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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

The Greens want the federal government to enter the property development game, calling on it to develop 360,000 homes for Aussies to buy or rent. So could the plan work? Plus, a couple of German tourists followed glitchy Google Maps directions in Far North Queensland. After a 60km trek through croc-infested bushland, they've got a warning for others.  And one of Australia's OG YouTubers has left the platform. Georgia McCudden has hundreds of millions of views and a huge online community, but she reckons YouTube isn't supporting the average creator anymore. Guests: Hal Pawson, associate director, UNSW's City Futures Research Centre Georgia McCudden, content creator

Matildas captain Sam Kerr is known worldwide for her sporting achievements, but now her alleged actions off the field are making headlines. Kerr has been charged with (and pleaded not guilty to) alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in London early last year.    Plus, the US Supreme Court has overturned a decision to exclude Trump from the upcoming presidential election. So what does this mean ahead of Super Tuesday?   And 1 in 5 Australians is a so-called "sport hater". We get into what's driving the dislike.  Guests Emma Shortis, US politics expert, The Australia Institute Tracey Holmes, professorial fellow in sport, Canberra University Hunter Fujak, sports management lecturer, Deakin University

Aussies are losing close to a billion dollars through regular card surcharges. In the UK and European Union, these charges are banned.  Plus, as the deadline for a Ramadan ceasefire deal creeps closer we unpack the latest on Israel-Hamas negotiations, aid drops, and the terrible conditions Palestinians in Gaza are living under.  And it’s the source we all rely on, but how reliable is it? Researchers reckon a huge chunk of Wikipedia mods are leaving the platform and the walkout is warping the site’s content. Guests: Marika Sosnowski, research fellow, Melbourne Law School Brad Kelly, managing director, Payment Services

Should cops be marching at pride? The debate continues as Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras rolls on.  Plus, where is Kate Middleton?  Is she growing out bangs or getting a BBL? Or, is she just recovering from a reported medical procedure?  And Glasgow's Willy Wonka Experience has captured the internet's attention. Was it worth its weight in chocolate?  Host Dave Marchese is joined by content creator Simran Pasricha and newsreader Brooklyn Ross.

While you might think buying a rip-off designer bag seems like a good deal and isn't harming anybody, experts say fake fashion is actually tied to organised crime. Plus, a new Aussie drinking and drug survey has been released today and found young women are drinking at riskier levels and using more illicit drugs than ever before.  Also, the head of Australia’s spy agency has revealed a former Aussie politician was recruited by an international spy ring. And a coronial inquest into the death of 19-year-old Warlpiri man Kumanjayi Walker is starting to wrap up in the Northern Territory, and the former NT police officer who fatally shot him, Zachary Rolfe has been giving evidence this week. Guests Melissa Mackay, Northern Territory court reporter, ABC Dr Amy Pennay, senior research fellow, the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research at La Trobe University

Hitler salutes, white supremacy slogans and symbols of hate. An investigation by Hack has uncovered so-called “Nazi bands” within Australia’s metal scene. Plus, Australian universities are falling short on key measures to tackle sexual violence, according to a new report.  And one of Australia's most popular sports, cricket, has struggled with representation of First Nations players at the elite level. Why has this sport fallen behind when other codes seem to have gotten better?  Guests: Josh Roose, associate professor, Deakin University  Daanyal Saeed, reporter, Crikey

Late on Monday night, NSW Police were uninvited from marching in this year’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. So, we're getting into the history of Mardi Gras and how what started as a party with an air of optimism ended with ‘hatred and blatant homophobia’, and violence by police.  One question remains: should cops be allowed to march at pride? Plus, for the first time ever, the gender pay gap at some of Australia's biggest employers has been revealed with some companies seeing a 50% difference between what is paid to men and women.  Guests:  Jacqui Munro, NSW Liberal Party MP James Breko, performer and former member of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras board Valeria Ignatieva, co-founder, Work180

The government has unveiled the Universities Accord – it's a 400 page document full of recommendations to make university cheaper, safer, and more accessible overall. We're breaking down what the Uni Accord means for average students and how it could impact placements, HECS debts, youth allowance and more.  But is it a good thing for all? We ask Education Minister Jason Clare and the national student union.  Plus, every day new details are being released about the alleged murder of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird. There's a lot we don't know and the story keeps growing.  Guests: Jason Clare, Federal Minister for Education Grace Franco, education officer, National Union of Students

So many Aussie workers get drug and alcohol tested at their jobs, so why don't our politicians?  Plus, the world's oldest dog has (controversially) had its world record stripped. Justice for Bobi? We discuss.  And run clubs have infiltrated our feeds and our footpaths.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by sports podcasters Marlee Silva and Josh Garlepp.

This weekend marks the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. When Ukrainians were forced to flee their country, some came to Australia on temporary protection visas which are now due to expire in the next year.    Plus, Senator David Pocock has proposed an amendment to the Climate Change Act to include a duty of care for young people. We chat to Anjali Sharma who's been fighting for this recognition for years.    And it feels like Taylor Swift is the biggest thing to ever land in Australia.  But while she may be the latest cultural giant to capture the attention of the Australian public, she's far from the first. Guests: Jon Richardson, researcher from Australian National University and former diplomat  Anjali Sharma, climate activist

Over 18,000 people have signed up for the government’s BetStop register to block them from online gambling and the majority of them are young people.  Plus, asbestos has been found in contaminated mulch all over Sydney and now it’s spreading to other areas of the country. So, what are the health implications from a bit of asbestos getting in the way of your park run? And it’s O-Week season at a bunch of unis across the country. We ask how school-leavers are feeling about making their first moves into the “adult” world. Guests:  Peter Franklin, director of occupational respiratory epidemiology, University of Western Australia Louise Francis, gambling researcher, Curtin University

Last week, 39 asylum seekers were found wandering the streets of Beagle Bay, a remote town in northern WA. Now the men have been sent to Nauru for offshore processing and it’s reignited political debate about boat turnbacks and Australia’s treatment of people seeking asylum. Plus, how are up and coming musicians meant to crack the regional market? For some bands, touring regional Australia's gotten too expensive, but for others it's been an essential part of their rise to the top. And new Aussie research has uncovered a supermassive black hole that eats one sun every day to become the brightest object in the universe. Guests: Dr Daniel Ghezelbash, Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, University of New South Wales Simone Schinkel, CEO, Music Victoria Samuel Lai, researcher, Australian National University

Alexei Navalny, Vladimir Putin’s biggest rival, is dead. It has world leaders pointing the finger at the Russian president, saying he’s behind it.  Plus, men make up only 3% of the early childhood workforce. So why is the rate so low? And community-led run clubs are having their moment. From central Queensland, to Brisbane, to Sydney, a whole lot of people are gathering to jog with friends or strangers, and experts say it's doing a whole lot of good for our bodies and our minds.  Guests: Matthew Sussex, expert in Russian foreign policy, Australian National University Dr Martyn Mills-Bayne, senior lecturer in early childhood education, University of South Australia

Groovin the Moo cancelled its run of regional festivals after low ticket sales while Taylor Swift is about to play to the biggest crowd in Australian history. Aussies want to see live music but habits are changing, so can anything be done to save the music scene outside of the big cities?  Plus, call centres timing toilet breaks is only the beginning of the micromanagement nightmare.  And do we care about the PM's engagement? Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalist and presenter Elfy Scott and culture producer Michael Sun

With a growing number of countries at war, experts in Australia have been discussing how to best protect our country.  So, could mandatory conscription be on the cards for young Australians? Plus, a motion urging the US and UK to allow WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to return to Australia passed federal parliament this week. We speak to his brother Gabriel Shipton ahead of a potential High Court hearing in the UK about Julian's case.  Guests: Gabriel Shipton, human rights advocate and brother of Julian Assange John Blaxland, professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies, Australian National University

Groovin the Moo says it's been forced to cancel its 2024 festivals after low ticket sales, just a week after they went on sale. Also, how long is okay for a wee at work? One government agency is allegedly timing its staff's toilet breaks.... Plus, Independent Senator David Pocock drops by to talk us through his proposed changes to the indexation of HECS-HELP debts.  And the last Liberal government in the country, Tasmania, has called an election, a year earlier than needed.

It's been a deadly 48 hours in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, where Israeli airstrikes killed more than 67 people, according to Palestinian health officials. Civilians say they have nowhere else to go, and aid groups are sounding the alarm while Israel prepares for a ground offensive in the city to 'eliminate' Hamas.  Plus Australia is only meeting four of its 19 Closing the Gap targets, with another four going backwards.  And now that doxxing is in the headlines after the publication of a private WhatsApp group, the government says it's going to make doxxing a crime. So what could that look like?  Guests: Jennifer Tierney, executive director, MSF Australia (Doctors Without Borders)  Simon Copland, honorary fellow, Australian National University

The Greens are offering to support one of the federal government’s key housing policies, on the condition it scales back negative gearing. So what actually is negative gearing and would scrapping it fix the housing crisis? And how important is politics in dating? We take a look at data suggesting growing differences between young men and women's political views. Guests: Joey Moloney, economist and housing expert, Grattan Institute Intifar Chowdhury, youth researcher and lecturer, Flinders University

Jacob Elordi made headlines after demanding a radio producer delete footage of him, and Taylor Swift is suing a teenager who's been tracking her private plane. So, what right to privacy can celebs expect?  Plus, a few millionaires are pooling their money for a new sporting event called the Enhanced Games. And what parts of New Zealand culture should Australia steal for ourselves?  Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Guy Williams and journalist Emma Gillespie.

New workplace laws have passed the Senate today, which include setting minimum standards for gig workers and a new right to disconnect. We unpack what it means for you with Minister for Worplace Relations Tony Burke.  And the humble lawn uses a lot of water. In fact, the Australian government reckons 90% of outside water use by households goes to watering the lawn. So, is the anti-lawn movement having a moment? Guests: Innes Willox, Australian Industry Group Tony Burke, Minister for Workplace Relations Costa Georgiadis, Gardening Australia

The major supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths are exploiting their market power in ways that drive up inflation and hurt Australian households, according to the former chair of the ACCC.    Also, is it ever okay to steal? Because we're hearing it's happening more than ever as people struggle with high grocery prices. And we meet the Gen Z accountant working to increase financial literacy for all young Aussies through the ABC’s Trailblazer program. Guests: Wendy Ng, competition law expert, University of Melbourne Jagpreet Singh, ABC Trailblazer

Rent bidding is illegal across most of Australia, but you've told us it's still happening all the time. So now that Queensland has announced new rules to stop the practice, could they be replicated around the country? And yeah, ignore that text from your boss. We're talking about the right to disconnect outside of working hours.  Guests: Dr Chris Martin, senior research fellow, UNSW Dr Gabrielle Golding, senior lecturer, University of Adelaide Jagpreet Singh, ABC Trailblazer

It's been 12 months since the number of Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions went from 20 back to 10. We speak to young Aussies, psychologists and the federal health minister about the impacts of the change. And why are farmers across Europe dumping manure on city streets?

It's the Shakeup and we're asking the big politics questions like: what will Auspol look like this year, why are there so many elections going on, and do we actually care about broken promises?   Plus, your top songs have left TikTok after music label Universal Music Group ended its licensing deal with the app on January 31.    And have you ever walked into a group of people talking about you? It's happened to Barbie's Margot Robbie.    Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Lewis Garnham and journalist Sarah Ison.

Most concussions in sport don’t happen to elite athletes. In fact, youth and community athletes are most at risk of enduring head injuries. That’s why the Australian Institute of Sport has issued new guidelines to unify the response to concussions at a community level.   Plus, while attention is rightly focused on Gaza during the on-going war with Israel, tensions have been building this week on the West Bank too. Today we unpack what’s happening in the other Occupied Palestinian Territory, where Israeli commandos have just carried out a deadly raid inside a hospital.   And, geoguessing has taken over our feeds and now one young Aussie is training 8 hours a day for the upcoming World Cup.   Guests Brendan Swann, CEO, Concussion Australia  Lydia Pingel, former Queensland AFLW player  Oscar Pearce, competitive Geoguessr

Off the coast of WA, an animal export ship filled with over 15,000 livestock is stuck with nowhere to go. Animal welfare groups and the cattle industry are looking to the federal government for next steps, but the fate of the ship still isn’t known.   Plus, an advertising crackdown for the cosmetic injectables industry will gag practitioners, but will it help patients?   And Universal Music Group is ending its licensing deal with TikTok. What does it mean for the songs you love, and will it impact music trends globally?  Guests: Gemma Sharp, associate professor and clinical psychologist, Monash University  Zan Rowe, national music reporter, Double J

The national vape ban kicked in on January 1st and since then, the Australian Border Force has seized $7.4 million worth of disposable vapes. Now, vaping health impacts are in the spotlight as part of a new social media ad campaign aimed at young people. Is this the beginning of the end for vapes in Australia?   And the Victorian government has chosen not to implement a recommended ban on duck hunting. It's already banned in four states or territories, so we speak to Victorian MP Georgie Purcell about the backflip and about *that* Channel 9 photoshop. Plus, posting on your phone during your hot girl walk is out. Analogue walks are in.   Guests Georgie Purcell, Victorian Animal Justice Party MP Elizabeth Broadbent, University of Auckland

We're back! For the first Hack of 2024, we're asking Prime Minister Anthony Albanese the big questions you've been asking us. Will the changes to stage three tax cuts actually benefit young Australians? Is there anything else planned to help those struggling to pay rent or buy groceries? Will Labor restore the 20 Medicare-subsidised psychologist sessions?   Plus, we'll bring you up to speed on everything that's happened in Israel and Gaza over summer, including the International Court of Justice's interim decision on whether or not Israel is committing genocide. Guests: Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia Juliette McIntyre, University of South Australia law lecturer

Whether you're protesting colonialism or celebrating a day off, January 26 is marked differently across the country. So in the aftermath of the Voice to Parliament referendum debate, what is the future of Australia Day? Hack spoke with Bridget Cama and Allira Davis from the Uluru Youth Dialogue about their reflections on January 26.

A clue on the classroom wall helped one student find a long-lost relative, and the same room helped another trace her ancestry. The Cooinda room at Henry Kendall High School on the Central Coast of NSW isn't your average classroom.  Now, students and education advocates are calling for every public school to have something like it, to teach Indigenous cultures and histories and improve outcomes for students.

One of Australia's most well-known and polarising politicians is packing his bags.  Former prime minister Scott Morrison has announced he’ll leave politics at the end of February. Shalailah Medhora takes a look back at his long – and sometimes bumpy – political career.

Would you keep vaping if it meant you couldn't play sport or make out with your partner? In the 1970s, governments produced really graphic campaigns, scaring people into quitting smoking. But would that tactic work today? Hack spoke with Michelle Jongenelis from the University of Melbourne.

From prescribed psychedelics to Sigmund Freud, time with horses, and antidepressants that are seven times cheaper than therapy, countries from Ukraine to Argentina are trying different ways to address mental health concerns.  So what can we learn from them? Hack spoke with Drew Ambrose, investigative journalist with Al Jazeera, who's been travelling the globe delving into psychology and mental health for a new series called Mindset.

He just won in a landslide in Iowa, and now Donald Trump is gearing up for the next state to vote in the primaries.

Jumping out of a plane isn't everyone's cup of tea, but would you do it if it could improve your wellbeing? Experts say adventure sports like skydiving can have an immediate positive mental health impact.  But could the benefits be long-term rather than the immediate adrenaline rush?

It was a love that was meant to last a lifetime, but then you broke up.  Splitting the couch was simple, but navigating who gets dibs on the cat is a bit more complicated.   So who should get the fur-baby post break-up? And does shared pet custody actually work?

Did you have to move away from home for study or work?  Well in Tassie, leaving the island state in search of better job and education opportunities has become a rite of passage for heaps of young people.  And new research confirms that young Tasmanians are better off leaving their home state.

You've just graduated high school with top marks. Next stop is university, right? For some young people, the answer is no. They want a tertiary education and have big dreams for their careers, but say cost of living pressures and increasing HECS debts are putting them off enrolling in uni.

Desperate times can sometimes call for a loan from the bank of mum and dad (if they can help!).  Or maybe you're the one lending to your mates, siblings or parents.  But is it a good idea? With money AND a relationship on the line, is there a way to do it right?

Content warning: this podcast discusses sexual assault and domestic violence.

Noise-cancelling headphones can be great when you're trying to focus on a last minute assignment, or block out that chatty co-worker.  But have we become too reliant on creating silence?  Turns out, blocking all that noise might be messing with your ear sensitivity.

Have you ever thought about tying the knot but been turned off by the MASSIVE cost of a wedding? Well with cost of living on the rise, young people are finding different ways to make their big day special, including having a DIY wedding where they get friends and family to pitch in and help.  While most friends and family are happy to lend a hand, couples have to be careful not to stretch the friendship.

Australian surfing legend Owen Wright had one of the best sporting comeback's of all time after he suffered from a traumatic brain injury. Owen and wife singer-songwriter Kita Alexander caught up with Hack after the release of Owen's book, "Against the Water."

In 2023, we saw major disruptive protests in cities over climate change from groups like Extinction Rebellion. Every time we see protesters blocking roads or bridges, or throwing soup on a painting,  a lot of people criticise them saying it damages their cause.  But, why would protesters keep doing it if they felt like it didn't work?

Have you ever been to the mechanic and thought they were ripping you off? Heaps of you told Hack that you reckon you've been overcharged, especially young women. So are there mechanics who are adding on a 'girl tax'? And what can you do to stop it?

Imagine living in a place where it rarely rains. Sometimes it's dark during the day and you walk to work under the stars.   Other times, the sun doesn’t stop shining. When the sun does set, it's magical. It's not a planet from a science fiction film - it's Antarctica. And every year thousands of people apply to work there. Australian plumber Todd Schultz was one of them.

Have you thought about going skydiving, but then freaked out about the possibility of your parachute not opening? That worst-case scenario came true for Brad Guy. His family and close friends watched him as he fell to the earth... but, miraculously, he survived. Hack chatted to Brad earlier this year about his experience and the aftermath dealing with PTSD and mental illness. Guest: Brad Guy, author of Freefall

BookTok and Bookstagram are huge, but sometimes you just see the same titles being recommended over, and over, and over again.

Have you been super psyched in the lead-up to a big event, riding on a high, then it comes and goes and then... you just feel like shit? You're not going crazy. Post-event comedown is a real thing and, for some people, it can have pretty devastating consequences.

We’re not even a month through summer and parts of the country have already experienced scorching heatwaves. But they’re not just on land — marine heatwaves have been declared too. What are they? And what kind of impacts can they have on ocean life?

Australian footballer Josh Cavallo made history in 2021 when he became the first openly gay current professional soccer player in the world.  He caught up with Hack ahead of Sydney WorldPride in early 2023 to reflect on the legacy of his decision and where we're at with LGBTQIA+ inclusivity in sport.

For most people, Christmastime is full of fun, festivities and food. But for people living with an eating disorder, it can be an extraordinarily difficult time to navigate. So how can you deal with big food-centric events if you're struggling with eating? And how can you support loved ones who are struggling? If you or someone you know needs help related to an eating disorder, you can call The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 46 73 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Traumatic. Excruciating. Stabbing pain.  These are just some of the ways you've described the pain of getting an IUD inserted. We know they're super effective forms of contraception, but we also know a lot of people aren't routinely offered pain relief when they're getting them put in. A public hospital in Victoria is trying to change that.

Kate bought a ticket to a festival that never went ahead. Four years later, she's still waiting for a refund. Kate's not alone. So many people who were meant to go to The Drop festival in 2020, which was cancelled due to COVID, are still waiting to get their money back. Now the festival has told Hack it's "working towards settling the refunds over the course of 2024".

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

For our last live shows of the year, we're bringing you a whole week of Shakeups and taking a walk down memory lane. If we're picking one word to sum up 2023 for most young Australians it's this: expensive. Whether it's rent, HECS indexation, groceries, fuel, cost of living bit hard in 2023. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with journalist and podcaster Hannah Ferguson, and housing advocate Jake Toohey.

For our last live shows of the year, we're bringing you a whole week of Shakeups and taking a walk down memory lane. Our domestic politics may have been dominated by the Voice referendum, but there was so much more that happened in 2023. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Victorian Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell and Yamatji writer and former WA Liberal leader Zak Kirkup.

For our last live shows of the year, we're bringing you a whole week of Shakeups and taking a walk down memory lane. If anything captured the nation's collective attention this year, it was the Matildas at the FIFA Women's World Cup (go Tillies!!!). But while there were sporting highs, there were also sporting lows. We'll unpack pay disputes at Netball Australia, management issues at Rugby Australia and the potential death of the Commonwealth Games. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with sports podcasters Lavender Baj and Josh Garlepp.

For our last live shows of the year, we're bringing you a whole week of Shakeups and taking a walk down memory lane. Today, we're talking about the biggest cultural moments of 2023: Bey and Tay on tour, the Roman Empire, ChatGPT and the submersible that captivated the world.  Join Hack's Dave Marchese with entertainer Etcetera Etcetera and The Daily Aus deputy editor Emma Gillespie.

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

The landmark report from the inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been released. So what did it say, and what can we expect to change for everyday Australians who use the NDIS?  Plus, an extremist from the US has been arrested in connection with the 2022 Wieambilla terror attack. And with reports that Islamophobia and anti-Semitism are on the rise, we find out how to call out racism when you see it.

US politician George Santos was expelled from Congress last week after accusations of defrauding donors and allegedly spending campaign money on travel, botox and porn. The now-indicted Republican will face felony charges next year.  Plus, new laws have passed that mean former immigration detainees could be locked up without a trial. Also, we meet the young people tasked with blowing up underwater sea mines.  And half the country has been warned to expect heatwave conditions.  Guests:  Shalailah Medhora, Hack political reporter John Barron, Planet America host Kim Reid, climate scientist, Monash University

Thousands of paramedics may not respond to triple zero call outs during one of the busiest times of the year. They're holding out on renewing registrations (which expire on NYE) until they get better pay. Plus, Brittany Higgins has wrapped up days of evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson.  And a new gangland turf war has ignited in Melbourne over the sale of illegal tobacco.  Guests:  Patrick, former NSW paramedic Anya Johnson, Associate Professor, University of Sydney  Patrick Bell, ABC reporter

Insurers can turn you down for coverage because of your mental health, and believe it or not, it's actually legal. Plus, the Israeli military has expanded its ground offensive to every part of Gaza.  And we bring you the latest from COP28, the world's biggest climate change talks, where Australia's being urged to lift its ban on nuclear energy.  Guests: Carly Dober, Director, Australian Association of Psychologists Alison Reeve, Energy and Climate Deputy Program Director, Grattan Institute

It's the Shakeup and we're asking if it's time to put single-sex schools in the bin.  Plus, Squid Game: The Challenge has topped the Netflix charts, but we're wondering if anyone actually watch the show it's based on?  And if it came down to it, do you think you could land a plane? Most men think they could.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by writer and presenter Elfy Scott and model and presenter Christian Wilkins.