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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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0:14:00

DEEP DIVE: 'Ghosted': Musicians claim booking agent...

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2026/04/24

An investigation by triple j hack has uncovered allegations that a booking agency failed to pay more than 20 Australian bands and artists.Multiple musicians claim they were "ghosted" by the booking company after their performance, and never received payment.While other musicians told hack there were significant delays in payment, with some alleging they only received money after "hounding" and "begging" the gig booker. So, how often is this happening in the local music scene? And

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0:31:00

THE SHAKEUP: Are Gen Z psychic, the MJ biopic + gas tax

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2026/04/24

The gas tax debate rages on but is the PM about to kill off the idea all together? And what's going on with Karl Stefanovic's rebrand?Plus, have we reached peak biopic? Also Gen Z reckon they're "basically psychic"... are they correct? Host Dave Marchese is joined by Daily Aus journalist Em Gillespie and comedian Billy Darcy.Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at

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0:31:00

The Energy Minister's take on a gas tax + can a...

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2026/04/23

Will the government introduce a new tax on gas exports? It's one of the biggest questions ahead of the federal budget being unveiled in just a few weeks.Hack sits down with Energy Minister Chris Bowen to ask if it's on the cards. Plus, we also hear what the government's doing to secure Australia's fuel supply. And we meet the man behind a renowned street art project that's prompting the nation to question what it means to be Australian. Listen now: 02:09 - Taking your gas questions

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0:22:00

INTERVIEW: The 'Aussie' poster guy on his decade-long...

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2026/04/22

It's been 10 years since Peter Drew started his 'Aussie' poster campaign.It features screen-printed old pictures of racially and ethnically diverse people, and questions what it really means to be Australian.But where did the idea come from? And why is he still committed to it?In this week's long listen, Peter explains why he kick-started the project, what it's like being compared to Banksy, and when he'll put up his last poster.Guests: Peter Drew, street artistGet the whole story

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0:31:00

Getting 'ghosted' by a booking agent + NDIS reform

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2026/04/22

A hack investigation has uncovered allegations a booking agency failed to pay more than 20 Australia bands and artists. Multiple artists have told hack they were "ghosted" by the booking company after gigs. So what can you do if you don't get paid?Plus, Health and NDIS Minister Mark Butler has announced big changes to the way the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will operate. The changes will mean 160,000 people will be removed from the scheme.Listen now:01:01 - The

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0:31:00

D4vd charged, gas tax inquiry + the 'Aussie values' plan

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2026/04/21

US singer D4vd has appeared in a Los Angeles court charged over the murder of missing teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez. We find out what happened.And, as an inquiry starts in Canberra, pressure continues to mount on the government to introduce a 25% tax on gas exports, with Labor MP Ed Husic adding his voice to the calls. Plus, young migrants tell us why they're concerned about the Coalition's 'Australian Values Migration Plan'. We also hear about a school in South Australia teaching

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0:31:00

ADHD hotspots, supporting AFL players + giving blood

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2026/04/20

Adult ADHD diagnoses have skyrocketed, but rates can vary drastically depending on where you live. So what's going on?And after AFL player Elijah Hollands experienced, what Carlton said is, a 'mental health episode' on the field last week, people are demanding answers. Did Carlton fail its duty of care? And are players getting adequate support?Plus, gay and bisexual men and transgender people in long-term relationships can donate blood from today after changes to eligibility

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0:15:00

DEEP DIVE: Searching for sperm in a donor 'drought'

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2026/04/17

Australia's 'sperm drought' is prompting people to look online to find a donor. Rather than spend years on a fertility clinic's waiting list, people are increasingly turning to social media and dating-style apps to find a match. But what are the risks of finding a donor online? How can you be sure of their health history (and how many times they're donating)? And, as more single women chose to solo-parent, does something need to change to make legitimate pathways more

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0:31:00

THE SHAKEUP: Clavicular interviewmogged, teachers...

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2026/04/17

The internet's king of looksmaxxing, Clavicular, sat down with 60 Minutes this week... until he walked out of the interview. Was he outmogged? And what did we learn?Plus, should teachers be allowed to have online personalities? And if Justin Bieber handed you the HDMI at Coachella... what YouTube clip are you pulling up on the big screen?Host Dave Marchese is joined by content creator Tilly Oddy-Black and Josh Garlepp from the Kick It Forward podcast. Get the whole story from

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0:31:00

Live Nation's monopoly, oil refinery fire +...

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2026/04/16

Concert giant Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster have a harmful monopoly over big concert venues, a US jury has found. So what could this ruling mean for ticket prices?And a fire at one of Australia's two oil refineries has sparked even more concerns about the nation's fuel supply. Plus, we hear how being diagnosed with autism and ADHD as an adult can change your life - and how you view your own past.Listen now: 01:18 - The case against Live Nation07:42 - Will the oil

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0:26:00

INTERVIEW: The diagnosis that changed this Vogue...

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2026/04/15

Leanne Maskell first appeared in Vogue when she was 13.From the outside her life as a model appeared glamorous. But in reality Leanne was battling to survive.After blowing the whistle on the modelling industry in her first book in 2019, Leanne's since opened up about another important part of her life: being neurodivergent.In this week's long listen, Leanne talks about being diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult, the impact it's had on her relationships, and how she says

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0:31:00

Flights cut, the biofuel solution + AI shoppers

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2026/04/15

Australia's two biggest airlines are increasing prices and cutting flights because of the global fuel crisis. So what will this mean for tourism businesses in regional areas? And with no clear end to the war in sight, should Australia be investing more in alternative energy sources?Plus, more people are using bots to do their shopping. Will AI make clothes more expensive? Listen now: 01:13 - Backpacker jobs dry up05:55 - Virgin and Qantas cut flights15:54 - Solutions to the fuel

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0:31:00

The Greens' gas pitch, Katy Perry allegations + hate...

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2026/04/14

Research from the Greens' think tank suggests gas exporters could make more than $78 billion in profits this year because of the conflict in the Middle East. So does Australia need a new gas tax?And a Queensland man has called the state's new hate speech laws insane after facing court for displaying the phrase 'From the river to the sea'.Plus, Katy Perry has labelled sexual assault allegations made against her as 'reckless dangerous lies'.Listen now:01:05 - The future of QLD's hate

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0:31:00

Finding sperm online + Lego-style 'slopaganda'

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2026/04/13

After failed peace talks with Iran, the United States is planning its own blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. What would that mean for the ceasefire and fuel prices? And we unpack how propaganda is changing, as both sides of the Iran war flood social media with AI slop.Plus, Australia is experiencing a shortage of donated sperm and a surge in demand for donors, forcing more people to look online.Listen now: 01:12 - Iran ceasefire at risk06:00 - Is the Lego propaganda working? 12:28 -

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0:12:11

DEEP DIVE: Does The Drop music festival still have...

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2026/04/11

Aussie music festivals have been struggling since COVID.Just this year, we've already seen hip hop festival Rolling Loud and Byron Bay's Bluesfest announce cancellations – weeks before they were supposed to go ahead.One festival that never fully recovered is The Drop.COVID restrictions meant some shows got cancelled back in 2020.And six years on, ticketholders are still waiting for refunds, despite promises from a festival organiser who has gone MIA.In this deep dive, we get into

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0:31:00

THE SHAKEUP: on again/off again war, injecting...

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2026/04/10

The world just lived through a crazy week: Donald Trump threatened to level a "whole civilisation" before agreeing to a ceasefire, while the global fuel crisis just kept getting worse. We get into it all, plus the big question: could Anthony Albanese's address to the nation have been an email? Plus: peptides. How come they're everywhere?And the Artemis II astronauts bravely ventured further from earth than anyone's been before, and all without a functioning toilet. We hear your loo

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0:31:00

Peptide popularity, Israel's war in Lebanon + turning...

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2026/04/09

Hundreds of people have been killed in the past 24 hours by Israeli strikes in Lebanon. So what happened to the ceasefire Donald Trump and Iran agreed to this time yesterday? And weight loss, muscle growth, collagen production, anti-aging: peptides are being pushed as a cure-all. What's the catch?Plus, after Nick watched his brother die in a tragic accident, he says he turned to crime to deal with the trauma. Now, years later, he has turned his experience around to create a mental

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0:25:00

INTERVIEW: How Nick turned his horrifying trauma into...

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2026/04/08

When Nick Irving was 15, he experienced a trauma that changed his life forever.His brother Jack died in his arms after a tragic accident, pushing Nick into a spiral that saw him turn to crime.But Nick managed to turn things around, and now runs a Gen Z mental health organisation that's providing support "by boys, for boys".In this chat, Nick opens up about how he managed to get back on the right path, and what he thinks is the key to helping many boys and young men to feel

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0:29:00

The double-sided ceasefire, getting a refund + to the...

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2026/04/08

Hours before agreeing to a ceasefire with Iran, Donald Trump declared its entire civilisation would die if a deal wasn't reached. Was he serious? And six years ago, The Drop music festival got cancelled. So where are the ticket refunds? We find out what your rights are when a big event gets cancelled. Plus, they just went deeper into space than anyone's ever been. So how are the Artemis II astronauts doing? Listen now: 01:12 - A break to the war in Iran11:55 - The Drop festival

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0:29:00

Ben Roberts-Smith charged, fuel crisis + is AI really...

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2026/04/07

One of Australia's most decorated soldiers got arrested today after stepping off a flight from Brisbane to Sydney. We unpack the significance of the war crimes allegations against Ben Roberts-Smith.And still shocked at what you're paying for fuel? We take a look at how Australia's response compares to the neighbours, as Donald Trump hands Iran a new deadline to re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, is the sector that invented AI about to become its first casualty? We're catching up

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