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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 31 MIN

THE SHAKEUP: Happier during COVID, the White House fight cage + why do restaurants want your selfie?

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Were we happier during COVID? New ABS data suggests Aussies were more satisfied during a pandemic than they are now. And Donald Trump is installing an MMA fight cage at the White House to mark 250 years of the United States's independence, holding celebrations not on the real anniversary but on his own birthday. And his birthday wish? "Peace for the world."Plus, we ask if businesses are going too far with apps and logins after it was reported that a restaurant booking platform was asking customers for selfies. Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalist Emma Gillespie from The Daily Aus and comedian Billy D'Arcy. 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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