Finding sperm online + Lego-style 'slopaganda'

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 - The sperm shortageGuests: Michael Richardson, Professor of Media, University of New South WalesDr Lynn Burmeister, fertility specialistAlisha Burns, founder of The Solo Mum SocietyGet 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 5:30pm