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Hack

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.

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Recognising Palestine + why YouTube is fighting...

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2025/07/30

The Australian government is being pressured to recognise Palestinian statehood after the UK gave Israel an ultimatum.So what is statehood? And how would recognising Palestine change Israel's bombardment of the region? Plus, the under-16 social media ban list has been announced, and YouTube is not happy. Listen now: 01.56 - Why the conversation around statehood is changing05.23 - What recognising Palestine would mean21.24 - YouTube v AustraliaGuests: Ben Saul, UN Special Rapporteur

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Cheap power, partner income tests + not taking breaks...

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2025/07/29

The coalition is arguing about whether to drop its net zero commitment, as the CSIRO releases a report on the cheapest way of generating electricity. Spoiler: renewables did well. Plus, ever heard of the partner income test? Some people who rely on the DSP reckon it's outdated, and is putting people living with disability at risk. And do you skip your breaks at work? It could be impacting your health. Listen now: 01:30 - Energy commitments14:45 - How the Partner Income Test is

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0:29:00

Starvation in Gaza + the Uber drivers jacking up prices

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2025/07/28

Palestinian health authorities say 133 people have died from starvation in Gaza in the last week, and 87 were children. As Israel begins military pauses and airdrops of supplies, it's denying the reports of starvation. Plus, Uber passengers could be paying up to 3 times the true cost of their trip because drivers are gaming the system.We speak with a driver about how it works.Listen now: 01:13 - Gaza's starvation crisis06:57 - What doctors say is happening in Gaza12:46 - One man's

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0:11:00

DEEP DIVE: Cults recruiting on campus and the 'walk...

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2025/07/25

You expect to see a few clubs trying to recruit at uni O-week. Maybe it's a sport team, or an arts group.But what about a cult? Students across the country are experiencing "walk up evangelism", and it's not just mainstream religious groups using the tactic. In this deep dive, hack explores how South Korean church Shincheonji uses campuses to recruit, and why cult-like groups prey on uni students in the first place. Guest:Sarah Steel, podcast host, Let's Talk About SectsGet the

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0:29:00

The Shakeup: Albo's Gaza statement, Parliament back +...

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2025/07/25

Albanese has called Gaza's humanitarian crisis "beyond the world's worst fears", but is a statement on Instagram enough as Palestinians in Gaza starve? And colleagues yelling at each other, MPs snubbing a Welcome to Country, Bob Katter nodding off — we unpack the big moments as parliament resumes for the first time since the election. Plus, while tinned fish is having a moment online, a tinned lizard caused a different stir. Host Dave Marchese is joined by PEDESTRIAN.TV's Laura

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Trusting childcare, psych clinics close + paying for...

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2025/07/24

For a lot of young parents, childcare is a necessary part of life. But how do you rebuild that trust when allegations of neglect, misconduct and sexual assault come to light? Also, thousands of vulnerable people may go without crucial care as Australia's largest private hospital operator closes the majority of its psychology clinics. And we're always told: don't mix money and friends. But shouting your mates can actually make you happier according to new research. Listen now: 01:15

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0:30:00

Student debt discount, feeling unsafe running + our...

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2025/07/23

Do you have debt from an apprenticeship, a TAFE course or a uni degree? A bill introduced to parliament today will slash it by 20% and also change how you repay it.Plus, a series of recent assaults against women who were out jogging has sparked new worry from runners about their safety. And Tup Forge went from being a ranch bronc riding rookie in regional Victoria to winning the world champs within 18 months. She tells us about her path to victory. Listen now: 01:18 - The 20% cut

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0:29:00

Cuts to unis, Australia's new line on Gaza + hot sport

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2025/07/22

Is uni worth it? The people in charge are getting paid big bucks, while huge cuts are coming on campus. We're chatting to people impacted. And Australia has joined 27 other countries to condemn Israel's "inhumane killings" in Gaza. So does this joint statement mark a shift in Australia's approach to the war? Plus: is the changing climate going to change the way we play sport? Listen now:01:08 - Is university worth it? 06:27 - Unpacking the major education cuts17.48 - Australia's

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0:29:00

Campus cults, Baby of the Senate + Gazans killed...

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2025/07/21

Religious cults are allegedly using uni campuses to recruit new members, and some of the unis are trying to crack down. So does walk-up recruitment need to get banned? And health officials in Gaza say Sunday was the deadliest day for civilians in the war, with more than 80 people killed while trying to get food. Now, humanitarian agencies are warning the starvation crisis is getting even worse. Plus: ever been the youngest person in your workplace? What if that workplace was

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0:21:00

DEEP DIVE: Coming off antidepressants and is...

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2025/07/18

Brain zaps, increased anxiety, confusion: these are just some of the symptoms people report when they're getting off antidepressants. So why is coming off antidepressants such a taboo topic? And why are researchers arguing about what actually happens during withdrawal? In this extended episode, we unpack the withdrawal symptoms you're experiencing, look into the massive debate about a recent study, and get some advice for what to do if you decide to stop taking

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0:30:00

The Shakeup: Coldplay kiss cam, footy homophobia + is...

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2025/07/18

You can pay taxes and join the army. So should 16-year-olds also be able to vote? And after Jack Graham was banned for 4 weeks of play, we get into the AFL's homophobia problem.Also, has cringe culture stifled art? Plus, it's the kiss cam that has (potentially) sunk two marriages. So what should you do if you get caught in 4K? Host Dave Marchese is joined by Mamamia's Gemma Donahoe and content creator Jack Tossol. Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the

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0:29:00

Dead fish, panda diplomacy + Tassie votes (again)

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2025/07/17

Dead sharks, dead dolphins, dead seadragons: the scale of SA's algal bloom crisis is hard to imagine. So why hasn't it been declared a national disaster? And Anthony Albanese's on his way home from an official trip to China. What did he achieve?Plus, a footy stadium, a billion dollars in debt, or a vote of no-confidence for the Premier: this is what's influencing young voters at the Tasmanian election. Listen now: 01:58 - The algal bloom wiping out South Australia's marine

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0:29:00

MAGA v Trump on the Epstein list + antidepressant...

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2025/07/16

Donald Trump's campaign once promised to release the Epstein list. Now, he's saying it doesn't exist. So what's true? And could the backflip cost him the MAGA base that got him into the White House in the first place? And is antidepressant withdrawal worse than the depression you had to get on it? We're getting into some research around withdrawal symptoms.Listen now: 01:08 - The latest on the Epstein list05.15 - Why has Donald Trump changed his tune? 11:20 - What it's like to come

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0:29:00

Climate duty of care, young workers ripped off +...

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2025/07/15

Does the Australian government have a duty of care to protect Torres Strait communities from the impacts of climate change? We look into why the Federal Court's decided... nah.Plus, Donald Trump has given Vladimir Putin a 50-day deadline for a peace deal after promising Ukraine a rapid weapons boost. Is Trump going cold on Russia?And a third of workers under 30 experience workplace exploitation, and most don't do anything about it. We're looking into why. Listen now: 01:26 -

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0:29:00

How Carolina survived in WA's outback, Air India...

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2025/07/14

What caused the Air India crash that killed 260 people last month? A preliminary report has some answers, but also brings up more questions. Plus, German backpacker Carolina Wilga has made her first public comments since being rescued from the WA outback on Friday. So what does it take to survive such an ordeal? And it was one of the most astonishing golfing fightbacks in history, and at the right time: 24-year-old Sydney golfer Grace Kim just bagged her first major title.Listen

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The Shakeup: public crash outs, death of the dance...

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2025/07/11

Now the mushroom trial has wrapped up... can the world move on? And is this the season of public crash outs? Plus, did ketamine kill the dancefloor? Host Dave Marchese is joined by NRLW sideline commentator and sports journalist Marlee Silva and culture writer at Guardian Australia Michael Sun. Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

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Fighting antisemitism, the next Dalai Lama + why...

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2025/07/10

Deep and troubling: that's how Anthony Albanese is describing the rise in antisemitism in Australia. So what's his government planning to do about it, and do young Jewish Australians back it? Also, who will the next Dalai Lama be, and what's the deal with reincarnation?Plus, we're heading out to hear from young First Nations people about what NAIDOC week means to them. Listen now:01:17 - The 15 ideas to fight anti-Semitism05:31 - How are young Jewish Aussies feeling right

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Medicinal cannabis crackdown, the death of the dance...

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2025/07/09

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

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How Lily took her perpetrator to court and won +...

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2025/07/08

Lily Steele-Park took legal action after she was was raped in her first year of uni by a man known to her friends. Her rapist was then found guilty and sentenced to 6 years in jail. But Lily's experience is an outlier. In NSW, only 7% of reported rapes and sexual assaults result in a conviction.In this episode, Lily shares her story and what it's like to speak out. Plus as the mushroom trial wraps up, we ask a mycologist if foraging for mushrooms is ever safe?Listen now:01:29 -

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0:29:00

Erin Patterson guilty on all charges + what's giving...

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2025/07/07

The jury has delivered its verdict in the mushroom case that's been gripping the world, finding Erin Patterson guilty of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.So what happens now, and what was it about the mushroom trial that captivated so many people? We unpack it with a criminologist. Plus, the NT coroner has handed down her long-awaited findings into the police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker.And an Anti-Hate Taskforce has been set up in Victoria following a

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