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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: Andrew arrested, Obama on aliens + the...

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2026/02/20

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor got arrested on his birthday overnight before being released, with the King's brother facing serious allegations as the fallout from the Epstein files continues. Who's next?And are aliens real? Barack Obama has had to explain himself, after a suspiciously confident answer on a podcast this week. Plus, Channel Nine reporter Danika Mason said sorry and fessed up to having some drinks before a slurred TV cross at the Winter Olympics. When has a drink too

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0:31:00

Zuckerberg in court + taxing the ultra-rich with...

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2026/02/19

Meta is on trial in a landmark case in the US and CEO Mark Zuckerberg spoke in front of the jury today for the first time. Plus Gary Stevenson (who you might know as @garyseconomics) grew up poor, became a millionaire trader, and now wants to tax the super rich. In the big chat this week, he sits down with Dave to talk about poverty, extreme wealth, and why he reckons Australia has a unique window to fix inequality before it spirals out of control. Listen now:01:11 - Mark

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0:31:44

INTERVIEW: Why Gary Stevenson says it's not your...

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2026/02/18

Growing up poor, Gary Stevenson always dreamed of being rich.At 21, he won a job at one of the world's biggest banks and was soon earning more money than he could have ever imagined.But instead of feeling satisfied, Gary was furious.He's become one of the world's loudest voices campaigning for higher taxes on billionaires, reaching millions of followers through his socials @garyseconomics.And now he's shifted his focus to Australia.In this chat with Dave, Gary opens up about his

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0:31:00

Pauline Hanson's (sort of) apology, accessible flying...

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2026/02/18

Pauline Hanson kind of apologised today, after saying there were "no good Muslims" in a Sky News interview on Monday. So how is the Muslim community feeling?And everyone knows it's annoying flying with luggage. Turns out, it's even worse when that luggage is a mobility aid that you need to get around.Plus, six weeks into a ban on demersal fishing off parts of the WA coast, there've been death threats, dead fish in the mail and a guy locking himself to a roof and swallowing the key

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0:31:00

ISIS brides stuck, the cost of union corruption +...

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2026/02/17

A group of Australian women and children linked to Islamic State who've spent a decade in a Syrian refugee camp desperately want to come home. But with the government saying it's not its job to help them and One Nation calling for them to be banned, are they stuck?And one of Australia's biggest unions is facing wild allegations of corruption in Victoria. So how much are dodgy unions costing taxpayers? Plus, everyone is talking about fire horses. We get into why Lunar New Year

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0:31:00

Bondi gunman in court, why Coles is being sued +...

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2026/02/16

Are Australia's major supermarkets tricking customers with discounts that actually don't offer a saving? The ACCC thinks so, and its action against Coles officially kicked off today.And Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram appeared in court today, facing 15 murder charges and one charge of terrorism. We hear from a reporter who was there.Plus, have you got a friend from a different generation? How about an age gap of 50 years? We catch up with some young people who reckon their

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0:12:00

DEEP DIVE: How can we end placement poverty?

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2026/02/13

Juggling study and work can be a struggle at the best of times.But some uni students are also required to complete thousands of unpaid hours for placement, and many say 'placement poverty' is causing severe financial and psychological distress. Now, a group of students and politicians are calling for the government to expand its paid placement scheme. Last year, the government started paying students in nursing, midwifery, teaching and social work degrees a small wage during their

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0:31:00

THE SHAKEUP: "Well done Angus", public apologies +...

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2026/02/13

Angus Taylor has been voted in as the new leader of the Liberal party and Sussan Ley says she's quitting politics. We unpack the leadership showdown (and Taylor's infamous social media comment).And is a grand gesture romantic or manipulative? Olympain Sturla Holm Lægreid's public confession about cheating on his girlfriend has left the internet divided. Plus, Wuthering Heights is out and people have thoughts. Some reckon they've done the book dirty, others are loving the Queensland

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0:31:00

Why Angus Taylor wants Sussan Ley's job + the plastic...

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2026/02/12

Australia may have a new opposition leader by tomorrow, with Angus Taylor officially challenging Sussan Ley today. As of now, eight members of the shadow frontbench have quit ahead of the partyroom vote. So how did we get here?We unpack the key players and dark horses vying for a new position. Plus, from toothbrushes and food wrapping to your desk at work, the plastics we use contain thousands of chemicals — and most have never been tested for the health risks they pose.So how

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0:19:00

INTERVIEW: Why Kal tested his piss for plastic

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2026/02/11

Have you ever thought about how much plastic might be in your body?We're in constant contact with plastics, even though we don't know much about many of the chemicals that are used to make them.It's something that was worrying Kal Glanznig, so he decided to have his urine tested.And the results left him speechless.In this week's long listen, Dave speaks with Kal about why he's hopeful Australia can get on top of its plastic addiction, what he fears most after getting his test

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0:31:00

Gen Z injectables, Libs leadership + does Australia...

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2026/02/11

The injectables industry in Australia is booming, and practitioners say their clientele is getting younger. So what's driving young people towards cosmetic procedures?And as the Queensland government moves to introduce hate speech reforms, including bans on controversial slogans "globalise the intifada" and "from the river to the sea", we unpack what your rights are when it comes to free speech. Plus, is the Liberal Party about to have a new leader? Angus Taylor's backers reckon

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0:31:00

The violent protests against Isaac Herzog + making...

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2026/02/10

You've been seeing the videos: violent clashes in Sydney between police and people protesting the visit of the Israeli President Isaac Herzog.The protesters were breaking special restrictions in place during Isaac Herzog's trip, and police are defending how they handled it. So what happened? And how does the police response leave Australia's Palestinian community feeling? Plus, people with disability say they've been unable to access stages and have been locked out of accessible

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0:31:00

Placement poverty, Herzog here + Bad Bunny's halftime...

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2026/02/09

Should more students be paid for their compulsory course placements? The government says "placement poverty" is a real issue. So why do a bunch of students in courses from medicine and pharmacy to psychology and occupational therapy miss out?And Israeli President Isaac Herzog spent his first full day in Australia, meeting with members of Sydney’s Jewish community in Bondi in the wake of the December terrorist attack. Plus, Bad Bunny celebrated his Latino heritage with his halftime

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0:14:00

DEEP DIVE: How real estate agents are tricking first...

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2026/02/06

It's hard enough already being a young person in Australia and trying to buy your first home.Saving for a deposit can take years, finding a place you're happy to live in can take months, and then after all of that, your dream might disappear in minutes when you rock up at an auction and get out-bid by a cashed up older buyer.But are real estate agents conspiring to make the experience worse?And is it driving up prices?The government in one state thinks so, and it's trying to do

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0:31:00

THE SHAKEUP: Epstein files fallout, the miracle ocean...

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2026/02/06

Three million documents from the Epstein files including the names of some of the world's most powerful people were dumped on the internet this week. We take stock of the fallout.And 13-year-old Austin Appelbee's wild story of survival made international headlines this week. He swam 4 kilometres across the sea to save his family. Can anyone top this hero story?Plus, are Winter Olympics ski jumpers artificially enhancing their penis size to help performance on the slopes?Also: are

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0:31:00

Invasion Day terrorism charge, standing with Iran +...

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2026/02/05

An attempted terrorism attack, motivated by "pro white ideology": that's what WA authorities allege happened in Perth 10 days ago, when they say a man threw a homemade bomb into an Invasion Day crowd. And Iranians say they're being harassed and silenced right here in Australia, as they speak up for friends and family who are facing a vicious crackdown back home.Plus: why do young Nats see some benefits in the Coalition's latest relationship break? We chat to federal president of

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0:18:49

INTERVIEW: The Iranians being silenced in Australia

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2026/02/04

Every week, protesters have been taking to the streets of Aussie cities begging for other Australians to listen.They're standing in solidarity with Iranians facing a violent crackdown by their own government, as the country's religious rulers try to crush protests and stifle debate by cutting off internet access.International observers think tens of thousands of Iranians have been killed by the regime since early January.Meanwhile, US president Donald Trump is this week threatening

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0:30:10

Isaac Herzog's visit, the tragedy in Perth + did AI...

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2026/02/04

After the deaths of 2 teenage brothers in a suspected double murder-suicide in Perth last week, disability advocates say some of the talk online is becoming dangerous.Plus years of rising antisemitism and the Bondi Beach terror attack have many Jewish Australians living with fear, grief and social ostracism. And with Israeli president Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia further dividing the Jewish community, we hear how life is changing after Bondi. Also, AI bots have created their

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0:30:10

The tragedy in Perth, what Jewish Australians want...

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2026/02/04

After the deaths of 2 teenage brothers in a suspected double murder-suicide in Perth last week, disability advocates say some of the talk online is becoming dangerous.Plus years of rising antisemitism, anti-Zionism and the Bondi Beach terror attack have many Jewish Australians living with fear, grief and social ostracism. And with Israeli president Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia further dividing the Jewish community, we hear how life is changing after Bondi. Also, AI bots have

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0:29:58

Banning "good character" references + sleighing for...

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2026/02/03

Should courts hear about the "good character" of people who get convicted of crimes? One state has decided no, and is changing rules around sentencing. So with other states looking into it too: what's really in a reference?And while some young victim-survivors who've been campaigning for an end to good character references are celebrating, not all legal experts are convinced it's the right move.Plus, everyone knows Aussies are good at sport: think cricket, tennis, footy... but what

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