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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

Julian Assange is free. What happens next?

Hack ·

2024/06/25

The founder of WikiLeaks is a free man after five years of imprisonment in the UK. Julian Assange has made a plea-deal with the US Department of Justice, bringing to a close the long-running legal battle over charges of espionage and the leaking of top-secret documents.And the government has watered down its ban on vapes while restricting their purchase to pharmacies. Plus, Victoria is set to introduce pill testing at festivals and a fixed site in inner Melbourne. Also, WA Labor

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29:00

Why isn't housing a human right yet?

Hack ·

2024/06/24

Housing isn't actually recognised as a human right by the law, but a few politicians like independent senator David Pocock want to change that. And could "foyers" fix the youth homelessness crisis? They're called ‘after crisis accommodation, and advocates say it’s the kind of housing Australia really needs.Also, the requirement for 88 days of regional work for backpackers from the UK is coming to an end. Here's what that means for backpackers and the farms they work on. Plus, are

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29:00

The Shakeup: satire, (un)civil disobedience + naming...

Hack ·

2024/06/21

Robert Irwin is threatening to take Pauline Hanson to court for defamation over using his likeness in a One Nation ad. So does he have his khakis in a twist, or is he right to call out lazy satire?And another viral protest has put Just Stop Oil in the headlines. So is it okay to deface a World Heritage Site, or is it doing more harm than good for their cause? Plus, how do you recover from getting someone's name wrong? Probably don't ask Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Host Dave

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28:00

The Shakeup: maximum wage, banning gen z and...

Hack ·

2024/06/14

New data shows CEOs had an average salary increase of 14% in the last 12 months. We have to ask: are those kinds of increases fair?Plus a restaurant in the US has announced a ban on anyone under 35 years old from eating at their restaurant. And speaking of bans: Denmark has taken spicy ramen noodles off the menu, claiming there is a risk of poisoning due to the extreme spice. Host Dave Marchese is joined by actor Jessica Marchi and filmmaker and creator Jack Toohey.

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29:00

Why small towns put on big gigs

Hack ·

2024/06/13

With some of the biggest music festivals in the country taking a break this year, some Aussie acts are heading out on regional tours to play for as many punters as possible. And the Premier of South Australia wants to ban big lobbyists, big businesses, unions and you from donating to political campaigns. So, how would the plan work? Plus, should we be worried about an egg shortage? Australia's biggest outbreak of bird flu has hit five egg farms in Victoria with over 800,000 birds

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29:00

The Shakeup: limiting social, cryogenics and cracking...

Hack ·

2024/05/24

Governments are exploring the concept of banning young people from social media, so could it actually work? And an Australian cryogenics company has frozen its first client in Australia in the hope of bringing him back to life in the future.Plus, the Vatican has announced it's cracking down on miracles.Host Dave Marchese is joined by artist and performer Etcetera Etcetera and editor of The Daily Aus Emma Gillespie.

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31:00

The 'lady tradies' taking over

Hack ·

2024/05/23

With more young women getting into trades, what can the industry do to support them on the job site? And a young woman’s decision to die by euthanasia in the Netherlands sparked a massive worldwide reaction on how euthanasia is used. Plus, a group of new COVID subvariants has arrived in Australia.. and they're being nicknamed FLiRT. So how concerned should we be about it? Guests: Professor Gemma Carey, expert on the NDIS, UNSWStuart Turville, virologist, Kirby InstituteMel Street,

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29:00

Why extreme turbulence is getting worse

Hack ·

2024/05/22

"Extreme turbulence" on a London-Singapore flight has left one person dead and 71 injured. So, how likely are events like these and are planes going to be experiencing more turbulence in a warming world? And, deadly violence has erupted in New Caledonia after the French Government in Paris approved a constitutional amendment to allow more recent arrivals to the French territory to vote in provincial elections. Now after a week of violent protest, repatriation flights are bringing

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28:00

Did ChatGPT steal Scarlett Johansson’s voice?

Hack ·

2024/05/21

Scarlett Johansson reckons her voice has been ripped off for a new AI chatbot from ChatGPT and she's not happy.Plus, the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders, alleging they've committed war crimes and crimes against humanity. As a member of the court, Australia's involvement has been questioned by the opposition for "tarnishing" our international reputation. And has the internet we know and love died? AI content farms are taking

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30:00

Do you guys ever think about dying?

Hack ·

2024/05/20

Fear of death keeps a lot of us up at night: in fact, some experts say death anxiety peaks in your early 20s. We speak to people working with the dead and find out why you should stop freaking out and instead embrace the inevitable. And 'kidfluencers' might seem innocent, but who else is engaging with their content? On certain websites, images of young kids are marketed as exclusive content to adult subscribers, and according to a Four Corners investigation sometimes it's the kids'

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29:00

The Shakeup: a 'mid' budget, when art goes wrong and...

Hack ·

2024/05/17

Okay, we promise this is the last time we’ll talk about the budget (jk, we can’t promise that).And King Charles' blood red portrait, the painting Gina Rinehart reportedly doesn’t want you to see and a digital installation closed after a week: what do you do when art goes wrong?Plus, a uni in America has apologised after the announcer at a graduation ceremony mispronounced students' names as they collected their diplomas.Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Billy D’Arcy and

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30:00

There are more assassination attempts than you realise

Hack ·

2024/05/16

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico had his hand outstretched, ready to greet the public, when five shots were fired by a man in the crowd trying to assassinate him. And pro-Palestinian encampments continue at universities across the country. Some students say they have been issued move-on orders by police, and others say they've been threatened with expulsion and arrest. Also, the federal court has ruled that Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek doesn't have to consider the

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30:00

The budget + you: the PM answers your questions

Hack ·

2024/05/15

More rent assistance, $300 off your power bill and a change to HECS indexation: the Albanese government has delivered its third budget.The government is promising it's going to address the cost-of-living crisis and the deepening generational divide.So will it?We put your questions to the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. Guests:Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of AustraliaElizabeth Baldwin, economist, Grattan Institute

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29:00

Is tax killing your side hustle?

Hack ·

2024/05/14

With more and more Australians taking up a second job, does the tax system need to change to help people out?Plus, former military lawyer David McBride has been sentenced to more than five years in jail for sharing secret documents. We unpack what that means for whistleblowing in Australia.And, why is it that a single word or emoji can turn you off a potential date? One app is helping you filter out your icks. Guests:Dr Rebecca Ananian-Welsh, associate professor, UQ Law SchoolEd

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30:00

Will an international student cap fix the rental crisis?

Hack ·

2024/05/13

The government wants to slash Australia's international student intake. Will it actually make a difference to housing availability? And more conversations are happening about domestic, sexual and family violence now than maybe ever before. But there’s a whole bunch of people out there who feel like these conversations don't really include them... the queer community. Plus, can young people keep the traditional events in their regional towns alive? Guests:Ben Bjarnesen, police

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29:00

The Shakeup: baby-doomers, the 'real' Martha and...

Hack ·

2024/05/10

Treasurer Jim Chalmers wants everyone to have more babies but do young people even want that? And the 'real' Martha from Baby Reindeer has sat down for an interview on British TV, claiming the show's creator Richard Gadd made it all up. Plus, is lying to protect someone's feelings actually a bad idea? You could try radical honesty. Host Dave Marchese is joined by author and journalist Elfy Scott and Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter Perry Duffin.

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28:00

What comes next in the Kendrick and Drake beef

Hack ·

2024/05/09

Kendrick Lamar and Drake have dropped six new diss tracks aimed in an ongoing feud with each other.And a different kind of beef is dominating regional Australia right now and you might never have heard of it. Beef week brings together graziers, butchers, chefs and animal welfare experts.Plus, some climate scientists reckon it’s not looking good for the 1.5 degree global warming target, and many are feeling hopeless. Guests:A.D. Carson, professor of hip-hop, University of

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30:00

The council banning kids' books about gay dads

Hack ·

2024/05/08

A Western Sydney council has made the controversial decision to ban a kids’ book on same-sex parenting from its public libraries.And there's a lot of chat about recognising burnout, but what do you need to do to recover from it?Guests: Will Kostakis, authorMary Lou Rasmussen, gender sexuality and education researcher, ANUDr Rebekah Doley, clinical psychologist

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29:00

Why all eyes are on Rafah again

Hack ·

2024/05/07

Israel's military has taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing. We speak to an aid worker who's recently been in Gaza about what it's like on the ground. And, they work to rehabilitate “extremist ideology” but are deradicalisation programs working in Australia? Plus, how far would you go for a tattoo? Punters are heading to the regions to get their half-finished tattoos sorted for cheap.Guests: Sacha Myers, aid worker, Save the ChildrenTodd Morley, online

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31:00

Your HECS and paid placement questions answered

Hack ·

2024/05/06

What does "wiping" $3 billion in HECS debt actually mean? And why are paid placements limited to certain degrees? Will the date of indexation be changing? We ask Education Minister Jason Clare your questions about the big changes coming for students. And the bodies of two brothers missing in Mexico have now been identified. Callum and Jake Robinson were on a surfing trip with their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad when they were all killed in what police believe was a car tyre

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