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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 29 MIN

Why Netanyahu is sledging Albanese, more AFL slurs + getting a free car

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reckons Anthony Albanese is a "weak politician" who has "abandoned" Jewish Australians. Some Australian government ministers are hitting back. So can Australia repair the relationship with Israel? And another AFL player is facing a ban after using a homophobic slur against an opponent. Are things getting better for queer people in the AFL, or worse? Plus, getting your driver's licence is hard enough when you don't have someone to teach you, let alone a car to practice in. That's where Bear comes in. Listen now: 01.19- The deepening argument between Israel and Australia05.20 - Our interview with the assistant defence minister Peter Khalil14.21 - How the AFL could tackle its slur problem25.23 - How Bear changes lives, one driving lesson at a timeGuests:Peter Khalil, Assistant Minister for DefenceCaitlin Bunker, Falcons VFLW captain and engagement director at Pride CupGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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