allowed in political ads?    Plus, is the ‘singles tax’ real? Apparently, it’s costing people thousands of dollars a year...  Also, would you cheat... in a marathon? A fitness influencer’s been caught hitching a ride mid-race.    Host, Dave Marchese, is joined by Daily Aus Editor-in-Chief , Billi FitzSimons, and comedian, Billy D’Arcy.  Listen now:  04:10 – What now for Christa Pike?   12:10 – AI in election ads  19:50 – The ‘singles tax’  26:40 – Marathon cheater Guests: Billi FitzSimons, Editor-in-Chief at the Daily Aus Billy D’Arcy, Comedian  Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

What are the risks of cutting back on immigration? Yesterday, the Coalition released its long-awaited migration policy to dramatically cut back on international students in favour of skilled migrants. Today, Liberal MP Andrew Hastie joined hack to respond to criticism about the plan.    And, we unpack a landmark High Court decision for a NSW coal mine and fossil fuel emissions.     Plus, would you commit to donating 10% of your income forever? How about a kidney? We’re joined by Hu Pennington - who has done both of those things - to hear about ‘effective altruism’.  Listen now:   01:13 – The Coalition on migration criticism  14:00– Landmark climate ruling  18:41–  Effective Altruism unpacked    Guests:  Andrew Hastie, Liberal MP, Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability Hu Pennington, Effective Altruism Australia board member

How far would you go to help people you have never met? Would you commit to giving away a proportion of your income for the rest of your life or even donate a kidney? Hu Pennington has done both in the name of "effective altruism" — a social movement centred around positive impact and charity. In this chat with Dave, Hu explains why he decided to give his kidney to a stranger, and how his family reacted when he told them. Guests: Hu Pennington, Effective Altruism Australia board member Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

The stories that matter to The Coalition have dropped their new migration policy with promises to slash visa numbers across the board. So what do the experts think? And how does it compare to the Labor and One Nation plans announced earlier this year?   Plus, Christa Pike is talking in hospital after surviving a failed execution last week. Pike, 50, has been on death row for 30 years after murdering her classmate in 1995. So, what went wrong with the execution and what happens now?     And, how do you network when your nearest colleague is hundreds of kilometres away? We unpack the new initiative helping young rural workers connect.  Listen now:  01:21 – Migration policies explained  11:14 – Christa Pike still alive  25:21 –  Networking out bush Guests:  Julian Koplin, Lecturer in Bioethics, Monash University Alan Kohler, ABC Finance   Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm young Australians, in your ears and 24/7 on your feeds.

The big tech companies were in the hot seat today, ready to be grilled at a parliamentary inquiry into artificial intelligence. We listened in to find out what they were asked, and what they had to say.  And, the Greens want to force Coles and Woolworths to sell off 200 stores so they can be publicly owned - much like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan for his city. Why do this? To make groceries cheaper, says Max Chandler-Mather. But we have more questions.  Plus, there's been reports of a suspected plague death in Russia that has health experts monitoring closely. So, how worried should we be? Finally, we talk about a country pub with some unexpected stars taking the stage.   Listen now:  01:15 – AI inquiry 06:07 – The Greens’ supermarket idea 18:53 – Pneumonic plague 24:17 – Outback drag   Guests: Max Chandler-Green, Former Greens MP  & Executive Director, The Greens Institute Thomas Jefferies, Senior Lecturer of Microbiology, Western Sydney University Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Australia's native reptiles are highly sought after overseas, with some fetching hundreds and thousands of dollars. But exporting live native reptiles for commercial purposes is illegal — so criminal networks are finding other ways to get them out of the country. This week, we're looking at the illegal trade in Australian reptiles, and the unlikely group of people getting caught up in it. Host Gabby Katanasho is joined by Dr Sebastian Chekunov, who's extensively researched wildlife crime, to unpack how the trade works, where our reptiles are going, and why it matters Guest: Dr Sebastian Chekunov, Adelaide University Wildlife Crime Research Hub Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

The lawsuit alleging a gang rape at Cornell University has sparked a cultural movement that might be the biggest since #MeToo. It's all anyone is talking about right now... but do enough men join the conversation when it really matters? And, how do we create a culture that doesn't enable sexual violence?  And, Donald Trump decided AI needed a rebrand this week, and signed an executive order to rename it "Super Intelligence", or "SI". Catchy? Jury's out, but it got us thinking, what are some of the great rebrand flops of all time?  Also, the Singapore government is trying to play cupid... for its staff! Is this a good idea or a very bad one?   Host Gabby Katanasho is joined by author and creator Jack Toohey and senior writer at Pedestrian TV and co-host of Broadly Relevant", Simran Pasricha. Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Just 24 hours ago, the Greens got a new leader. David Shoebridge shares what he wants young people to know, how the party will combat its ‘unserious’ reputation, and his promise of a ‘red-hot fight’ against Labor and One Nation.     Plus, a plane flying to Tel Aviv dropped more than 15-thousand feet, in less than a minute, with a bloody struggle in the cockpit. We get into what's known.   And, we're joined by Noongar woman, victim-survivor and DV advocate, Alison Scott. In 2019, her sister was murdered by her partner. She explains what it will take to protect some of the most vulnerable in our society, and what it's like for those who have lost family to domestic violence.    Listen now:  00:58 – Cockpit attack  03:40 – Say hello to the new Greens leader  14:51 – Australia’s DV crisis  Guests: David Shoebridge, Leader of the Greens Alison Scott, DV advocate Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Warning: This story contains images and descriptions of an Indigenous person who has died. How do we stop women and children being murdered? It's a question politicians, communities and families have been grappling with for decades. And, it seems we're still looking for the answer.  Last month, across 10 hours, three women were allegedly killed by men they knew in separate attacks. Politicians have called the deaths 'profoundly distressing' but said more funding alone won’t solve this problem. So what will?  Alison Scott has been working in this space for nearly three decades. She is a victim-survivor and her sister was murdered by her partner in 2019. In this week's long listen Alison tells Gabby Katanasho about the moment she learnt her sister had been murdered, the continued pain of losing someone to domestic violence, and how she thinks the system needs to change. Editor’s note: During this discussion, it is stated that Jessica Bairnsfather-Scott died at 22, however she was 32.  We asked the WA government what it is doing to improve outcomes for First Nations people impacted by family violence. In response a spokesperson said the government is committed to reducing incidents of family and domestic violence, and has committed $817.5 million to fund preventative measures since 2017.  The spokesperson said the government is implementing a system reform plan that was informed by extensive consultation with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, people with lived experience and the domestic violence sector. They said the reforms are complex and that the government remains committed to ongoing engagement with the community. "Our focus remains on achieving a family and domestic violence system that is safer, more culturally responsive and better equipped to meet the needs of Aboriginal victim-survivors, children and families." Guests: Alison Scott, victim-survivor, advocate and Noongar woman Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

A recent study found a majority of popular TikToks about birth control weren't posted by medical professionals. So, how do you sift through this so-called 'expert' advice online? And one of the biggest football teams in the world, Manchester City, is currently wrapped up in one of sports' biggest scandals... and they've been found guilty. So how serious is this, and what will happen to the club that has dominated the English Premier League for the last decade? Plus, what happens when 31 tonnes of whale washes up on an Aussie beach? The local council hauls it to the tip... but how do they get it there? Why the tip? Tell me more!  Finally, is AI getting in the way of uni students developing the skills they'll need when they graduate? Listen now:  01:21 - AI in uni 13:30 - Manchester City found guilty 19:30 - Contraception misconception 23:47 - Whale carcass Guests: Joel Pearson, professor of psychology and neuroscience at UNSW Dane Heverin, digital reporter at Fox Sports Vanessa Pirotta, marine scientist at Macquarie University Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Internationally the reptile trade is big business – and Aussie reptiles are being pulled into it. We learn how criminal syndicates are smuggling Australian animals out of the country. Also, the Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates to the highest level since 2011. But how does that actually impact young Aussies? Plus, the Beau Lamarre-Condon trial has started. He's accused of the double murder of his former lover, Jesse Baird, and Jesse's new boyfriend, Luke Davies. We bring you up to speed on what happened in the first week of the trial. Listen now:  01:12 - Interest rates rise 11:32 - Beau Lamarre-Condon trial 18:12 - Illegal reptile trade Guests: Evan Lucas, economic futurist Sarah Gerathy, ABC News Reporter Sebastian Chekunov, Wildlife Crime Research Hub Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

It’s a typical weeknight at home: you’re sitting at the dinner table, arguing with your parents about politics. Sound familiar? Some research suggests Gen Z is the least likely generation to support One Nation, while support among Gen X and Boomers is strongest. So what’s it like when you and your parents can’t see eye to eye on politics?    And we get into Iran’s offer to open the Strait of Hormuz – a global shipping route that’s key to rising fuel prices around the world – and just how quickly the US Government rejected their proposal. Plus, have you heard about the ‘snack exchange’? Part food adventure, part cultural exchange, all happening through the mail. Finally, we get into the huge weekend of footy we’ve just had – all about the underdogs, and all about the heartbreak. Listen now:  01:22 - Iran’s latest proposal 05:54 - Intergenerational political divide 18:57 - The ‘snack exchange’ 23:20 - Footy’s heartbreaking weekend Guests: Professor Pip Collin, Professorial Research Fellow, Western Sydney University Bridget Murphy, ABC Sports Reporter Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Have you ever been unsure if something in your feed was real or AI? Well, you’re not alone – it’s even getting hard for the social media platforms to spot them.   We looked into one FIFO influencer, Bindi Raye, who has 85k followers across Instagram and TikTok.   She looks like a regular woman sharing her life online – posting pictures of her life at the mine site, at the beach, or at the footy – but she’s actually one of several generative AI accounts pushing their followers to pay-walled AI adult content.   In the deep dive this week, host Ali Angeloni is joined by Dan Miller, senior lecturer in psychology at James Cook University, to unpack what these AI influencers are doing to our brains, what they mean for real sex workers, and how we feel about paying someone who isn’t real. Guest: Dan Miller, senior lecturer in psychology, James Cook University Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

How would you feel if your favourite artist didn’t play their biggest hit? Tones and I has pulled out of her headline performance at the upcoming NRL Grand Final, and apparently, it’s because she didn’t want to perform her most popular song. We get into this, plus, if we should even have pre-game entertainment.   And, the latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey is out, revealing that half of young Aussies are living at home with their parents. We unpack why this might have gone up, and chat about why it’s mostly men who still live at home.   Also, Channing Tatum is in the headlines this week because some internet sleuths reckon they’ve found his burner account – otherwise known as a ‘finsta’.   Finally, we want to know if bringing an iced coffee to a job interview is unprofessional, and if so, why?   Host Ali Angeloni is joined by ABC journalist and creator Issy Phillips and Seven News journalist Sam Payne. Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

So, an OpenAI agent went rogue and infiltrated Australian Government websites a few months ago – and we only found out today. We unpack what went wrong, why the government didn’t know and what happens next.    And, we’re joined by Gumbaynggirr artist and activist Aretha Brown to chat about why she is leaning into joy, why she describes the relationship between artists and some galleries as 'parasitic' and how it feels to be a real romantic in 2026.  Listen now:  01:16 - OpenAI Medicare hack 14:15 - “The most romantic job in the world” Guests: John Lyons, Americas editor, ABC News Aretha Brown, artist and activist Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Aretha Brown has been in the public eye since she was 16 years old when a speech she gave at an Invasion Day rally made national headlines. Last year, she became one of the youngest artists ever selected for the National Indigenous Triennial at the National Gallery and her art collective, Kiss My Art, has painted more than 65 murals around the world. Now Aretha is preparing for her first solo show, Born Romantic. In this week's long listen, Aretha tells Ali why she is leaning into joy, why she describes the relationship between artists and some galleries as 'parasitic' and how it feels to be a romantic in 2026. Born Romantic is on at the Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne from September 26 - October 4. Guests: Aretha Brown, Gumbaynggirr artist Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Have you ever been unsure if something in your feed was real or AI? Well, you’re not alone. We look into a FIFO influencer who has almost 85,000 followers, but she’s actually one of several generative AI accounts pushing their followers to pay-walled AI adult content.   And, we hear about US president Donald Trump’s threat towards Iran in his address at the United Nations General Assembly, and the reasons behind the high fuel prices we’re seeing around Australia. Plus, the AFL Grand Final is this weekend at the MCG, featuring two non-Victorian teams. We find out the lengths some fans are going to get around the sky-rocketing prices for flights, and whether all states should have the day off on Friday. Listen now:  01:15 - Fuel prices and Trump’s address 06:22 - AI FIFO ‘influencer’ 20:41 - AFL Grand Final creative fans Guests: Dan Miller, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, James Cook University Poppy Penny, ABC Sport reporter Oli, Seb and Ronan, Fremantle Dockers fans Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Getting a mate a job is great for the mate, obviously. But what if the mate isn't the best candidate, and the job is on a government board that pays $300k? A report into nepotism in Australia was finally released today, and its findings are scathing. Plus, Australia is getting an inquiry into sexual assaults in the defence force. We speak with victim-survivors. Also, what can artists do to make music greener? We head to a vinyl factory in Melbourne that's going green.  And could Aussie F1 driver Oscar Piastri still win the world title in Abu Dhabi? There's still a pathway. Listen now:  01:09  - Sexual violence in the ADF 06:00 - Governments giving jobs to their mates 17:30 - Green vinyl  22:35 - Could Oscar Piastri win the F1?  Guests:  Clancy Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Transparency International Australia Elle Baillieu, co-host Paddock 43 Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Almost 10 years after medicinal cannabis was legalised in Australia, driving laws in many parts of Australia haven't changed. So how does cannabis affect your ability to drive, and do laws need an update?  And we hear from tourism operators on WA's Ningaloo Reef who feel forgotten and "out of sight" after mass coral death from this year's marine heatwave.  Plus, we unpack how weight loss drugs are changing the global business of how we eat, after a pharmaceutical company reached a $1.5 trillion valuation. Listen now:  01:07 - Should you be able to drive on medicinal cannabis?  12:59 - The Ningaloo's "underwater bushfire" 24:23 - The big business of weight loss drugs Guests:  Dr Danielle McCartney, Associate Lecturer in Pharmacology, University of Sydney Dr James Gilmour, Experimental Scientist, AIMS Alan Kohler, finance journalist, ABC Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

In the big cities, they deliver everything from pizza and pad thai to booze and groceries, but are delivery riders and drivers earning enough to make it worth their while? A lot reckon no — but could that be about to change? This week, two of Australia's biggest apps, Uber Eats and DoorDash, announced they'd agreed on a minimum level of pay. So what could this mean for drivers? On this week's hack deep dive, we head out with the riders and drivers delivering Australia convenience. We hear how the apps work on the rider's side, how they've learned to game the bonuses, and chat with an expert about how sustainable this kind of work really is. Guests: Alex Veen, employment relations researcher, University of Sydney Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

From sandwich press steaks and the burka stunt to last-minute laws, we unpack the serious and silly moments of the last week of Parliament for 2025.  And has flight etiquette gone out the window? A US transport official who is asking flyers to "dress with respect" seems to think so.  Also, 'tis the season... for taking things too far — we hear your Christmas party horror stories.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by editor-in-chief of The Daily Aus, Billi FitzSimons and actor Remy Hii.  Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Labor has done a last-minute deal with the Greens to overhaul the nation's "broken" environmental laws, on the last sitting day of Parliament for 2025. So what changes? And the findings of an inquest into the murder of 21-year-old Sydney woman Lilie James were handed down today. We get into what the coroner's recommending. Plus, what would you do if you inherited $50 million? Hear why one woman's choice is to give it all away.  Listen now:  The findings of an inquest into the murder of 21-year-old Sydney woman Lilie James were handed down today. We get into what the coroner's recommending. And Labor has done a last-minute deal with the Greens to overhaul the nation's "broken" environmental laws, on the last sitting day of Parliament for 2025. So what changes? Plus, what would you do if you inherited $50 million? Hear why one woman's choice is to give it all away.  Listen now:  01:14 - What needs to change after Lilie James' murder 06:05 - Explaining the new environmental laws 10:54 - Giving away your fortune Guests:  Isobel Roe, journalist, ABC News Marlene Engelhorn, Austrian heiress and wealth equality advocate Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

When Marlene Engelhorn inherited tens of millions of dollars from her grandma, she felt she had two choices: do something about it, or confirm she was "full of shit".  Marlene lives in Austria and inherited some of the Boehringer Mannheim fortune, but she's also a campaigner against wealth inequality, calling for higher taxes on wealthy people like herself.  Now, she's giving it away, redistributing her $50M inheritance in a bid to take herself "out of the 1%" she was born into.  But can you actually leave the 1%, or is Marlene just cos-playing as a poor person? Does having so much money inevitably make you a bad person?  And what can the rest of us learn from one woman's decision to stand against the power of her own wealth? Marlene Engelhorn answers all these questions and more in this extended interview with Dave.  Guest: Marlene Engelhorn, Austrian heiress and wealth equality advocate Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

A historic deal could transform Australia's gig economy, with UberEats and DoorDash agreeing to minimum pay rates. So what's a day in the life like doing deliveries?  And oysters are known as the kidneys of the ocean. Could they help address the major ecological disaster off South Australia? Plus, young men struggling with body image are increasingly turning to a radical option: limb-lengthening surgery.  Listen now:  01:11 - The big breakthrough for delivery riders 13:46 - Visiting oyster reefs  18:24 - Getting taller by breaking legs Guests:  Alex Veen, employment relations researcher, University of Sydney Dr Ben Buchanan, clinical psychologist  Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Pauline Hanson got suspended from the Senate today, and she's being condemned by all sides. But Muslim Australians say the damage from yesterday's burka stunt has already been done. And anti-gambling advocates want the government to completely ban betting ads. Now, one Labor MP says there's a way to do it: give MPs a conscience vote.  Plus, calls for help to 1800RESPECT have risen by 3,000%. Why? Also cinemas used to be the community hub in a lot of small towns. Are they still relevant? Listen now:  01:09 - Muslim Australians react to the burka stunt 07:28 - How a gambling ad ban could pass parliament 13:58 - Demand for 1800RESPECT soars 18:03 - The future of regional cinemas Guests:  Yasmeen Shadid, member of the Islamophobia Register's Youth Committee Mike Freelander, Labor MP for Macarthur Dr Ruari Elkington, Chief Investigator, QUT Digital Media Research Centre Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Ukraine might have to reduce its armed forces and hand over territory under a US plan. Is Russia about to get what it wanted?  Also, are you driving around with Russian oil in your tank? There are reports that Australia may be indirectly supporting the war by importing 'blood oil' through third countries.  And Darwin is cleaning up after Cyclone Fina hit on the weekend — and it's heading towards WA's Kimberley coast next.  Plus: why hasn't Matildas fever translated into support for women's professional football?  Listen now: 01:03 - Trump's peace plan for Ukraine  05:41 - 'Blood oil' in Aussie petrol tanks  16:35 - The clean-up in Darwin after Cyclone Fina  21:40 - Why is women's soccer struggling?  Guests: Kateryna Argyrou, chair, Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations Conor Cartwright, producer, ABC Radio Darwin Breakfast Tracey Holmes, host, The Sports Ambassador podcast Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Do you know a Kiwi in Australia?  Chances are good that you do, because young Kiwis are coming here in record numbers. It's being called a "brain drain", and with the median age of people leaving 29 experts are worried about what it means for New Zealand's future. So why do so many young Kiwis leave? And are they planning on staying away for good? In the hack deep dive this week, we speak to young Kiwis who've made the jump across the ditch and ask an expert whether New Zealand needs to worry about so many people jumping on one-way flights. Guests: Asha Sundaram, Associate Professor,  University of Auckland Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

From changing his mind on the release of the Epstein files, to lashing out at reporters, there's been a bit on for Donald Trump.  And the Sky Sports TikTok channel for female sports fans has collapsed after massive backlash for being patronising and misogynistic.  Plus, we hear your solo adventure stories after a UK bar banned drinkers drinking alone. Host Dave Marchese is joined by political reporters Jessica Wang from The Daily Telegraph and Dominic Giannini from AAP. 04:00 - Quiet, piggy 14:35  - The Sky Sports TikTok fail 21:50 - Going out with... yourself Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

When it comes to contraceptives, we aren't opting for methods like the IUD or implant in Australia anywhere near as much as people in other countries are.  The federal government's made IUD insertion cheaper and added the NuvaRing to the PBS — but what stops people from using alternatives to the pill?  Plus: after 12 years of addiction, Dylan is exposing the strategies betting companies used to keep him addicted to gambling. He chats to Dave about how much he lost, and what is helping him to go more than 150 days without a bet.  Listen now:  01:10 - Australia's low rate of long-acting reversible contraceptives 14:40 - Overcoming a gambling addiction Guests: Dr Jacqueline Coombe, Sexual Health Unit, University of Melbourne Dylan, anti-gambling advocate Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Dylan's gambling started at school, and it just got worse from there. To fuel his bets, he reckons he started borrowing money from friends, but as the addiction spiralled out of control he resorted to stealing. Gambling cost Dylan a lot, in terms of both money and opportunities. Now, he's trying to quit, and he's documenting the journey on TikTok and Instagram. In this longer interview cut for the hack podcast, Dylan talks with Dave about the road that got him here. He describes the clarifying moment when he placed his last bet, the daily battle to keep going in a world where gambling ads are everywhere, and what it's like to do it all so publicly. Guests: Dylan, anti-gambling advocate Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Has an AI investment frenzy created a "bubble"? And if so, is it going to burst? Google's boss has weighed in with a warning: if AI stocks go bust, no company will be safe.  Also: scientists are asking questions about the future of research and innovation in Australia, after CSIRO announced hundreds of job cuts.  And for the first time in decades, there's no hip hop in the Billboard Top 40. Is the genre dying? Plus hundreds of thousands of fans are getting ready to pack stadiums right around Australia, with the Ashes series starting in Perth this week.  Listen now:  01.01 - Is AI over-hyped?  08.52 - CSIRO job cuts 13.27- Is hip hop dead?  24.22- Ashes preview Guests: Jason Murphy, economist and journalist Chris Lambert, musician and lecturer, SAE University College Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Do you use a hair loss drug? A vocal minority of younger users of finasteride are speaking out about the rare but potentially long-lasting mental health side effects. Plus: the UN Security Council has approved Donald Trump's plan for an international stabilisation force to provide security in Gaza. So what happens now? And young Kiwis are streaming out of New Zealand in record numbers, with a lot ending up here. What's the appeal, and are they planning to stay? Listen now:  01.13- What it's like on hair loss drugs 14.08 - What's next in Gaza?  18.22- Choosing Australia over New Zealand Guests: Tynan King, reporter, Background Briefing Asha Sundaram, Associate Professor,  University of Auckland Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

After months of unanswered questions and speculation, the Coalition has finally unveiled an energy policy, ditching emissions targets and focusing on lower power prices. So what about doing something about climate change? And what about younger voters? We sit down with the Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to ask these and more questions, including whether her leadership is now officially on life support. Plus, Donald Trump has urged Republicans to vote for the release of the Epstein files — a proposal he's been fighting, until now. Listen now:  01.01 - Dave's interview with the Opposition Leader Sussan Ley 18.39 - Why did Trump backflip on the Epstein files? Guests: Sussan Ley, opposition leader Emma Shortis, US politics expert, The Australia Institute Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Could trans athletes be banned from women's sport at the 2028 Olympic Games? We don't know for sure, but the International Olympic Committee is considering a ban and the US government has already banned trans athletes at college level. So what would a total ban on trans athletes look like for women's sport? And what does the science say? In the deep dive this week, we're taking a look at what's driving this debate. We set out why it's been in the news this week, which sporting codes have changed their policies already, and how all of this might play out at the next Olympics. And we speak to an expert about the science at the heart of this issue. Guests: Ada Cheung, Professorial Fellow in Endocrinology, The University of Melbourne Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Is pretty privilege a double-edged sword? Is it okay to rank people by intelligence? It's been a big week for Big Brother, with the live stream reality show returning from hiatus to kick off multiple controversies.  And the Liberal Party has ripped off the bandaid and formally ditched net zero. Is it changing anyone's mind? Plus, a bad run for psychics. Who saw it coming?  Host Dave Marchese is joined by influencer Alisha Aitken-Radburn and journalist Charlotte Mortlock. Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

History was made in Australia today, with the first treaty with Aboriginal people signed into law in Victoria. So what will change? Also, the Liberal party has officially dropped net zero as its climate policy, but still says it wants to bring down emissions.  And could humanity be destroyed in an afternoon? Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Tilman Ruff has spent decades campaigning for nuclear disarmament, and right now he's worried. Listen now: 01:16 - Australia's first, first nations treaty  06:55 - The Liberal Party is officially dumping net zero 12:00 - What would a nuclear war look like? Guests: Dr Tilman Ruff, Nobel laureate and Co-President, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Tilman Ruff has spent decades campaigning for nuclear disarmament, and right now he's worried. With Donald Trump announcing the US will re-start nuclear testing and Russia saying it’ll follow suit, a lot of experts are seeing signs that humanity is dangerously close to a nuclear Armageddon. So does Professor Ruff agree? And what would all-out nuclear war actually look like? In this longer interview cut for the hack podcast, Tilman Ruff answers these and more questions, sketching out how a nuclear war could start, how fast things might spiral out of control, and whether there’s still time for us to step back from the brink. Guests: Dr Tilman Ruff, Nobel laureate and Co-President, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm Credits Dave Marchese, Presenter

Adult time for violent crime: Victoria's unveiled a plan to fight youth crime, and it could see 14-year-olds facing life sentences. Also: are you the first person in your family to go to uni? Some researchers have looked at why going first can be hard, and experts have some ideas about how to make it a better experience.  Plus Queensland's Supreme Court is hearing the trial of Rajwinder Singh, the man accused of murdering Cairns woman Toyah Cordingley. We unpack what's happened in court so far.  And heavy metal bands are having a moment right across regional Australia. We head to SA's west coast to catch one that's been driving 800 kms just to gig.  Listen now:  01:14 - Victoria's adult time for violent crime plan 06:10 -  Are uni students disadvantaged by their family? 18:35 - Toyah Cordingley murder trial  24:26 - Metal music in the regions Guests Dr Sarah Attfield, senior lecturer, University of Technology Sydney Stephen Stockwell, host of podcast 'The Case Of' Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Is the International Olympic Committee about to ban trans athletes? We don't know for sure, but it's looking increasingly likely.   And the Liberal Party is meeting tomorrow to debate ditching the net zero emissions target by 2050. We hear how young conservatives feel about it.  Plus: the US has had no functioning federal government for 41 days. This afternoon, a controversial deal was done to open it back up. So what happens next?  Listen now:  01:30 - Is the IOC about to ban trans athletes? 17:25 - Young Liberals on the Liberal Party 22:50 - Ending America's government shutdown Guests Ada Cheung, Professorial Fellow in Endocrinology, The University of Melbourne Jared Mondschein, Director of Research, US Studies Centre Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Female politicians speaking out against an antisemitic rally in Sydney say they're now being threatened. With Jewish leaders condemning the rally as "dangerous", why did police allow the neo-Nazis to gather in the first place?  And why are big bosses at the BBC quitting after criticism from Donald Trump? Plus, new research shows young people and those outside major cities have the least confidence in democracy.  Listen now:  01:30 - Speaking out against neo-Nazis 12:55 - The BBC controversy 17:25 - Democracy outside the cities Guests Allegra Spender, Member for Wentworth Jacob Wright, young farmers' advocate Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Year 12 exams are wrapping up, schoolies group chats are firing off, and British adult creator Bonnie Blue is talking about coming to the Gold Coast: yep, it's that time of year again. In 2024, Bonnie Blue's schoolies stunt looked like marketing genius — until the immigration department pointed out it sounded like work, which she didn't have a visa for, and blocked her arrival. Now, she's told Channel 9 she's lawyered up ready to try again. So is she actually going to make it to schoolies? And why does everyone care so much? In the deep dive this week, we're getting into the hype and backlash behind one of the internet's most polarising figures.  And we get into the key contradiction about Bonnie Blue: is what she's doing feminist trailblazing, or straight up misogyny?  Guests: Dr Lexi Eikelboom, senior research fellow in theology and religion, Australian Catholic University Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Hang on: is Elon Musk a trillionaire now?  Potentially... after Tesla approved a record-breaking pay deal. And should ciggies be cheaper? The illicit tobacco market is costing Australia billions of dollars – as the government loses cash to organised criminal groups. Plus: is having a boyfriend embarrassing now? A lot of us are saying... yes. Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalist and presenter Elfy Scott and Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter Perry Duffin. Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

What does masculinity even look like? A new report says teenage boys feel pressure to act tough, strong and straight – all old school ideas of being a man. But it also says they want more gender equality. Also, adult creator Bonnie Blue says she's planning on filming content at Schoolies on the Gold Coast. But will she really get a visa for Australia or is this all another publicity stunt? Plus: is it fair that rich people and big corporations can pay to spend time with politicians? Punter's Politics is trying to change that. Listen now: 01:05 - What the masculinity study reveals 08:31 - Will Bonnie Blue be at Schoolies this year? 18:23 - Punter's Politics takes on lobbyists Guests: Isabella Higgins, ABC's national social affairs reporter Dr Lexi Eikelboom, senior research fellow in theology and religion, Australian Catholic University Konrad Benjamin, Punter's Politics Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Konrad Benjamin from Punter's Politics went from being a school teacher 2 years ago to one of Australia's most influential political commentators.  He's got millions of followers by pushing a pretty simple message: keep money out of politics.  He's been in Canberra this week, putting on a fundraiser that gives regular people access to politicians.  So how has it gone?  In this longer interview cut, Konrad talks to Dave about the pressure he feels to keep going and why he's taking on lobbyists. Guests: Konrad Benjamin, Punter's Politics Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

It's official: Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York. The Muslim Democratic socialist and outspoken critic of the war in Gaza used his victory speech to take aim at Donald Trump. So is the political tide turning in the US? Also, the Maldives just banned anyone born on or after 1 January 2007 from buying tobacco. Will it work? Plus: could tiny homes be the solution to the housing crisis? They're getting more popular, but a lot of people have doubts. Listen now: 01:09 - Mamdani wins NYC mayor race 13:40 - Banning cigs for anyone born since 2007 20:30 - Tiny homes: yes/no/maybe? Guests: Jeremy Heimans, co-founder of GetUp! and Purpose + author of 'New Power' Becky Freeman, professor of public health, University of Sydney Heather Shearer, lecturer in urban planning, Griffith University Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

House prices in Australia rose faster in September than any time in the past year according to new data.  It's prompted the Opposition to call for house prices to fall for 'entry-level' homes. So what is an 'entry-level' home and is it realistic for house prices to fall? Also, what happens when you're banned on Instagram but you did nothing wrong? Plus, a new radio station is broadcasting into a youth detention facility in Western Sydney. The people behind it hope it will help turn the detainees lives around. Listen now: 01:20 - The Liberals want house prices to fall 14:40 - Losing your Instagram account 25:10 - How radio is helping youth offenders Guests: Senator Andrew Bragg, Shadow Housing Minister Dr Shaanan Cohoney, Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security, University of Melbourne Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

It's official: the National Party no longer supports reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. So, is the Coalition headed towards another break-up? Or is Sussan Ley's Liberal leadership under threat? Also, queer clubs across Australia are closing down. Are safe queer spaces disappearing and taking community with them? Listen now: 01:08 - Nationals drop net-zero commitment 05:52 - Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie on the party's decision 16:43 - How climate policy impacts young farmers 22:50 - Queer venues getting harder to find Guests: Bridget McKenzie, Nationals senator Jake Chandler, rural NSW farmer Jack O'Toole, DJ + queer club night producer Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

When banter crosses a line into bullying, the impacts can be devastating.  Hazing culture is so prevalent on Australian job sites, it's one of the reasons apprentices are quitting their jobs and dropping out of their trade altogether.  In this episode we hear your experiences - from getting attacked with nails to being forbidden to touch the tools as a woman - and find out what you can do if something like this is happening to you.  Guests: Yolanda Robson, Director of the Young Workers Centre Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been called out by the opposition leader for wearing a Joy Division T-shirt.  Sussan Ley reckons the Prime Minister should've known better, because the name Joy Division is linked to the parts of Nazi concentration camps where women were forced into prostitution. And, Buckingham Palace has announced Prince Andrew will be stripped of his royal titles and removed from the Royal Lodge on the grounds of Windsor. Plus, it's a nightmare come true. At least nine schools in Queensland taught their ancient history students the wrong topic for their exams.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Billy D'Arcy and author Lucinda Price (aka Froomes). Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Queensland students have been left scratching their heads after it was revealed at least nine schools taught year 12's the wrong topic for their exam. We talk to three students who sat the exam yesterday. Also, Australian Federal Police are cracking down on so-called 'crimefluencers' who it reckons are targeting young girls. Plus, Olympic BMX rider Saya Sakakibara shares why she became terrified of the sport she loves.  Listen now: 01:20 - How 'crimefluencers' are targeting young girls 09:05 - Queensland's exam bungle 18:20 - Why BMX's fastest woman scared of racing Guests: Helen Schneider, AFP Commander of Human Exploitation Ella, Ava, and Jamey, Students at Brisbane State High School Saya Sakakibara, Olympic gold medallist and author Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

BMX power-duo Saya Sakakibara and her brother Kai were chasing their childhood dreams of competing in the Olympics when everything changed.  Kai suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in 2020.  After seeing the impacts on her brother and suffering multiple concussions herself, Saya became terrified of the sport she loved.  In this extended interview, Saya opens up about what she had to overcome to achieve her dreams, and why she decided to lay it all bare in her new book, Just Go: Turning Fear Into a Superpower. Guests: Saya Sakakibara, Olympic gold medallist and author Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

The government's plan to deport hundreds of convicted criminals to the tiny Pacific Island of Nauru is underway. We unpack what's going on.  Plus, apprentices have been the butt of jokes since the dawn of time. But when is it banter and when is it bullying?  Listen now: 01:17 - Why are people being deported to Nauru?  13:11 - Apprentices being bullied at work Guests: Abul Rizvi, Former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Immigration Yolanda Robson, Director of the Young Workers Centre Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Independent Senator David Pocock reckons you should know who politicians are inviting to parliament and he has started a register to prove it. Also, should you have to pay to camp in a national park? The New South Wales government is looking for businesses to run some campsites, so what will that mean for campers? Plus, Hurricane Melissa is expected to cross the coast of Jamaica tomorrow. Listen now: 01:30 - Hurricane Melissa could be the worst storm to hit Jamaica in 174 years 06:25 - Should you know who is meeting politicians? 18:50 - Giving businesses access to national parks Guests: Independent Senator David Pocock Cam Read, NSW tourism operator Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

The Australian Defence Force is facing a land mark class action over alleged systemic sexual violence, harassment and discrimination. So after decades of reviews and inquiries, will this class action lead to cultural change? And, the government says it won't let tech companies use copyrighted material to train AI.  Plus, meet the young First Nations people taking up a career in law to change the justice system.   Listen now: 01:40 - The government won't let big tech mine Australia's copyrighted material 14:30 - What will a class action mean for ADF culture? 24:30 - First Nations young people trying to change the justice system Guests: Sam Hales, singer songwriter, Jungle Giants Rachel Falzon, president, Women in Defence Association  Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Could artificial intelligence (AI) be accelerating the so-call 'loneliness' epidemic in Australia? New research has found one in six Australians would sometimes rather stay home and chat to AI than go out with their friends. While one in seven reckon they could fall in love with a bot. In this deep dive episode, we unpack why young Aussies are turning to AI chatbots for connection. Guests: Dr Raffaele Ciriello, digital innovation and ethics researcher, University of Sydney  Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Vintage-style crime or just meme-able: why is the world so obsessed by the Louvre heist? And MTV is switching off a bunch of its music channels. So is making music videos still worth it to artists? Or is the music video dead? Plus Japan's first female Prime Minister backs a bunch of conservative policies, including a law that prevents married couples from having different surnames. Is it another sign the world is leaning toward more traditional values? Host Angel Parsons is joined by Em Gillespie from the Daily Aus and comedian Luke Kidgell. Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Thanks to low taxes in the Northern Territory, more than 40 betting companies call Darwin home. That makes the NT's gambling regulator the de factor national regulator but some say it's not up to the job. Also, could skate parks help reduce youth crime? Plus, Tony Armstrong has been investigating sport's racism problem and how to solve it. Listen now: 01:55 - NT politicians call for a gambling review 12:30 - Could skate parks help solve youth crime? 16:25 - Tony Armstrong on confronting sport's racism problem Guests: Dr Charles Livingstone, gambling researcher, Monash University Tony Armstrong, End Game presenter and former footballer Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

It took Tony Armstrong a year to decide he was ready to tackle this project.  End Game with Tony Armstrong is a deep dive into sport's racism problem and the people trying to solve it. In this extended interview Tony sits down with hack to talk about players copping racist abuse, everyday racism and what tech companies could do to "turn off the tap".  You can stream all three episodes of End Game with Tony Armstrong on ABC iview. Guests: Tony Armstrong, presenter of End Game Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Would you ever date an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot? Because heaps of young Aussies say they're open to it. So should we be worried about what AI will do to our relationships? Also, could a remote community in the Northern Territory run out of food soon because the roads to get into town aren't up to scratch? Plus, a survey from the Electrical Trades Union found one in eight apprentices had been exposed to potentially deadly shocks at work. Listen now: 01:25 - Would you date an AI chatbot? 17:06 - Why is a Northern Territory town running out of food? 21:20 - Electrical apprentices are getting shocked at work Guests: Dr Raffaele Ciriello, digital innovation and ethics researcher, University of Sydney  Dominic Lombardi, fourth-year electrical apprentice Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

US President Donald Trump (and his pen) has finally welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the White House to sign a deal that was months in the making. Here's what went down.  And, police in the UK have confirmed they are looking into reports about Prince Andrew allegedly trying to dig up dirt on his accuser Virginia Giuffre.  Plus: would you put your life on the line for content?  Listen now: 01:45 - Trump and Albanese's critical minerals deal 06:50 - The Prince Andrew probe 16:30 - Dying for content Guests: Natalie Oliveri, royal reporter, Nine.com.au Amy Peden, injury prevention researcher, UNSW Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Taking care of your family feels like the natural thing to do. It can be super rewarding but it can also be really tough. There are about 400,000 young carers in Australia and new research has found they are having a really hard time. So what support do young carers need? Plus, will the ceasefire in Gaza hold as both sides accuse each other of violating the agreement, and is a lasting peace close? Listen now:  02:00 - Israel strikes Gaza after soldiers killed 06:45 - Will the ceasefire hold? 14:25 - Caring for your siblings at 18 20:30 - What support is available for young carers Guests: Dr Andrew Thomas, Lecturer in International Relations and Middle East Studies, Deakin University Madeleine Buchner, founder and CEO of Little Dreamers Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Support for One Nation has surged in regional Australia since the last election. So why are more people turning towards the conservative minor party and is it likely to impact the next election? In this deep dive episode, we unpack why Australian voters are turning away from the two major parties. Guests: Dr Jill Sheppard, senior lecturer in politics, ANU Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Senator David Pocock's been turfed from the parliamentary social sports club because he called out a gambling lobby group listed as a sponsor. It's sparked debate about how cosy politics has become with the gambling industry.  A new gay club in Sydney copped backlash for being very specific about who it's for. So how do queer spaces balance exclusivity with inclusion? Over in Ireland, a trial giving artists a basic income is now being made permanent. Could something like that ever work here? Plus, we get back into Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus' surprise retirement — and ask the very important question: should we all quit while we're ahead? Host Angel Parsons is joined by performer, and entertainment manager at a queer venue in Sydney, Etcetera Etcetera and Straight At It sports broadcaster Mitch Dyer.

Ever had to cough up a whole new rental bond before you've even got your last one back? Victoria's trying to change that. Also, plans for a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery in Alice Springs have been scrapped — so how are First Nations artists responding? And, four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus has announced her retirement at just 25. We speak to a former Olympic swimmer about the 'unrelenting pursuit' of the sport — and our future in the pool.  Listen now:  01:35 - The states scrapping double bonds 12:08 - What a First Nations art gallery would have meant to artists 22:59 - Retiring at the top of your game Guests: Emma Baker, Professor of Housing Research, University of Adelaide Aretha Brown, Gumbaynggirr artist and advocate Cate Campbell, Olympic medallist and author Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

As the first phase of Trump's 20-point peace plan continues, how does it actually impact the people living in Gaza and Israel?  In this special interview episode, hack speaks to two people on the ground about what a ceasefire means to them.  In Gaza, we speak to Abeer Abou Mutlak an aid worker about the personal toll the war has had on her and how she plans to rebuild her life in Northern Gaza.  And from Israel, we hear from Max Kresch. An IDF reservist who ended up refusing to serve during Israel's invasion of Gaza.  Max has worked as an anti-war campaigner. He says there is still a lot of work to be done.  In this episode hack asks Abeer and Max what they hope for the future in the Middle East.   Guests: Abeer Abou Mutlak, aid worker in Gaza Max Kresch, Israeli reservist and anti-war campaigner Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Support for Pauline Hanson's One Nation party is surging. So why are more people backing them, and will it last? Also, fuel prices can vary a lot depending on where you live. Now the ACCC is facing pressure to investigate why rural people are paying so much more. Plus, Australians are making their mark in American football. We speak to the young Aussies trying to make it as punters in college football in the United States. Listen now:  01:22 - Behind the surge in support for One Nation 13:14 - Why fuel prices vary from servo to servo 20:32 - Aussie punters playing college football Guests: Dr Jill Sheppard, senior lecturer in politics, ANU Peter Khoury, NRMA spokesperson Riley Thompson, Penn State University punter Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Hamas has released the last living Israeli hostages, so happens next?  We speak to a young Israeli reservist who refused to keep serving in the IDF about his experience, and what he wants to happen now. And advocacy groups are concerned the upcoming social media ban will leave LGBTIQA+ teens living in the bush "cut off" from community. Plus, we hear how one man's fascination with scars is helping people reframe their 'worst moments' through photography.  Listen now:  01:30 - Watching the hostage release as an Israeli 10:53 - Why online spaces can be life-changing 22:23 - The story behind a scar Guests: Max Kresch, Israeli reservist and anti-war campaigner Nicky Bath, CEO, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Jarrad Seng, photographer Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

As the first steps of a peace plan between Israel and Hamas unfold with the release of hostages, how are Palestinians in Gaza feeling about the future?  And dinner vouchers, accommodation incentives and life saving patrols are part of South Australia's plan to boost tourism over summer in areas devastated by the algal bloom.  Plus, have we moved beyond ghosting? For some, a blunt breakup text is becoming the norm before a relationship even begins.  Listen now: 01:20 - Hamas release Israeli hostages 05:00 - What life is like in Gaza right now 14:50 - Summer during an algal bloom 21:10 - Has therapy speak killed ghosting?  Guests:  Abeer Abou Mutlak, aid worker in Gaza Lucy Hood, South Australia's Environment Minister Dr Chris Cheers, psychologist Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

If AI is writing your resume... and then AI is reviewing your job application... are there actually any humans involved in the job search anymore? In this deep dive episode: we explore how AI is utilised across the job market and how you can stand out from the slop.  Plus we hear from jobseekers about what the market is like right now.  Guests: Dr Natalie Sheard, lawyer and McKenzie postdoctoral fellow, Melbourne Law School Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

A Charli xcx 'diss track', an ode to Travis Kelce's manhood and polarising reviews – Taylor Swift's album The Life of a Showgirl has not stopped making headlines. And it's also sparked conversation around power, fandom and who gets to be criticised. Also, new research says Gen Z is drinking less alcohol than previous generations. Turns out cost-of-living and wellness are big factors. And is gossiping a character flaw or a sign of intelligence? Plus, do you ever talk to strangers? Because a woman has gone viral for sharing an encounter she reckons changed her life. Host Dee Salmin is joined by PEDESTRIAN.TV reporter and Broadly Relevant podcaster Simran Pasricha and writer and creator Jack Toohey. Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Be honest: do you use AI to apply for jobs? Because it's creating an AI loop – job-seekers can apply for more jobs with AI, while AI lets recruiters sift through more applications.  How is this changing the hiring process and does AI even help? Also Israel and Hamas have agreed to phase 1 of the Gaza peace deal, meaning Israeli hostages will be released and IDF troops will withdraw from Gaza "to an agreed-upon line". So is the war in Gaza over? And after a local teen was killed walking home, a Central Coast town has channelled their grief into tackling gendered violence. Listen now: 01:26 - Is this the end of the war in Gaza? 06:10 - How is AI changing the job market? 20:06 - Audrey Griffin was murdered walking home from a night out 24:23 - Can communities use grief to make change? Guests: Dr Natalie Sheard, lawyer + McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellow, Melbourne Law School, the University of Melbourne Sarah Wayland, professor of social work, Central Queensland University Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Whether it's Dry July or Ocsober, taking a break from alcohol is getting more popular in Australia. But how do you know if it's time to stop drinking?  Julia Rangiheuea didn't know she needed a break from booze until it was forced on her in the Big Brother house.  She reckons she's spent more than $150k on alcohol throughout her life. Now, Julia's almost 3 years sober, but getting here wasn't easy.  In this extended interview,  self described "former party girl" Julia sits down with Hack to unpack her path to sobriety and where she thinks Australia and influencers have gone wrong when it comes to alcohol and addiction.  And if this chat brought up anything for you, there is help available: The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015 Guests: Julia Rangiheuea, host of Soberly Speaking Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast

Young Aussies are drinking less than any other generation according to a new study of more than 23,000 Australians. The Flinders University study analysed data collected across two decades and found Gen Z is drinking less than any other generation. So why are young people giving up booze? And what's it like to quit drinking in your 20s? Plus pro-Palestinian activists want to hold a rally at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday, but police say it will be too dangerous. So what happens now? Listen now: 01:19 - The planned Sydney Opera House protest that has ended up in court 07:32 - Gen Z less likely to drink alcohol than older generations 12:59 - Julia Rangiheuea on her sobriety Guests: Sean Tarek Goodwin, reporter, ABC Julia Rangiheuea, host of Soberly Speaking Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Two years on from the October 7 attacks, are we any closer to achieving peace in Israel and Gaza? And, hundreds of activists have been deported from Israel after their aid flotilla was intercepted. What do we know, so far, about the 7 Australians on board?  Plus an alleged shooting spree in Sydney and WA Police seize more than 130 guns as part of a raid targeting sovereign citizens: what's going on with Australia's gun laws? Listen now: 01:09 - 2 years since the October 7 attacks 06:18 - Will the Gaza peace plan work? 13:49 - What we know about the detained flotilla activists 21:12 - Are Australia's gun control laws working? Guests: Dr Martin Kear, lecturer, University of Sydney Chantelle Al-Khouri, reporter, ABC Stephen Bendle, convenor, Australian Gun Safety Alliance Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Movie censorship isn't new. But this week an Aussie filmmaker, Michael Shanks, revealed he is pulling his film, Together, which stars Dave Franco and Alison Brie, from China because of the use of AI to censor a queer marriage scene. Shanks says he received photos from an advanced screening of the film which shows a scene being altered, through the use of AI, to make a male character appear female. So what will this new use of AI mean for the future of films and queer representation? On today's deep dive, Michael Shanks tells Dave what it was like when he found out his movie had been changed without his consent. He shares his concerns about the use of AI and the problem with censorship. Guests: Michael Shanks, filmmaker and director Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Some of the world biggest comedians are copping heat for performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. It's not because their jokes fell flat, but because the event is in Saudi Arabia. Also the Prime Minister reckons the government's 5 per cent deposit scheme will make house prices go up. So, what does this mean for young Aussies wanting to buy their first home?  Plus, we're asking: how often do you really need to wash your sheets?  Host Dave Marchese is joined by PEDESTRIAN.TV's Issy Phillips and comedian Billy D'Arcy. Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Israel has intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla and detained the activists on board some of the vessels, including Greta Thunberg. The Global Sumud Flotilla says it was trying to deliver humanitarian supplies to the Palestinian people. Plus, Dave Marchese speaks to Bugs bassist, Jordan Brunoli about receiving his stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis. Jordan opens up about how cancer is "terrifying but also freeing", and about what a serious diagnosis does to your mental health. Listen now: 01:15 - What happened when Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla 06:40 - Bugs bassist Jordan Brunoli on life after a stage 4 cancer diagnosis Guests: Jordan Brunoli, Bugs bassist Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm