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Musicians say it's getting harder to make a living in the arts. So what does the government need to do to fix the problem? Also, unis are under fire for using surveillance technology to find and punish students who took part in pro-Palestinian encampments. And two senior ministers are retiring from politics at the next election, paving the way for the PM to do a cabinet reshuffle. Plus, should people who don't have a disability laugh at vids on the official Paralympics TikTok? Guests: Scarlett McKahey and Jaida Stevenson, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Shalailah Medhora, triple j Hack political reporter Shane Clifton, Associate Professor, Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney

How low could Australia's birth rate go? We talk about the dilemma young people are facing when deciding whether or not to become parents. Plus, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the US — could a peace deal be around the corner? Also, the uni fees system is broken, according to experts. And how do you find a date in the outback when the station you work on is bigger than the dating apps' radius? Guests: Jared Mondschein, research director, United States Studies Centre Gina Rushton, journalist and host of The Dilemma podcast

ACT police are searching for a group responsible for two separate attacks on men, lured to locations through Grindr. We ask what you can do to keep yourself safe on hook-up apps. And internet blackouts remain in force in Bangladesh, after deadly protests fuelled by high youth unemployment killed at least 114 people.  Plus, how much do you think your private data is worth? The data stolen from Medisecure has been sold on the dark web for a price that might surprise you. Guests: Acting Commander Richard Breiner, ACT Policing Eloise Layard, manager of LGBTQ+ Health Programs at ACON Ange Lavoipierre, ABC's national technology reporter

Joe's out ... so now is it all up to Kamala Harris? We look at whether the memes, edits and celeb endorsements will help or hurt her chances in the race to be president. Plus, should tradies be worried about new research on their exposure to potentially cancer-causing fumes? And we unpack why we're seeing a boom in some niche sports, while others are fading away. Guests: Jessica Siles, advocate with Voters for Tomorrow Dr Renee Carey, Curtin University researcher Rochelle Eime, professor of sports science at Federation University

A tech outage led to chaos around the world - what happened? Also, Donald Trump's given a big speech after surviving an assassination attempt, with Republican's donning ear patches in solidarity. Plus, Italy's Prime Minister has sued a journalist who roasted her online, calling her short. And an Aussie Olympian has amputated part of his finger to get to Paris. Host Dave Marchese is joined by performer Etcetera Etcetera and journalist Ellie Grounds.

Has fighting with your partner or friend in a dream really put you in the foulest mood with them the next day, even though it wasn’t real? Plus, is there such a thing as ethical investing? Turns out AustralianSuper has been accused of greenwashing after money from its “ethical option” went towards coal, oil and gas. And if someone was accused of something really serious like assault while they were working, who would you want investigating that? That's a question that's being asked, after an allegation that a police officer who was trying to break up a fight in a NSW shopping centre with his two colleagues used unreasonable force. Guests: Estelle Parker, co-CEO, Responsible Investment Association Australasia Professor Drew Dawson, sleep researcher, CQUniversity

It's been a depressing few weeks if you love buying and reading books in Australia with the collapse of Booktopia. What does it mean for customers and authors whose books lie in the lurch now administrators have taken over? And it's one of the biggest nights in Aussie sport, but workers on the domestic violence front line are preparing for an influx as NSW and QLD go head-to-head in the State of Origin decider.  Plus, sovereign citizen groups have banded together to make a fake court that has declared itself the superior court of Australia and now they're issuing warrants for arrest. So, what's going on? Guests: Kevin Nguyen, digital forensics reporter, ABC Investigations Melanie Saward, Bigambul and Wakka Wakka woman and author Danielle Binks, literary agent and author

The CFMEU has been under pressure amid allegations underworld figures and bikie gang members have infiltrated major construction projects. And an 'idiot' and 'America's Hitler': that's how Trump's new running mate described him just a few years ago. Now, they're standing side-by-side at the Republican National Convention. So, who is JD Vance?  Plus some 18 to 24 year olds think they've 'missed out' on the best parts of being young, but is that true? Guests: Anthony Forsyth, workplace relations expert, RMIT Bao Huynh, research fellow, Monash University Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice

Culture wars, conspiracy theories and a 'propaganda genius': here's what we know now that the dust has settled on the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump.    And are young Aussies going to punish the Labor party over the war in Gaza?  Two weeks ago, our youngest senator Fatima Payman crossed the floor against Labor and then quit the party all together. So, we ask (newly independent) Senator Payman: what place do young Aussies have in politics?  Guests: Dr Emma Shortis, US politics expert, The Australia Institute Dr Kaz Ross, extremism researcher, University of Tasmania  Independent Senator Fatima Payman

From Joe Biden's refusal to step down to boomers' refusal to share the wealth: how big of a problem is generational gatekeeping?  And the government wants to ban NDIS participants from accessing supported sex workers.  Plus, astrology on the 6pm news and Olympic influencers: is this the beginning of the end for free-to-air TV? Host Dee Salmin is joined by sexologist Lauren French and drag performer Pomara Fifth.

It sounds morbid, but for some young people, the only way they think they'll get ahead financially is waiting to inherit from their parents. People born in the 90s and beyond are experiencing slower income growth and rising poverty, according to a new Productivity Commission report.  And the curfew in Alice Springs has been lifted, but how does the looming threat of snap lockdowns impact everyone's day-to-day in town?  Also this week, a bunch of youth media brands folded, shocking their readers and fans.  Plus, Furby modifiers are making bank reselling childhood nostalgia, just with a few unique customisations.  Guests: Shanaya McAdam-Bray, chair, Central Australia Aboriginal Youth Roundtable Alexandra Koster, writer, Refinery29 Patrick Lenton, writer, author and proud Furby owner

It's tax return time but experts reckon there are way more benefits for older, richer Aussies while young people are missing out. So, is the tax system unfair? And a new survey by the Australian Institute of Criminology shows one in five Australians has perpetrated sexual violence. Plus, Kabi Kabi traditional owners in Queensland have been granted native title rights. Guests: Dr Hayley Boxall, research fellow, Australian National University Tyrone Bean, Kabi Kabi traditional owner Tom Walker, economist and CEO of Think Forward

The government let it slip over the weekend that supported sex work could be scrapped from the NDIS. So what does that mean to the people that actually use those services, and the sex workers that provide them?   And a historic moment in Victoria: for the first time in Australia, Aboriginal nations can formally request to enter into a treaty with the government. Plus will your fave sport be impacted by climate change?  Guests: Rachel Wotton, sex worker and academic, Western Sydney University Jidah Clark, chair, Victorian Treaty Authority  Hannah Mason, public health researcher, James Cook University

Alice Springs is entering its second snap curfew, and this time it's for everyone - kids and adults. The Northern Territory police commissioner made the announcement after a spate of violent attacks over the weekend, but people on the ground say we're not getting the whole story.  And hung parliament and leaning to the left: here's why the French have taken to the streets with flares and flags after their election.  Also, what's behind the post-it note project? Plus, from the brink of homelessness to a spot on the Australian Olympic team: meet Marissa Williamson-Pohlman.  Guests: Armani Francois, NT youth advocate  Marissa Williamson-Pohlman, Olympic boxer

Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge and Grindr have worked alongside the government to develop a dating app code of conduct. The catch is, the code will be entirely voluntary.  And as the sun sets on the first week of the government's latest vape crackdown, we reflect on if it will actually work to cut down on recreational vaping.  Plus, would you go on a sleep holiday?  Host Dee Salmin is joined by journalists Iza Staskowski and Brendan Crew.

Tried to buy a vape this week? Was it easy? It's not meant to be, because under the government's latest crackdown vapes are now meant to only be available at pharmacies with a prescription. So are the new rules failing? We put your questions to Australia's health minister, Mark Butler. And the youngest person in Parliament, WA Senator Fatima Payman, has quit the Labor Party, saying the pressure to conform to the official line on the war in Gaza left her with no choice. Also, the latest info on nitazines, which drug experts reckon is being added to cocaine, ketamine and mdma. Plus, we go out with a group of traditional owners running a night patrol in Alice Springs.   Guests: Mark Butler, health minister Shalailah Medhora, triple j Hack political reporter Cameron Francis, chief executive, The Loop

Adult fantasy: is it just "fairy porn" or is there something else that is pushing the genre to the top of the best seller lists? And we’ve all slogged through an end-of-bond clean, or chased that dodgy ex-housemate for our half of the bond back. Heaps of people have experienced having their rental bond withheld and one law firm in Victoria reckons many of those claims are baseless. Plus, the bottles are the same shape, same colour, same size… if you squint, they look basically identical. We have to ask, how are makeup dupes legal? Guests: Leo Patterson-Ross, CEO, Tenants Union NSW Emilia Terzon, business reporter, ABC Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne, sexuality and pop culture researcher, University of Melbourne

Kink, violence, or just another part of sex: more than half of young people are taking part in sexual strangulation. So, what's behind the increase?  And some dissenting Supreme Court judges have warned that US presidents could become "a king above the law" after a new judgment declared "absolute immunity" from some criminal prosecution. Plus, is the cost of regional placements holding back trainee doctors that want to work outside of the big cities? Guests: Kevin J. McMahon, professor of political science, Trinity College in Connecticut Dr Vidhushan Paheerathan, regional doctor Lauren French, sexologist

Cut out from group chats, removed from meetings and exiled by her colleagues: that’s what WA Labor Senator Fatima Payman says has been happening to her, a week after she crossed the floor to vote for a Senate motion to recognise a Palestinian state. Plus, would you ditch your current job to move to a tropical island? Trade in the laptop and meetings for a bar gig and fresh coconuts? Some young Aussies are doing it, and they reckon anyone dreaming about it should give it a go too.  And a lot of banks and super funds offer ‘ethical’ investment options. But how sure can you be that your money is going to causes you support?  An ABC investigation has found it can be really hard to tell. Featured: Kos Samaras, former Labor campaign strategist and director of the Redbridge Group Pat McGrath, investigative reporter Dr Hannah Gould, cultural anthropologist, University of Melbourne

The first presidential debate of 2024 has wrapped up. Trump delivered a typical performance and Biden stumbled over answers. So was the debate any good or was it a bit... old man yells at cloud?  And people on TikTok are taking flights the old fashioned way: no headphones, no books and nothing but the plane GPS for entertainment.  Plus, do phone calls give you anxiety? You might have telephobia.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by influencer Alisha Aitken-Radburn and newsreader Brooklyn Ross.

If you feel like the temperature inside your home is actually colder than outside, you're probably not imagining it. We dig into why Australian houses are so cold and what you can do about it.  And we unpack the dangers of using rideshare and taxis in regional areas.  Plus, no safe dose: a new synthetic substance called Nitazene has made its way into the Australian drug scene. Now it's being linked to a rise in overdoses.  Guests: Joel Dignan, executive director, Better Renting Bianca Fileborn, associate professor and criminologist, Melbourne Uni Caitlin Dooley, program specialist, DanceWize

It’s been a dead language for centuries, but in one suburb in Melbourne hundreds of people in their 20s are meeting to pray in Latin. So what’s the deal with the revival of Latin mass, and why are these young people trying to fight the Vatican? Plus, it’s been another huge news day, with Julian Assange finally home in Australia after pleading guilty to a single criminal count of "conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information" in a US court.  It's left us with a few questions like: what does his guilty plea mean for press freedom? And will it impact Australia's relationship with the US? And commercial surrogacy is banned in Australia, but volunteering a uterus is fine. We meet someone whose workmate helped her and her partner have a baby. Guests: Emma Shortis, US political expert, The Australia Institute  Peter Greste, journalist and executive director, Alliance for Journalists' Freedom  Dr Rosemary Hancock, sociologist, University of Notre Dame

The founder of WikiLeaks is a free man after five years of imprisonment in the UK. Julian Assange has made a plea-deal with the US Department of Justice, bringing to a close the long-running legal battle over charges of espionage and the leaking of top-secret documents. And the government has watered down its ban on vapes while restricting their purchase to pharmacies.  Plus, Victoria is set to introduce pill testing at festivals and a fixed site in inner Melbourne.  Also, WA Labor senator Fatima Payman has crossed the floor over recognition of Palestine. It's the first time a Labor senator has done that while the party is in government since 1986. Guests: Dr Niraj Lal, #FreeJulianAssange advocate Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan Doctor Nicole Higgins, president, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Housing isn't actually recognised as a human right by the law, but a few politicians like independent senator David Pocock want to change that.  And could "foyers" fix the youth homelessness crisis? They're called ‘after crisis accommodation, and advocates say it’s the kind of housing Australia really needs. Also, the requirement for 88 days of regional work for backpackers from the UK is coming to an end. Here's what that means for backpackers and the farms they work on.  Plus, are Parisians really protest-pooing in the Seine? Guests: Independent Senator David Pocock Charlie Thomas, acting CEO, National Farmers Federation Tracey Holmes, sports podcaster and professorial fellow, University of Canberra

Robert Irwin is threatening to take Pauline Hanson to court for defamation over using his likeness in a One Nation ad. So does he have his khakis in a twist, or is he right to call out lazy satire? And another viral protest has put Just Stop Oil in the headlines. So is it okay to deface a World Heritage Site, or is it doing more harm than good for their cause?  Plus, how do you recover from getting someone's name wrong? Probably don't ask Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by editor of The Daily Aus Emma Gillespie and comedian Anthony Locascio.

Driverless cars are set to be the next big shift in car development. But can they handle Australian roads? And in his first visit to the country in 24 years, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a defence pact with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The deal means both sides would provide assistance in the face of "aggression". So what does that mean, and should we be worried? Plus, a quarter of young people feel anxious or embarrassed about their labia. With labia-shaming on the rise, some of them are even considering surgery. Guests: Professor Matthew Sussex, expert in Russian foreign policy, ANU Professor Michael Milford, QUT's Centre for Robotics Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis, University of Melbourne

After weeks of chatter, the Coalition has started pushing their election sales pitch. The big ticket item? Peter Dutton wants to put seven nuclear power plants across Australia. So where will the plants go? How much will they cost? What will the impact be?  We unpack the Opposition's nuclear plan so far as well as the support and the pushback that's already coming from the community.  Guest: Steve Fordham, business owner Johanna Bowyer, lead research analyst for Australian electricity, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis

Courtney's mum was murdered in a domestic violence homicide. She's one of at least 1,000 kids who've lost parents this way, according to research from Melbourne University. And we’ve just heard about the impacts of growing up in a violent home, but what services are out there to help young people? This school on the New South Wales Central Coast is doing things a bit differently... Plus visa-free travel, two giant pandas and Cheng Lei blocked: the first Australian visit by a Chinese Premier in 7 years has wrapped up today.  Guests: Professor Kathryn Joy, domestic violence homicide researcher, University of Melbourne Dr Ben Herscovitch, research fellow, ANU

Should prison be more about punishment or rehabilitation? We speak with inmates involved in a wildlife program that's helping the community and potentially setting them up with new careers. Also, ABC Four Corners reporter Avani Dias joins us to talk about her investigation into Indian spying in Australia. And you'll meet the young Australian surfers trying to save their beaches before they disappear. Guests: Avani Dias, reporter, ABC Four Corners Dr Julie Toohey, criminology lecturer, University of Adelaide

New data shows CEOs had an average salary increase of 14% in the last 12 months. We have to ask: are those kinds of increases fair? Plus a restaurant in the US has announced a ban on anyone under 35 years old from eating at their restaurant.  And speaking of bans: Denmark has taken spicy ramen noodles off the menu, claiming there is a risk of poisoning due to the extreme spice.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by actor Jessica Marchi and filmmaker and creator Jack Toohey.

With some of the biggest music festivals in the country taking a break this year, some Aussie acts are heading out on regional tours to play for as many punters as possible.  And the Premier of South Australia wants to ban big lobbyists, big businesses, unions and you from donating to political campaigns. So, how would the plan work?  Plus, should we be worried about an egg shortage? Australia's biggest outbreak of bird flu has hit five egg farms in Victoria with over 800,000 birds culled and a chance some businesses could go under.  Guests: Kate Griffiths, democracy researcher, Grattan Institute Jesse Higgs, founder, Party in the Paddock Michael "Maje" Kolmajer, bassist, Rum Jungle

Australians are the world's biggest fashion consumers and it's fuelling a waste crisis. In France, they're talking about a tax to try to fix the problem - so will it work? And about 50 schoolgirls in Victoria have had their faces used to create AI porn that was then shared online. Can governments legislate quick enough to stop crimes like this before they take off?  Also, last year former NRL player Jarryd Hayne was found guilty of sexual assault and jailed, but now he's walking free after his convictions were overturned this morning.  Plus, a web of lies and a cover up: in the wake of the PwC tax leaks scandal, a report on the government's spending on private consulting firms landed this arvo, and it's pretty scathing about the Big Four.  Guests: Jamie McKinnell, court reporter, ABC Dr Lisa Lake, director of the Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Fashion and Textiles, UTS

Ever thought about quitting your job? What about starting a whole new career? If so, you’re not alone: one study has estimated 700,000 young Aussies have considered switching jobs - and that’s just in the last three months. But is job hopping a bad look? Also on the show: the Australian government's official advice is "do not travel" to Afghanistan, but despite that, some young Australians are. But is that helping prop up the Taliban? And just when you thought the climate wars were over, here we go again: the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s come out to say if he becomes PM, he'll get rid of Australia’s 2030 emissions target. Guests: Richie Merzian, acting CEO, Smart Energy Council  Dr Mujib Abid, Southern Cross University Fiona Anson, director, UTS Enterprise Learning Strategy

Whether it's the long hours, low rates of pay or dealing with annoying customers, working in retail can be tough, especially if it's your first job. But there's another side to the industry that rarely gets spoken about too: a culture of sexual harassment. So many of you messaged us on Instagram with your awful experiences from retail jobs, and a new study paints a very similar picture. It's found nearly half of women and a quarter of men have experienced sexual harassment while working retail. Why is it so bad? And what’s being done to fix it? If you or someone you know needs help, you can contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Porn is now officially allowed on X, even the AI stuff. But it'll be hidden for kids under 18 and anyone who doesn't opt-in. Also, some parents are offering to pay their kids to stay off social media entirely, will it work?  And Tokyo’s local government wants to develop a dating app to try to boost the falling birth rate.  Plus, manual smoking: why is it back? Host Dave Marchese is joined by content creator Tim Abbott and journalist Ange McCormack.

In some industries, for every dollar that a worker over 21 earns, their younger colleagues only get 40 cents. It's something the Australian Council of Trade Unions wants to change, but businesses are already gearing up to fight it.  And skipping school, sleep, and work for the sake of gaming? That's the reality for some of the 100,000 Aussies who are "clinically addicted" to video games. And if that's you, psychiatrists have some tips about how to stop. Plus, is karma a relaxing thought? For half of Gen Z, it is. Guests:   Paula McDonald, professor of work and organisation, QUT Dr Anna Halafoff, associate professor in sociology, Deakin University

Pick out the rings, choose a venue and sign the prenup. More couples are opting to secure their own money and enter Binding Financial Agreements – the Aussie version of a prenup – with their partners.  And now that polls have closed, and after 43 days and with hundreds of millions of people having cast their votes, Narendra Modi has claimed a third term as India's prime minister.  Plus WTF are the 'meat olympics'? Guests Marg Neal, principal lawyer, Marshalls Dent and Wilmoth Lawyers Meghna Bali, South Asia correspondent, ABC

What does complaining about being busy actually reflect about us? Everyone knows that stressing out doesn't really help anyone... but that doesn't stop us from doing it.  And would you do 90-days of defence force service for Australian citizenship? It's a new policy being introduced to boost the number of recruits in Australia, but will it work? Plus, the average wait time for people trying to access the Disability Support Pension has blown out to 107 days. Now the government says it's working to bring that wait time down.  Guests: Sam Roggeveen, director of international security program, Lowy Institute Professor Lyndall Strazdins, expert in work and health, ANU

Experts say you should only be spending 30% of your income to avoid rental stress. That formula would limit under 24s to a total rent of $176 a week. So is a rental that cheap even possible to find?  And we always hear how Australia's gun laws and restrictions are world-leading. But could we be doing more? Plus, what’s your idea of a good time, letting loose and having fun? For one community in Newcastle, it’s dressing up as mermaids. Guests:  Dr Sophia Maalsen, senior lecturer in urbanism, University of Sydney Dr Tarli Young, psychology research fellow, University of Queensland

A guilty verdict, 34 felony charges and a former president. On Thursday local time, Donald Trump walked out of the NY courtroom as a convicted criminal, after the verdict in his hush money trial was handed down.  And Pope Francis got in trouble (and then apologised) this week for using a homophobic slur in a meeting reaffirming the Vatican’s ban on gay priests. Plus what is your hotel from hell story?  Host Dave Marchese is joined by model and presenter Christian Wilkins and journalist and podcaster Marty Smiley.

An AI-generated image has been shared MILLIONS of times as a show of solidarity with Palestinians, so where did it come from, what is it meant to achieve, and why has it swept around the world?  And criminals, visas and deportations to New Zealand: this is why everyone in Parliament is talking about ministerial direction 99.  Plus, hitchhiking feels like it only happens in movies, so why did the old tradition fade away?   Guests: Kelly Lewis, digital media expert, Monash University Linda Mahood, history professor, University of Guelph

Renee Gracie was the first woman in 17 years to take part in the Bathurst 1000 race, but it wasn’t an easy ride. After navigating blatant sexism in the industry, she left motorsport altogether and began a new career as an OnlyFans creator. Now a massively successful adult content creator, Renee is getting back into racing. Also, do you fall into the ‘missing middle’?  It's the term experts are using to describe people who need mental health support that goes beyond the support of a GP or counsellor, but isn't serious enough to be in hospital. Guests: Dr Peter Baldwin, clinical psychologist, Black Dog Institute Renee Gracie, race car driver and OnlyFans creator

Witnesses described people burning alive and screaming into the night and now Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has called the airstrike that killed at least 45 Palestinians a "tragic mistake". So, where are Gazans supposed to go when designated safe zones are targeted?  And what's going on with uni encampments around the country? Some have packed up, some have moved, and others are waiting it out.  Plus, the struggle facing Afghan women and girls as devastating floods hit the country. And we know microplastics are almost everywhere, but did you know researchers have found them in testicles?  Guests: John Lyons, global affairs editor, ABC Professor Robert McLachlan, male infertility researcher, Monash IVF program

In Victorian emergency rooms, GHB is one of the most common substances found when treating drug-affected people, so is juice back? Or did it never go away to begin with? And a landslide in Papua New Guinea has claimed at least 675 lives, according to the UN. The PNG government is expecting that number to rise as rescue efforts continue with two medical facilities and hundreds of homes buried beneath dirt and rock.  Also, a new consent campaign was just launched by the government and this time it's not only targeting young people, it's also targeting their parents.  Plus will concert tickets get cheaper? The US Justice Department is suing Live Nation claiming it has a "monopoly" on the music industry.  Guests: Ellie Grounds, reporter, Hack Dr Krista Siefried, deputy director, National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs Professor Jeannie Paterson, consumer protection expert, Melbourne Law School

Governments are exploring the concept of banning young people from social media, so could it actually work?  And an Australian cryogenics company has frozen its first client in Australia in the hope of bringing him back to life in the future. Plus, the Vatican has announced it's cracking down on miracles. Host Dave Marchese is joined by artist and performer Etcetera Etcetera and editor of The Daily Aus Emma Gillespie.

With more young women getting into trades, what can the industry do to support them on the job site?  And a young woman’s decision to die by euthanasia in the Netherlands sparked a massive worldwide reaction on how euthanasia is used.  Plus, a group of new COVID subvariants has arrived in Australia.. and they're being nicknamed FLiRT. So how concerned should we be about it?  Guests:  Professor Gemma Carey, expert on the NDIS, UNSW Stuart Turville, virologist, Kirby Institute Mel Street, tradie and founder of the Lady Tradies and Rocking Chicks group

"Extreme turbulence" on a London-Singapore flight has left one person dead and 71 injured. So, how likely are events like these and are planes going to be experiencing more turbulence in a warming world?  And, deadly violence has erupted in New Caledonia after the French Government in Paris approved a constitutional amendment to allow more recent arrivals to the French territory to vote in provincial elections. Now after a week of violent protest, repatriation flights are bringing stranded Australians home.  Plus, specialist endometriosis care isn't easy to come by in regional areas, so patients and health care professionals are creating their networks to fill the gaps and navigate a system that has historically minimised women's pain. Guests: Doug Drury, professor of aviation, CQ University Dr Florence Boulard, senior lecturer, James Cook University

Scarlett Johansson reckons her voice has been ripped off for a new AI chatbot from ChatGPT and she's not happy. Plus, the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders, alleging they've committed war crimes and crimes against humanity. As a member of the court, Australia's involvement has been questioned by the opposition for "tarnishing" our international reputation.  And has the internet we know and love died? AI content farms are taking over social media and most of the content we consume, so where have all the real people gone online?    Also, Sam Kerr is officially out of the running for Matildas' Olympic glory while she recovers from her ACL injury.  Guests: Dr Juliette McIntyre, international law expert, University of South Australia Dr Jake Renzella, lecturer in computer science, UNSW Samantha Lewis, reporter, ABC Sport

Fear of death keeps a lot of us up at night: in fact, some experts say death anxiety peaks in your early 20s. We speak to people working with the dead and find out why you should stop freaking out and instead embrace the inevitable.  And 'kidfluencers' might seem innocent, but who else is engaging with their content? On certain websites, images of young kids are marketed as exclusive content to adult subscribers, and according to a Four Corners investigation sometimes it's the kids' parents who're running the accounts.  Plus, Iran's President and Foreign Minister have been killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, according to Iranian officials.  Guests: Dr Rachel Menzies, clinical psychologist and research fellow, University of Sydney Jessica Longbottom, reporter, ABC

Okay, we promise this is the last time we’ll talk about the budget (jk, we can’t promise that). And King Charles' blood red portrait, the painting Gina Rinehart reportedly doesn’t want you to see and a digital installation closed after a week: what do you do when art goes wrong? Plus, a uni in America has apologised after the announcer at a graduation ceremony mispronounced students' names as they collected their diplomas. Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Billy D’Arcy and journalist and video producer Issy Phillips.

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico had his hand outstretched, ready to greet the public, when five shots were fired by a man in the crowd trying to assassinate him.  And pro-Palestinian encampments continue at universities across the country. Some students say they have been issued move-on orders by police, and others say they've been threatened with expulsion and arrest.  Also, the federal court has ruled that Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek doesn't have to consider the environmental impact of emissions when approving new coal and gas projects.  Plus, barbering, bush medicine and skateboarding: meet the students taking part in a different kind of schooling outside of Alice Springs.  Guests: Neil Fergus, international security expert  Jo Lauder, climate reporter, ABC

More rent assistance, $300 off your power bill and a change to HECS indexation: the Albanese government has delivered its third budget. The government is promising it's going to address the cost-of-living crisis and the deepening generational divide. So will it? We put your questions to the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese.  Guests: Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia Elizabeth Baldwin, economist, Grattan Institute

With more and more Australians taking up a second job, does the tax system need to change to help people out? Plus, former military lawyer David McBride has been sentenced to more than five years in jail for sharing secret documents. We unpack what that means for whistleblowing in Australia. And, why is it that a single word or emoji can turn you off a potential date? One app is helping you filter out your icks.  Guests: Dr Rebecca Ananian-Welsh, associate professor, UQ Law School Ed Cavanough, CEO, McKell Institute Dr Lauren Gwane, senior lecturer in language and linguistics, Latrobe University

The government wants to slash Australia's international student intake. Will it actually make a difference to housing availability?  And more conversations are happening about domestic, sexual and family violence now than maybe ever before. But there’s a whole bunch of people out there who feel like these conversations don't really include them... the queer community.  Plus, can young people keep the traditional events in their regional towns alive?  Guests: Ben Bjarnesen, police officer and founder, LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation  Phil Honeywood, CEO, International Education Association of Australia

Treasurer Jim Chalmers wants everyone to have more babies but do young people even want that?  And the 'real' Martha from Baby Reindeer has sat down for an interview on British TV, claiming the show's creator Richard Gadd made it all up.  Plus, is lying to protect someone's feelings actually a bad idea? You could try radical honesty.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by author and journalist Elfy Scott and Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter Perry Duffin.

Kendrick Lamar and Drake have dropped six new diss tracks aimed in an ongoing feud with each other. And a different kind of beef is dominating regional Australia right now and you might never have heard of it. Beef week brings together graziers, butchers, chefs and animal welfare experts. Plus, some climate scientists reckon it’s not looking good for the 1.5 degree global warming target, and many are feeling hopeless.  Guests: A.D. Carson, professor of hip-hop, University of Virginia Callan Daley, agriculture advocate Andrew King, climate scientist, University of Melbourne

A Western Sydney council has made the controversial decision to ban a kids’ book on same-sex parenting from its public libraries. And there's a lot of chat about recognising burnout, but what do you need to do to recover from it? Guests:  Will Kostakis, author Mary Lou Rasmussen, gender sexuality and education researcher, ANU Dr Rebekah Doley, clinical psychologist

Israel's military has taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing. We speak to an aid worker who's recently been in Gaza about what it's like on the ground.  And, they work to rehabilitate “extremist ideology” but are deradicalisation programs working in Australia?  Plus, how far would you go for a tattoo? Punters are heading to the regions to get their half-finished tattoos sorted for cheap. Guests:  Sacha Myers, aid worker, Save the Children Todd Morley, online radicalisation researcher, Perth Extremism Research Network

What does "wiping" $3 billion in HECS debt actually mean? And why are paid placements limited to certain degrees? Will the date of indexation be changing? We ask Education Minister Jason Clare your questions about the big changes coming for students.  And the bodies of two brothers missing in Mexico have now been identified. Callum and Jake Robinson were on a surfing trip with their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad when they were all killed in what police believe was a car tyre heist.  Guests: Jason Clare, Federal Minister Education Minister Dr Anthea McCarthy-Jones, senior lecturer and expert in Latin American illicit businesses, UNSW Canberra

This week Apple has admitted to a bug that means users don't actually hear their alarms.  And, another Australian bank is going cashless this month. Are we one step closer to a world without cash?  Plus, 19-year-old Keegan Payne from Katherine caught the Northern Territory's million dollar barramundi on a late night fish with mates.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by content creator Simran Pasricha and podcaster Josh Garlepp.

Uni students have camped out at campuses across the world to protest Israel's invasion of Gaza. They're calling for a ceasefire, and for their unis to cut ties with Israel. So what is it like for student protesters here and at Columbia University in New York? And what is quantum computing? The federal and Queensland governments have committed almost a billion dollars to what's being called "Australia's moon landing".  Guests: Meghnad Bose, student journalist, Columbia University Professor Michael Biercuk, quantum physicist, University of Sydney

Regional airline Bonza has joined the great budget airline graveyard in the sky. Did it have any chance of survival? And after a snap national cabinet meeting the government has announced almost a billion dollars in funding over five years for a new program to tackle intimate partner violence. But does it address what advocates and survivors have been calling for? Plus, a judge in the US has fined Donald Trump for breaching gag orders in his hush money trial, and warned he could send him to jail if he continues to breach orders. Guests: Dr Michael Salter, criminologist, UNSW Dr Ian Douglas, senior lecturer in aviation, UNSW Emma Shortis, US politics expert, Australia Institute

Ozempic has changed the way we treat diabetes. But it's its ability to aid rapid weight loss that has captured the world's attention.  How will Ozempic change the way we live and interact with the world? Will obesity become a thing of the past? And is this kind of huge change even possible when shortages impact its supply?  Hack unpacks Ozempic with best-selling author Johann Hari, obesity expert Dr Kathryn Williams... and a couple of bodybuilders too. Guests: Johann Hari, author Dr Kathryn Williams, obesity expert, University of Sydney

Over the weekend, thousands of people marched through the streets to rally against gender-based violence and the deaths of 27 women this year. But, a comment by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Canberra's event has drawn criticism from organisers and attendees.  And, in an Australian first a state leader has sat before an Indigenous-led truth-telling inquiry.  Plus, two guys walk into a bar in the outback. The punchline? They actually ended up buying it.  Guests:  Anastasia Powell, criminologist, RMIT Hunter Johnson, CEO, Man Cave Rueben Berg, co-chair, First People's Assembly of Victoria

The staggering number of women being killed by men, including current and ex-partners, has been in the spotlight this week. And two Melbourne best friends have pitched a radical plan: to job-share being a federal MP.  Plus, a US senator has claimed that green texts on iPhones are ruining relationships.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalists Sarah Ison and Daanyal Saeed.

The fight between Elon Musk, the eSafety Commissioner and the Australian government is continuing over whether footage of the Sydney church stabbing should be completely removed from X. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant says geoblocking the video doesn't go far enough. Elon Musk says it's "global censorship". So what could this battle for global content take-downs mean for the entire  internet? Dave Marchese speaks with Dan Svantesson, a professor specialising in internet law at Bond University.

25: that’s the shocking number of women who’ve died violently in Australia already this year, according to a tracking project by Counting Dead Women.  And the official HECS/HELP debt indexation figure has been released today after the latest inflation data, and anyone with a debt will have a 4.7% increase on June 1.  Plus, the battle between Elon Musk, X and the eSafety Commissioner is still going on, with a war of words now coming from all sides of politics.  Also, around 1,000 activists are setting sail on the unauthorised Freedom Flotilla to take aid to Gaza and Suyra McEwan is one of three Aussies joining the trip. Guests: Georgia Roberts, reporter, ABC Michelle Rowland, Federal Communications Minister Suyra McEwen, volunteer, Freedom Flotilla

Are you pro or anti baby? It's not about whether you want kids: it's about whether you think it's okay for a mum to bring along a baby to a comedy performance. After a mum was asked to remove her baby from Arj Barker's standup set, the debate's fired up. And new analysis looking at 45,000 rentals compared the asking prices with things like minimum wage and income support, and found none are affordable for someone on Youth Allowance. Plus, Avani Dias (former Hack host and ABC's South Asia correspondent) had her visa cancelled after the Indian government blocked her reporting in the country. Guests:  Anthony Locascio, comedian Amy Hetherington, comedian Avani Dias, journalist, ABC

Elon Musk's X has refused to take down videos of the Sydney church stabbing after formal requests from the eSafety Commissioner. X reckons the request is a threat to free speech and a “free and open internet”. And, would you quit your job to work in the mines? More young women are looking at the mining industry to help ease cost of living pressures. Plus, they were once banned from being taught, but now there are more people taking up Indigenous Australian language classes. Guests:  Stan Karanasios, associate professor, UQ Business School John Rolfe, professor and resource economist, CQ University

It's the Friday Shakeup and it's been a big news week. After a massacre in a Sydney shopping centre and an alleged terrorist act in a church two days later, a lot of people are feeling news fatigue. How do you cope? And Caitlin Clark just signed the biggest rookie contract in the WNBA. The problem is it's about $85 million short of her male counterparts in the NBA.  Plus, should the order you and your siblings were born in determine who you date?  Host Dave Marchese is joined by podcasters Marty Smiley and Sarah-Jane Adams.

Last year, Nathan Murphy won an AFL premiership with Collingwood. This year, he's medically retiring at only 24 years old. He's suffered 10 head knocks over his career and is stepping back on the advice of doctors due to ongoing concussion issues. And non-binary trainee doctors are experiencing harassment twice as much as their male and female colleagues. Could this lead to worse outcomes for both doctors and patients? Plus, HECS debts are predicted to rise by up to 4.8% and MP Monique Ryan has had enough.  Guests Monique Ryan, Independent MP for Kooyong Nathan Murphy, retiring AFL player

Zyn is the brand name for a synthetic nicotine pouch that goes under your lip. "Zynfluencers" are pushing them online claiming they'll give you more energy and better focus, but is this just another push from big tobacco? And a lot of young people rely on community legal centres to help them when they get arrested, but those centres are at breaking point, and experts say it’s keeping young people behind bars. Plus, homeless uni students in Tasmania are sleeping in their cars because there just isn't enough affordable housing for them.  Guests: Karly Warner, CEO, NSW/ACT Aboriginal Legal Service Becky Freeman, associate professor of public health, University of Sydney

An Australian man has been unmasked as an influential player in a new AI industry that harvests the content of real women to create fake influencers who push porn.  And a stabbing during a church service on Monday night in Sydney's south-west has been labelled as a "terrorist attack".  Plus, Woolies CEO Brad Banducci got told off for spouting "bullshit" in today's Senate inquiry into supermarket pricing.  Guests: Dr John Coyne, defence strategy expert, Australian Strategic Policy Institute Nicola Henry, professor, RMIT

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case is now over, with a judge on the Federal Court finding that, on the balance of probabilities, Lehrmann did rape Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019. It means Lehrmann has failed against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson, after a trial that dragged on for months. And over the weekend, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel, with the strikes marking the first time Iran has targeted Israel directly from its own soil. So what does this mean for conflict in the Middle East?  Plus, Australia is still reeling after six people were killed at a shopping centre in Bondi Junction in Sydney on Saturday in a stabbing attack. Today, the attacker's parents spoke out, as new details about the victims were released. Guests: Jamie McKinnell, court reporter, ABC Javed Ali, associate professor, University of Michigan Melissa Mackay, reporter, ABC

It's the Friday Shakeup and we're talking about squatting. Jordan van den Berg (aka @purplepingers) has put landlords on edge while promoting a list of vacant homes around Australia.  And a Tasmanian court has found Mona's Ladies Lounge is discriminatory. How did the artist respond? Whatevs. Plus, Adelaide has asked everyone to stop calling it Radelaide and that's just not how nicknames work.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by housing advocate Jake Toohey and writer/director Eliza Reilly.

A new approach to preventing UTIs is showing promising results. For chronic suffers, this oral spray could be the alternative to antibiotic over-prescription. And Cleveland Dodd was 16 years old when he was found unresponsive in his cell in Perth’s Casuarina Prison. This week, an inquest into his death has detailed the bleak conditions faced by teens like Cleveland inside the maximum-security youth unit. We unpack the revelations so far. Plus, the Vatican has released a 20-page document all about human dignity but it’s the comments that call gender fluidity an “affront to human dignity” that have some people pretty angry. So where does this leave LGBTQIA+ Catholics? Guests: Cason Ho, reporter, ABC Matthew Boon Meng Ng, member, Acceptance Dr Malcolm Starkey, immunologist, Monash University

Tesla's worldwide sales were down last quarter for the first time in years, and it's got a lot of people questioning why, and whether its owner Elon Musk has anything to do with it. Plus, the official recognition of a Palestinian state – no Australian government has ever done it. But Penny Wong's just announced she's thinking about it. Also, have you ever wished you could dip into your superannuation for money to buy a house? Some new research has found that the idea might not be as good as it sounds for anyone under about 40. Guests: Dr Andrew Thomas, lecturer in International Relations and Middle East Studies, Deakin University Nick Bonyhady, technology writer, Australian Financial Review

Two things: it's Testicular Cancer Awareness Month and you need to know how to check your balls. We're talking to medical oncologist Dr Ben Tran and cancer survivor Tom Haddon about how to spot the most common cancer impacting young men.  And the youth curfew in Alice Springs was extended today. It’s been put in place to try and curb crime and unrest in the CBD but is it working and how is it affecting the community? Guests: Blair McFarlane, Northern Territory Australian of the Year 2024 Dr Ben Tran, medical oncologist Tom Haddon, cancer survivor

It's the stuff of nightmares: you send someone you think you can trust a private picture, and then they threaten to release it unless you pay. Sextortion cases are skyrocketing – in NSW they've risen 400% in just 18 months – and authorities say scammers are targeting teens. Also, it's been six months since Israel declared war on Hamas and invaded Gaza. Is the conflict going to stop anytime soon? Plus, we're meant to be saying see ya to 3G this year, but it could mean up to a million people won't be able to call triple zero. Guests: Perry Duffin, crime reporter, Sydney Morning Herald Professor Ben Saul, United Nations Special Rapporteur

Yep, it's that time again: Mercury is in retrograde, and everyone is talking about it. Get ready for chaos and upheaval! But do you buy in to any of it? Also, should federal politicians have their pay docked for breaching workplace rules? This is being considered as MPs work to establish a standards body within Parliament. Would it make politics better? Plus, FaceTiming during medical appointments and wing-womanning each other: is there such a thing, as an adult, as being too close with your parents? Host Dave Marchese is joined by Collingwood captain Darcy Moore and journalist Ange McCormack.

Today was meant to be when we found out the outcome of Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case against Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson. Instead, a new witness – former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach – was called to give evidence about what Seven's Spotlight program did to nab an exclusive interview with Mr Lehrmann. Also, women's health specialists say gender bias is baked into Medicare rebates and women get less money back on procedures than men do. Plus, the low prices on shopping app Temu have some people suss on where their products come from and what's happening with users' data. Guests: Jamie McKinnell, ABC court reporter Professor Nitika Garg, consumer behaviour researcher, UNSW

There’s outrage everywhere about an Israeli air strike in Gaza that killed seven aid workers, including Aussie Zomi Frankcom. Israel says it was a mistake; the UN reckons 196 aid workers have been killed in the war so far. We speak with Oxfam about life in Gaza, nearly six months since the invasion started. Also, businesswoman and former lawyer Samantha Mostyn will be Australia’s next governor-general. So who is she and why should we care about what she does in the role? Plus, is it time for the youth allowance independence age to be lowered so more young people from the country can study? Guests: Bushra Khalidi, policy and advocacy lead in the West Bank, Oxfam Shalailah Medhora, political reporter, Hack Isabella Coombs, Regional, Rural, Remote Students Association, ANU

Members of Gen Z are apparently super close to their parents. So is there such a thing as too close?

For years, youth crime has been impacting communities across Australia. This week things escalated in Alice Springs, and the NT government’s put a curfew in place there so under 18s aren’t allowed out at night. So will it bring crime rates down? Also, the cancellation of Splendour in the Grass has everyone wondering: is this the end of music festivals in Australia? We ask a major player in the game. Plus, a think tank has crunched the numbers on unpaid placement hours social work students do and thinks it has a solution for how to pay them. Guests: Dr Terry Goldsworthy, associate professor in criminology, Bond University Fil Palermo, co-founder and director, Untitled Group

Tickets only went on sale last week, but now Splendour in the Grass has been cancelled for 2024. It's just the latest in a long list of local music festivals that have been canned over the last 12 months. So can the Australian festival industry survive much longer or is this the end? Also, a politician's made wild allegations in parliament that the Melbourne Demons AFL team is secretly drug testing its players and then encouraging those who test positive to cocaine to fake injuries so they don't end up on the field on game day. Guests: Kita Alexander, singer/songwriter Paddy Macrae & Zane Harris, The Dreggs, folk pop duo Mitch Wilson, managing director, Australian Festival Association Dr Sam Whiting, live music industry expert, University of South Australia

For the first time since the current Israel-Gaza conflict began in October, the UN Security Council has called for a ceasefire in Gaza. And the government's watered down some fuel efficiency standards in its proposed climate laws for cars. Will it make it easier for young people to buy an EV? Plus, the WA government has announced what it reckons are the "toughest" rules on selling nitrous oxide canisters - or nangs - in Australia. So will it actually stop people ripping nangs? Guests: Professor Douglas Guilfoyle, University of New South Wales Dr Gail Broadbent, University of Technology Sydney Associate Professor David Mountain, University of Western Australia

Who is ISIS-K and why did they claim responsibility for an attack on Russia that killed over 130 people? And Tasmania's election has left the state with a hung parliament.  Plus, abandoned tents, rubbish, and single use plastics: what is the solution for festival waste? Guests: Berish Bilander, CEO, Green Music Australia Greg Barton, professor and chair in global Islamic politics, Deakin University

'A little bit nasty' and 'not the brightest bulb': that's how Donald Trump described former PM and current Australian ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd this week. So could KRudd be out of a job, if Trump wins in November? Plus, the latest happiness report has dropped, and it's found young people are less happy in Australia and the US. Also, a 21-year-old from Queensland is imposing hectic spending rules on herself so she can afford a house, while some mates in WA are attempting to spend $0 in the whole month of March. Can it be done? Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Billy D'Arcy and journalist Emma Gillespie.

The debate about nuclear power has been raging for decades and it's back again. The Coalition reckons it's a no brainer. The government says they're dreaming.  So what do the experts say and what do you think?

The religious discrimination laws are back on the agenda in Parliament House, with the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese now saying the Opposition needs to promise to support it.  Also, the Labor government had promised to put together a youth strategy at the last election and now Youth Minister Anne Aly says there’s a plan. Plus, could you go without spending any money for a whole month? A group of friends in WA are trying to do this in a challenge they are calling Penniless March. Guests: Bridget Archer, Tasmanian Liberal MP Jane Monica-Jones, financial therapist

Passing out, calling 000 and sleeping in the backyard: a temperature-tracking study has found heaps of renters spent the summer in conditions the WHO reckons are not only uncomfortable, but also potentially dangerous. Also, the name for Tassie’s AFL and AFL W teams have been announced: the Tasmania Devils. But there’s still a problem: they don't have a home ground. Plus, with a huge global shortage of ADHD medication, Vyvanse, Aussies are struggling to find alternatives. So is there any solution?  Guests: Emma Baker, professor of housing research, University of Adelaide

China recently opened its fifth research station in Antarctica, and some experts are saying Australia should be worried about the expanding presence on our doorstep. Plus, millions of police searches have been carried out in NSW, but most of them found nothing. Now, questions are being raised about how lawful the searches are. Also, a new campaign has been launched to keep employers accountable for addressing sexual harassment in workplaces. Guests: Paul Farrell, investigative journalist, ABC Patty Kinnersly, CEO, Our Watch Dr Adrian McCallum, senior lecturer in geotechnical engineering, University of Sunshine Coast

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for new federal powers to punish those who "post and boast" about their crimes online. Billionaire Clive Palmer has relaunched his 2013 plan to construct a replica of the Titanic that will be "far, far superior than the original".   Plus, Coles has started putting security tags on steaks in a bid to stop grocery theft.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by artist and performer Etcetera Etcetera and comedian and podcaster Lauren Bonner.

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could mean the end of TikTok in the US. Some Palestinians who've been able to flee Gaza have found themselves stranded with no legal status after their temporary Australian visas were cancelled during their journey.  And while the Ballarat community mourns the death of a local dad after a mine collapse yesterday, a massive investigation is underway into how it happened. Plus, an update on the Fred again.. scalping investigation with more online communities getting in on the scheme.  Guest: Aynne Kokas, professor of media studies, University of Virginia Chantelle Al-Khouri, political reporter, ABC Ellie Grounds, reporter, triple j Hack

The latest wastewater data is out and it’s found the use of illicit drugs like meth, cocaine and MDMA is on the rise.  And Andrew Tate and his brother were arrested in Romania earlier this week and are now facing extradition to the UK over new offences.  Plus, in a couple of months, the largest elections in history will take place in India. We unpack the secret life of current prime minister Narendra Modi.  Guests:  Benedict Collins, journalist and author of Mad on Meth Avani Dias, Southeast Asia correspondent, ABC

A Hack investigation has uncovered a co-ordinated effort to scalp Fred again.. tickets. One analyst reckons 20% of ticket purchases being made were done by bots and sold on for huge markups, and experts say big businesses can't keep up.  And a kill notice, some dodgy photoshop and an Instagram apology: what is going on with the royal response to those Princess Kate rumours?  Plus, a food bank in regional Victoria is trialling a new kind of food shop: a free supermarket for uni students.  Guests:  Dr Shaanan Cohney, cybersecurity expert, University of Melbourne  Sean-Paul Stephens, CEO, Ngarluma Yindjibarndi Foundation

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has fronted court in London, charged with racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. The Sun newspaper is reporting Kerr called a police officer a "stupid white bastard", but Kerr denies that and will plead not guilty. Some are claiming "reverse racism", but is there more to the story?  And it turns out 1 in 5 Aussie adults is a fully fledged sport hater.  Plus, Virgin Australia has announced plans to allow pets on domestic flights. What could go wrong? Host Dave Marchese is joined by reporter Daany Saeed and sports journalist and reporter Lavendar Baj.

A bunch of historical single-sex schools are going co-ed, and people have lots of feelings about it. So, should single-sex schools disappear for good, or do they have a place?    And Samantha Murphy left her home for a morning run 32 days ago. Today, a 22-year-old has been charged with her alleged murder.    Also, the latest data from the Closing The Gap report has revealed only 5 of 19 targets are being met.    Plus, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, Meta, has announced it won't renew its digital news deal with the Australian government. So, what will that mean for how we get our news online? Guest: Laura Mayers, Ballarat reporter, ABC  Dr Claire Charles, senior lecturer, Deakin University