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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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29:00

Is weapons training injuring soldiers' brains?

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2024/08/20

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

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28:00

Will AI destroy the music industry?

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2024/08/19

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

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The Shakeup: the Raygun situation, deadline panic and...

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2024/08/16

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

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30:00

Is CrossFit pushing people too far?

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2024/08/15

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

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29:00

Is it okay to track your friends?

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2024/08/14

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

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29:00

Ever seen your hometown in a video game?

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2024/08/13

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

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30:00

The Australian breaking community weighs in on Raygun

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2024/08/12

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 specialistLeah Clark, B-girl flix and breaker business ownerB-boy

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29:00

The Shakeup: Taylor terror, spy kids and Albo's meme...

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2024/08/09

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

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29:00

The secret shame that fuels a sneaky bet

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2024/08/08

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

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29:00

The lab-grown brains taking on AI

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2024/08/07

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,

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30:00

Is everyone cheating for their drivers licence?

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2024/08/06

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

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30:00

The misinformation campaign overshadowing the Olympics

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2024/08/05

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

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29:00

The Shakeup: Ballerina Farm backlash, medal tally...

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2024/08/02

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

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29:00

Is moving all the time making you sick?

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2024/08/01

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

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28:00

13 of 172: disability community 'devastated' by royal...

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2024/07/31

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

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29:00

The Olympics isn't fair (but it could be)

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2024/07/30

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

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29:00

Is the Bank of Mum and Dad broke?

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2024/07/29

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

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29:00

The Shakeup: the most online Olympics ever, Bratmala...

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2024/07/26

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. And can a sea of acid green squares and TikTok edits actually get Kamala elected? Plus, 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.

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29:00

How do we fix Australia's live music industry?

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2024/07/25

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

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29:00

Australia is in a baby drought. Is that a bad thing?

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2024/07/24

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 CentreGina

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