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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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0:31:00

THE SHAKEUP: 2025, hooroo!!!!

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2025/12/12

It's our last show on the radio for the year.So from Labubus and a heist at the Louvre to a court trial in a small Victorian town that captivated the world, we're unpacking the biggest moments of 2025. From the fun moments to the intense, we hear your Ins and Outs from this year, and what you're looking forward to next year.Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Anthony Locascio and Gemma Donahoe from Mamamia. Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and

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0:31:00

THE SHAKEUP: how the political game shifted in 2025

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2025/12/11

Albo stayed but Dutton and Bandt were booted, as Aussie voters handed Labor more control than ever: 2025 was a big year in politics. And it's been fiery: from cost-of-living rage to heated fights over immigration, government spending and political stunts, punters have been questioning whether politicians are actually acting in their best interest. And in the US, the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the election of Zohran Mamdani added fuel to the political divides that are

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0:17:00

INTERVIEW: Using Big Brother to fix your teeth and...

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2025/12/10

When Big Brother contestant Abiola introduced herself on the show as a "fat black lesbian", she instantly gained fans around Australia for her disarming honesty. And with cameras, microphones and even a 24/7 TikTok live stream capturing the contestants' every move, Abiola found herself at the centre of some big conversations inside the house. From discussing the meaning of "pretty privilege" to the loss of her mum and the real impacts of the cost of living crisis, Abiola wasn't

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0:30:08

THE SHAKEUP: Sport's biggest moments of 2025

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2025/12/10

From Gout Gout's meteoric rise to Sam Kerr's big return to the Matildas and Oscar Piastri's F1 saga, it's been a massive year in sport.But it wasn't just huge achievements: 2025 was also the year a lot of sporting codes were forced to grapple with tough questions on everything from gambling and misogyny, to homophobia and racism.For this special episode of The Shakeup, we upack the highlights and controversies that dominated the sporting world this year. Host Dave Marchese is

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0:31:00

Teens off socials, walking sticks at festivals +...

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2025/12/09

Australia's world first social media ban for teens under 16 is kicking in tomorrow. So how are teenagers prepping, and what will they turn to instead? Plus, do Anika Wells' travel expenses pass the pub test? And spotted a walking stick prop at a festival this summer? We get into why disability advocates are concerned about risks to accessibility. Also, with revamped Big Brother wrapping up, we speak to one contestant about why they signed up and what the experience was like.Listen

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0:29:46

Vape heart attacks, Barnaby joins One Nation +...

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2025/12/08

The first week of summer has already seen deadly bushfires raging from WA to Tassie and NSW. So what's it going to take to get more young volunteers to sign up to spending their summer fighting fires?And a WA coroner examining the death of Cleveland Dodd in a notorious youth detention facility has handed down his findings, recommending Perth's Unit 18 be closed 'as a matter of urgency'.Plus, it happened: former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce has officially joined One Nation

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0:11:00

DEEP DIVE: Should you be allowed to drive on...

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2025/12/05

In most of Australia, people using medicinal cannabis can't legally drive - even if they're unimpaired. But now the NSW government is thinking about bringing in a medical exemption to change that.So, how does cannabis affect your ability to drive? And do you think the laws need an update? On this week's hack deep dive, we hear from young people trying to navigate medicinal cannabis use and driving. They're worried about what could happen if they get pulled over.Also, you'll hear

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0:29:53

THE SHAKEUP: Boycotting Spotify Wrapped, TikTok...

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2025/12/05

It's Spotify Wrapped time. But with all the controversy surrounding the music streaming giant this year, are attitudes towards this cultural tradition changing? And TikTok has apologised after several Black creators reported racism at its awards event. What does this all say about how the media treat people of colour? Also, we're asking if arguing is a healthy part of a relationship after Travis Kelce revealed he and Taylor Swift never do it. Plus, is it easier to make friends in

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0:30:29

Fixing your social feeds + can we save live music?

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2025/12/04

The live music scene is in trouble, with Park Waves this week becoming the latest festival to announce its Australian cancellation. So why does this keep happening? And is the federal government's main plan to fix it working?And if you're getting served up stuff in your social feeds that you never asked for, this one's for you: Chanel Contos from Teach Us Consent has a plan, and she wants Australia to get onboard.Listen now: 01:17 - The gigs Revive Live is helping make happen07:37

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0:19:00

INTERVIEW: Chanel Contos has a plan to fix your feed

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2025/12/03

If you could quit your own algorithm and start again, would you be happier?And if everyone could do it: would it make the world a better place?Chanel Contos thinks so, and she wants Australia to do something nobody else has tried yet: make algorithms opt-in.A petition she's set up already has the names of some of Australia's most powerful people on it.So can we fix our feeds? And what would an internet that's no longer governed by algorithms even look like?In this week's interview

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0:29:28

Hobart stadium a goer, Lehrmann loses again + Jorja...

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2025/12/03

It's the biggest fight in the smallest state. So how do people in Tassie feel about the new AFL stadium, now it has the votes in the Parliament to happen?And Bruce Lehrmann's had another loss, this time in trying to challenge his failed defamation suit. So with the full federal court now backing the original ruling that on the balance of probabilities he raped his then colleague Brittany Higgins, is the case officially over?Plus, we unpack the scandal around a viral song sung by

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0:30:00

Jobs for mates, abuse in the ADF, green vinyl + can...

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2025/12/02

Getting a mate a job is great for the mate, obviously. But what if the mate isn't the best candidate, and the job is on a government board that pays $300k? A report into nepotism in Australia was finally released today, and its finding are scathing.Plus, Australia is getting an inquiry into sexual assaults in the defence force. We speak with victim-survivors.Also, what can artists do to make music greener? We head to a vinyl factory in Melbourne that's going green. And could Aussie

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0:30:10

Driving on cannabis, Ozempic economics + Ningaloo's...

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2025/12/01

Almost 10 years after medicinal cannabis was legalised in Australia, driving laws in many parts of Australia haven't changed. So how does cannabis affect your ability to drive, and do laws need an update? And we hear from tourism operators on WA's Ningaloo Reef who feel forgotten and "out of sight" after mass coral death from this year's marine heatwave. Plus, we unpack how weight loss drugs are changing the global business of how we eat, after a pharmaceutical company reached a

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0:12:00

DEEP DIVE: What will minimum pay mean for food delivery?

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2025/11/28

In the big cities, they deliver everything from pizza and pad thai to booze and groceries, but are delivery riders and drivers earning enough to make it worth their while?A lot reckon no — but could that be about to change?This week, two of Australia's biggest apps, Uber Eats and DoorDash, announced they'd agreed on a minimum level of pay.So what could this mean for drivers?On this week's hack deep dive, we head out with the riders and drivers delivering Australia convenience.We

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0:30:00

THE SHAKEUP: Sandwich press steaks, PJs on planes +...

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2025/11/28

From sandwich press steaks and the burka stunt to last-minute laws, we unpack the serious and silly moments of the last week of Parliament for 2025. And has flight etiquette gone out the window? A US transport official who is asking flyers to "dress with respect" seems to think so. Also, 'tis the season... for taking things too far — we hear your Christmas party horror stories. Host Dave Marchese is joined by editor-in-chief of The Daily Aus, Billi FitzSimons and actor Remy

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0:30:00

Environment deal, Lilie James findings + being a...

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2025/11/27

Labor has done a last-minute deal with the Greens to overhaul the nation's "broken" environmental laws, on the last sitting day of Parliament for 2025. So what changes?And the findings of an inquest into the murder of 21-year-old Sydney woman Lilie James were handed down today. We get into what the coroner's recommending.Plus, what would you do if you inherited $50 million? Hear why one woman's choice is to give it all away. Listen now: The findings of an inquest into the murder of

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0:26:00

INTERVIEW: The rich heiress giving away all her money

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2025/11/26

When Marlene Engelhorn inherited tens of millions of dollars from her grandma, she felt she had two choices: do something about it, or confirm she was "full of shit". Marlene lives in Austria and inherited some of the Boehringer Mannheim fortune, but she's also a campaigner against wealth inequality, calling for higher taxes on wealthy people like herself. Now, she's giving it away, redistributing her $50M inheritance in a bid to take herself "out of the 1%" she was born into. But

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0:29:55

Delivery driver pay deal, limb lengthening + can...

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2025/11/26

A historic deal could transform Australia's gig economy, with UberEats and DoorDash agreeing to minimum pay rates. So what's a day in the life like doing deliveries? And oysters are known as the kidneys of the ocean. Could they help address the major ecological disaster off South Australia?Plus, young men struggling with body image are increasingly turning to a radical option: limb-lengthening surgery. Listen now: 01:11 - The big breakthrough for delivery riders13:46 - Visiting

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0:30:30

Pauline Hanson's burka stunt, taking on gambling ads...

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2025/11/25

Pauline Hanson got suspended from the Senate today, and she's being condemned by all sides. But Muslim Australians say the damage from yesterday's burka stunt has already been done.And anti-gambling advocates want the government to completely ban betting ads. Now, one Labor MP says there's a way to do it: give MPs a conscience vote. Plus, calls for help to 1800RESPECT have risen by 3,000%. Why?Also cinemas used to be the community hub in a lot of small towns. Are they still

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0:30:48

Australia's 'blood oil' problem, Cyclone Fina + how...

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2025/11/24

Ukraine might have to reduce its armed forces and hand over territory under a US plan. Is Russia about to get what it wanted? Also, are you driving around with Russian oil in your tank? There are reports that Australia may be indirectly supporting the war by importing 'blood oil' through third countries. And Darwin is cleaning up after Cyclone Fina hit on the weekend — and it's heading towards WA's Kimberley coast next. Plus: why hasn't Matildas fever translated into support for

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