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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 31 MIN

THE SHAKEUP: Bezos' tax idea, mortifying work mistakes + can you beat Trump's excuse?

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With talk about tax dominating Australian politics this week, we unpack billionaire Jeff Bezos' call for the bottom half of earners in the US to pay zero income tax. And something truly unprecedented is about to happen in the world of sports. So how do you feel about the Enhanced Games?Plus, a radio station in the UK accidentally announced the King was dead (he's not) so we find out about your most embarrassing work stuff ups.Also we hear your best excuses for missing events after Donald Trump flagged he might not attend his son's wedding. His reason: "I have a thing called Iran".Dave Marchese is joined by Mamamia's Gemma Donahoe and journalist Marty Smiley. 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 5:30pm

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