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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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FULL SHOW: Parliament returns, steroid safety +...

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2025/02/04

This week, floods devastated north Queensland while fires raged in Victoria and Western Australia. It's forced a bunch of people to evacuate their homes. So what does that moment actually feel like?And all the pollies are (finally) back in Canberra for work. Here's what they need to get done before the PM sets a date for the federal election. Plus how bad are steroids for you really? And could they ever be safe?Listen now:01:15 - Parliament returns 05:24 - The state of steroids in

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0:18:00

Can steroids ever be safe?

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2025/02/04

What is it really like to regularly take steroids?Is it actually a body image issue? Is the black market stuff dodgy?In this episode, we're unpacking how those using steroids actually feel about the illegal drugs, what harm reduction tools are available, what doctors reckon, and what comes next when it's time to get off the juice. If you, or someone you know needs support, there is help available:National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015Lifeline: 13 11 14 or

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0:30:00

FULL SHOW: Tariffs explained, racism on campus + mass...

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2025/02/03

Trump is doubling down on his US election promises by imposing new tariffs in the next few days on China, Canada and Mexico. He's calling it a reaction to those countries allowing immigrants and fentanyl to flow into the US. So who do the tariffs actually impact?And we hear a lot about international students at Australian unis, but it's rare to hear from them directly about what it's like studying here. Turns out, some of them are copping racist abuse. Plus, as hundreds of public

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0:14:00

Do we pay mental health workers enough?

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2025/02/03

Some of Australia’s mental health wards are operating at 100% capacity.For many inside the system, it’s at crisis point, which is why in one state hundreds of psychiatrists are this week deciding whether to quit in protest.So what are they asking for, and will their protest catch on in other states and territories too?Today, everything you need to know about the fight between the NSW government and the state’s psychiatrists, and how it’s impacting patients.Guest:Dr Pramude

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0:30:00

The Shakeup: influencers in the White House, the...

Hack ·

2025/01/31

It's the Shakeup and this week we're talking Trump's return to the White House. From pardoning Jan 6 rioters to mass deportations and now inviting influencers into the White House press office, we're covering it all. And the doomsday clock is 89 seconds away from midnight. So, what really is the sign of the end of days? Plus ever been brought to court over some cyber-farting?Hack host Dave Marchese is joined by basketballer Anneli Maley and comedian Anthony Locascio. Listen

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0:30:00

FULL SHOW: a caravan of explosives, puberty blockers...

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2025/01/30

A caravan of explosives and an anti-Semitic note with a list of potential targets: here's what we know about the planned mass-casualty event that was discovered in Sydney. Is it a potential act of terrorism, or is the discovery itself enough to put the community on edge? And Queensland has become the first state to ban puberty blockers for under-18s. Advocates and doctors’ groups are furious. Where does it leave trans kids waiting for gender-affirming care?Plus, what's left in

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0:14:00

What's left in northern Gaza?

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2025/01/30

Raneem has lost about 40 family members during the war in Gaza. Now, the rest of her family is returning home to the north as the tentative ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues. It's estimated 1.5 million Palestinians are making their way north, returning to devastated homes and neighbourhoods. With the unfiltered details posted day by day on social media, Raneem shares what it's like watching your family begin rebuilding from afar. Guest:Raneem EmadGet the whole story from

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0:29:00

FULL SHOW: WTF is DeepSeek, a Nazi resurgence +...

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2025/01/29

China's new AI offering DeepSeek has caused chaos on the US stock market and shot to the top of app stores around the world. We wanna know what DeepSeek is, plus whether we (and ChatGPT) should be scared? And why are neo-Nazis roaming the streets of South Australia? Plus the dating pool might feel small, but it's even smaller when you're living on a remote island. Listen now: 01:31 - South Australia's neo-Nazi arrival 06:18 - The shadow of the Holocaust16:03 - Deepseek

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0:15:00

Calling out Nazis

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2025/01/29

A group of neo-Nazis paraded the streets of Adelaide, just hours after world leaders came together to mark 80 years since the liberation of the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz.So what do these events tell us about anti-Semitism in Australia? We look at how the shadow of the Holocaust impacts the way we live today. Guest:Tess Scholfield-Peters, academic and author of Dear MutziGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramListen to our deep dive wherever you get your

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0:30:00

FULL SHOW: Trump's blitz begins + tan line trend...

Hack ·

2025/01/28

Trump's first week in office saw him signing hundreds of executive orders and now his "immigration blitz" has officially begun.And why aren't sun safety messages getting through to people? We unpack the tanning trends taking over TikTok. Listen now: 01:35 - Trump's immigration blitz 05:33 - How Trump's election will impact Australia's12:19 - Unpacking Aussies' tan line obsession 16:57 - Ashlee's melanoma warning25:30 - The sunscreen secret you need to knowGuests: Kos Samaras,

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0:17:00

Why can't we give up tanning?

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2025/01/28

Tanning butter, collariums, and personalised tanning apps. Young Australians are trying to "perfect" their tan lines, despite the years of warnings against it. We know the sun is dangerous, so why is everyone lying out in the sun again? And what actually happens to your body when you do? Guest:Ashlee Harju, sun safety advocateGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramListen to our deep dive wherever you get your podcasts Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live at

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0:15:00

Australia's forced marriage problem

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2025/01/24

Aisha* was just 13 when she got engaged to an older distant relative against her will. Within three years she'd taken her parents to court to fight the forced marriage.Forced marriage is the most common form of human trafficking in Australia.On this episode of the summer hack podcast, we hear the extraordinary story of a young woman's escape, and the ongoing impact it has on her life.Guest:Stephen Jay, Detective Superintendent, AFP

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0:12:00

Should single-sex schools still exist?

Hack ·

2025/01/23

With single-sex schools around the country making the switch to co-ed, the debate over what's best for students continues.While some maintain boys and girls learn better separately, many argue the separation doesn't make sense in modern Australia.On this episode of the summer hack podcast, we speak with students who've experienced both and dive into the research on school culture and learning outcomes.Guest:Dr Claire Charles, senior lecturer, Deakin University

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0:18:00

How Ozempic changed the weight debate

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2025/01/22

In just a few years it's become one of the world's most in-demand drugs but is Ozempic all it's cracked up to be? Could this new generation of weight-loss medication end 'globesity' and save the world billions of dollars?What are the risks?We speak with bestselling author Johann Hari about his personal journey with Ozempic and what he's learned about its spread around the globe.Guest:Johann Hari, author of Magic Pill

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0:15:00

He's back

Hack ·

2025/01/21

Donald Trump is promising a "golden age" for America.The former leader has been sworn in as the 47th US president and has spent his first day in the job making sweeping changes.From TikTok to immigration, we explain how this new Trump presidency is shaping up and what we can expect in the months ahead.Guest:Dr Emma Shortis, US politics expert, The Australia Institute

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0:08:00

Does renting make you sick?

Hack ·

2025/01/20

Constant upheaval. Financial stress. Living lease-to-lease with little control over repairs or rent hikes. There's a lot renters often just learn to live with.But how bad is all this for your health? On this episode of the summer hack podcast we find out how strong the link is between stable housing and wellbeing. Guest:Dr Erika Martino, healthy housing research fellow, University of Melbourne

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0:16:00

Meet Jessica Lane: Australia's new pageant queen

Hack ·

2025/01/17

Queenslander Jessica Lane has become the first Australian to take out a major pageant in two decades.The last Aussie to do it was Jennifer Hawkins, who became a household name when she won Miss Universe in 2004.Today on the summer hack podcast, you'll hear Jessica's journey to the Miss Earth title, her passion for the environment and why she thinks pageants are still relevant.Guest:Jessica Lane, Miss Earth 2024

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0:05:00

How young people can shape Australia's space age

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2025/01/16

Australia's space sector is estimated to be worth $6.4 billion to the economy.The sector is experiencing a boom with Australia's landscape key to helping track satellites, launch rockets and observe the deepest reaches of outer space.So what role can young Australians play in the coming space age? On this episode of the summer hack podcast we find out.

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0:16:00

What it's like working as a doctor in Gaza

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2025/01/15

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

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0:11:00

Rehab programs in prison: yes or no?

Hack ·

2025/01/14

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

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