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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What do you do when your first reaction to a terminal cancer diagnosis is to sigh in relief because you can finally take some time off work?  That's the question Jordan Brunoli, bassist from beloved Brisbane band Bugs, was forced to ask himself after receiving his stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis.  In this interview, Dave Marchese speaks to Jordan at home about the moment his life changed, how cancer is "terrifying but also freeing", and about what a serious diagnosis does to your mental health.  Guest: Jordan Brunoli, bassist for Bugs Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Aussie filmmaker and director Michael Shanks speaks for the first time since a queer scene in his movie Together was censored during an advanced screening in China. He tells hack his movie won't air in China unless theatres play the original version. And from today, first home buyers will only need a five per cent deposit to buy a property. But could this scheme actually push up house prices?  Plus, we unpack what happens to your super when you die.  Listen now: 01:08 - First home buyers scheme  06:40 - AI being used to censor films 10:45 - Aussie filmmaker on AI edits  17:49 - Who gets your super when you die?   Guests: Michael Shanks, Australian filmmaker and director of Together Tom Cobban, Director at Berrill & Watson Lawyers Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

A young woman has won a case against the NSW Government after she was unlawfully strip searched at a music festival. Raya Meredith has been awarded $93,000 in damages, so what does this ruling mean for a broader class action against NSW Police? And US President Donald Trump has come up with a 20-point plan to end Israel's invasion of Gaza. So will it work?  Plus, have you or a friend ever considered breast reduction surgery? Turns out heaps of young Aussies are doing it.  Listen now: 01:24 - Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza 06:30 - Festival strip search class action 14:38 - Why young Aussies are getting breast reductions  Guests: Samantha Lee, Redfern Legal Centre's Police Accountability Solicitor  Lauren Conboy, University of South Australia Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

A Gold Coast man has been denied entry to a venue because of his Māori cultural tattoo, messing up his mate's surprise birthday party and sparking a debate about discrimination. And want a say on choosing Australia's head of state? Don't hold your breath. Anthony Albanese went to the UK to meet the King and ruled out holding a vote on it while he's prime minister. Plus, should sheep shearing be in the Olympics? One shearer in WA is trying to build momentum. Listen now: 01:09 - The long argument about Australia becoming a Republic 05:40 - Do young people care about the King? 11:40 - Bouncers and tattoo discrimination  21:28 - Shearing sheep for Australia Guests: Yasmin Poole, Youth Convenor for Australian Republic Movement Caleb Pokai Charlie Dunn, sheep shearer  Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Donald Trump has a history of making outlandish claims. But one of the things he said this week had experts in the US and here in Australia sounding the alarm: standing alongside his health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jnr, the US president announced his administration would send out a "physician's notice" warning against the use of paracetamol during pregnancy because of a supposed link to autism. Almost immediately, experts lined up to de-bunk it. In Australia, one said it was "a completely exaggerated reading of the science", while our medical regulator the TGA said the weight of evidence "does not support a causal link between paracetamol and autism or ADHD". So how does this kind of rhetoric impact the autism community? On today's deep dive, we bring you a longer cut of Dave's chat this week with an advocate, Bethany Woodman. Bethany chats about how it feels to be autistic right now, and where the conversation on autism should really be focused. Guests: Bethany Woodman, autism advocate Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

From the backlash to the Brownlows to a push to get Grand Final performer Snoop Dogg cancelled, the AFL's controversies are extending right to the end of the season. Does it impact the love people have for the game? Also Donald Trump's calling for people to be arrested over some mishaps at the UN this week. We're asking: when were you convinced you were sabotaged? Plus, why a tourism campaign is urging you to chuck a sickie. And when is TikTok's bedtime? What about Whatsapp? Host Dee Salmin is joined by journalist Brendan Crew and social producer Gemma Donahoe. Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

A new interview for people trying to get NDIS support will ask what they need, rather than how they're impaired. So what does that mean for people trying to get help? And while focus this week has been on countries like Australia recognising a Palestinian state, Israel has continued its ground offensive in Gaza. We talk to an Australian doctor at al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Plus, how does a new live translation feature on Apple AirPods change travel.  Listen now: 01:25 - The latest on Israel's ground invasion 05:34 - How doctors are coping in Gaza 12:30 - NDIS changes 21:03 - Understanding any language Guests: Isabella Choate, CEO, Youth Disability Advocacy Network Dr Nada Abu Alrub, doctor Anthony Pym, Honorary Research Fellow, University of Melbourne Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Rationing disinfectant, sharing medical gloves, sleeping in tents and working all the way through the night: doctors in Gaza say they're living through hell. After a video on TikTok of an Aussie doctor went viral, we asked if she could speak with us on a rare shift break. Dr Nada Abu Alrub is from Queensland, but right now she's at al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, which is currently the target of an Israeli ground invasion. In this extended interview, Dr Nada describes the immense pressure medical staff are under, and the harrowing conditions in which they're trying to provide care.  Guest: Dr Nada Abu Alrub, Australian doctor working in Gaza Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Donald Trump made a big speech at the UN in New York this morning, going to town on climate change, immigration and... teleprompters and escalators.  Penny Wong was there for the speech: we talk to her about it, as well as Australia recognising Palestine and our relationship with Iran.  Plus, have you heard of trans-cranial magnetic stimulation? It’s a high tech way of treating depression, and it just got TGA approval.  Also: why NASA's heading back to the moon.  Listen now: 01:10 - What Trump told the UN 04:55 - Our interview with foreign minister Penny Wong 14:43 - The TGA's latest device to help treat depression 24:43 - Going back to the moon Guests: Penny Wong, foreign minister Professor Colleen Loo, UNSW School of Psychiatry and Black Dog Institute Dr Brad Tucker, astrophysicist, ANU Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Pill testing happened at a festival in Queensland for the first time just last year. Now, it's been banned. Why? And a police officer has been charged with assaulting a Greens candidate at an anti-Israel protest in Sydney.  Plus, the autism community reacts to the Trump administration's new claims about an unproven link between paracetemol and autism.  Listen now: 01:13 - The state that introduced pill testing, then banned it 06:31 - Is pill testing dangerous? 14:02 - The police officer charged with assaulting Hannah Thomas 18:50 - The experts lining up to warn about Donald Trump's autism claims Guests: Adriaan Bazelmans, Students for Sensible Drug Policy Michael McGowan, investigative reporter, The Sydney Morning Herald Bethany Woodman, autism advocate Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Australia has joined more than 150 other countries in recognising Palestine. So: what changes?  And 3 people died after an Optus outage prevented triple 0 calls going through. Now the government is promising 'serious consequences'.  Plus a martyr, a hero and the leader of a Christian revival: Charlie Kirk's memorial happened today, with the world's most powerful people in key roles.  Also we wrap up Australia's performance at the World Athletics Champs.  Listen now: 01:07 - The moment Australia recognised Palestine 06:09 - Explaining the Optus outage outrage 14:56 - Charlie Kirk's arena memorial  21:00 - Australia at the athletics World Championships Guests: Joel Lisk, space law lecturer, Flinders University Simon Smale, sports reporter, ABC Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

As the use of artificial intelligence begins to take over our daily tasks, what happens when you lean on it for the wrong kind of support?

Kimmel's cancelled and other commentators have been told to watch out. What's going on in America after the death of Charlie Kirk?  And Albania's parliament has unveiled its first fully AI-generated minister. So is this the start of AI government?  Plus a smooth stone scandal has rocked the stone-skipping world championship so we get into the petty things you've cheated on.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalist and presenter Elfy Scott and Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter Perry Duffin. Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

An abandoned car, a missing teenager and a tour cancelled: we unpack the latest details about the decomposing body found in singer d4vd's car in LA. And Australia has a new 2035 climate target: a cut to emissions of between 62% and 70% compared to 2005. So does it go far enough?  Plus how drugs and alcohol have taken over the local footy scene, and how clubs can change that.  Listen now: 01:20 - Identifying the body found in d4vd's car  05:50 - Australia's new climate target 10:45 - Too far... or not far enough? 18:17 - How drugs and alcohol impact footy culture  Guests: Courtney Fry, music reporter, triple j Alison Reeve, energy and climate change program director, Grattan Institute Jake Chandler, rural farmer and peer support member, Sober in The Country Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

From being mocked for her hijab to being called a terrorist and getting online abuse so bad it left her scared to leave the house, Yasmeen Shadid has faced Islamophobia in Australia. But now, for the first time, she says she has hope things might change.  A landmark report by Australia's first ever Islamophobia envoy has made 54 recommendations on how the country should fix the issue. Yasmeen sits down with hack to talk about her experiences, and why this report is such a big deal.  Guests:  Yasmeen Shadid, member of the Islamophobia Register's Youth Committee Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old who police allege assassinated Charlie Kirk, has appeared in court via video for the first time. We look at what police are saying about him, and why the death penalty is on the table. And getting help while recovering from an eating disorder can be incredibly tough. Recovery coaches say they're filling the gap, but some medical experts have concerns. Plus, finding it hard to save? Hear from the Aussies whose solution is a financial gap year. Listen now: 01:05 - The case against Tyler Robinson 05:40 - How the Trump administration is reacting to the assassination of Charlie Kirk 10:00 - What an eating disorder recovery coach can offer 16:10 - The experts who want more ED regulation 24:23 - Do you need to take a financial gap year? Guests: Chas Licciardello, co-host, ABC Planet America Callie Cote, eating disorder recovery coach Professor Gemma Sharpe, eating disorder researcher Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

A new report by the UN's Human Rights Council has found Israeli authorities are committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. And Australia and our nearest neighbour are about to do a big military deal. Does it mean Australia is committed to go to war to defend PNG? Also: ever had a weird experience with a chatbot? We hear from a guy whose chatbot encouraged him to kill his dad. Plus meet the 19-year-old who represented Australia at the Homeless World Cup in Norway. Listen now: 01:30 - The UN body ruling Israel is committing genocide in Gaza 06:37 - PNG and Australia's new military ties 11:00 - 'Stab him in the heart': the chatbot conversation that went off the rails 17:02 - Can Australia regulate chatbots? 25:20 - The soccer comp for people who've been homeless Guests: Eric Tlozek, ABC Middle East correspondent Dr Henry Fraser, law lecturer, Queensland University of Technology Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Scientists have been warning for ages that climate change could lead to more extreme weather that threatens our way of life.  So how bad could things get? A new report today looks at the risks and costs under 3 different scenarios. Plus, the Special Envoy to combat Islamophobia has found racism against Muslims and Arabs is persistent and under-reported in Australia. We hear what it's like living with that in your day-to-day life. Also: why people are going nuts for murder mystery parties. Listen now: 01:25 - 400% more heatwaves and 1.5m at risk from rising seas 12:25 - What the government could do about Islamophobia 15:40 - The racism that started in primary school 25:05 - Murder mystery parties are big now? Guests: Matthew England, Oceanographer and Scientia Professor at the University of New South Wales Yasmeen Shadid, member of the Islamophobia Register's Youth Committee Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

For years now, heaps of us have used Spotify to find and listen to new music.  But now a bunch of people are announcing they're leaving the platform — musicians, bands and users.  Some say it's part of a bigger boycott because of the CEO's personal investments, while others say it's Spotify's use of AI that's turning them off.  In this deep dive, hack gets into who's making this move, and how the thing that brought us to Spotify in the first place has become what's turning many away: its algorithm. Guests:  Dr Sophie Freeman, researcher of music streaming and algorithmic recommendation, University of Melbourne Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

The assassination of Charlie Kirk in the US horrified millions of people worldwide, but almost instantly it inspired memes. While his family mourns and the gunman is still at large, how should we navigate the online discourse? And what's so hard about sorry? Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been dumped from the shadow ministry after refusing to apologise for hurtful comments she made about Indian Australians. Plus Tunis or to Nice? That is the question.  Host Angel Parsons is joined by features editor at The Daily Aus Emma Gillespie and artist and performer Etcetera Etcetera. Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Charlie Kirk built a political movement from debating college students, and became one of Donald Trump's closest allies. Then, he was assassinated on a uni campus in Utah.  So what did Charlie Kirk represent? And how might Trump respond now? Plus, former West Coast Eagles player Mitch Brown sits down with hack's Dave Marchese, two weeks after becoming the first male AFL player to publicly come out as bi. Listen now: 02:20 - A 'dark moment in America' 06:12 - Is Charlie Kirk's assassination a turning point? 14:23 - Mitch Brown on the response from fans, players and the AFL Guests: Dr Matthew Boedy, associate professor of rhetoric and composition, University of North Georgia Mitch Brown, former West Coast Eagles AFL player  Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

It's been two weeks since former West Coast Eagles player Mitch Brown made history in an interview with The Daily Aus.  So what was it like to be the first male AFL player to come out as bisexual?  Mitch sat down with hack's Dave Marchese to talk about the guilt he feels and his challenge to the AFL clubs that stayed silent.  In this extended interview, Mitch reflects on being the first to make history and how he hopes to support the second and third.  If this chat has brought up anything for you, please reach out to QLife peer support. They're available at 1800 184 527 or online.  Guest:  Mitch Brown, former West Coast Eagles AFL player  Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

It's a backpacker's worst nightmare: a big overseas trip ending in a hospital emergency room because of methanol poisoning. Can a new website prevent more tragedies?  And koalas have a chlamydia problem. Now, there's a solution.  Plus bands, musicians and consumers are breaking up with Spotify. Why?  Listen now: 01:23 - The Aussie artists leaving Spotify 13:18 - Explaining the Partying Safely Hub 16:55 - Remembering the memory of Simone White 25.42 - Koala chlamydia vaccines Guests:  Dr Sophie Freeman, researcher of music streaming and algorithmic recommendation, University of Melbourne Bethany Clarke, methanol poisoning survivor and advocate, Simone White Methanol Awareness Campaign Dr Julien Grosmaire, senior vet, Endeavour Veterinary Ecology Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

A social media ban in Nepal has led to deadly protests. We chat to an ABC correspondent on the ground in Kathmandu.  And the stabbing deaths of 2 Melbourne teenagers is the latest knife crime attack in a state in the midst of a machete amnesty.  Also, a global flotilla packed with food and medical aid is heading to Gaza again, and activists say one of their ships just got hit by a drone. Plus, can you house-sit your way out of the rental crisis?  Listen now: 01:22 - Nepal's Gen Z social media protests  08:30 - Melbourne's knife crime killings  12:50 - The global flotilla headed for Gaza 18:47 - Indefinite house sitting  Guests:  Meghna Bali, South Asia correspondent, ABC Abubakir Rafiq, activist onboard the Global Sumud Flotilla Jacqueline Mifsud, comedian and house-sitter  Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Mushroom triple murderer Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole when she's in her 80s. We unpack how her solitary confinement factored into the judge's ruling.  Plus after a fatal shark attack at a "netted" beach, the shark net debate is back.  And ever imagined taking on your workplace over wage theft? This young worker did, and won.  Listen now: 1:11 - What the judge said in the mushroom trial sentencing 6:03 - Why Erin Patterson's prison conditions had an impact 13:42 - The visa-holder wage theft problem  19:09 - The shark net debate Guests:  Thalia Anthony, associate law professor, University of Technology Sydney Charlie Huveneers, surfer and director, Flinders University Marine and Coastal Research Consortium Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

If you knew what your health would be like in the decades to come, would you change your life now?  That's what genetic testing could offer: a way to help us assess the risk of cancers or diseases that could be treated or prevented early.  But knowing what the future may hold is daunting. Researchers at Monash University have just completed a study, testing thousands of young people for genetic variants.  We unpack what they found, how it feels to know your risk, and what genetic testing might mean for privacy, health insurance and our entire health system.  Guests: Dr Jane Tiller, Co-Lead of Monash University's DNA Screen study Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Politics this week was dominated by the fallout from the March for Australia protests: the speakers, the arrests, the Nazis... and what it all tells us about Australia right now.  And Putin was caught on a hot mic talking to China's Xi Jinping about organ donation and living to 150. Plus: be honest... are you scrolling on the toilet right now? Or are you drinking from it, like Broncos player Reece Walsh?  Host Dave Marchese is joined by news.com.au political journalist Jessica Wang and comedian Anthony Locascio. Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

The meaning of the Australian flag has changed in its 124 years of use, and debate around it is kicking off after its prominence at controversial anti-immigration rallies.  So has the Australian flag become a weapon of division in this country?  And we chat with Luke Bateman about his #BookTok fame, why he doesn't reflect fondly on his time in the NRL, and how he overcame gambling addiction. Listen now: 01:05 - Should burning the flag be a crime? 04:45 - The history of the Australian flag 10:30 - Sitting down with Luke Bateman Guests:  Dr Benjamin Jones, historian, CQU Luke Bateman, former NRL player and BookTok influencer Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

What do you know of Luke Bateman? Maybe it's from his time as an NRL player, or his stint on reality TV, or from TikTok, where he's been sharing his love of reading from the cab of his tractor.  But along with his many successes, Luke has also had private battles with both addiction and depression. In this extended interview Luke opens up, revealing details of his gambling addiction and how he rebuilt his life.  We also get into the backlash he faced after the announcement of his book deal, why he wants more guys to read, and his reflections on football's 'corrosive' culture.  Remember, the National Gambling Helpline is available on 1800 858 858. Guest:  Luke Bateman, former NRL player and #BookTok creator Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Ever had a bad experience with a driving instructor? An ABC investigation has heard from hundreds of young Aussies going for their Ls and Ps, with horrifying stories ranging from creepy comments to assaults.  And it has been a big day in Beijing: China put on a military parade with heavy hitters watching on including Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un and... former Victorian premier Dan Andrews?  Plus: come along with the WA ghost hunters who are part of a worldwide search for paranormal activity.  Listen now: 01:08 - Driving instructor assaults 12:26 - The message of China's big military parade 17:01 - Ghost hunting in WA 23:00 - Why are some people obsessed with ghosts? Guests:  Bianca Fileborn, associate professor and criminologist, University of Melbourne Dr Louise Pryke, honorary research associate, University of Sydney Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

If you could find out how you were going to die, would you want to? It's a question we might all have to grapple with, as genetic testing gets more popular.  And the Taliban is calling for help after Afghanistan was rocked by a huge earthquake that has left hundreds dead and thousands more homeless.  Plus, is it ever okay to cry at work? We ask an expert. Listen now: 00:59 - Learning what your genes predict about your future 06:45 - What's good and bad about genetic testing 19:41 - The aftermath of the Afghanistan earthquake 24:01 - Should we cry at work? Guests:  Jane Tiller, public health genomics adviser,  Monash University Rowena Ditzell, management lecturer, University of Technology Sydney Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Neo-Nazis, Australian flags and inflatable boxing kangaroos: they all made an appearance at yesterday's March for Australia protests. Today, the marches were condemned as racist. But was that the point?  Also, the protests turned violent in many places, leaving Australia's multicultural communities feeling unsafe.   Plus, South Australia's ban on soy sauce fish just started. Will it work?  Listen now: 01:06 - What happened at the March for Australia 14:07 - How multicultural Aussies feel about racism in this country 22:26 - Banning soy sauce fish to tackle plastic waste Guests:  Scobie McKay, journalist and film maker, whatsdoinmedia Kano Ravalji, founder of Third Culture and Youth Commissioner at the Victorian Multicultural Commission Lottie Dalziel, founder of Banish and sustainability expert Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Whether it's obsessively tracking your location or isolating you from your other mates, sometimes friends aren't just toxic, they're abusive.  We're getting better at talking about coercive control in romantic relationships, but it happens among friends too.  In fact, it seems like it's on the rise. So how do you know if you're in an abusive friendship?  And once you realise you are, how do you leave?  In today's deep dive, we get into your stories of friendships gone wrong, and we put all your questions to someone whose job it is to help people through it. Guest:  Dr Hannah Korrel, neuropsychologist and author of How to Break Up With Friends  Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm