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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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00:29:19

'Smart drugs' aren't making you smart

Hack ·

2023/06/15

When you were studying in high school or university, did you ever use prescription drugs (like Ritalin) to help you stay up and get your work done? Some new research has found taking them may not make you work harder or smarter at all.Plus, Senator Lidia Thorpe made some shocking allegations in parliament this week. We break down how parliamentary privilege works.And, are you tuning out of the news? It looks like more than two-thirds of Australians are actively avoiding news with Gen Z women losing

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00:29:20

Should you tell your workmates if you get a raise?

Hack ·

2023/06/14

A Melbourne woman says she was fired for telling her colleagues about her pay rise. What are your rights in this situation?Shark nets at beaches have been controversial for years and an environmental group reckons some of the animals caught aren't reported in government data.And Paul McCartney is working with AI to release a new Beatles track with John Lennon's voice. We take a look at how artificial intelligence is changing the music industry.Guests:Glen James, host of my millennial money

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00:30:10

What it would take to lower the voting age to 16

Hack ·

2023/06/13

There's a new campaign launched to lower the voting age in Australia from 18 to 16, but would it work and who would it benefit?17-year-old Wah Nay Moo is hiding in the Thai jungle trying to escape the Myanmar military government. His cousin is trying to him into Australia, but with the backlog of humanitarian visas, it's a long and dangerous wait.And a Victorian report on mental health has found people who suffered "gross human rights violations" during treatment should be offered compensation by

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00:30:30

The Shakeup: Bequeathing bodies, Qantas casual and...

Hack ·

2023/06/09

It's the Shakeup and we're talking … about the very unpopular "advice" being dished out by the Reserve Bank governor, how the PETA founder is bequeathing her body parts to world leaders and the new Qantas casual. Dave Marchese is joined by actor and comedian Ruby Teys and SMH crime reporter Perry Duffin.

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00:29:05

The age of extreme protests

Hack ·

2023/06/08

A lot of people hate disruptive protests, like throwing paint on a famous artwork or stopping traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. But there's a good reason protesters are going to these extremes.On another extreme topic, the federal government has flagged new legislation to ban Nazi symbols including the public display of flags, on armbands and T-shirts.We also hear from some country folk getting their medical degrees so they can head back home and help out with rural doctor shortages.And did you

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00:30:01

Needle spiking is happening in Australian venues

Hack ·

2023/06/07

Have you ever been drink spiked? It's pretty scary. What about needle spiking? It seems like a crazy thing to happen, but there are reports of people who have been injected with a substance without their consent in Australian clubs and pubs.We hear from two friends who got needle spiked on a night out in Sydney, talk to experts about the problem and find out what you should do if you get spiked.Guests:Helena Conibear, chief executive of the the UK Alcohol Education TrustDavid Caldicott, ANU Medical

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00:28:55

How to make it as an Aussie on Broadway

Hack ·

2023/06/06

At the moment, Aussie performers are involved in more than 12 massive Broadway shows, and changes are coming to make it more accessible for people to audition than ever before. We hear from some of the stars leading the way.Have you ever considered moving back in with your family to help ease your cost-of-living costs? Now some people are moving back in with their parents and grandparents to ease their financial burden too. And for a long time, people have assumed young people in the country fall

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00:29:25

Surviving your worst skydiving fear

Hack ·

2023/06/05

Have you ever thought what would happen if you jumped out of a plane skydiving … and the parachute didn't open? Brad Guy survived this worst-case scenario, with his family and close friends all watching him in freefall. We chat to him about his experience and the aftermath dealing with PTSD and mental illness.Also, more than 20 years after being jailed over the deaths of her four children, Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned and released from prison in NSW.Guests:Brad Guy, author of FreefallMichelle

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00:29:46

The Shakeup: Leadership fatigue, intern fails and...

Hack ·

2023/06/02

It's The Shakeup and we're talking...Why do premiers and prime ministers keep quitting? What's the shadiest s**t you've ever done during an internship? And can you really rewrite your history on the internet?Dave Marchese is joined by influencer Alisha Aitken-Radburn and Zak Kirkup, National Indigenous Times ( plus former WA Liberal Party leader).

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00:28:56

Guess who else gets blue balls

Hack ·

2023/06/01

It feels like there's always been this debate about whether blue balls is real or not. But there hasn't been a heap of scientific research about it… until now. After years and an estimated $25 million spent on the case, a judge dismissed Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation claim against The Age, the SMH and the Canberra Times (plus journalists). The court found the newspapers proved the unlawful killings, bullying and domestic violence portrayed in the stories were true.And did you see that Air New

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00:29:03

The problem with student placements

Hack ·

2023/05/31

There are still heaps of uni students who have to take work placements to finish their degrees — especially in areas like teaching and healthcare. But it's sending some below the poverty line and is it really fair? And the AFL has completed it's review of Hawthorn Football Club and made no adverse findings against former staff, despite some serious allegations of racism towards indigenous players and their partners at the club. Guests:Professor John Evans, Swinburne University of Technology's Pro

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00:29:17

Is cozzie-livs stopping you treating yourself?

Hack ·

2023/05/30

What's a little luxury in your life? In this current cost of living crisis, is putting yourself first something you can't find the cash for? Also, the South Australian Government is cracking down on protesters which could see people fined up to $50,000 — or even three months in jail — for obstructing a public place.Plus, are you into breakdancing? It's the newest addition to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and the fight is on to secure spots for Aussie competitors. Guests: Jane Monica-Jones,

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00:29:17

Are you ready for space wars?

Hack ·

2023/05/29

The US says it's ready for conflict in outer space, saying Russia and China have left the nation "no choice" but to prepare for Milky Way warfare, but what would a fight in space look like?

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00:29:24

The Shakeup: Racism in the media, praise kinks and...

Hack ·

2023/05/26

It's the Shakeup and we're talking Netflix banning password sharing, the generational praise divide and whether the media will ever improve in discussing race.

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00:29:51

The outrageous cost of ADHD diagnoses and should cops...

Hack ·

2023/05/25

People are being charged $3K for an ADHD diagnosis and a 95-year-old grandma has died after being tasered by police in her nursing home.

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00:29:21

Free Assange, hospo horror stories and is Modi the...

Hack ·

2023/05/24

Will WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange ever be free? Plus, the new mental health training program for hospo workers. And is Modi really the 'most popular leader in the world'?

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00:29:41

Michael Hing on facing racism, Stan Grant exits and...

Hack ·

2023/05/23

triple j Drive presenter Michael Hing tells us what it's like rocking up to work each day knowing you'll face racial abuse, Stan Grant leaves Q+A over racial attacks and hope for women with PCOS.

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00:29:47

Cocaine cowboys, office romances and big changes to...

Hack ·

2023/05/22

Aussies love cocaine, can office romances ever work and stricter rules for buy now, pay later services.

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00:29:49

The Shakeup: Biden ghosts Albo, social media causing...

Hack ·

2023/05/19

It's the Shakeup and we're talking Biden cancelling on Albo last minute, f***ing up online and how much of your personal life should you share at work?

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00:29:33

A new record for the Titanic and whether you should...

Hack ·

2023/05/18

The guy who oversaw the trial of Bruce Lehrmann has been temporarily replaced, the Titanic wreck has been fully visualised for the first time and should you tell your boss about your mental illness?

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