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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 31 MIN

Pauline's 'monoculture' plan, the pokies problem + World Cup drama

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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson gave her first speech at the National Press Club today, and there was an unwanted intrusion. Plus, we hear what it's like being addicted to the pokies, as advocates in one state push for the number of machines to be halved.Also, we've got the details on Kyle Sandilands' deal with radio giant ARN. And all the latest from the FIFA World Cup.Listen now:01:08 - What did Pauline Hanson say?   07:30- Addicted to the pokies18:36 - Kyle Sandilands deal 23:54 - World Cup latestGuests:Evelyn Manfield, political reporter, triple j hackDr Louise Francis, lecturer, Curtin UniversitySam Buckingham Jones, media reporter, Australian Financial ReviewGet 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

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson gave her first speech at the National Press Club today, and there was an unwanted intrusion.  Plus, we hear what it's like being addicted to the pokies, as advocates in one state push for the number of machines to be halved. Also, we've got the details on Kyle Sandilands' deal with radio giant ARN.  And all the latest from the FIFA World Cup. Listen now: 01:08 - What did Pauline Hanson say?    07:30- Addicted to the pokies 18:36 - Kyle Sandilands deal  23:54 - World Cup latest Guests: Evelyn Manfield, political reporter, triple j hack Dr Louise Francis, lecturer, Curtin University Sam Buckingham Jones, media reporter, Australian Financial Review Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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