Hack brings you the stories that matter to young people. Every weekday host Dave Marchese and the triple j Hack team cover the latest news, politics and culture from all around Australia.
Wed, January 15, 2025
Dr Mohammed Mustafa was told to write a will before he travelled to Gaza last year. The Perth-based doctor risked his life to volunteer in the war zone but felt compelled to help. In this episode of the summer hack podcast, he shares the horrors he saw and how it feels to adjust back to life in Australia. Guest: Dr Mohammed Mustafa, emergency physician
Tue, January 14, 2025
Should prisons be more about rehabilitation or punishment? On this episode of the summer hack podcast, we look at a program getting inmates involved in helping injured wildlife and why experts say it could be a game-changer. Guest: Dr Julie Toohey, criminology lecturer, University of Adelaide
Mon, January 13, 2025
How much time do you spend thinking about death? Because according to some experts, death anxiety peaks in your early 20s. Today on the summer hack podcast, you'll hear from someone actually working in the death industry. And we find out why some of us don't like thinking or talking about dying... and what you can do about it. Guest: Dr Rachel Menzies, clinical psychologist and research fellow, University of Sydney
Fri, January 10, 2025
She was a huge name in Aussie motor sport but after copping blatant sexism, Renee Gracie announced she'd had enough. Now, years later, having built up a successful second career as an adult content creator, Renee's back in the driver's seat. So what's she learnt? And what message does she have for young women who want to get into professional racing too? In this episode of summer hack, we catch up with Renee Gracie to hear about her journey back to the sport she loves. Guest: Renee Gracie, race car driver and OnlyFans creator
Thu, January 09, 2025
A warning: this podcast contains themes about domestic and family violence. 2025 might be the year you really want to date and meet someone. But if you're looking for a hetero relationship, how do you navigate dating in the current gender violence crisis? In this special edition of the summer hack podcast, we speak with Dee Salmin from the Hook Up, who tried to find out how you can date happily and safely. If you need support: 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 LIFELINE: 13 11 14 Guest: Dr Zac Seidler. clinical psychologist and men's mental health expert
Wed, January 08, 2025
Moving to a new city because of the weather isn't a new phenomenon. Either wanting to be closer to the snow or loving the heat, there's a town that can cater to your favourite climate. But would you move to a town for the wind? Today on the summer hack podcast, we take you to a realllllyyyy windy town: Geraldton in the mid west region of WA, where tourists are flocking to enjoy the elements.
Tue, January 07, 2025
A warning: this podcast contains heavy themes about domestic and family violence. Young people who grow up surrounded by domestic violence are often not considered victims or survivors in their own right, unless the violence was directed at them. That can make it difficult to access services and support, further compounding the trauma. On this episode of the summer hack podcast, we speak to young people breaking the cycle of DV trauma and abuse. Guest: Professor Kathryn Joy, domestic violence homicide researcher, University of Melbourne
Mon, January 06, 2025
When you think of a tradie, who typically comes to mind? For decades, working in a trade has been perceived as a male-dominated career. But now, heaps of women are working as tradies as well. So what's it like and what does the industry need to do to support them more? Today on the summer hack podcast, we hear from some women who have been living and loving the tradie life. Guest: Mel Street, tradie and founder of the Lady Tradies and Rocking Chicks group
Thu, January 02, 2025
Boxer Harry Garside’s emotional interview after being knocked out of the Olympics last year had many Australians feeling for him. He said he felt like he had let the country down. Months on, we spoke to Harry about his struggles to come to terms with the highs and lows of competitive sport, the darkest moment in his life and how he finds peace in poetry and deep reflection. Guest: Harry Garside, Olympic boxer and author
Wed, January 01, 2025
Waking up with a headache or a dry mouth is pretty common after a big night out. Most people expect the physical symptoms of a hangover after drinking a little too much but have you ever woken up after a big night feeling anxious? Researchers estimate about 1 in 5 people experience anxiety as part of their hangovers and that number is expected to rise. On today's episode of the summer hack podcast we find out why.
Mon, December 30, 2024
When Alex Noble was 16, a single moment at footy training changed his life. He's now 22 and written a book called 'You Fight, I Fight', reflecting on the lessons he's learnt since becoming a quadriplegic. Guest: Alex Noble, author and advocate
Sun, December 29, 2024
Trying to become a movie star is hard enough at the best of times. You're about to meet two young Aussies who want to make it in one of the most competitive film industries in the world - Bollywood. And they're giving it everything they've got.
Thu, December 26, 2024
Have you ever had a dream that made you really emotional? Like angry or annoyed at the person in it? We've all had a dream hangover, but why does it happen? The hack team tried to find out! Guest: Professor Drew Dawson, sleep researcher, CQUniversity
Mon, December 23, 2024
Going to church is a common part of Christmas celebrations for many Australians. But for some, just taking part in a regular Mass is not enough. They want to experience the most traditional form of this Catholic ritual. Today on summer hack we meet the young Australians praying in a dead language.
Sun, December 22, 2024
How do we keep young people safe on the road? It's a question we seem to ask ourselves every few years but the road death toll keeps going up. This year more than 180 people aged between 17 and 25 have died on Australian roads. Today on the summer hack podcast, we hear road crash survivor Tyler's warning to other young drivers.
Thu, December 19, 2024
Does the prospect of spending heaps of time with your parents over Christmas terrify you? Maybe it's something you look forward to all year? On today's episode of the hack summer podcast, we look into why Gen Z are closer to their parents than previous generations, and whether there's such a thing as too close. Guest: Dr Charlotte Keating, clinical psychologist
Wed, December 18, 2024
Tom Robinson set himself a goal to become the youngest person to row solo across the Pacific Ocean. After rowing for 15 months, his adventure came to an end when his boat capsized. Fourteen hours later, a naked Tom was rescued by a cruise ship packed with tourists. This is his dramatic story. Guest: Tom Robinson, rower
Tue, December 17, 2024
King Island, off the north-west coast of Tasmania, is well known for cheese, golf and clean air. But with many of its main industries facing uncertain times, residents are contemplating what's next for their future. hack travelled to King Island to speak with young locals about the challenges and stigma around staying on the island.
Mon, December 16, 2024
How do you figure out who you are and what you want to achieve in life... while also trying to survive a war? Today on the summer hack podcast, we revisit the story 25-year-old Abeer who told us what it's like living in Gaza. Guest: Abeer Abou Mutlak, social researcher and field project coordinator, Caritas Jerusalem
Sun, December 15, 2024
On the first episode of summer hack, we're escaping into the world of dragons and fairies to find out what's pushing the 'romantasy' genre to the top of the best seller lists. And yep, the hack podcast will be with you right across the summer break! Guest: Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne, sexuality and pop culture researcher, University of Melbourne
Fri, December 13, 2024
It's Shakeup Week. Today's target: the best of 2024. From illnesses being eliminated to billionaires paying off students' debts and a Top End teen catching a million dollar fish, these are the better moments that made 2024. Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Anthony Locascio and model and presenter, Christian Wilkins.
Thu, December 12, 2024
It's Shakeup Week. Today's target: international news. From the hottest year on record, to the return of Donald Trump, and the conflicts that impact us all, these are the international news stories that dominated our feeds in 2024. Host Dave Marchese is joined by editor of The Daily Aus Emma Gillespie and Guardian reporter Rafqa Touma.
Thu, December 12, 2024
When we spoke to Housing Minister Clare O'Neil last month, we asked her if she wanted to see house prices come down. She didn't. So why aren't house prices going to get cheaper in Australia? And what does that mean for someone trying to crack into the market? Today we ask an expert. Guest: Ian Verrender, chief business correspondent, ABC
Wed, December 11, 2024
It's Shakeup Week, and today's a big one: we're doing sport. From the most Googled athlete of the year, to a green-and-gold wave at the Olympics, drug scandals, and Aussies dominating internationally, these are the ups and downs of sport in 2024. Host Dave Marchese is joined by sports journalists and podcasters Marlee Silva and Josh Garlepp.
Wed, December 11, 2024
The escalating anti-Semitism in Australia over the past few months has been really scary. Police have called an arson attack at a Melbourne synagogue a terrorist attack, while cars have also been set on fire in Sydney and graffiti sprayed on homes. It's left many Jewish Australians feeling anxious and unsafe. In this episode of hack, we hear from them. Guest: Zac Morris, vice president, Australasian Union of Jewish Students
Tue, December 10, 2024
It's Shakeup Week. Today's target: pop culture. From the baby animals that dominated our feeds, to the space we held (and did not hold) for Defying Gravity and the Brat femininomenon, these are the pop culture moments that made 2024. Host Dave Marchese is joined by PEDESTRIAN TV's Issy Philips and comedian Billy D'Arcy.
Mon, December 09, 2024
It's Shakeup Week. Today's target: Auspol. From some choice jewellery, to political protests, to the policies that took forever to get off the ground, this is the year in Australian politics. Host Dave Marchese is joined by former WA Liberal leader Zak Kirkup and author, influencer and former NSW Labor party staffer Alisha Aitken-Radburn.
Mon, December 09, 2024
Syrians are celebrating all over the world, after rebel forces seized control of the capital Damascus, and ousted the longtime dictator, Bashar al-Assad. But what does the future of Syria look like? Will the millions who left the country now return? Is Syria about to become a democracy? Guest: Mouaz Moustafa, executive director, Syrian Emergency Task Force
Fri, December 06, 2024
Was it just us, or was Spotify Wrapped just a bit sh*t this year? And the Hunter Biden pardon: fair or fraud? Plus, the biggest backflips and an NRL coach's war on the six-pack. Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalists Sarah Ison and Marty Smiley.
Thu, December 05, 2024
We're always hearing that Australians are turning away from churches in big numbers. But there's one group going the other way: Gen Z men. So what's behind this? Plus, Australia has changed its position at the UN to demand Israel end its occupation of the Palestinian Territories. And women say their real issues have been ignored by GPs because of weight stigma. Guests: Dr Andrew Thomas, lecturer in international relations and Middle East studies, Deakin University Father Nathan Webb, priest, Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba Dr Kathleen McPhillips, sociologist researching women and religion, University of Newcastle
Wed, December 04, 2024
Sobriety. Addiction. Harm reduction. In this episode, we're unpacking one of Australia's most deep-rooted issues: our drinking and drug culture. You'll hear Alex's story of addiction, as well as other Australians from across the country experimenting with sobriety. Plus, we get into the importance of carrying Naloxone this summer festival season. Guests: Alex Milovanov, sober advocate Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today.
Tue, December 03, 2024
The NDIS has cut back funding for music therapy. We speak to those who use the treatment and the people who provide it. And, how much longer will it be until the Bali 9 are back on Australian soil? Plus, what's behind the huge spike in demand for private health insurance from young people? Guests: Michael Bachelard, reporter and former Indonesia correspondent, The Age Jen Hankin, musician and NDIS recipient Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today.
Mon, December 02, 2024
The government reckons Australia needs to do more to support veterans and people serving in the ADF. So what’s changing, and do young vets reckon it’s enough? Also, a huge moment in Syria's 13+ year old civil war, with rebel forces overrunning the government in the city of Aleppo. And Joe Biden has pardoned his own son Hunter, who was facing possible prison time for gun and tax crimes. Plus, what's the deal with Australia's new free mental health support centres? Guests: Brodie Moore, former soldier and CEO of Medilinks Access Kermit Roosevelt III, legal expert, University of Pennsylvania Law School Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today.
Fri, November 29, 2024
Dozens of bills were passed in parliament this week; one will ban kids from socials. Also, does demonising Joe Rogan just insult millions of people, particularly men? Plus, there's a spy shortage in some countries. And if it's not Defying Gravity, what else are we holding space for? Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalists Perry Duffin and Charlotte Mortlock. Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today.
Thu, November 28, 2024
How will parliament's new housing bills actually help a generation of "forever renters"? We ask the Housing Minister Clare O'Neil. Also, 8 hostel employees arrested and backpacker Google reviews deleted: we have the latest on the mass methanol poisoning in Laos. Plus, medicinal cannabis sales in Australia are soaring, with about a billion dollars spent on products this year alone. Guests: Clare O'Neil, federal housing minister Melissa Mackay, reporter, ABC Time is running out to tell us what you want to hear in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today.
Wed, November 27, 2024
Drive your recycling 400km, or see it go into general waste: this is the reality in a bunch of regional cities around the country. Plus, a ceasefire has begun between Israel and Hezbollah. And what would no social media access until 16 have meant for you? Guests: Javed Ali, national security law expert, University of Michigan Dr Ben Madden, waste expert, Institute of Sustainable Futures at UTS Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today.
Tue, November 26, 2024
Can we end racism? The Human Rights Commission thinks yes, and it's released a 10 year plan that it wants the government to adopt. Plus, after years of investigations, grand juries and court appearances, why have federal prosecutors in the US decided to drop two of the criminal cases against Donald Trump... and what about the other ones? Also: line dancing is back in a big way. Guests: Giridharan Sivaraman, Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner Dr Emma Shortis, US politics expert, The Australia Institute Claire Cherry, line dancing organiser Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today.
Mon, November 25, 2024
As the government delays bringing in new limits to betting ads, saying it needs more time, we hear from someone whose brother took his own life because of his gambling addiction. Plus, some young First Nations people are rejecting Australian of the Year nominations. And what was (and wasn't) achieved at COP29? Guests: Kate, whose name we've changed Matt McDonald, associate professor, University of Queensland Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today.
Fri, November 22, 2024
The latest Schoolies essentials are... parents? Helicopter parents are taking over school leavers' celebrations here, and overseas. And ever needed a day off work to deal with heartbreak? In the Philippines, they're considering giving you one. Also, what annoying job do you actually wish AI could take over for you? Plus, a tv personality saved the day this week when he wrangled a snake on a plane. Host Dave Marchese is joined by Channel 9 journalist Iza Staskowski and comedian Billy D'Arcy. Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today.
Thu, November 21, 2024
The Australian government has a policy to never pay ransoms... so who does? And grave cleaning videos are taking over TikTok. Plus, spiders. Guests: Dr John Coyne, director of National Security Programs, Australian Strategic Policy Institute Emma Teni, spider expert, Australian Reptile Park
Wed, November 20, 2024
Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today. Crypto is experiencing one of the biggest booms in its history, but is a crash around the corner? Plus, France's mass rape trial has reached its final statements, with victim-survivor Giselle Pelicot calling out the "macho, patriarchal society that trivialises rape". And how young is too young to start a professional sporting career? Some ex-AFL players want to see the draft age raised. Guests: Brady Dale, crypto reporter, Axios Dr Lyndell Bruce, sports scientist, Deakin Uni
Tue, November 19, 2024
Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today. How do you go from having drinks with mates on holiday, to fighting for your life? That’s what happened to two 19-year-olds from Melbourne. So what do we know about methanol poisoning? Plus, Bunnings has been found to have breached Australian law by using facial recognition on its customers. And the gender pay gap in Australia means that, on average, women are working for free from today. Also, is 'cortisol face' just another trend making us feel bad about how we look? Guests: Ange Lavoipierre, national technology reporter, ABC Dave Mountain, associate professor, University of Western Australia
Mon, November 18, 2024
From the haka in parliament that flooded everyone’s feeds to a 9-day protest march or hīkoi, there’s anger in New Zealand over a proposal to re-interpret the 184-year-old Treaty of Waitangi. What’s at stake? Plus, former TV and radio host Alan Jones has been charged with historical indecent assault and sexual touching offences involving 8 alleged victims. And whether it's diss tracks, influencer boxing matches or It Ends With Us feuds... are celebrity fights just manufactured to make money? Guests: Lakesha-Lee Taurima-Howe, Gold Coast march organiser Sarah Gerathy, reporter, ABC Dr Andrew Hughes, marketing expert, Australian National University
Fri, November 15, 2024
Do politicians really understand how exxy renting has become? A housing minister in one state’s been copping heat after weighing in on what a ‘reasonable’ asking price is for a 2-bedroom flat. Plus, President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet is taking shape with some ~ interesting ~ choices. And how much do phobias affect your life? Host Dave Marchese is joined by 60 Minutes producer Serge Negus and performer Etcetera Etcetera.
Thu, November 14, 2024
The COVID vaccines saved millions of lives worldwide, but one group who experienced adverse reactions after getting immunised want to talk about what happened to them. Also, the government says social media platforms have a 'duty of care' for Australians. So what does that mean? And about one in 10 men experience postpartum depression. So where do you turn for help as a young dad? Guests: Lisa Given, professor, information science, RMIT Maddison Connaughton, reporter, Background Briefing Julie Borninkhof, CEO, Panda (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)
Wed, November 13, 2024
Thousands of nurses didn't turn up for work today in NSW, where the same work attracts much lower pay than other parts of Australia. Plus, the Defence Force has a problem with keeping staff. Will a new retention bonus work, or are there deeper issues it needs to address? And from an anti-vaxxer in a major health role, to Elon Musk leading a government department: here's who President-elect Donald Trump wants by his side. Guests: Nick Dole, NSW political reporter, ABC Grace Searle, nurse Jennifer Parker, expert associate, ANU's National Security College Dan Diamond, health reporter, Washington Post
Tue, November 12, 2024
Canola, cropping and Chappell Roan: here's what it's like on the back of a harvester during harvest season. And Trump reckons he can end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. Plus, could LEDs put a stop to shark attacks on surfers? Guests: Dr Jessica Genauer, senior lecturer in international relations, Flinders University Dr Laura Ryan, research fellow in comparative neurobiology, Macquarie University Nick McKenna, agronomist
Mon, November 11, 2024
When your sense of your own identity gets attached to your job, how do you move on when you're let go? Younger workers are more likely than older people to be sacked or made redundant. So what should you do if this happens to you? Plus, the world's biggest climate meeting, COP29, is kicking off in a country whose president has described oil and gas as a "gift of the gods". And we head to Margaret River, where some locals say there's a big battle coming between tourism and conservation. Guests: Anne Hardy, associate professor, University of Tasmania Jo Lauder, climate reporter, ABC Cris Parker, director, Ethics Alliance with the Ethics Centre
Fri, November 08, 2024
OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue's Australian visa has been cancelled ahead of Schoolies. So is the cancellation justified? And now that the dust has settled on the US election results, we're unpacking the major takeaways from the world's biggest news story. Plus, Raygun has called it quits and a dodgy souvlaki gave a bunch of students the shits. Host Dave Marchese is joined by the editor of The Daily Aus Emma Gillespie and actor and model Tom Gay.
Thu, November 07, 2024
We now know Donald Trump will be the next President of the United States, with Kamala Harris conceding today. So how did young voters swing in the election? We crunch the numbers. Plus, how do you still hang out with your mates and have a good time if you're living with addiction? Guests: Casey Briggs, elections analyst, ABC Rob Kaczan, clinical psychologist
Wed, November 06, 2024
The 'bro-vote', swing states and the return of President Trump. We're unpacking what just happened in the US election and asking how did Trump do it. Plus, what does it mean for young American voters and for us here in Australia? Guests: Stephen Smiley, executive producer, hack Isabella Higgins, correspondent, ABC Sarah, Trump voter Ava Kalinauskas, research associate, United States Studies Centre Samuel Garrett, research associate, United States Studies Centre
Tue, November 05, 2024
Stalking isn't just something that happens in movies and TV shows. Meet Scott, who's been stalked by a complete stranger for 8 years. And is it fair that more than one thousand big companies paid $0 in tax last year? We look into how they did it. Plus it's US Election Eve, so what's the vibe on the ground with young voters as the campaigns officially wrap up? Guests: Scott Guerini Lia Walsh, reporter, ABC Jason Ward, principal analyst, Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research
Tue, November 05, 2024
You've probably heard a lot about the electoral college and swing states playing a massive role in the US election. But how does it all actually work? Today, on a special edition of the Hack podcast, we'll break down the electoral college system and how it decides who becomes President of the United States.
Mon, November 04, 2024
There's more than 2000 long-term missing people in Australia. So what's it like spending years grieving and searching for answers? Also, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are making their final pitches to Americans ahead of the US election this week. And the government says it will cut 20% of your HECS/HELP debt... if Labor is re-elected next year. Guests: Lili Greer, Missed Foundation Dr Intifar Chowdhury, youth voter researcher, Flinders University
Mon, November 04, 2024
Brat, garbage trucks, celebrity endorsements. The race to the White House has been filled with memes and TikToks as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris each try to secure the presidency. But what are the policies they are campaigning on? Today, on a special edition of the Hack podcast, we re-introduce you to the candidates, their policies and everything else that's happened in the lead up.
Fri, November 01, 2024
Is lockdown a trauma we're collectively burying, or should we look back on our pandemic experiences more? The government has been doing some self-reflection. We also get into Saoirse Ronan's comment that silenced a room full of men. Plus, Russia has hit Google with a fine worth more than all the money in the world combined. And, why do paranormal investigators think ghosts are going extinct? Host Dave Marchese is joined by culture and fashion writer Maggie Zhou and journalist Marty Smiley.
Thu, October 31, 2024
With climate disasters making headlines around the world, it's no surprise that the latest State of the Climate report gives Australia just 7 years to get our emissions under control. And the Greens have proposed unlimited mental health treatment under Medicare, but can we afford it? Plus have you seen the sun today? The impact of light on your mental health goes further than just seasonal affective disorder. Guests: Dr Karl Braganza, manager of climate monitoring, Bureau of Meteorology Dr Jake Crouse, research fellow in youth mental health, University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre
Wed, October 30, 2024
The public's trust is so eroded they'd be unlikely to cop harsh lockdowns again, according to an inquiry into Australia's COVID response. Do Aussie governments need to apologise? Plus, is an "unspoken ban" on abortions in regional and rural areas robbing women of access to legal health care? And could a racist attack on Puerto Rico and a Bad Bunny endorsement swing the US election? There’s a week to go. Guests: Lucy Barbour, regional affairs reporter, ABC Matt Bevan, host, America's Last Election
Tue, October 29, 2024
How do you survive domestic violence at home when it's being perpetrated by your sibling? Also, humanitarian groups are warning children will pay the ultimate price for Israel's decision to ban the main aid organisation helping Palestinians. And should we be recycling our old phones to mine the valuable metals they contain? Guests: Alexandra Saieh, head of humanitarian policy and advocacy, Save the Children Elisabeth Shaw, CEO, Relationships Australia NSW
Mon, October 28, 2024
Anthony Albanese has been forced to defend himself over his history of Qantas upgrades. And Queensland's new premier David Crisafulli has promised to crack down on youth crime by introducing his "adult crime, adult time" laws before Christmas. But, in Western Australia, locals in one small town reckon they've worked out a different fix for youth crime, and it involves apprenticeships in mechanics, landscaping and horse-training. Also, we find out how Lost Paradise pulled itself out of the festival graveyard after its ticket seller, Lyte, went bust. Guests: Will Partlett, associate professor, Melbourne Law School Simon Beckingham, founder of Finely Tuned and promoter for Lost Paradise
Fri, October 25, 2024
Supermarket chain Woolworths is copping it this week for tracking and timing its workers. Woolies says it's fair and keeps its teams productive, but some staff are calling it bullying. Plus, the 3G phone network is getting shut down on Monday, giving us time to mourn our first internet experiences. A girlie in NSW is also mourning tech, after her phone fell into a crack between rocks. She climbed in to get it... and got stuck for 7 hours. Also, Jacob Elordi was filmed walking in a Byron Bay cafe with no shoes. Fine, or has going barefoot gone too far? And what's an appropriate birthday message in 2024? Host Dave Marchese is joined by artist and performer Etcetera Etcetera and PEDESTRIAN TV's Issy Phillips.
Thu, October 24, 2024
Menopause usually arrives in your 40s and 50s with a barrage of hot flushes, body aches and emotional changes... but sometimes it can come way earlier. Like, in your teens or early 20s. Plus, a freak storm, a failed generator and high school exams — we unpack the power outage saga in the far west of New South Wales. Also, did Senator Lidia Thorpe say "hairs" or "heirs", and why does it matter? Guests: Adelaide Elliot, Grazier Dr Simon Wright, energy expert, Charles Sturt University Associate Professor Amanda Vincent, early menopause expert, Monash University
Wed, October 23, 2024
Car crashes have killed almost 200 young Australians this year. So why isn't road safety messaging working? Plus, the Northern Territory has become the country’s first jurisdiction to lower its minimum age of criminal responsibility back down to 10. And is the cost of living crisis bringing back a rare disease that sailors used to suffer at sea? Guests: Jessie Smith, road safety campaigner Teresa Senserrick, Director, Western Australian Centre for Road Safety Research Lauren Ball, Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, the University of Queensland
Tue, October 22, 2024
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe wanted her message to be heard, and it worked: her cry of "you are not my king" and "this is not your land" during King Charles’s visit is making headlines around the world. In Australia, it's kicked off a debate around appropriateness and respectability. So how should someone deliver a plea about colonisation to the head of the Commonwealth? And Gladstone is famous for coal, gas and aluminium refining, but is that about to change? The community is exploring its renewable options too. Plus, students from Australian Catholic University staged a mass walk out after a former union official gave a speech railing against abortion and same-sex marriage at their graduation ceremony. Guests: Amanda Morgan, Yorta Yorta woman, lawyer and activist Emma Garlett, First Nations woman, director of the Garlett Group Dr Elise Klein, associate professor of public policy, ANU Charlie Panteli, graduate, ACU<
Mon, October 21, 2024
Abortion was decriminalised in Queensland in 2018. But with a state election this weekend, a debate about whether to make it a crime again is blowing up. And Elon Musk wants to give away $1 million to voters who will sign his pro-constitution petition. Is it legal? Plus, a housing policy putting billions towards... not building houses. This is what's in the Coalition's big housing announcement. Also, meet the Tamil refugees stuck in immigration visa limbo. Guests: Ryan Mac, reporter, New York Times Hal Pawson, professor of housing research and policy, UNSW's City Futures Research Centre
Fri, October 18, 2024
King Charles is officially here, and Australia is revisiting the debate about ditching him to become a republic. Plus, is buying a mansion during a housing crisis out of touch, or is the PM’s new clifftop pad fine? We also unpack the "completely unacceptable" behaviour of an AFL team at their post-season event. And the work farewell card that only 3 people signed. Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian and sports podcaster Josh Garlepp and political reporter and comedian Sarah Ison.
Thu, October 17, 2024
Liam Payne's death has left fans shocked and heartbroken. Why do we grieve deeply for people we only know from afar or through music? Plus, lots of young Aussies are skipping meals because they can't afford to eat. And while finding a 'sugar daddy' is having a TikTok moment, it’s risky. We chat with someone who’s done it. Guests: Dr Georgia Carroll, fan culture expert Professor Michael Salter, Director, Childlight UNSW
Wed, October 16, 2024
Being bullied can change your life forever, and it's particularly prevalent in Tasmania, where an inquiry is uncovering the scale and impact of the issue at schools. Also, aid workers say conditions in Gaza are among the worst yet. So will a threat by the US to cut Israel's military funding actually change anything? And the prime minister has a fancy new house on a clifftop. But he’s not the only politician with a multi-million-dollar property portfolio… Guests: Dr Charles Miller, Senior Lecturer, ANU School of Politics and International Relations Dr Kayla Steele, clinical psychologist, Black Dog Institute Tom Crowley, political reporter, ABC
Tue, October 15, 2024
Should queer athletes be expected to compete in countries where homosexuality is not only not accepted, it's against the law? Plus, Papua New Guinea's chance to join the NRL could hinge on the country promising not to do a security deal with China: welcome to sports diplomacy. And the federal government wants to ban annoying debit card payment surcharges. Also, could nuclear power solve AI's big energy problem? Guests: Beau Newell, national program manager, Pride in Sport Ascelin Gordon, senior lecturer in sustainability and urban planning, RMIT
Mon, October 14, 2024
Live Nation isn't just a tour promoter: it's a company that owns, manages and controls venues, ticket merchants, music labels, concert production, resellers and so much more... and some artists reckon it's tearing the Australian music scene apart. Plus, racism and division sparked during the Voice referendum is still being felt one year on. And does listening to music help you work? It's a divisive one, and your answer might come down to your personality type and level of arousal (which doesn't mean what you think). Guests: Avani Dias, reporter, Four Corners Dr Anna Fiveash, cognitive psychologist, Western Sydney University
Fri, October 11, 2024
As the clean-up begins and the full impact of Hurricane Milton becomes clearer, millions of people around the world watched the storm unfold over TikTok. Also, should Billie Eilish have to explain her sexuality in every interview? Plus, hot girls sleep with soft toys... apparently. And are YOU the loser sibling? Host Dave Marchese is joined by sports journalist Marlee Silva and KIIS FM newsreader Brooklyn Ross.
Thu, October 10, 2024
What is it like to live in the most dangerous place on Earth? We speak to Abeer Abou Mutlak about the past year in Gaza. And the UK has shut down its last coal-fired power station. How did they get there? Plus, firebombings, a police taskforce and illicit tobacco: this is Melbourne's tobacco wars... and it's spreading to other states. Guests: Abeer Abou Mutlak, social researcher and field project coordinator, Caritas Jerusalem Chris Vedelago, law and justice editor, The Age
Wed, October 09, 2024
He was a commander in the Israel Defense Forces, but now Josh Drill is pushing for peace in the Middle East. And is intergenerational living the solution to Australia's housing crisis? We meet a young Aussie whose housemate is about to turn 100. Plus, the (fly) ins and outs of dating and relationships as a FIFO worker. Guests: Dr Lyndall Bryant, senior lecturer and property economics researcher, QUT Josh Drill, former IDF commander and peace advocate Shane Puxley, psychologist, The Mind Room
Tue, October 08, 2024
Hack is bringing you stories from people affected by the war in Gaza, as the conflict escalates in the Middle East a year on from the October 7 attacks. Yesterday marked a year since the attack by Hamas in southern Israel, while today marks a year since Israel's invasion of Gaza started. Today Perth doctor Mohammed Mustafa tells us why he risked his life to volunteer in Gaza, the horrors he saw, and how hard it's been to adjust to life now he's home. Plus, young people in Warrnambool are fighting to stop seismic testing offshore. And a spacecraft is on its way to find and study the asteroid NASA rammed in its save-the-world test. Guests: Mohammed Mustafa, emergency physician Dr Laura Driessen, radio astronomer, University of Sydney
Fri, October 04, 2024
Whether it’s Charli, Taylor or Chappell, should celebrities feel pressured to endorse politicians? Or should we let our fave artists do what they do best, sing? Also, are we a bit too into true crime shows like Baby Reindeer and the Menendez Brothers? And an unofficial pop-up in Sydney copped flack for charging $17.50 for a Crumbl cookie. Host Dave Marchese is joined by Daily Aus editor Em Gillespie and comedian Anthony Locascio.
Thu, October 03, 2024
Are earn-and-learn education degrees the solution to get more people into teaching? And sex workers, vapes and assistance dogs: here's what is in and out of the new NDIS funding list. Plus climate change is moving mountains and it means some countries are going to have to redraw their borders. Guests: Nas Campanella, disability affairs reporter, ABC Correna Haythorpe, federal president, Australian Education Union Dr Lauren Vargo, glaciologist, Victoria University of Wellington
Wed, October 02, 2024
NSW Police has launched a legal bid to stop the Palestine Action Group's planned protest on October 6 and 7. The group says they'll go ahead anyway. And the IDF is sending more troops into Lebanon after Iranian missile attacks on Israel. Also, a Senate inquiry has found that anti-semitism is a "sad indictment" on the university sector. Plus, trans folk share the unique pressure to fit themselves into unrealistic beauty standards. Guests: Alex Ryvchin, co-chief executive, Executive Council of Australian Jewry Amal Naser, spokesperson, Palestine Action Group Isobel Roe, political reporter, ABC
Tue, October 01, 2024
It's 50 times stronger than heroin and can kill in just two minutes. The dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl has been found in drugs in Canberra. We explain what it does and how to keep yourself safe. Also, Qatar Airways wants to buy 25 per cent of Virgin Australia ... so would it make airfares cheaper and should Qantas be worried? Plus, a new online code has come into effect for dating apps to crack down on abusive behaviour. And find out what it's really like to run away to join the circus! Guests: Dr Lisa Portolan, academic, University of Technology Sydney Chris Gough, Executive Director, Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy
Mon, September 30, 2024
Young Australians need mental health support more than ever but what happens when the advice you're getting... isn't legit? Also, the death toll in Lebanon is rising after Israeli strikes also killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Guests: Dr Ali Mamouri, research fellow, Deakin Univeristy Carly Dober, Director, Australian Association of Psychologists
Fri, September 27, 2024
Daniel Ricciardo has been sacked by Red Bull, effectively ending his Formula 1 career. So what do you do when your career ends so early in life? Also, there's been speculation the government is thinking of making changes to tax breaks, but the PM says he has no plans to scrap negative gearing. And Sabrina Carpenter kicked off her Short n' Sweet tour this week, with some fans complaining it's too... short.
Thu, September 26, 2024
Ticket retailer Lyte has gone under. Will it pull Lost Paradise down with it? And the US, Australia and a bunch of allies have signed a joint statement calling for a temporary ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. Plus "freak offs", a thousand bottles of baby oil and a federal indictment: we unpack the alleged crimes of P Diddy. Also NSW police officers have come forward claiming bullying, nepotism and sexism within the force. Guests: Shalailah Medhora, political reporter, triple j hack Poppy Reid, music journalist and commentator Lia Harris, crime reporter, ABC Erik Lamir, festival director, Rabbit Eats Lettuce
Wed, September 25, 2024
A Liberal senator in South Australia has introduced a private members' bill pushing for live births over access to abortions. And the federal government has given the green light to extend three NSW coal mines for up to 40 years. Plus, meet the young Aussies trying to make it big in Bollywood. Guests: Tim Buckley, founder and director, Climate Energy Finance Heather Waterfall, South Australia committee chair, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Tue, September 24, 2024
Thousands have fled Israeli strikes in Lebanon's deadliest day since the 2006 civil war and Australia's huge community of Lebanese Australians are stuck watching on from the other side of the world. Plus overcharging, extra fillings and unannounced xrays: are dentists doing the dodgy? And move over Bridgerton, there's a new deb ball in town and it's for queer Aussies. Guests: Cedric Barakat, youth committee president, Sydney's World Lebanese Cultural Union Dr Scott Davis, president, Australian Dental Association
Mon, September 23, 2024
Climate change is promoting a wave of "last chance" tourism. But is the race to see threatened locations hurting more than it's helping? Plus, Woolworths and Coles are headed to court after claims they've misled customers with "down down" and "price dropped" deals. And what's behind the national shortage of HIV prevention drug PrEP? Guests Christina Zorbas, dietitian and research fellow, Global Centre for Preventive Health and Nutrition at Deakin Uni Matthew Vaughan, director of HIV and sexual health, ACON Dr Susanne Becken, professor of sustainable tourism, Griffith University
Fri, September 20, 2024
More and more people are racking up HECS debts over 100K. Is uni really worth that? Also, tell us your job and we’ll tell you who you’ll marry. And what do bad hygiene, gossip and hypocrisy all have in common? They're among the top things you hate about your workplace, apparently. Host Dave Marchese is joined by PEDESTRIAN.TV writer Simran Pasricha and Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter, Perry Duffin.
Thu, September 19, 2024
Answers about the Titan submersible's implosion are coming to light at an inquiry. Plus, the Help to Buy scheme is a main part of the Government's housing plan, but what kind of difference would it make (if it ever gets up)? And we speak to workers who think they've found the secret to balancing adventure with their career. Guests: Nicki Hutley, economist Mike Brady, maritime history researcher, Oceanliner Designs Dr Libby Sander, Assistant Professor, Bond University
Wed, September 18, 2024
Police allege an Australian man is behind "Ghost", a messaging app they say is used by serious criminals all over the world. Plus, the sudden detonation of handheld comms devices across Lebanon has caused death, injury and widespread panic. Also, how will Instagram's 'teen accounts' actually work? And from no lifts to being separated from the action, we hear what it takes to plan a night out when you have a disability. Guests: Nigel Phair, Director, UNSW Institute of Cyber Security Javed Ali, former FBI counter terrorism official Ange Lavoipierre, technology reporter, ABC
Tue, September 17, 2024
Alex Noble was 16 when a hit at footy training changed his life forever. Now 22, Alex reflects on the lessons he's learnt since becoming a quadriplegic. Also, Rupert Murdoch is taking his family to court to secure the succession line of his media empire. And some towns in regional Australia are going old school, sending notes to one another to communicate when the phone reception goes out. Guests: Walter Marsh, author of Young Rupert: the making of the Murdoch empire Alex Noble, author and advocate
Mon, September 16, 2024
We hear from recent graduates admitting they left uni feeling disappointed, in-debt and unprepared for the workforce. Plus, Donald Trump has survived a suspected second assassination attempt. And 23-year-old Melbourne racing driver Oscar Piastri has won an epic Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the second win of his Formula 1 career. Guests: Steven Schwartz, Senior Fellow, Centre for Independent Studies David Smith, Associate Professor, United States Studies Centre Michael Lamonato, motorsport journalist, Box of Neutrals
Fri, September 13, 2024
It's the Friday Shakeup and today we're coming from Warrnambool for One Night Stand. Mass festival cancellations, fewer regional gigs, venues closing — we unpack regional Australia's live music industry. And a senator shocked and horrified with a Gen Alpha-coded speech to parliament. So did she eat? Or take the L? Host Dave Marchese is joined by Warrnambool singer-songwriter Vee Parker and Loch Hart Festival organiser Jayden Bath.
Thu, September 12, 2024
Elon Musk looks set to become the world's first trillionaire within the next three years. Can such immense wealth ever be considered ethical? Plus, defence commanders have been stripped of their medals for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. And ahead of One Night Stand, we're heading to Warrnambool to hear about the state of regional live music. Guests: Dr Samantha Crompvoets, sociologist and former defence contractor Hon. Martin Hamilton-Smith, Chairman, Australian Special Air Service Association Carl Rhodes, Dean, UTS Business School
Wed, September 11, 2024
An anti-war rally descended into violence in the biggest Victorian police operation in 20 years, according to police. So what happened? Plus, US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off in a chaotic US election debate. And almost a year on since the Voice referendum was defeated, we ask the Minister for Indigenous Australians what the next steps are to support First Nations people. Guests: Bella Beiraghi, co-chair of the blockade & organiser, Students for Palestine Bec Shrimpton, director of defence strategy and national security, ASPI Senator Malarndirri McCarthy, Minister for Indigenous Australians Dr Emma Shortis, US politics expert, The Australia Institute
Tue, September 10, 2024
We still don't know how widespread needle spiking is, but year after year, people are coming forward saying it's happening to them. Hack speaks to someone who says they were needle spiked at Schoolies last year. Plus, family and survivors of Australia's worst road accident in decades have spoken of their trauma as a bus driver prepares to be sentenced. And the government wants to ban social media for under 16s. Is it a good idea? Guests: Lillian Watkins, reporter, ABC Daniel Angus, media professor, QUT
Mon, September 09, 2024
The seasonal tourism town of Exmouth is struggling to cope with visitor numbers, and some travellers are copping a hostile reaction from locals. Plus, the final report into the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been handed down. Here's what it means for young veterans. And can mining cause earthquakes? Guests: Brodie Moore, former soldier and veteran's health nurse Freya Higgins-Desbiolles, senior tourism lecturer, University of South Australia Dr Trevor Allen, senior seismologist, Geoscience Australia
Fri, September 06, 2024
X is now banned entirely in Brazil, after a long legal fight with Elon Musk. Is this the end of stan twitter? And quiet vacationing is the new way to reclaim your work, apparently. Plus, should your boss give you dating leave? Host Dave Marchese is joined by artist and performer Etcetera Etcetera and journalist Marty Smiley.
Thu, September 05, 2024
Is constant stimulation harming our mental health? This group is sitting in silence to figure it out. Plus, we find out what it will actually take for Australia to reach net zero. And we get into the underground music scene, a place more young people are turning as festivals collapse. Guests: Matt Kean, chairman, Climate Change Authority Scarlett Smout, research associate, University of Sydney Dr Jodie Taylor, music and culture scholar
Wed, September 04, 2024
Major hospitality group Merivale has been accused of fostering a culture that puts women at risk. Hack speaks to the reporter investigating the allegations. Plus, sex education content creators are worried they're being 'shadow banned' on social media by AI bots. And what kind of impact will the 3G shutdown have on young Aussies in rural and remote areas? We hear from farmers who say it'll affect their work, study and even dating. Guests: Adelaide Miller, reporter, ABC Dr Marten Risius, senior lecturer in business information, University of Queensland Dr Daniel Featherstone, senior research fellow, RMIT
Tue, September 03, 2024
We speak to a young woman who escaped forced marriage, the most common form of human trafficking in Australia. Plus, more than 900 days into the war in Ukraine, Russia has fired a missile attack on Kyiv as kids were about to start their first day of the school year. Also, is it time hairdressers are taught to cut, style and care for curly and coily hair? Guests Stephen Jay, Detective Superintendent, AFP Dr Olga Oleinikova, senior lecturer, UTS
Mon, September 02, 2024
The federal Greens are proposing a national body that could hand out fines to landlords breaking rules. Plus, spring has sprung with... wild weather. Victoria and Tasmania are battling cyclonic winds and storms, and parts of Northern Australia had a sweltering end to August. And mass protests have broken out in Israel after the deaths of hostages in Gaza. Also, we unpack the rise (and recent arrest) of Telegram's billionaire CEO, Pavel Durov. Guests: Adam Bandt, Greens leader Dr Ran Porat, lecturer, Monash University Paul Mozur, technology correspondent, New York Times
Fri, August 30, 2024
How many queer people are there in Australia? We might find out soon with the federal government backflipping on including a question about sexuality in the next census... as long as it passes the testing phase. And would you ever make a citizen's arrest? Plus, teens in Hong Kong are swapping sex for badminton (or at least that's what their government wants them to do). Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalist Sarah Ison from The Australian and content creator Tim Abbott.
Thu, August 29, 2024
Boxer Harry Garside felt like he let Australia down when he was knocked out of the Paris Olympics. He opens up about this defeat and its emotional toll, breaking gender stereotypes, and what it means to be a man today. Plus, we unpack what life in the Northern Territory might look like, after the Country Liberal Party smashed Labor at the election on the weekend, promising to get tougher on youth crime. And the Paralympics is officially underway in Paris. Do the Games have a gender problem? Guests: Harry Garside, Olympic boxer Dr Georgia Munro-Cook, Paralympian and research fellow, Griffith Uni
Wed, August 28, 2024
From being moaned at, to getting sexualised comments on their appearance and overhearing kids justifying sexual assault — teachers say they're facing misogyny from their students in the classroom, and lots are wanting to quit because of it. Plus, think getting scammed is a boomer thing? We hear from young people who've grappled with overwhelming shame after becoming the victim of a scam. Guests: Fraser, teacher Dr Zac Seidler, clinical psychologist Dr Kate Gould, scams researcher, Monash University
Tue, August 27, 2024
Women and girls in Afghanistan are forbidden to speak or show their faces in public under new laws introduced by the Taliban. Plus, tens of thousands of people have marched in protest against the forced administration of the CFMEU. And the federal government says it will cap international student enrolment numbers next year. Also, we unpack what your choice of boot says about you. Guests: Elias Clure, reporter, ABC Azadah Raz Mohammad, legal advisor, Atlantic Council
Mon, August 26, 2024
Happy Disconnect Day: you can legally ignore those after-hours work notifications. Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah are signalling they'll step back from hostilities after heavy exchanges of fire. But is the Middle East still on the brink of a wider conflict? Plus, a crackdown on the aviation industry will mean a new watchdog, refunds for cancelled flights and minimum standards for passengers with disability. Guests: Jessica Genauer, senior lecturer, Flinders University Dean Long, CEO, Australian Travel Industry Association John Hopkins, associate professor, Swinburne University of Technology
Fri, August 23, 2024
Who's in charge when politicians are behaving badly? And is stalking just the price of fame? Chappell Roan doesn’t think so. Also... we talk switching (Olympic) sides. Plus, a sacred week for Sydney meme pages: the metro has finally opened. Host Dave Marchese is joined by PEDESTRIAN.TV's Issy Phillips and Josh Garlepp from the Kick It Forward podcast.
Thu, August 22, 2024
The NDIS will be slashed by $14 billion in a move that disability advocates have called a "profound betrayal". Plus, Oprah, the Obamas and Lil Jon: Will the celebrity worship at the Democratic National Convention help Kamala Harris' campaign? We also unpack how communities on the ground are feeling ahead of the Northern Territory election. And meet the woman with the rare condition called uterus didelphys... in other words: two vaginas. Guests: Ava Kalinauskas, research associate, United States Studies Centre Dr Charlotte Elder, gynaecologist
Wed, August 21, 2024
Meet the young woman who gave up her fertility in a last-ditch attempt to tackle her endometriosis. And we hear from tradies in their twenties who are struggling with debilitating pain, just a few years into working. Plus, the politician who's demanding parliament clean up its act and crack down on MPs behaving badly. Guests: Syl Freedman, co-founder, EndoActive Kylea Tink, independent member for North Sydney
Tue, August 20, 2024
Soldiers who've never been to war are showing signs of PTSD. Could firing their own weapons in training be injuring their brains? Gaza ceasefire negotiations are continuing, with the US warning this could be the last opportunity to broker a truce and hostage release. And with so much talk of defamation action lately, we're asking is it too easy for politicians to take someone to court for attacking their reputation? Plus, we unpack the secrets around "dark marketing" and why you're seeing more of it. Guests: Elise Worthington, national health reporter, ABC Brendan Clift, law lecturer, University of Melbourne Nick Carah, marketing expert, University of Queensland
Mon, August 19, 2024
AI is inescapable, so how is the deeply personal craft of making music supposed to compete with tech's rapid output? As publishers ponder the marketability of AI music, artists are worried about how the technology is being trained. And mpox has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization and its impact here is pretty unknown so far. Is enough being done to keep Aussies informed? Plus, encampments set up at campuses around the country stood in solidarity with Gaza and many called for their unis to divest from big weapons manufacturers. Now the Greens want to force unis to disclose those investments publicly. Guests Professor Andrew Grulich, medical epidemiologist, Kirby Institute Dean Ormston, ceo, APRA AMCOS Sally Coleman, Big Sand
Fri, August 16, 2024
After a week of conspiracy theories, memes, and prime group chat fodder, Raygun has finally responded after her performance at the Olympics. And the NSW Liberal Party missed a pretty important deadline to register candidates in local elections across the state,and now the guy in charge has been sacked. Plus, would you give up sex (of any kind) for a whole year to get a house deposit? Host Dave Marchese is joined by editor of The Daily Aus Emma Gillespie and KIIS FM newsreader Brooklyn Ross.
Thu, August 15, 2024
The CrossFit Games have just wrapped up, but the tournament was overshadowed when a competitor died during an event. Now the community is reeling, and some are turning away from the sport all together. Also, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Palestinians fleeing Gaza should not be granted visas for now, with arguments breaking out in parliament. And the report into the unexplained deaths of more than 300 Aboriginal women and children has been released after a Senate inquiry was set up two years ago. Plus, making friends is hard. So what if a service could find your perfect friend match for you? Guests: Dr Kim Way, exercise physiologist, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition at Deakin Uni Dorinda Cox, Noongar Yamatji woman and Greens senator
Wed, August 14, 2024
Are tracking apps are an important safety tool or a massive privacy risk? It depends on who you ask. And the Green Cicada Network is an AI-controlled bot network that might just influence the US election. Now that Aussie cyber security experts have uncovered it, what can we do about it? Plus, the Great Barrier Reef is in decline. So how does that impact the people who live, work and have strong cultural connections to the natural wonder? Guests: Katherine Mansted, executive director of cyber intelligence, Cyber CX Dr Ausma Bernot, tech and crime lecturer, Griffith University Dr Ben Henley, ecosystem sciences lecturer, University of Melbourne
Tue, August 13, 2024
Could Australia's next iconic piece of art be a video game? As the industry grows, Aussie game developers are helping players from across the world explore never-before-seen regions and communities. And the federal government has a plan to stop big business data leaks from stealing all your information. Instead, the government wants to be the one to hold all your information securely. Are they up to the challenge? Plus, we think of cosmetic surgery as a personal choice, but what if it feels like your culture makes that choice for you? Liana, who's an image stylist and a Korean Australian, says the pressure to change your appearance has become a deeply ingrained part of South Korean culture. Guests: Richard Buckland, professor in cybercrime cyberwar and cyberterror, UNSW Liana Choi, image stylist Goldie Bartlett, artist and game developer, RMIT
Mon, August 12, 2024
Dr Rachael Gunn — aka B-girl Raygun — is a global sensation. So did she steal the show or kill it? Hack speaks to Australia's breaking community and those who know her. Also, do we need more supervised injecting centres across Australia? We look at the spike in overdoses in suburban areas. And the world reacts to a school bombing in Gaza. So what's happened over the weekend? Guests: Dr Robert Graham, addiction medicine specialist Leah Clark, B-girl flix and breaker business owner B-boy Sette
Fri, August 09, 2024
Australia's terror threat has been raised from "possible" to "probable", and a foiled terror plot led to three Taylor Swift concerts in Europe being cancelled. So should we be concerned about more threats? And imagine, in an instant, your whole worldview changed: your parents, who you are, and where you come from - all completely made up. This was what happened to two Argentinian kids this week who found out their parents were actually Russian spies living in Slovenia and posing as Argentinians. Plus, Anthony Albanese has been jumping on the political meme train, but there's just something off about them. Host Dave Marchese is joined by fashion and culture writer Maggie Zhou and journalist Daniel Healion.
Thu, August 08, 2024
Sports betting, online lotteries, or a cheeky slap at the pokies: gambling is a pervasive part of Australian life, with two in five gambling every week. It's a part of our culture that's social, but it can also can bring a lot of shame. And early childhood educators have negotiated a 15% pay rise. Is it too little, too late to stop workers leaving the industry in droves? Plus, while women dominate Australia's gold medal tally at the Olympics, research from Share the Dignity has found 70% of women miss out on sport because of their period. So what can we do to support women in sport at the community level? Guests: Zoe Daniel, independent member for Goldstein Dr Marty Mills-Bayne, senior lecturer in early childhood education, University of South Australia
Wed, August 07, 2024
You've heard of AI, but what about SBI? Synthetic biological intelligence is the next big tech frontier. And a teacher, serviceman, and football coach: here's what we know about Kamala Harris's new running mate, Tim Walz. Also, is the hardcore music scene a safe space? These queer and gender diverse fans think so. Plus, Gen Alpha just picked up its first gold medal for Australia thanks to 14-year-old Queensland skateboarder Arisa Trew. So will sports like skateboarding, breaking, and surfing help younger people get interested in the Olympics? Guests: Dr Brett Kagan, scientist, Cortical Labs Hunter Fujak, sports management lecturer, Deakin University
Tue, August 06, 2024
Is getting your drivers licence too easy? And would making driver testing harder lower the road toll? And the federal government wants to crack down on international student numbers in Australia but are caps the answer? Unis, businesses and students themselves are all slamming this idea. Plus, a US judge ruled Google has illegally crushed its competition to maintain a monopoly in online search. Also, disability advocates are concerned that proposed changes to the NDIS could make it harder for people with multiple disabilities to receive the support they need. Guests: Levi Anderson, young drivers researcher, University of the Sunshine Coast Gerrit De Vynch, technoloy reporter, Washington Post
Mon, August 05, 2024
An Olympic boxer has been caught in the middle of a transgender hate campaign on social media, all while trying to win a medal for her country. And from "possible" to "probable": what does the terror threat being raised actually mean for Australians and why is it being bumped up? Also in the UK, violent riots have broken out across the country after disinformation spread online following a mass stabbing attack that left three kids dead. Plus, we get the wrap on the 2024 Garma Festival, Australia's biggest gathering focused on Indigenous culture and politics. Guests: Dr Andrew Zammit, terrorism researcher, Victoria University Dr Ryan Storr, research fellow in sport innovation, Swinburne University of Technology
Fri, August 02, 2024
Is the Ballerina Farm backlash fair? The woman at the centre of it all, Hannah Neeleman, has called the original article a hit piece but many online think it just exposes the reality of the 'trad-wife' lifestyle she promotes. And every Australian gold medal winner is a woman (so far) and we're sitting at fourth place on the medal tally...unless you ask the United States. The way that US media has been counting Olympic success has a lot of people scratching their heads. Plus, how would you feel if your phone calls were recorded AND there was a written transcript to go with it? Host Dave Marchese is joined by content creator Tim Abbott and author Lucinda Price (aka Froomes).
Thu, August 01, 2024
Is it bad for your body to be a renter? We explore whether the rental crisis is impacting our health as well as our wallets. And bush blocks, booby traps and body cams: the inquest into the murder of two police officers and a civilian at Wieambilla in December 2022 is well underway and the evidence has been harrowing. Also, here's why thousands of people are protesting across Venezuela after the re-election of President Nicolás Maduro. While some international watchdogs are casting doubt on the results all together, Venezuelans are taking their anger to the streets. Plus, is fast food really the first thing to go when money is tight? Guests: Dr Erika Martino, healthy housing research fellow, University of Melbourne Laura Lavelle, journalist, ABC Dr Christina Zorbas, nutrition researcher and dietician, Deakin University
Wed, July 31, 2024
It's been 10 months since the disability royal commission made 172 recommendations within the federal government's primary or shared control, to improve the lives of people with disability. Now, the government’s responded: it says it will accept 13 of them in full. So what’s not going to change? And, another regional Aussie airline is in deep financial trouble. Plus, Victoria may soon be the second place in the country where it’s legal to drive if you've been prescribed medicinal cannabis. Guests: Marayke Jonkers, president, People with Disability Australia Claudia Long, political reporter, ABC Professor Jen Martin, director, Australian Centre for Cannabinoid Clinical and Research Excellence
Tue, July 30, 2024
What if we told you Australia actually won the Tokyo Olympics? Well, some mathematicians have developed a "fairer" way to tally Olympic medals and it could change the way we determine winning. And Australians are being told to leave Lebanon immediately as tensions rise along the borders with Israel and Syria. Plus, is "underconsumption core" just a way to repackage minimalism? Or is it actually just the way we all live? Guests: Ryan Holloway, chief partnerships officer, Australian Sports Foundation Dr Brent Coker, marketing lecturer, University of Melbourne Lottie Dalziel, founder, Banish
Mon, July 29, 2024
We hear all the time about kids borrowing from their parents for home loans and other financial struggles. But new research suggests it's not as common as we might think. So is the Bank of Mum and Dad actually an option in 2024? And, it's hard to imagine being forced to marry someone you don't want to, but for the first time today, someone in Australia has been jailed for breaking forced marriage laws. Plus, life in the Australian outback can be pretty isolating, especially if you have endometriosis. Guests: Dan Woodman, professor of sociology, University of Melbourne Professor Jennifer Burn, director, Anti Slavery Australia Michelle Hannan, Queensland primary health lead, Royal Flying Doctor Service
Fri, July 26, 2024
Theft, fashion, and already a loss for the Matildas. The 2024 Olympics are just getting started and they're set to be the most online ever. Plus, can a sea of acid green squares and TikTok edits actually get Kamala elected? And Katy Perry performing at the AFL Grand Final sounds like an executive thought it up in a dream but now it's going to be reality. Host Dave Marchese is joined by sports journalist Marlee Silva and comedian Billy D'Arcy.
Thu, July 25, 2024
Musicians say it's getting harder to make a living in the arts. So what does the government need to do to fix the problem? Also, unis are under fire for using surveillance technology to find and punish students who took part in pro-Palestinian encampments. And two senior ministers are retiring from politics at the next election, paving the way for the PM to do a cabinet reshuffle. Plus, should people who don't have a disability laugh at vids on the official Paralympics TikTok? Guests: Scarlett McKahey and Jaida Stevenson, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Shalailah Medhora, triple j Hack political reporter Shane Clifton, Associate Professor, Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney
Wed, July 24, 2024
How low could Australia's birth rate go? We talk about the dilemma young people are facing when deciding whether or not to become parents. Plus, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the US — could a peace deal be around the corner? Also, the uni fees system is broken, according to experts. And how do you find a date in the outback when the station you work on is bigger than the dating apps' radius? Guests: Jared Mondschein, research director, United States Studies Centre Gina Rushton, journalist and host of The Dilemma podcast
Tue, July 23, 2024
ACT police are searching for a group responsible for two separate attacks on men, lured to locations through Grindr. We ask what you can do to keep yourself safe on hook-up apps. And internet blackouts remain in force in Bangladesh, after deadly protests fuelled by high youth unemployment killed at least 114 people. Plus, how much do you think your private data is worth? The data stolen from Medisecure has been sold on the dark web for a price that might surprise you. Guests: Acting Commander Richard Breiner, ACT Policing Eloise Layard, manager of LGBTQ+ Health Programs at ACON Ange Lavoipierre, ABC's national technology reporter
Mon, July 22, 2024
Joe's out ... so now is it all up to Kamala Harris? We look at whether the memes, edits and celeb endorsements will help or hurt her chances in the race to be president. Plus, should tradies be worried about new research on their exposure to potentially cancer-causing fumes? And we unpack why we're seeing a boom in some niche sports, while others are fading away. Guests: Jessica Siles, advocate with Voters for Tomorrow Dr Renee Carey, Curtin University researcher Rochelle Eime, professor of sports science at Federation University
Fri, July 19, 2024
A tech outage led to chaos around the world - what happened? Also, Donald Trump's given a big speech after surviving an assassination attempt, with Republican's donning ear patches in solidarity. Plus, Italy's Prime Minister has sued a journalist who roasted her online, calling her short. And an Aussie Olympian has amputated part of his finger to get to Paris. Host Dave Marchese is joined by performer Etcetera Etcetera and journalist Ellie Grounds.
Thu, July 18, 2024
Has fighting with your partner or friend in a dream really put you in the foulest mood with them the next day, even though it wasn’t real? Plus, is there such a thing as ethical investing? Turns out AustralianSuper has been accused of greenwashing after money from its “ethical option” went towards coal, oil and gas. And if someone was accused of something really serious like assault while they were working, who would you want investigating that? That's a question that's being asked, after an allegation that a police officer who was trying to break up a fight in a NSW shopping centre with his two colleagues used unreasonable force. Guests: Estelle Parker, co-CEO, Responsible Investment Association Australasia Professor Drew Dawson, sleep researcher, CQUniversity
Wed, July 17, 2024
It's been a depressing few weeks if you love buying and reading books in Australia with the collapse of Booktopia. What does it mean for customers and authors whose books lie in the lurch now administrators have taken over? And it's one of the biggest nights in Aussie sport, but workers on the domestic violence front line are preparing for an influx as NSW and QLD go head-to-head in the State of Origin decider. Plus, sovereign citizen groups have banded together to make a fake court that has declared itself the superior court of Australia and now they're issuing warrants for arrest. So, what's going on? Guests: Kevin Nguyen, digital forensics reporter, ABC Investigations Melanie Saward, Bigambul and Wakka Wakka woman and author Danielle Binks, literary agent and author
Tue, July 16, 2024
The CFMEU has been under pressure amid allegations underworld figures and bikie gang members have infiltrated major construction projects. And an 'idiot' and 'America's Hitler': that's how Trump's new running mate described him just a few years ago. Now, they're standing side-by-side at the Republican National Convention. So, who is JD Vance? Plus some 18 to 24 year olds think they've 'missed out' on the best parts of being young, but is that true? Guests: Anthony Forsyth, workplace relations expert, RMIT Bao Huynh, research fellow, Monash University Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice
Mon, July 15, 2024
Culture wars, conspiracy theories and a 'propaganda genius': here's what we know now that the dust has settled on the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump. And are young Aussies going to punish the Labor party over the war in Gaza? Two weeks ago, our youngest senator Fatima Payman crossed the floor against Labor and then quit the party all together. So, we ask (newly independent) Senator Payman: what place do young Aussies have in politics? Guests: Dr Emma Shortis, US politics expert, The Australia Institute Dr Kaz Ross, extremism researcher, University of Tasmania Independent Senator Fatima Payman
Fri, July 12, 2024
From Joe Biden's refusal to step down to boomers' refusal to share the wealth: how big of a problem is generational gatekeeping? And the government wants to ban NDIS participants from accessing supported sex workers. Plus, astrology on the 6pm news and Olympic influencers: is this the beginning of the end for free-to-air TV? Host Dee Salmin is joined by sexologist Lauren French and drag performer Pomara Fifth.
Thu, July 11, 2024
It sounds morbid, but for some young people, the only way they think they'll get ahead financially is waiting to inherit from their parents. People born in the 90s and beyond are experiencing slower income growth and rising poverty, according to a new Productivity Commission report. And the curfew in Alice Springs has been lifted, but how does the looming threat of snap lockdowns impact everyone's day-to-day in town? Also this week, a bunch of youth media brands folded, shocking their readers and fans. Plus, Furby modifiers are making bank reselling childhood nostalgia, just with a few unique customisations. Guests: Shanaya McAdam-Bray, chair, Central Australia Aboriginal Youth Roundtable Alexandra Koster, writer, Refinery29 Patrick Lenton, writer, author and proud Furby owner
Wed, July 10, 2024
It's tax return time but experts reckon there are way more benefits for older, richer Aussies while young people are missing out. So, is the tax system unfair? And a new survey by the Australian Institute of Criminology shows one in five Australians has perpetrated sexual violence. Plus, Kabi Kabi traditional owners in Queensland have been granted native title rights. Guests: Dr Hayley Boxall, research fellow, Australian National University Tyrone Bean, Kabi Kabi traditional owner Tom Walker, economist and CEO of Think Forward
Tue, July 09, 2024
The government let it slip over the weekend that supported sex work could be scrapped from the NDIS. So what does that mean to the people that actually use those services, and the sex workers that provide them? And a historic moment in Victoria: for the first time in Australia, Aboriginal nations can formally request to enter into a treaty with the government. Plus will your fave sport be impacted by climate change? Guests: Rachel Wotton, sex worker and academic, Western Sydney University Jidah Clark, chair, Victorian Treaty Authority Hannah Mason, public health researcher, James Cook University
Mon, July 08, 2024
Alice Springs is entering its second snap curfew, and this time it's for everyone - kids and adults. The Northern Territory police commissioner made the announcement after a spate of violent attacks over the weekend, but people on the ground say we're not getting the whole story. And hung parliament and leaning to the left: here's why the French have taken to the streets with flares and flags after their election. Also, what's behind the post-it note project? Plus, from the brink of homelessness to a spot on the Australian Olympic team: meet Marissa Williamson-Pohlman. Guests: Armani Francois, NT youth advocate Marissa Williamson-Pohlman, Olympic boxer
Fri, July 05, 2024
Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge and Grindr have worked alongside the government to develop a dating app code of conduct. The catch is, the code will be entirely voluntary. And as the sun sets on the first week of the government's latest vape crackdown, we reflect on if it will actually work to cut down on recreational vaping. Plus, would you go on a sleep holiday? Host Dee Salmin is joined by journalists Iza Staskowski and Brendan Crew.
Thu, July 04, 2024
Tried to buy a vape this week? Was it easy? It's not meant to be, because under the government's latest crackdown vapes are now meant to only be available at pharmacies with a prescription. So are the new rules failing? We put your questions to Australia's health minister, Mark Butler. And the youngest person in Parliament, WA Senator Fatima Payman, has quit the Labor Party, saying the pressure to conform to the official line on the war in Gaza left her with no choice. Also, the latest info on nitazines, which drug experts reckon is being added to cocaine, ketamine and mdma. Plus, we go out with a group of traditional owners running a night patrol in Alice Springs. Guests: Mark Butler, health minister Shalailah Medhora, triple j Hack political reporter Cameron Francis, chief executive, The Loop
Wed, July 03, 2024
Adult fantasy: is it just "fairy porn" or is there something else that is pushing the genre to the top of the best seller lists? And we’ve all slogged through an end-of-bond clean, or chased that dodgy ex-housemate for our half of the bond back. Heaps of people have experienced having their rental bond withheld and one law firm in Victoria reckons many of those claims are baseless. Plus, the bottles are the same shape, same colour, same size… if you squint, they look basically identical. We have to ask, how are makeup dupes legal? Guests: Leo Patterson-Ross, CEO, Tenants Union NSW Emilia Terzon, business reporter, ABC Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne, sexuality and pop culture researcher, University of Melbourne
Tue, July 02, 2024
Kink, violence, or just another part of sex: more than half of young people are taking part in sexual strangulation. So, what's behind the increase? And some dissenting Supreme Court judges have warned that US presidents could become "a king above the law" after a new judgment declared "absolute immunity" from some criminal prosecution. Plus, is the cost of regional placements holding back trainee doctors that want to work outside of the big cities? Guests: Kevin J. McMahon, professor of political science, Trinity College in Connecticut Dr Vidhushan Paheerathan, regional doctor Lauren French, sexologist
Mon, July 01, 2024
Cut out from group chats, removed from meetings and exiled by her colleagues: that’s what WA Labor Senator Fatima Payman says has been happening to her, a week after she crossed the floor to vote for a Senate motion to recognise a Palestinian state. Plus, would you ditch your current job to move to a tropical island? Trade in the laptop and meetings for a bar gig and fresh coconuts? Some young Aussies are doing it, and they reckon anyone dreaming about it should give it a go too. And a lot of banks and super funds offer ‘ethical’ investment options. But how sure can you be that your money is going to causes you support? An ABC investigation has found it can be really hard to tell. Featured: Kos Samaras, former Labor campaign strategist and director of the Redbridge Group Pat McGrath, investigative reporter Dr Hannah Gould, cultural anthropologist, University of Melbourne
Fri, June 28, 2024
The first presidential debate of 2024 has wrapped up. Trump delivered a typical performance and Biden stumbled over answers. So was the debate any good or was it a bit... old man yells at cloud? And people on TikTok are taking flights the old fashioned way: no headphones, no books and nothing but the plane GPS for entertainment. Plus, do phone calls give you anxiety? You might have telephobia. Host Dave Marchese is joined by influencer Alisha Aitken-Radburn and newsreader Brooklyn Ross.
Thu, June 27, 2024
If you feel like the temperature inside your home is actually colder than outside, you're probably not imagining it. We dig into why Australian houses are so cold and what you can do about it. And we unpack the dangers of using rideshare and taxis in regional areas. Plus, no safe dose: a new synthetic substance called Nitazene has made its way into the Australian drug scene. Now it's being linked to a rise in overdoses. Guests: Joel Dignan, executive director, Better Renting Bianca Fileborn, associate professor and criminologist, Melbourne Uni Caitlin Dooley, program specialist, DanceWize
Wed, June 26, 2024
It’s been a dead language for centuries, but in one suburb in Melbourne hundreds of people in their 20s are meeting to pray in Latin. So what’s the deal with the revival of Latin mass, and why are these young people trying to fight the Vatican? Plus, it’s been another huge news day, with Julian Assange finally home in Australia after pleading guilty to a single criminal count of "conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information" in a US court. It's left us with a few questions like: what does his guilty plea mean for press freedom? And will it impact Australia's relationship with the US? And commercial surrogacy is banned in Australia, but volunteering a uterus is fine. We meet someone whose workmate helped her and her partner have a baby. Guests: Emma Shortis, US political expert, The Australia Institute Peter Greste, journalist and executive director, Alliance for Journalists' Freedom Dr Rosemary Hancock, sociolog
Tue, June 25, 2024
The founder of WikiLeaks is a free man after five years of imprisonment in the UK. Julian Assange has made a plea-deal with the US Department of Justice, bringing to a close the long-running legal battle over charges of espionage and the leaking of top-secret documents. And the government has watered down its ban on vapes while restricting their purchase to pharmacies. Plus, Victoria is set to introduce pill testing at festivals and a fixed site in inner Melbourne. Also, WA Labor senator Fatima Payman has crossed the floor over recognition of Palestine. It's the first time a Labor senator has done that while the party is in government since 1986. Guests: Dr Niraj Lal, #FreeJulianAssange advocate Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan Doctor Nicole Higgins, president, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Mon, June 24, 2024
Housing isn't actually recognised as a human right by the law, but a few politicians like independent senator David Pocock want to change that. And could "foyers" fix the youth homelessness crisis? They're called ‘after crisis accommodation, and advocates say it’s the kind of housing Australia really needs. Also, the requirement for 88 days of regional work for backpackers from the UK is coming to an end. Here's what that means for backpackers and the farms they work on. Plus, are Parisians really protest-pooing in the Seine? Guests: Independent Senator David Pocock Charlie Thomas, acting CEO, National Farmers Federation Tracey Holmes, sports podcaster and professorial fellow, University of Canberra
Fri, June 21, 2024
Robert Irwin is threatening to take Pauline Hanson to court for defamation over using his likeness in a One Nation ad. So does he have his khakis in a twist, or is he right to call out lazy satire? And another viral protest has put Just Stop Oil in the headlines. So is it okay to deface a World Heritage Site, or is it doing more harm than good for their cause? Plus, how do you recover from getting someone's name wrong? Probably don't ask Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Host Dave Marchese is joined by editor of The Daily Aus Emma Gillespie and comedian Anthony Locascio.
Thu, June 20, 2024
Driverless cars are set to be the next big shift in car development. But can they handle Australian roads? And in his first visit to the country in 24 years, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a defence pact with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The deal means both sides would provide assistance in the face of "aggression". So what does that mean, and should we be worried? Plus, a quarter of young people feel anxious or embarrassed about their labia. With labia-shaming on the rise, some of them are even considering surgery. Guests: Professor Matthew Sussex, expert in Russian foreign policy, ANU Professor Michael Milford, QUT's Centre for Robotics Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis, University of Melbourne
Wed, June 19, 2024
After weeks of chatter, the Coalition has started pushing their election sales pitch. The big ticket item? Peter Dutton wants to put seven nuclear power plants across Australia. So where will the plants go? How much will they cost? What will the impact be? We unpack the Opposition's nuclear plan so far as well as the support and the pushback that's already coming from the community. Guest: Steve Fordham, business owner Johanna Bowyer, lead research analyst for Australian electricity, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis
Tue, June 18, 2024
Courtney's mum was murdered in a domestic violence homicide. She's one of at least 1,000 kids who've lost parents this way, according to research from Melbourne University. And we’ve just heard about the impacts of growing up in a violent home, but what services are out there to help young people? This school on the New South Wales Central Coast is doing things a bit differently... Plus visa-free travel, two giant pandas and Cheng Lei blocked: the first Australian visit by a Chinese Premier in 7 years has wrapped up today. Guests: Professor Kathryn Joy, domestic violence homicide researcher, University of Melbourne Dr Ben Herscovitch, research fellow, ANU
Mon, June 17, 2024
Should prison be more about punishment or rehabilitation? We speak with inmates involved in a wildlife program that's helping the community and potentially setting them up with new careers. Also, ABC Four Corners reporter Avani Dias joins us to talk about her investigation into Indian spying in Australia. And you'll meet the young Australian surfers trying to save their beaches before they disappear. Guests: Avani Dias, reporter, ABC Four Corners Dr Julie Toohey, criminology lecturer, University of Adelaide
Fri, June 14, 2024
New data shows CEOs had an average salary increase of 14% in the last 12 months. We have to ask: are those kinds of increases fair? Plus a restaurant in the US has announced a ban on anyone under 35 years old from eating at their restaurant. And speaking of bans: Denmark has taken spicy ramen noodles off the menu, claiming there is a risk of poisoning due to the extreme spice. Host Dave Marchese is joined by actor Jessica Marchi and filmmaker and creator Jack Toohey.
Thu, June 13, 2024
With some of the biggest music festivals in the country taking a break this year, some Aussie acts are heading out on regional tours to play for as many punters as possible. And the Premier of South Australia wants to ban big lobbyists, big businesses, unions and you from donating to political campaigns. So, how would the plan work? Plus, should we be worried about an egg shortage? Australia's biggest outbreak of bird flu has hit five egg farms in Victoria with over 800,000 birds culled and a chance some businesses could go under. Guests: Kate Griffiths, democracy researcher, Grattan Institute Jesse Higgs, founder, Party in the Paddock Michael "Maje" Kolmajer, bassist, Rum Jungle
Wed, June 12, 2024
Australians are the world's biggest fashion consumers and it's fuelling a waste crisis. In France, they're talking about a tax to try to fix the problem - so will it work? And about 50 schoolgirls in Victoria have had their faces used to create AI porn that was then shared online. Can governments legislate quick enough to stop crimes like this before they take off? Also, last year former NRL player Jarryd Hayne was found guilty of sexual assault and jailed, but now he's walking free after his convictions were overturned this morning. Plus, a web of lies and a cover up: in the wake of the PwC tax leaks scandal, a report on the government's spending on private consulting firms landed this arvo, and it's pretty scathing about the Big Four. Guests: Jamie McKinnell, court reporter, ABC Dr Lisa Lake, director of the Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Fashion and Textiles, UTS
Tue, June 11, 2024
Ever thought about quitting your job? What about starting a whole new career? If so, you’re not alone: one study has estimated 700,000 young Aussies have considered switching jobs - and that’s just in the last three months. But is job hopping a bad look? Also on the show: the Australian government's official advice is "do not travel" to Afghanistan, but despite that, some young Australians are. But is that helping prop up the Taliban? And just when you thought the climate wars were over, here we go again: the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s come out to say if he becomes PM, he'll get rid of Australia’s 2030 emissions target. Guests: Richie Merzian, acting CEO, Smart Energy Council Dr Mujib Abid, Southern Cross University Fiona Anson, director, UTS Enterprise Learning Strategy
Sun, June 09, 2024
Whether it's the long hours, low rates of pay or dealing with annoying customers, working in retail can be tough, especially if it's your first job. But there's another side to the industry that rarely gets spoken about too: a culture of sexual harassment. So many of you messaged us on Instagram with your awful experiences from retail jobs, and a new study paints a very similar picture. It's found nearly half of women and a quarter of men have experienced sexual harassment while working retail. Why is it so bad? And what’s being done to fix it? If you or someone you know needs help, you can contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Fri, June 07, 2024
Porn is now officially allowed on X, even the AI stuff. But it'll be hidden for kids under 18 and anyone who doesn't opt-in. Also, some parents are offering to pay their kids to stay off social media entirely, will it work? And Tokyo’s local government wants to develop a dating app to try to boost the falling birth rate. Plus, manual smoking: why is it back? Host Dave Marchese is joined by content creator Tim Abbott and journalist Ange McCormack.
Thu, June 06, 2024
In some industries, for every dollar that a worker over 21 earns, their younger colleagues only get 40 cents. It's something the Australian Council of Trade Unions wants to change, but businesses are already gearing up to fight it. And skipping school, sleep, and work for the sake of gaming? That's the reality for some of the 100,000 Aussies who are "clinically addicted" to video games. And if that's you, psychiatrists have some tips about how to stop. Plus, is karma a relaxing thought? For half of Gen Z, it is. Guests: Paula McDonald, professor of work and organisation, QUT Dr Anna Halafoff, associate professor in sociology, Deakin University
Wed, June 05, 2024
Pick out the rings, choose a venue and sign the prenup. More couples are opting to secure their own money and enter Binding Financial Agreements – the Aussie version of a prenup – with their partners. And now that polls have closed, and after 43 days and with hundreds of millions of people having cast their votes, Narendra Modi has claimed a third term as India's prime minister. Plus WTF are the 'meat olympics'? Guests Marg Neal, principal lawyer, Marshalls Dent and Wilmoth Lawyers Meghna Bali, South Asia correspondent, ABC
Tue, June 04, 2024
What does complaining about being busy actually reflect about us? Everyone knows that stressing out doesn't really help anyone... but that doesn't stop us from doing it. And would you do 90-days of defence force service for Australian citizenship? It's a new policy being introduced to boost the number of recruits in Australia, but will it work? Plus, the average wait time for people trying to access the Disability Support Pension has blown out to 107 days. Now the government says it's working to bring that wait time down. Guests: Sam Roggeveen, director of international security program, Lowy Institute Professor Lyndall Strazdins, expert in work and health, ANU
Mon, June 03, 2024
Experts say you should only be spending 30% of your income to avoid rental stress. That formula would limit under 24s to a total rent of $176 a week. So is a rental that cheap even possible to find? And we always hear how Australia's gun laws and restrictions are world-leading. But could we be doing more? Plus, what’s your idea of a good time, letting loose and having fun? For one community in Newcastle, it’s dressing up as mermaids. Guests: Dr Sophia Maalsen, senior lecturer in urbanism, University of Sydney Dr Tarli Young, psychology research fellow, University of Queensland
Fri, May 31, 2024
A guilty verdict, 34 felony charges and a former president. On Thursday local time, Donald Trump walked out of the NY courtroom as a convicted criminal, after the verdict in his hush money trial was handed down. And Pope Francis got in trouble (and then apologised) this week for using a homophobic slur in a meeting reaffirming the Vatican’s ban on gay priests. Plus what is your hotel from hell story? Host Dave Marchese is joined by model and presenter Christian Wilkins and journalist and podcaster Marty Smiley.
Thu, May 30, 2024
An AI-generated image has been shared MILLIONS of times as a show of solidarity with Palestinians, so where did it come from, what is it meant to achieve, and why has it swept around the world? And criminals, visas and deportations to New Zealand: this is why everyone in Parliament is talking about ministerial direction 99. Plus, hitchhiking feels like it only happens in movies, so why did the old tradition fade away? Guests: Kelly Lewis, digital media expert, Monash University Linda Mahood, history professor, University of Guelph
Wed, May 29, 2024
Renee Gracie was the first woman in 17 years to take part in the Bathurst 1000 race, but it wasn’t an easy ride. After navigating blatant sexism in the industry, she left motorsport altogether and began a new career as an OnlyFans creator. Now a massively successful adult content creator, Renee is getting back into racing. Also, do you fall into the ‘missing middle’? It's the term experts are using to describe people who need mental health support that goes beyond the support of a GP or counsellor, but isn't serious enough to be in hospital. Guests: Dr Peter Baldwin, clinical psychologist, Black Dog Institute Renee Gracie, race car driver and OnlyFans creator
Tue, May 28, 2024
Witnesses described people burning alive and screaming into the night and now Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has called the airstrike that killed at least 45 Palestinians a "tragic mistake". So, where are Gazans supposed to go when designated safe zones are targeted? And what's going on with uni encampments around the country? Some have packed up, some have moved, and others are waiting it out. Plus, the struggle facing Afghan women and girls as devastating floods hit the country. And we know microplastics are almost everywhere, but did you know researchers have found them in testicles? Guests: John Lyons, global affairs editor, ABC Professor Robert McLachlan, male infertility researcher, Monash IVF program
Mon, May 27, 2024
In Victorian emergency rooms, GHB is one of the most common substances found when treating drug-affected people, so is juice back? Or did it never go away to begin with? And a landslide in Papua New Guinea has claimed at least 675 lives, according to the UN. The PNG government is expecting that number to rise as rescue efforts continue with two medical facilities and hundreds of homes buried beneath dirt and rock. Also, a new consent campaign was just launched by the government and this time it's not only targeting young people, it's also targeting their parents. Plus will concert tickets get cheaper? The US Justice Department is suing Live Nation claiming it has a "monopoly" on the music industry. Guests: Ellie Grounds, reporter, Hack Dr Krista Siefried, deputy director, National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs Professor Jeannie Paterson, consumer protection expert, Melbourne Law School
Fri, May 24, 2024
Governments are exploring the concept of banning young people from social media, so could it actually work? And an Australian cryogenics company has frozen its first client in Australia in the hope of bringing him back to life in the future. Plus, the Vatican has announced it's cracking down on miracles. Host Dave Marchese is joined by artist and performer Etcetera Etcetera and editor of The Daily Aus Emma Gillespie.
Thu, May 23, 2024
With more young women getting into trades, what can the industry do to support them on the job site? And a young woman’s decision to die by euthanasia in the Netherlands sparked a massive worldwide reaction on how euthanasia is used. Plus, a group of new COVID subvariants has arrived in Australia.. and they're being nicknamed FLiRT. So how concerned should we be about it? Guests: Professor Gemma Carey, expert on the NDIS, UNSW Stuart Turville, virologist, Kirby Institute Mel Street, tradie and founder of the Lady Tradies and Rocking Chicks group
Wed, May 22, 2024
"Extreme turbulence" on a London-Singapore flight has left one person dead and 71 injured. So, how likely are events like these and are planes going to be experiencing more turbulence in a warming world? And, deadly violence has erupted in New Caledonia after the French Government in Paris approved a constitutional amendment to allow more recent arrivals to the French territory to vote in provincial elections. Now after a week of violent protest, repatriation flights are bringing stranded Australians home. Plus, specialist endometriosis care isn't easy to come by in regional areas, so patients and health care professionals are creating their networks to fill the gaps and navigate a system that has historically minimised women's pain. Guests: Doug Drury, professor of aviation, CQ University Dr Florence Boulard, senior lecturer, James Cook University
Tue, May 21, 2024
Scarlett Johansson reckons her voice has been ripped off for a new AI chatbot from ChatGPT and she's not happy.Plus, the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders, alleging they've committed war crimes and crimes against humanity. As a member of the court, Australia's involvement has been questioned by the opposition for "tarnishing" our international reputation. And has the internet we know and love died? AI content farms are taking over social media and most of the content we consume, so where have all the real people gone online? Also, Sam Kerr is officially out of the running for Matildas' Olympic glory while she recovers from her ACL injury. Guests: Dr Juliette McIntyre, international law expert, University of South Australia Dr Jake Renzella, lecturer in computer science, UNSW Samantha Lewis, reporter, ABC Sport
Mon, May 20, 2024
Fear of death keeps a lot of us up at night: in fact, some experts say death anxiety peaks in your early 20s. We speak to people working with the dead and find out why you should stop freaking out and instead embrace the inevitable. And 'kidfluencers' might seem innocent, but who else is engaging with their content? On certain websites, images of young kids are marketed as exclusive content to adult subscribers, and according to a Four Corners investigation sometimes it's the kids' parents who're running the accounts. Plus, Iran's President and Foreign Minister have been killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, according to Iranian officials. Guests: Dr Rachel Menzies, clinical psychologist and research fellow, University of Sydney Jessica Longbottom, reporter, ABC
Fri, May 17, 2024
Okay, we promise this is the last time we’ll talk about the budget (jk, we can’t promise that). And King Charles' blood red portrait, the painting Gina Rinehart reportedly doesn’t want you to see and a digital installation closed after a week: what do you do when art goes wrong? Plus, a uni in America has apologised after the announcer at a graduation ceremony mispronounced students' names as they collected their diplomas. Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Billy D’Arcy and journalist and video producer Issy Phillips.
Thu, May 16, 2024
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico had his hand outstretched, ready to greet the public, when five shots were fired by a man in the crowd trying to assassinate him. And pro-Palestinian encampments continue at universities across the country. Some students say they have been issued move-on orders by police, and others say they've been threatened with expulsion and arrest. Also, the federal court has ruled that Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek doesn't have to consider the environmental impact of emissions when approving new coal and gas projects. Plus, barbering, bush medicine and skateboarding: meet the students taking part in a different kind of schooling outside of Alice Springs. Guests: Neil Fergus, international security expert Jo Lauder, climate reporter, ABC
Wed, May 15, 2024
More rent assistance, $300 off your power bill and a change to HECS indexation: the Albanese government has delivered its third budget. The government is promising it's going to address the cost-of-living crisis and the deepening generational divide. So will it? We put your questions to the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. Guests: Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia Elizabeth Baldwin, economist, Grattan Institute
Tue, May 14, 2024
With more and more Australians taking up a second job, does the tax system need to change to help people out? Plus, former military lawyer David McBride has been sentenced to more than five years in jail for sharing secret documents. We unpack what that means for whistleblowing in Australia. And, why is it that a single word or emoji can turn you off a potential date? One app is helping you filter out your icks. Guests: Dr Rebecca Ananian-Welsh, associate professor, UQ Law School Ed Cavanough, CEO, McKell Institute Dr Lauren Gwane, senior lecturer in language and linguistics, Latrobe University
Mon, May 13, 2024
The government wants to slash Australia's international student intake. Will it actually make a difference to housing availability? And more conversations are happening about domestic, sexual and family violence now than maybe ever before. But there’s a whole bunch of people out there who feel like these conversations don't really include them... the queer community. Plus, can young people keep the traditional events in their regional towns alive? Guests: Ben Bjarnesen, police officer and founder, LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation Phil Honeywood, CEO, International Education Association of Australia
Fri, May 10, 2024
Treasurer Jim Chalmers wants everyone to have more babies but do young people even want that? And the 'real' Martha from Baby Reindeer has sat down for an interview on British TV, claiming the show's creator Richard Gadd made it all up. Plus, is lying to protect someone's feelings actually a bad idea? You could try radical honesty. Host Dave Marchese is joined by author and journalist Elfy Scott and Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter Perry Duffin.
Thu, May 09, 2024
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have dropped six new diss tracks aimed in an ongoing feud with each other. And a different kind of beef is dominating regional Australia right now and you might never have heard of it. Beef week brings together graziers, butchers, chefs and animal welfare experts. Plus, some climate scientists reckon it’s not looking good for the 1.5 degree global warming target, and many are feeling hopeless. Guests: A.D. Carson, professor of hip-hop, University of Virginia Callan Daley, agriculture advocate Andrew King, climate scientist, University of Melbourne
Wed, May 08, 2024
A Western Sydney council has made the controversial decision to ban a kids’ book on same-sex parenting from its public libraries.And there's a lot of chat about recognising burnout, but what do you need to do to recover from it? Guests: Will Kostakis, author Mary Lou Rasmussen, gender sexuality and education researcher, ANU Dr Rebekah Doley, clinical psychologist
Tue, May 07, 2024
Israel's military has taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing. We speak to an aid worker who's recently been in Gaza about what it's like on the ground. And, they work to rehabilitate “extremist ideology” but are deradicalisation programs working in Australia? Plus, how far would you go for a tattoo? Punters are heading to the regions to get their half-finished tattoos sorted for cheap. Guests: Sacha Myers, aid worker, Save the Children Todd Morley, online radicalisation researcher, Perth Extremism Research Network
Mon, May 06, 2024
What does "wiping" $3 billion in HECS debt actually mean? And why are paid placements limited to certain degrees? Will the date of indexation be changing? We ask Education Minister Jason Clare your questions about the big changes coming for students. And the bodies of two brothers missing in Mexico have now been identified. Callum and Jake Robinson were on a surfing trip with their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad when they were all killed in what police believe was a car tyre heist. Guests: Jason Clare, Federal Minister Education Minister Dr Anthea McCarthy-Jones, senior lecturer and expert in Latin American illicit businesses, UNSW Canberra
Fri, May 03, 2024
This week Apple has admitted to a bug that means users don't actually hear their alarms. And, another Australian bank is going cashless this month. Are we one step closer to a world without cash? Plus, 19-year-old Keegan Payne from Katherine caught the Northern Territory's million dollar barramundi on a late night fish with mates. Host Dave Marchese is joined by content creator Simran Pasricha and podcaster Josh Garlepp.
Thu, May 02, 2024
Uni students have camped out at campuses across the world to protest Israel's invasion of Gaza. They're calling for a ceasefire, and for their unis to cut ties with Israel. So what is it like for student protesters here and at Columbia University in New York? And what is quantum computing? The federal and Queensland governments have committed almost a billion dollars to what's being called "Australia's moon landing". Guests: Meghnad Bose, student journalist, Columbia University Professor Michael Biercuk, quantum physicist, University of Sydney
Wed, May 01, 2024
Regional airline Bonza has joined the great budget airline graveyard in the sky. Did it have any chance of survival? And after a snap national cabinet meeting the government has announced almost a billion dollars in funding over five years for a new program to tackle intimate partner violence. But does it address what advocates and survivors have been calling for? Plus, a judge in the US has fined Donald Trump for breaching gag orders in his hush money trial, and warned he could send him to jail if he continues to breach orders. Guests: Dr Michael Salter, criminologist, UNSW Dr Ian Douglas, senior lecturer in aviation, UNSW Emma Shortis, US politics expert, Australia Institute
Tue, April 30, 2024
Ozempic has changed the way we treat diabetes. But it's its ability to aid rapid weight loss that has captured the world's attention. How will Ozempic change the way we live and interact with the world? Will obesity become a thing of the past? And is this kind of huge change even possible when shortages impact its supply? Hack unpacks Ozempic with best-selling author Johann Hari, obesity expert Dr Kathryn Williams... and a couple of bodybuilders too. Guests: Johann Hari, author Dr Kathryn Williams, obesity expert, University of Sydney
Mon, April 29, 2024
Over the weekend, thousands of people marched through the streets to rally against gender-based violence and the deaths of 27 women this year. But, a comment by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Canberra's event has drawn criticism from organisers and attendees. And, in an Australian first a state leader has sat before an Indigenous-led truth-telling inquiry. Plus, two guys walk into a bar in the outback. The punchline? They actually ended up buying it. Guests: Anastasia Powell, criminologist, RMIT Hunter Johnson, CEO, Man Cave Rueben Berg, co-chair, First People's Assembly of Victoria
Fri, April 26, 2024
The staggering number of women being killed by men, including current and ex-partners, has been in the spotlight this week. And two Melbourne best friends have pitched a radical plan: to job-share being a federal MP. Plus, a US senator has claimed that green texts on iPhones are ruining relationships. Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalists Sarah Ison and Daanyal Saeed.
Wed, April 24, 2024
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.
Wed, April 24, 2024
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
Tue, April 23, 2024
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
Mon, April 22, 2024
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
Fri, April 19, 2024
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.
Thu, April 18, 2024
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
Wed, April 17, 2024
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
Tue, April 16, 2024
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
Mon, April 15, 2024
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
Fri, April 12, 2024
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.
Thu, April 11, 2024
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
Wed, April 10, 2024
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
Tue, April 09, 2024
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
Mon, April 08, 2024
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
Fri, April 05, 2024
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.
Thu, April 04, 2024
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
Wed, April 03, 2024
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
Tue, April 02, 2024
Members of Gen Z are apparently super close to their parents. So is there such a thing as too close?
Thu, March 28, 2024
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
Wed, March 27, 2024
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
Tue, March 26, 2024
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
Mon, March 25, 2024
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
Fri, March 22, 2024
'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.
Thu, March 21, 2024
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?
Wed, March 20, 2024
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
Tue, March 19, 2024
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
Mon, March 18, 2024
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
Fri, March 15, 2024
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.
Thu, March 14, 2024
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
Wed, March 13, 2024
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
Tue, March 12, 2024
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
Mon, March 11, 2024
Have you noticed prices are going up at the shops but you're actually getting less? It's called shrinkflation and it's super hard to prove. Also, questions have been raised about Pitch Festival in Victoria, after it was cancelled due to fire danger when it was already underway. So will heatwaves ruin festivals in regional Australia? Plus, Hollywood has wrapped up its biggest night of the year with Barbie and Killers of the Flower Moon losing out. Guests: Dr Milad Haghani, crowd and public safety expert, University of New South Wales Zac Gross, economics lecturer, Monash University Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly
Fri, March 08, 2024
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.
Thu, March 07, 2024
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
Wed, March 06, 2024
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
Tue, March 05, 2024
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
Mon, March 04, 2024
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
Fri, March 01, 2024
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.
Thu, February 29, 2024
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
Wed, February 28, 2024
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
Tue, February 27, 2024
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
Mon, February 26, 2024
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
Fri, February 23, 2024
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.
Thu, February 22, 2024
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
Wed, February 21, 2024
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
Tue, February 20, 2024
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
Mon, February 19, 2024
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
Fri, February 16, 2024
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
Thu, February 15, 2024
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
Wed, February 14, 2024
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.
Tue, February 13, 2024
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
Mon, February 12, 2024
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
Fri, February 09, 2024
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.
Thu, February 08, 2024
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
Wed, February 07, 2024
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
Tue, February 06, 2024
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
Mon, February 05, 2024
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?
Fri, February 02, 2024
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.
Thu, February 01, 2024
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
Wed, January 31, 2024
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
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