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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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0:29:00

Why Netanyahu is sledging Albanese, more AFL slurs +...

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2025/08/20

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reckons Anthony Albanese is a "weak politician" who has "abandoned" Jewish Australians. Some Australian government ministers are hitting back. So can Australia repair the relationship with Israel? And another AFL player is facing a ban after using a homophobic slur against an opponent. Are things getting better for queer people in the AFL, or worse? Plus, getting your driver's licence is hard enough when you don't have someone to teach you,

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0:30:00

Europe showing up for Ukraine + the high rate of...

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2025/08/19

Days after meeting Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump has emerged from peace talks with Volodymyr Zlenskyy and seven other European leaders.Next, the US president wants to set up a meeting between Ukraine and Russia. So can Ukraine trust Trump?And young tradies are two times more likely to die by suicide than other men their age. We chat to them about the pressures and culture of working in construction, and hear what they reckon needs to change.Listen now: 01:00 - The friends Ukraine

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0:29:00

Low iron guidelines, sovereign citizens + reawakening...

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2025/08/18

Some women with low iron reckon they're being 'gaslit' by health care providers, and going years without proper care. Do guidelines need to change?And from home-made courts to armed stand-offs, Australia's anti-government movement is growing. So what's the deal with sovereign citizens?Also, meet the young First Nations woman who created an online dictionary to honour her grandmother.Listen now: 01:27 - The sovereign citizens trying to arrest the Prime Minister09:09 - Are doctors

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0:14:00

DEEP DIVE: The chatbot conversation that ended in...

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2025/08/15

Using a chatbot for companionship is super popular, but what happens when the AI starts dishing out the wrong kind of advice? In a big investigation this week, we uncovered allegations of bots encouraging suicide, facilitating delusions and even perpetrating sexual harassment. In this deep dive, we get into what can go wrong when turning to AI, and hear from an expert who's predicting it's only a matter of time before AI enables terrorism. Guest:April McLennan, reporter, triple j

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0:29:00

THE SHAKEUP: how much is a year worth, men crying +...

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2025/08/15

How much is your life worth? Kathleen Folbigg was wrongly convicted and spent 20 years in jail. The NSW government is offering compo - but is it enough? And do we treat people who fit male stereotypes differently when they show their vulnerable side?Plus a campaign in the Northern Territory wants ringers to wrap their dingers. Host Dave Marchese is joined by PEDESTRIAN.TV's Issy Phillips and Olympian Harry Garside. Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to

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0:29:00

The Trump-Putin summit, 10 seasons of AFLW + a...

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2025/08/14

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are about to meet face-to-face in Alaska.They're talking about Ukraine, but Ukraine's not there. So what will this mean for peace? And we hear from LGBTQ+ migrants seeking asylum in Australia, fearing persecution for their sexuality back home.Also, scientists have discovered sex reversal in some Aussie birds, but they're not really sure why.Plus, as the AFLW kicks off its 10th season we reflect on its impact so far and

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0:13:00

INTERVIEW: An economist on why we shouldn't be afraid...

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2025/08/13

Better working conditions, shorter work weeks, bold housing policy: that's what experts want on the table at the government's big productivity summit in Canberra next week. Ahead of the meeting, the government's been saying it doesn't want to rule anything in or out yet, although clearly some ideas are going to be politically impossible.But if we could dream big about what would make the Australian economy work better... what would we change first?Economist Trent Wiltshire tells

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0:29:00

Sudan's famine crisis, why productivity matters +...

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2025/08/13

150,000 people dead, 12 million displaced, 30 million without enough to eat: a terrible tragedy is unfolding in Sudan. So how did it get to this? Hack speaks to the Head of UNICEF in Sudan about the world's worst humanitarian crisis. And back home: why is everyone talking about productivity right now (and does it mean we all need to work harder)? Plus 6% of Aussie truckies are women, and most of the workforce is getting old. So we speak to young women about why they're now driving

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0:30:00

Chatbot harassment, drawing Erin Patterson +...

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2025/08/12

Researchers are sounding the alarm about AI chatbots in Australia. Today, hack investigates chatbots bullying and sexually harassing young Australians, and even one encouraging someone to take their own life.And Tasmania is phasing out greyhound racing. Will other parts of Australia follow? Plus, we hear about the art of the courtroom sketcher tasked with capturing the mushroom murder trial for the world's media. Listen now: 01:10 - The harmful impacts of chatbots11:55 - Is

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0:30:00

Australia's recognition of Palestine, saving an...

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2025/08/11

Australia will formally recognise Palestine next month, following similar commitments by Canada, the UK and France. The Israeli prime minister says that's rewarding Hamas. We speak to the correspondent whose question prompted Benjamin Netanyahu to single out Australia. Plus, the southern hemisphere's largest rodeo almost collapsed last year. Here's how a group of locals bought it back from the brink. And do you know your ripper from your cuppa? Linguists are worried Aussie slang is

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0:15:00

DEEP DIVE: Why it pays to read the fine print + what...

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2025/08/08

Do you really need travel insurance? Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Yes, but you should be reading the fine print. From small things like the airline losing your baggage to big things like a spinal injury while skiing overseas, travel insurance claims to cover you... but does it really? In this deep dive, hack speaks to travellers who've had to make insurance claims and an insurance expert about what you need to look out for if you're planning a big holiday. Guest: Tim Bennett,

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0:29:00

The Shakeup: baby bonus, how to sell Australia +...

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2025/08/08

Australia's birth rate is down. Could the return of the baby bonus convince you to start a family? Plus, Tourism Australia's new campaign is here, full of iconic landscapes, celebrity appearances and some cliches (yes, shrimp on the BBQ). Is it the best way to sell Australia? And we're asking if AI should be used to reanimate dead people, after Rod Stewart's tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.Host Dave Marchese is joined by writer and presenter Elfy Scott and journalist Marty Smiley. Get the

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0:30:07

Tassie's election repeat, phone bill stress + why...

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2025/08/07

A new report found a bunch of phone companies have been denying customer requests when they're experiencing financial hardship. So, what can you do when you're struggling to pay your phone bill? And Tassie had an election, a hung Parliament, a no-confidence motion, an election, a hung Parliament, and now... a no-confidence motion. What? Plus, Dave's chat with Jacinda Ardern: on being optimistic, leaving the Mormon church, taking mat leave as PM, and what she regrets. Listen: 01:10

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0:22:00

INTERVIEW: Jacinda Ardern on empathy + knowing when...

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2025/08/06

Jacinda Ardern has become an iconic figure. And at 45, her political career is already behind her. She became the leader of her party just weeks before she was elected Prime Minister of New Zealand, and a few months after that she gave birth.In office, she got noticed way beyond New Zealand, from her response to the terrorist attack in Christchurch to her decision to lock down and seal the country off from the world during COVID. After stepping down as PM, she's turned her focus

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0:30:15

Cut off welfare, DEI in Australia + travel insurance...

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2025/08/06

Nearly 1,000 jobseekers had their payments cancelled over a 2 year period, even with laws in place to stop it happening. Here's what went wrong, and why the federal watchdog is calling it a "catastrophe". And is Donald Trump's war on DEI coming here? We ask Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner. Plus: lost luggage, ski injuries, scooter accidents. Ever thought you were covered by your travel insurance... when you really weren't? We're breaking down what's actually in the

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0:29:21

Migraines, gaming censorship + expelling an MP

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2025/08/05

"Not just a bad headache": new research has revealed Australia has a big migraine problem, and women have it way worse than men. And what should Parliament do about an MP convicted of rape? We explain the court fight in NSW to expel a former government minister who's refusing to go.Plus, an activist group's campaign has ended in thousands of adult games being taken offline. So why are payment companies like Visa and Mastercard involved? And where's the line with free speech in

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0:29:21

Marching for Gaza, Dr Mo's message + joining the ADF

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2025/08/04

Dr Mohammed Mustafa has gone from being a junior doctor in Perth to saving lives and meeting world leaders, urging them to do more to end the war in Gaza. As tens of thousands of people rally in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, Dr Mo joins us in the studio to talk about what he's witnessed, and what the world needs to do.Also, is a TikTok campaign the reason why sign-ups to the Australian Defence Force are at a 15-year high?Listen now: 01:15 - The Sydney Harbour Bridge protest

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0:20:00

DEEP DIVE: How does recognising Palestinian statehood...

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2025/08/01

Most of the world recognises Palestine as a state, but Australia and some of its closest allies have refused to.Until this week.A growing list of Western countries — including Canada and the UK — have announced plans to recognise Palestinian statehood. And pressure is mounting for Australia to do the same.But what does statehood recognition mean? And will it lead to peace in Gaza? In this extended episode, leading international law expert Ben Saul shares his time with us for the

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0:30:00

The Shakeup: Strip searches for nothing, the app...

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2025/08/01

There are calls to ban strip searches after new data revealed almost 9 out of 10 searches by NSW police didn't find anything illegal at all. And woman-only 'dating safety' app Tea seems to have been hacked, exposing personal details and messages from thousands of users. Plus, the first Australian-made rocket to launch on home soil has crashed shortly after take off. But the company says that's a success. Also: what really makes life admin so hard? Host Dave Marchese is joined by

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0:29:00

Lonely generation, Thai-Cambodia border war + Closing...

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2025/07/31

Increased rates of incarceration, suicide, and children in out-of-home: with only 4 targets on track, here's what you need to know about the latest Closing the Gap report. And is the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia holding? Plus, 43% of young people feel lonely. So what can we do about it? Listen now: 01.30 - Update on Closing the Gap09.47 - What's going on with Cambodia and Thailand?14.41 - The loneliness epidemic affecting young peopleGuests: Tahnee Jash, ABC Indigenous

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