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Going on placement is supposed to be one of the most exciting parts of uni.It's where nursing, teaching, social work and allied health students finally get hands-on experience in the jobs they've been studying for.But for many students, the biggest challenge isn't the work itself.It's figuring out where they're going to sleep.Mandatory placements can mean weeks away from home and your regular income, while you're still paying rent and bills.As the cost of living crisis shows no sign of abating, this week's deep dive explores the measures some students are taking to survive their placements.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

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

Ads for illegal gambling sites are flooding social media feeds, and the ABC has uncovered a shadow economy of influencers getting paid in crypto to put them there. So, what, and who are 'degen content creators'?Plus, the US has launched a new wave of missiles towards southern Iran after a US helicopter was shot down — and Iran has hit back. So, is the war re-escalating and does the ceasefire mean anything?And, losing a friend young can flip your world upside down — we speak with Grace Rouvray who lost her best friend suddenly in COVID.Listen now: 01:10 - Inside the world of 'degen' influencers08:40 - Middle East update12:44 - Grace + KatieGuests:  Scobie McKay, ABC's Creator Program journalistGrace Rouvray, author, Is It Too Early To Bitch?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

Grace Rouvray knows Katie Lees was one of the true loves of her life, her best friend, her rock. After meeting at drama school, Katie became the most constant and important relationship in Grace's life.But in 2021, Katie died suddenly. She'd suffered a rare blood clot after having a COVID vaccine.In comment sections on social media, condolences were often drowned out by debate about the cause of Katie's death — people with wildly different opinions using her death as the chance to air them. In this long listen, Grace opens up about the pain of losing Katie, what it is like to grieve amid intense debate about Australia's vaccine response, and the power of platonic friendship.Guests:Grace Rouvray, author, Is It Too Early To Bitch?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

Violence broke out in Belfast after a man was stabbed and police arrested a Sudanese man on "suspicion of attempted murder". There have been violent anti-immigration protests in the UK broadly, in South Africa too and then there was the March for Australia protests earlier this year. So, is there a link in the anti-immigrant sentiment being seen in some countries?Plus, if the government's new NDIS bill passes, about 300,000 people could either be removed or prevented from accessing the scheme over the next four years. How will that impact people with disability? And what needs to happen for this bill to pass?And, mandatory unpaid placements are still leaving many uni students vulnerable — some are literally sleeping in swags to get through their mandatory placement.Listen now: 01:14 - Anti-immigration protests12:45 - NDIS bill senate inquiry20:01 - Camping for placementGuests:  Sukhmani Khorana, Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture, UNSW SydneyNas Campanella, ABC Disability Affairs ReporterGet 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

Tense words were exchanged in a phone call between Trump and Netanyahu last week, and in an interview yesterday, Trump insisted that he '"calls the shots", not Netanyahu. So, is the US/Israel relationship souring?Plus, a campaign criticising the Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has been travelling around Melbourne, and nearly all sides of politics are calling it out – because the phrase 'Ditch the Witch' is all over it.The mobile billboard is emblazoned with images of Jacinta Allan wearing a witch's hat. The Premier herself called it an "attack" on women. So, who's behind it?And, the Football World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, but it's not without controversy. From ticket prices to visa issues, not to mention three countries that are famously not getting along right now are co-hosting it, this year's event is messy.Listen now: 01:15 - Trump + Netanyahu11:00 - Ditch the witch controversy17:07 - World Cup controversiesGuests:  Jess Genauer, expert in global conflict at UNSWHunter Fujak, Senior Lecturer in Sports Management at Deakin UniversityGet 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

There's nothing quite like a haircut to make you feel good. You can reinvent yourself in the chair or maybe just sharpen up your current look.And, you get to have a bit of a chat. But are people opening up a little too much in the salon?Because research shows people are using hairdressers as pseudo psychologists - opening up about everything from mental health to relationship troubles and even domestic violence.So what sort of impact is all of this having on salon workers?In this week's hack deep dive, you hear from current and former hairdressers about how client disclosures impact them and the joy of cutting hair. Plus you'll hear why some experts believe hairdressers need mental health training as part of their apprenticeship.If you or someone you know needs help support is available on Lifeline 13 11 14 or the Domestic and Family Violence helpline 1800 737 732.Guest: Dr Hannah McCann, Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies at the University of MelbourneGet 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

Have you ever been sent in the wrong direction by GPS maps? A French national crashed into Hyde Park's Archibald Fountain earlier this week and, allegedly, he was following his maps.Plus, $300 billion, nuclear-powered submarines, and an Australian rock icon — there's been a lot going on with Australia's AUKUS alliance this week and some people reckon we're being ripped off.And, Australia has more billionaires than ever. Is this a good thing, or do we need to be taxing wealth differently?Host Dave Marchese is joined by wealth and culture reporter Mary Madigan and ABC journo Blair Wise.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

It's the biggest deal in Australian military history, the $368 billion AUKUS alliance between Australia, the US and the UK, but this week, the government announced the deal is changing.Australia is no longer going to get a brand-new submarine — instead, we'll get three second-hand subs. So, does it matter? And does AUKUS still stack up? We speak to Peter Garrett who's leading a crowd-funded inquiry into the deal.Plus, meet mates Fletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennett. They've blown up on socials with hundreds of thousands of people watching them travel the world, pushing the boundaries of what's wheelchair accessible.Listen now: 1:00 - The latest on AUKUS11:11 - Two mates, 1 chairGuests:  Peter Garrett, AUKUS Independent Inquiry lead, lead singer of Midnight OilFletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennett, Two Mates 1 ChairGet 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

Fletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennett have been living out a dream - two mates, visiting four continents, in three months.Their adventures have blown up on social media with hundreds of thousands of people watching them trek across the globe and pushing the boundaries of what's accessible.Fletcher has been a wheelchair user since he was 17. But he has never let that slow him down.In this week's long listen Fletcher and Lachie give Dave the rundown on their holdiay, the pros of travelling with a wheelchair, and why it's important to support your mates.Guests: Fletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennett, Two Mates 1 ChairGet 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

You meet someone on a dating app, you link up on socials, you start sharing nudes, it seems like harmless fun — until they threaten to share your intimate photos with your friends and family if you don't pay up.Thousands of Aussies have been targeted by this sextortion and new data shows young men are particularly at risk. So, what do you do if you find yourself in this situation?Plus, are people on weight loss drugs being judged differently?Also, the United Nations has warned the world to prepare for an El Niño this year.Listen now: 01:38 - What is sextortion?11:46 - Weight loss drug stigma24:33 - El Niño warningGuests:Julie Inman Grant, E-Safety CommissionerProfessor Gemma Sharp, Head of body image, eating, and weight disorders at the school of psychology at Adelaide University.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

Australia now has 178 billionaires, up 17 from last year. Their combined wealth? $686 billion.The government's changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax have been pitched as a way of tackling wealth inequality. But as the billionaire class grows, could our tax system be fairer?Also, the ceasefire in the Middle East is looking shaky, with US President Donald Trump saying he has made calls to Israel and Hezbollah to calm tensions.Plus, meet Bianca Adler, the 18-year-old who just became the youngest Australian ever to summit Mount Everest.Listen now: 01:35 - Is our tax system broken?13:51 - Middle East update18:29 - Climbing Mount EverestGuests:Evan Lucas, economic futuristBianca Adler, youngest Australian to summit Mount EverestGet 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

What is it about the salon chair that makes people open up? New research has found some customers use hair and beauty salon workers as substitute therapists.So what impact does all this emotional dumping have on workers? And should they get more training to deal with it?Also, a Four Corners investigation has raised questions about police accountability in New South Wales.Plus, Year 12 students on the Central Coast have thrown their own music festival.Listen now:01:21 - Are NSW Police being held accountable?09:09 - Why people trauma dump at the salon24:38 - High schoolers hold their own music festivalGuests:Dylan Welch, Four Corners reporterDr Hannah McCann, Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies at the University of MelbourneGet 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

The sex industry is always at the forefront of technology. It was the first sector to really embrace the internet and now it is taking on artificial intelligence.AI powered sex toys are popping up in sex stores around the country promising to change the way you have sex.So would you let AI into your bedroom? And what could all of this mean for how we connect?In this week's hack deep dive we take a look at the growing AI sex industry. You'll hear from young people about how they feel about the idea of AI sex, and experts who say this trend isn't going away.Guests: Zara Rubinsztein, Business Information Systems PhD candidate, University of SydneyGet 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

Pope Leo has used his first encyclical to warn the world about the risks AI poses to humanity. And does sex education in this country need an overhaul? Some new research has revealed some concerning trends in young people's understanding of safe sex and consent. Plus, should water at restaurants be free? Italy's top court says no. We also unpack one study suggesting Gen Z aren't interested in fame. Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Sammy Crawford-Smith and Allie Daisy King from Missing Perspectives. 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

Billions of dollars are traded on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi each week. Should prediction markets be allowed in Australia? And three months after the war in Iran began, it's still unclear how it will end. Despite suggestions a peace deal was within reach, the US has launched fresh strikes against Iran. Plus, a descendant of the Stolen Generations tells us about the day that changed her life and why she thinks Australia is still in denial about its history. Listen now: 01:02 - The rise of prediction markets09:43 - Is an Iran peace deal close? 14:18 - Is Australia denying its history?  Guests:Myles Houlbrook-Walk, journalist, ABC's 7:30Ellen Karimanovic, Worimi woman, member of the Healing Foundation's Youth Reference GroupGet 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

When you think about the Stolen Generations you might think it is ancient history. A chapter of Australia's past where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were forcibly removed from their families by the government and the Church.But First Nations children were still being removed from homes as recently as 1970 and for survivors, and their descendants, the trauma is something they live with every day.On Tuesday, Sorry Day, the government announced an additional $2.6 million in funding for organisations supporting the Stolen Generations.But survivors, and their descendants, say it's time for more action, and have called for the government to implement all the recommendations of the Bringing Them Home Report.The report was released in 1997 and made 83 recommendations designed to support healing, justice and reconciliation - nearly 30 years on the Healing Foundation says only 6 per cent have been fully implemented.In this week's long listen Worimi woman Ellen Karimanovic tells Dave what it was like to reconnect with family, why it's time for action not apologies, and why she's still hopeful for the future.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this podcast references an Indigenous person who has died.Guest: Ellen Karimanovic, Worimi woman, member of the Healing Foundation's Youth Reference GroupGet 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

JobSeeker could be about to change in a big way, under a new proposal to overhaul how more than one million unemployed Aussies access support. And what did security agencies know in the lead-up to the Bondi terror attack? We unpack the latest from the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, where the country's top spy boss and federal police have now given evidence. Plus, from humanoid sex robots and 'smart' toys, to dating apps with AI matchmaking, we hear how this kind of tech is infiltrating your sex lives. Is it for better or worse? Listen now: 01:10 - The government's JobSeeker proposal05:46 - Evidence uncovered at the antisemitism royal commission11:04 - AI sex toysGuests:Gavin Coote, reporter, ABC NewsZara Rubinsztein, Business Information Systems PhD candidate, University of SydneyDee Salmin, host, The Hook UpGet 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

Are people returning to dairy? We hear why some of you are turning away from plant-based milk, and unpack the pros and cons for the environment and health. And what became of Jack McLennan? The 27-year-old Queenslander had been relaxing and drinking beers at a picnic spot when he vanished.Plus, only one world record was broken, but was the Enhanced Games a marketing success? Listen now:00:57 - Is dairy milk back? 14:39 - What happened to Jack?21:05 - Enhanced Games resultsGuests: Jemma O'Hanlon, accredited dietitianRob Burgin, host, UnravelAndrew Hughes, Lecturer in Marketing, Australian National UniversityGet 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

A group of independent politicians — including multiple 'teals' — say they're exploring the idea of forming a new political party. With one poll now suggesting One Nation could become the federal opposition, how would another alternative rock the major parties?And Australian activists on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla have returned home after being detained by Israel. A Melbourne student who was among them opens up about her experience. Plus, we find out why more and more young people are getting around birdwatching.Listen now:01:13 - Flotilla activists return home 08:57 - What happens if independents form a party?18:11 - Birdwatching's comeback Guests: Kos Samaras, director of strategy and analysis, Redbridge GroupGemma O'Toole, activistSean Dooley, senior advisor, Birdlife AustraliaNote: this podcast features audio supplied from the Atlas of Living Australia.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

Drongo, galah, wombat: they're some of Australia's favourite insults, but their use in everyday language has changed throughout the decades.While everyone has their preferred flavour of insult, there is one thing that linguists agree on: younger generations swear in a different way to those who came before them.So what's behind that change? And are we losing parts of our national identity?In today's deep dive we speak to young people right across Australia about their go-to swear words and insults, and how the internet is changing the way we use and create slang. Guests: Dylan Hughes, Monash University School of Languages PhD studentGet 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

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

Is ChatGPT's creator, OpenAI, dedicated to bettering humanity or making money? That's the question at the heart of a court battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman. And Francesca Albanese is both celebrated and condemned for her work as the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.After facing sanctions in the US, allegations of antisemitism, and death threats, she opens up about what scares her and why she thinks young people can save the world. Listen now: 01:18 - Elon Musk vs Sam Altman10:19 - Gaza flotilla update15:47 - Francesca Albanese's hope for the worldGuests:Cam Wilson, national AI reporter, ABCFrancesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territoriesGet 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

Francesca Albanese has become synonymous with the fight for human rights in Gaza.The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories is both celebrated and condemned around the world.But despite the constant criticism and even calls for her resignation, Ms Albanese insists she is just doing her job.In this week's long listen, Dave asks Francesca Albanese about her new book, the impact of sanctions the US has imposed on her, and why she believes young people hold the key to everything.Guest: Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territoriesGet 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

Is it time for a royal commission into violence against women and children in Australia? Some advocates say yes, after at least four women and two children died in four days in suspected domestic violence-related incidents, but the government is against the idea.  Plus, residents in WA's Mid-West say they're frustrated with the response to a mouse plague in the area. And, what changes the swear words we use?Listen now:01:50 - Calls for a DV Royal Commission15:01 - WA's mouse plague20:03 - How swear words have changedGuests:Elena Rosenman, Chair of the Women's Legal Services AustraliaDylan Hughes, Monash University School of Languages PhD studentGet 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

Some young people are furious, saying they'll have to rethink their financial planning due to the government's proposed changes to the capital gains tax discount. That's because the changes aren't just applicable to property - but investments like ETFs and crypto.They say the government is stopping them from reaping the rewards previous generations had access to - or is it evening the playing field, like the government suggests? And this weekend athletes from around the world compete in an 'Olympics'-style event where doping is allowed. Are the Enhanced Games the future of human performance, or a dangerous PR stunt? Listen now:01:21 - What the CGT change means for young investors17:37 - The "steroid Olympics" controversyGuests:Natasha Etschmann, personal finance educator (@tashinvests)Bridie O Donnell, former professional road cyclistGet 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

The World Health Organisation has declared a global health emergency as an Ebola outbreak spreads in two central African countries. So what do we know and should you be worried?Plus an inquiry in New South Wales is looking into how to save live music. We hear from musos, venue owners and festival organisers to find out what they think governments can do to help.And, as more women get into the construction industry, some are calling out a lack of toilets on site.Listen now:01:02 - The NSW live music inquiry05:40 - What's happening with festivals?11:21 - How can governments support young artists?19:11 - The WHO declare Ebola health emergency23:46 - Toilets on the job siteGuests:Adelle Robinson, managing director at Fuzzy Operations, and chair of the Australia Festival AssociationScout Eastment, Olive Rush and Adam Holmes, Egoism  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

There's a growing wave of influencers promising young Australians the secrets to financial freedom.In their videos they promise to teach you how to you escape the 9 to 5 grind, all you have to do is sign up to a course.So what's the catch?  Well, the courses can cost more than $10,000.In this week's deep dive hack peeks behind the curtain to find out if these courses are really worth it. You'll hear from young men who signed up to one of these courses, and experts who say they have parallels to pyramid schemes.Guests: Deanna Grant-Smith, Professor of Management, Sunshine Coast University 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

How different would Australia be if the Coalition was elected? The country got a glimpse this week when Opposition leader Angus Taylor delivered his budget reply, which included plans to cap immigration and stop non-citizens accessing welfare. And, after French President Emmanuel Macron lectured a noisy audience about manners, we ask when and how you should call out bad crowd etiquette. Plus, from mass evacuations to the viral beachgoer who crashed a runway, we unpack the chaos and drama from Australian Fashion Week. Host Dave Marchese is joined by The Daily Aus journalist Lucy Tassell and The National Account reporter Archie Milligan. 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

Five Australians and one New Zealander who were on board a cruise ship linked to an outbreak of hantavirus will fly into Perth tomorrow.So, what is hantavirus? And, should you be worried? Also, the government has committed $60 million to addressing youth homelessness, but will it make a tangible difference to people sleeping rough?Plus, Blue Eyed Kayla Jade opens up about life as Australia's most recognisable sex worker.Listen now:01:30 - What is the hantavirus?11:40 - Funding for youth homelessness16:59 - Blue Eyed Kayla JadeGuests:Professor Catherine Bennett, chair of epidemiology at Deakin UniversityKayla Jade, sex worker and influencer 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

Kayla Jade is arguably Australia's most recognisable sex worker.She has amassed millions of followers and shares every little part of her work – from the strange encounters with clients to the online abuse and scary moments.So what is it like being the most famous sex worker in the country? And would Kayla recommend other young women get into the industry?In this week's long listen, Kayla opens up to Dave about why she's glad she started sex work in her late 20s, the dark parts of the industry and how she feels about rage bait content.Guest: Blue Eyed Kayla Jade, sex worker and influencerGet 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

Was this federal budget really about intergenerational equality? Hack read the budget papers so you don't have to, and in this special episode, we're wrapping up exactly what was, and what wasn't, in the budget.From changes to negative gearing and capital gains, to the lack of gas tax, we ask the government how this budget really impacts young people.Plus, Hannah Ferguson from Cheek Media and Konrad Benjamin from Punter's Politics break down the reaction to what the government is calling its most 'ambitious' budget yet.Listen now:03:34  - Understanding the federal budget in 4 minutes09:28 - Labor MP Josh Burns on the government's budget promises19:59 - Roundtable: Was it really the budget for young people? With Cheek Media and Punter's PoliticsGuests:Josh Burns, Labor MP and Special Envoy for Social Housing and HomelessnessHannah Ferguson, Cheek Media Konrad Benjamin, Punter's PoliticsGet 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

On Canberra's busiest day of the year, the government has been accused of 'burying' its response to a parliamentary report on gambling reform.Plus, Jewish Australians share stories of being targeted and hiding their identities during the the Royal Commission on Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion.Also, the government is expected to announce changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax. Could this make housing more affordable?And, the missing scientists conspiracy theory making the rounds online.Listen now:01:03 - Kate Chaney on the government's gambling response07:39 - Negative gearing + capital gains tax explained12:18 - Jewish Australians share lived experiences at the antisemitism royal commission22:21- Missing scientists conspiracy theoryGuests:Kate Chaney, independent MP for CurtinThali Blicblau, CEO, the Dor FoundationDan Adler, writer, Vanity FairGet 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

Australian tradies and apprentices are being targeted by social media influencers claiming to hold the secrets to financial freedom.In this hack investigation, we find out what happens when people sign up with one of the big agencies promoting these videos: ABC Academy, also called ABC Sales Agency. Is it legit, or are people being ripped off?Plus we unpack One Nation's victory in the Farrer by-election which delivered the party its first ever lower house seat in federal parliament. Listen now: 01:07 - Inside the 'get rich' scheme targeting tradies21:48 - Will the rise of One Nation spell the end of the Coalition?Guests:Deanna Grant-Smith, professor of management, Sunshine Coast University Alice Angeloni, reporter, triple j hackAssociate Professor Jill Sheppard, political expert, Australian National UniversityGet 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

What happens to your body when you inhale nitrous oxide?It's a question a lot of people are asking as experts warn of a rise in young Australians using 'nangs', or happy gas, recreationally.In this week's hack deep dive you'll hear from a 21-year-old who is running from Sydney to Canberra to raise awareness of nang addiction. Sam's life spiralled after trying 'nang's at a party when he was 19. Now he wants to change the law to make 'nangs' harder to get.Plus, you'll hear from an expert who can break down exactly how nitrous oxide can impact your health.If you or someone you know needs support you can contact the National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015.Guests: Professor Julaine Allen , addiction and mental health expert, Charles Sturt UniversityGet 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

A group of 13 women and children with links to IS fighters are back in Australia. Three of the women are now behind bars on slavery and terror-related charges. And, new research has found AI can replicate itself. Are rogue bots upon us?Plus, would you spend $900 to get across town in a flying taxi? It could be a reality soon on the Gold Coast. We also celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday and ask if there's a job you love so much you'd happily still work at his age. Dave Marchese is joined by Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter Perry Duffin and journalist Elfie Scott. 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

A group of so-called 'ISIS brides' and their children have returned to Australia.There's been fierce debate about how to handle the cohort who have been living in refugee camps for years. We speak to a leading counter-terrorism expert about what their return could mean for national security.And just a few months ago, Charlotte Mortlock was a strong supporter of the Liberal Party and leading a network aimed at encouraging more women to join. Now she's trying to build a new party, says she has no hope for the Liberals. So what's changed? Listen now:01:09 - What happens now for 'ISIS brides' and children11:43 - Quitting the Liberals and starting a new political movementGuests: Ben Saul, United Nations Special Rapporteur on counter terrorism and human rightsCharlotte Mortlock, founder, Something BetterGet 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

Is it possible to create a new major political party in Australia that would cater to both the left and right?Charlotte Mortlock thinks so.The former journalist and political staffer quit the Liberal party earlier this year, frustrated with what she says is a lack of ambition.Now she's launched a new movement called Something Better, which she hopes will eventually change Australia's political landscape.So is it a far-fetched dream or could it really work?Charlotte explains to Dave what her plan is and why she thinks young Australians could lead the way.Guest: Chartotte Morlock, founder Something BetterGet 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

Melbourne pubs and clubs are being targeted in drive-by shootings, firebombings and kidnappings. So what's going on?And we unpack how the government plans to spend $10 billion bolstering Australia's fuel supplies.Plus, the AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 over its handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode last month. We hear how it's prompting broader changes in the league. Listen now: 00:57 - What's behind Melbourne firebombings?10:17 - Latest from the Middle East and how Australia is reacting22:45 - Mental health in the AFLGuests: Lachy Abbott, crime reporter, The AgeDavid Leaney, international supply chain expert, Australian National UniversityPoppy Penny, sports reporter, ABC Sports Daily podcastGet 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

Experts are warning that nang use is on the rise across the country. So what's it like to be addicted to nangs? We speak to a 21-year-old who wants access to nangs restricted after his addiction caused a drug-induced psychosis.And should you let your parents track your location at all times? Because more and more parents are tracking their adult children, and it could be normalising coercion tactics. Plus, we unpack why jars of 'urine' were left at the Met Gala.Listen now: 01:25 - What it's like being addicted to nangs12:50 - Parents using tracking apps23:47 - Why are there protests at the Met Gala?Guests: Professor Julaine Allan, Professor of Rural Health, Charles Sturt UniversityMaria Atienzar-Prieto, Research Fellow, Griffith UniversityWenlei Ma, Culture Editor, The NightlyGet 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

Healing ceremonies are being held across the Northern Territory as communities grieve Alice Springs girl Kumanjayi Little Baby. And we look at how young people are feeling about housing in the lead up to the budget. Plus, we hear from young men turning to toupees to find their confidence again, after losing their hair. Listen now: 01:30 - Understanding sorry business11:41 - Will the budget address inequality?17:42 - Balding in your 20sGuests: Dana Morse, Indigenous affairs reporter, ABCBen Buchanan, clinical psychologistGet 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

Food relief charities across the country are seeing a massive spike in demand in response to the global fuel crisis.OzHarvest, a leading food rescue charity, says young people, particularly uni students, are doing it tough right now.So what happens when the cost of living gets too much?In this week's deep dive, hack goes out with a young guy trying to meet the demand for food in Melbourne, and we speak to someone on the front lines of this crisis.Guests: Alex Landsberry , OzHarvest delivery driverGet 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

Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, has gifted One Nation leader Pauline Hanson a plane worth more than 1 million dollars. Plus, a Tasmanian Senator had to delete her Anzac Day post this week after a raunchy rap song was 'mistakenly' added to the video. So what's your most embarrassing tech fail?And, should you be allowed to be anonymous online? Greece doesn't think so.Dave Marchese is joined by comedian and podcaster, Fergus Neal, and journalist and creator, Issy Phillips.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

Police say they have found a body believed to be that of a missing five-year-old Alice Springs girl, whose family has asked for her to be referred to as Kumanjayi Little Baby. And a royal commission established after the Bondi terror attack has released its interim report. So what has it found about antisemitism in Australia? Plus, Dee Salmin shares how almost dying changed her perspective on what it means to be happy - whether you're single or not. Editor's Note: In addition to her work as an author, Dee Salmin is the host of triple j's podcast The Hook Up.Listen now: 01:12 - Tragic end in Alice Springs search05:47 - How should Australia address anti-Semitism? 10:14 - How our idea of love is changingGuests:Olivana Lathouris, reporter, ABC DarwinDariya (Dee) Salmin, author of It's Not Love, Actually: How to Find the Life and Love You DeserveGet 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

Dee Salmin knows exactly who she is -- a confident, sex positive woman surrounded by love.But like many others, Dee always felt pressure to hook up, get a boyfriend, and ignore her own passions to maintain a "cool girl" persona.It wasn't until a near-death experience forced her to learn to walk again, that she started to question some of the "advice" she had always accepted.In this week's long listen, Dee opens up to Dave about the experiences that shaped her, the abuse it took her years to recognise, and how she learned to love and live authentically.Editor's Note: In addition to her work as an author, Dee Salmin is the host of triple j's podcast The Hook Up.Guests: Dariya (Dee) Salmin, author of It's Not Love Actually: How to Find the Life and Love You DeserveGet 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

As calls for a 25% gas tax gets louder, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made one thing clear. It won't be included in this year's budget. We get into why. And the latest as the search for a missing 5-year-old continues in the Northern Territory.Plus, a series of Instagram stories have landed Rebel Wilson in the middle of a defamation trial. So what has been said in the courtroom so far?Editor's Note: the headline and text of this story has been updated to remove the name of an Indigenous person who have died. Listen now:01:40  - Albanese shuts down gas tax14:12 - The search for Sharon 19:13 - The latest on Rebel Wilson's defamation trial Guests:Matt Bowes, senior associate, Grattan InstituteIsobel Roe, reporter, ABCGet 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

The Coalition says Australia should double its fuel reserves, but is that the best way to solve the fuel crisis?And, what lessons have we learnt from the worst mass shooting in Australia's modern history? We reflect on the legacy of Port Arthur 30 years on. Plus, two people broke the two hour barrier at the London Marathon over the weekend, so just how fast can humans go?Listen now:01:16 - Explaining the Coalition's fuel pitch06:14 - Remembering Port Arthur11:15 - How Port Arthur changed Australia20:20 - Why marathon runners keep getting fasterGuests:Dr Glynn Greensmith, author of Mass Shootings, Media and MotiveAndy Buchanan, OlympianGet 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

For the second year in a row people have booed during a Welcome to Country at ANZAC Day dawn services. So how are Indigenous veterans feeling?Also, we take a look at how the US has reacted after a gunman allegedly tried to assassinate the US President at the White House correspondents' dinner.And demand for food relief is surging as people battle with a rising cost of living. Hack speaks to Alex in Melbourne who's doing his best to help. Listen now: 01:02 - White House correspondents dinner attack 06:04 - ANZAC Dawn Service booing 18:57 - Food insecurity on the rise Guests:Ricky Morris, Indigenous Formation Elder for the 4th Army BrigadeAlex Landsberry, OzHarvest delivery driverGet 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

An investigation by triple j hack has uncovered allegations that a booking agency failed to pay more than 20 Australian bands and artists.Multiple musicians claim they were "ghosted" by the booking company after their performance, and never received payment.While other musicians told hack there were significant delays in payment, with some alleging they only received money after "hounding" and "begging" the gig booker. So, how often is this happening in the local music scene? And what should you do if it happens to you?In this week's deep dive, we hear from young musicians who say they were ripped-off and speak with a lawyer specialising in music & entertainment to get some practical advice.Guests: Moira McKenzie, music and entertainment lawyerGet 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

The gas tax debate rages on but is the PM about to kill off the idea all together? And what's going on with Karl Stefanovic's rebrand?Plus, have we reached peak biopic? Also Gen Z reckon they're "basically psychic"... are they correct? Host Dave Marchese is joined by Daily Aus journalist Em Gillespie and comedian Billy Darcy.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