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Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today. The government reckons Australia needs to do more to support veterans and people serving in the ADF. So what’s changing, and do young vets reckon it’s enough? Also, a huge moment in Syria's 13+ year old civil war, with rebel forces overrunning the government in the city of Aleppo.   And Joe Biden has pardoned his own son Hunter, who was facing possible prison time for gun and tax crimes.  Plus, what's the deal with Australia's new free mental health support centres? Guests:  Brodie Moore, former soldier and CEO of Medilinks Access Kermit Roosevelt III, legal expert, University of Pennsylvania Law School

Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today. Dozens of bills passed in parliament this week; one will ban kids from socials.     Also, does demonising Joe Rogan just insult millions of people, particularly men?  Plus, there's a spy shortage in some countries.  And if it's not Defying Gravity, what else are we holding space for?  Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalists Perry Duffin and Charlotte Mortlock.

Time is running out to tell us what you want to hear in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today. How will parliament's new housing bills actually help a generation of "forever renters"? We ask the Housing Minister Clare O'Neil.  Also, 8 hostel employees arrested and backpacker Google reviews deleted: we have the latest on the mass methanol poisoning in Laos.  Plus, medicinal cannabis sales in Australia are soaring, with about a billion dollars spent on products this year alone.  Guests:  Clare O'Neil, federal housing minister Melissa Mackay, reporter, ABC

Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today. Drive your recycling 400km, or see it go into general waste: this is the reality in a bunch of regional cities around the country.  Plus, a ceasefire has begun between Israel and Hezbollah.  And what would no social media access until 16 have meant for you? Guests: Javed Ali, national security law expert, University of Michigan  Dr Ben Madden, waste expert, Institute of Sustainable Futures at UTS

Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today. Can we end racism? The Human Rights Commission thinks yes, and it's released a 10 year plan that it wants the government to adopt. Plus, after years of investigations, grand juries and court appearances, why have federal prosecutors in the US decided to drop two of the criminal cases against Donald Trump... and what about the other ones? Also: line dancing is back in a big way. Guests: Giridharan Sivaraman, Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner Dr Emma Shortis, US politics expert, The Australia Institute Claire Cherry, line dancing organiser

Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today. As the government delays bringing in new limits to betting ads, saying it needs more time, we hear from someone whose brother took his own life because of his gambling addiction. Plus, some young First Nations people are rejecting Australian of the Year nominations.  And what was (and wasn't) achieved at COP29?  Guests: Kate, whose name we've changed Matt McDonald, associate professor, University of Queensland

Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today. The latest Schoolies essentials are... parents? Helicopter parents are taking over school leavers' celebrations here, and overseas.  And ever needed a day off work to deal with heartbreak? In the Philippines, they're considering giving you one. Also, what annoying job do you actually wish AI could take over for you? Plus, a tv personality saved the day this week when he wrangled a snake on a plane. Host Dave Marchese is joined by Channel 9 journalist Iza Staskowski and comedian Billy D'Arcy.

The Australian government has a policy to never pay ransoms... so who does?  And grave cleaning videos are taking over TikTok.  Plus, spiders.  Guests: Dr John Coyne, director of National Security Programs, Australian Strategic Policy Institute Emma Teni, spider expert, Australian Reptile Park

Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today. Crypto is experiencing one of the biggest booms in its history, but is a crash around the corner? Plus, France's mass rape trial has reached its final statements, with victim-survivor Giselle Pelicot calling out the "macho, patriarchal society that trivialises rape". And how young is too young to start a professional sporting career? Some ex-AFL players want to see the draft age raised.  Guests: Brady Dale, crypto reporter, Axios Dr Lyndell Bruce, sports scientist, Deakin Uni

Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today. How do you go from having drinks with mates on holiday, to fighting for your life? That’s what happened to two 19-year-olds from Melbourne. So what do we know about methanol poisoning? Plus, Bunnings has been found to have breached Australian law by using facial recognition on its customers.  And the gender pay gap in Australia means that, on average, women are working for free from today.  Also, is 'cortisol face' just another trend making us feel bad about how we look? Guests: Ange Lavoipierre, national technology reporter, ABC Dave Mountain, associate professor, University of Western Australia

From the haka in parliament that flooded everyone’s feeds to a 9-day protest march or hīkoi, there’s anger in New Zealand over a proposal to re-interpret the 184-year-old Treaty of Waitangi. What’s at stake? Plus, former TV and radio host Alan Jones has been charged with historical indecent assault and sexual touching offences involving 8 alleged victims. And whether it's diss tracks, influencer boxing matches or It Ends With Us feuds... are celebrity fights just manufactured to make money? Guests:  Lakesha-Lee Taurima-Howe, Gold Coast march organiser Sarah Gerathy, reporter, ABC Dr Andrew Hughes, marketing expert, Australian National University

Do politicians really understand how exxy renting has become? A housing minister in one state’s been copping heat after weighing in on what a ‘reasonable’ asking price is for a 2-bedroom flat. Plus, President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet is taking shape with some ~ interesting ~ choices.  And how much do phobias affect your life? Host Dave Marchese is joined by 60 Minutes producer Serge Negus and performer Etcetera Etcetera.

The COVID vaccines saved millions of lives worldwide, but one group who experienced adverse reactions after getting immunised want to talk about what happened to them. Also, the government says social media platforms have a 'duty of care' for Australians. So what does that mean? And about one in 10 men experience postpartum depression. So where do you turn for help as a young dad? Guests: Lisa Given, professor, information science, RMIT Maddison Connaughton, reporter, Background Briefing Julie Borninkhof, CEO, Panda (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)

Thousands of nurses didn't turn up for work today in NSW, where the same work attracts much lower pay than other parts of Australia. Plus, the Defence Force has a problem with keeping staff. Will a new retention bonus work, or are there deeper issues it needs to address? And from an anti-vaxxer in a major health role, to Elon Musk leading a government department: here's who President-elect Donald Trump wants by his side.  Guests: Nick Dole, NSW political reporter, ABC Grace Searle, nurse Jennifer Parker, expert associate, ANU's National Security College Dan Diamond, health reporter, Washington Post

Canola, cropping and Chappell Roan: here's what it's like on the back of a harvester during harvest season.  And Trump reckons he can end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. Plus, could LEDs put a stop to shark attacks on surfers?  Guests: Dr Jessica Genauer, senior lecturer in international relations, Flinders University Dr Laura Ryan, research fellow in comparative neurobiology, Macquarie University Nick McKenna, agronomist

When your sense of your own identity gets attached to your job, how do you move on when you're let go? Younger workers are more likely than older people to be sacked or made redundant. So what should you do if this happens to you? Plus, the world's biggest climate meeting, COP29, is kicking off in a country whose president has described oil and gas as a "gift of the gods". And we head to Margaret River, where some locals say there's a big battle coming between tourism and conservation. Guests:  Anne Hardy, associate professor, University of Tasmania Jo Lauder, climate reporter, ABC Cris Parker, director, Ethics Alliance with the Ethics Centre

OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue's Australian visa has been cancelled ahead of Schoolies. So is the cancellation justified?  And now that the dust has settled on the US election results, we're unpacking the major takeaways from the world's biggest news story.  Plus, Raygun has called it quits and a dodgy souvlaki gave a bunch of students the shits.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by the editor of The Daily Aus Emma Gillespie and actor and model Tom Gay.

We now know Donald Trump will be the next President of the United States, with Kamala Harris conceding today. So how did young voters swing in the election? We crunch the numbers.  Plus, how do you still hang out with your mates and have a good time if you're living with addiction? Guests: Casey Briggs, elections analyst, ABC Rob Kaczan, clinical psychologist

The 'bro-vote', swing states and the return of President Trump.  We're unpacking what just happened in the US election and asking how did Trump do it. Plus, what does it mean for young American voters and for us here in Australia?  Guests:  Stephen Smiley, executive producer, hack Isabella Higgins, correspondent, ABC Sarah, Trump voter Ava Kalinauskas, research associate, United States Studies Centre Samuel Garrett, research associate, United States Studies Centre

Stalking isn't just something that happens in movies and TV shows. Meet Scott, who's been stalked by a complete stranger for 8 years. And is it fair that more than one thousand big companies paid $0 in tax last year? We look into how they did it. Plus it's US Election Eve, so what's the vibe on the ground with young voters as the campaigns officially wrap up?  Guests: Scott Guerini Lia Walsh, reporter, ABC  Jason Ward, principal analyst, Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research

You've probably heard a lot about the electoral college and swing states playing a massive role in the US election. But how does it all actually work?  Today, on a special edition of the Hack podcast, we'll break down the electoral college system and how it decides who becomes President of the United States.

There's more than 2000 long-term missing people in Australia. So what's it like spending years grieving and searching for answers? Also, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are making their final pitches to Americans ahead of the US election this week. And the government says it will cut 20% of your HECS/HELP debt... if Labor is re-elected next year. Guests: Lili Greer, Missed Foundation Dr Intifar Chowdhury, youth voter researcher, Flinders University

Brat, garbage trucks, celebrity endorsements.  The race to the White House has been filled with memes and TikToks as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris each try to secure the presidency. But what are the policies they are campaigning on? Today, on a special edition of the Hack podcast, we re-introduce you to the candidates, their policies and everything else that's happened in the lead up.

Is lockdown a trauma we're collectively burying, or should we look back on our pandemic experiences more? The government has been doing some self-reflection.  We also get into Saoirse Ronan's comment that silenced a room full of men.  Plus, Russia has hit Google with a fine worth more than all the money in the world combined.  And, why do paranormal investigators think ghosts are going extinct? Host Dave Marchese is joined by culture and fashion writer Maggie Zhou and journalist Marty Smiley.

With climate disasters making headlines around the world, it's no surprise that the latest State of the Climate report gives Australia just 7 years to get our emissions under control.  And the Greens have proposed unlimited mental health treatment under Medicare, but can we afford it?  Plus have you seen the sun today? The impact of light on your mental health goes further than just seasonal affective disorder.  Guests: Dr Karl Braganza, manager of climate monitoring, Bureau of Meteorology Dr Jake Crouse, research fellow in youth mental health, University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre

The public's trust is so eroded they'd be unlikely to cop harsh lockdowns again, according to an inquiry into Australia's COVID response. Do Aussie governments need to apologise? Plus, is an "unspoken ban" on abortions in regional and rural areas robbing women of access to legal health care?  And could a racist attack on Puerto Rico and a Bad Bunny endorsement swing the US election? There’s a week to go. Guests: Lucy Barbour, regional affairs reporter, ABC Matt Bevan, host, America's Last Election

How do you survive domestic violence at home when it's being perpetrated by your sibling? Also, humanitarian groups are warning children will pay the ultimate price for Israel's decision to ban the main aid organisation helping Palestinians. And should we be recycling our old phones to mine the valuable metals they contain? Guests: Alexandra Saieh, head of humanitarian policy and advocacy, Save the Children Elisabeth Shaw, CEO, Relationships Australia NSW

Anthony Albanese has been forced to defend himself over his history of Qantas upgrades. And Queensland's new premier David Crisafulli has promised to crack down on youth crime by introducing his "adult crime, adult time" laws before Christmas.  But, in Western Australia, locals in one small town reckon they've worked out a different fix for youth crime, and it involves apprenticeships in mechanics, landscaping and horse-training.  Also, we find out how Lost Paradise pulled itself out of the festival graveyard after its ticket seller, Lyte, went bust. Guests: Will Partlett, associate professor, Melbourne Law School  Simon Beckingham, founder of Finely Tuned and promoter for Lost Paradise

Supermarket chain Woolworths is copping it this week for tracking and timing its workers. Woolies says it's fair and keeps its teams productive, but some staff are calling it bullying. Plus, the 3G phone network is getting shut down on Monday, giving us time to mourn our first internet experiences. A girlie in NSW is also mourning tech, after her phone fell into a crack between rocks. She climbed in to get it... and got stuck for 7 hours. Also, Jacob Elordi was filmed walking in a Byron Bay cafe with no shoes. Fine, or has going barefoot gone too far? And what's an appropriate birthday message in 2024? Host Dave Marchese is joined by artist and performer Etcetera Etcetera and PEDESTRIAN TV's Issy Phillips.

Menopause usually arrives in your 40s and 50s with a barrage of hot flushes, body aches and emotional changes... but sometimes it can come way earlier. Like, in your teens or early 20s. Plus, a freak storm, a failed generator and high school exams — we unpack the power outage saga in the far west of New South Wales.  Also, did Senator Lidia Thorpe say "hairs" or "heirs", and why does it matter?  Guests: Adelaide Elliot, Grazier Dr Simon Wright, energy expert, Charles Sturt University Associate Professor Amanda Vincent, early menopause expert, Monash University

Car crashes have killed almost 200 young Australians this year. So why isn't road safety messaging working? Plus, the Northern Territory has become the country’s first jurisdiction to lower its minimum age of criminal responsibility back down to 10. And is the cost of living crisis bringing back a rare disease that sailors used to suffer at sea?  Guests: Jessie Smith, road safety campaigner Teresa Senserrick, Director, Western Australian Centre for Road Safety Research Lauren Ball, Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, the University of Queensland

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe wanted her message to be heard, and it worked: her cry of "you are not my king" and "this is not your land" during King Charles’s visit is making headlines around the world.  In Australia, it's kicked off a debate around appropriateness and respectability. So how should someone deliver a plea about colonisation to the head of the Commonwealth? And Gladstone is famous for coal, gas and aluminium refining, but is that about to change? The community is exploring its renewable options too.  Plus, students from Australian Catholic University staged a mass walk out after a former union official gave a speech railing against abortion and same-sex marriage at their graduation ceremony.  Guests: Amanda Morgan, Yorta Yorta woman, lawyer and activist Emma Garlett, First Nations woman, director of the Garlett Group  Dr Elise Klein, associate professor of public policy, ANU Charlie Panteli, graduate, ACU

Abortion was decriminalised in Queensland in 2018. But with a state election this weekend, a debate about whether to make it a crime again is blowing up.  And Elon Musk wants to give away $1 million to voters who will sign his pro-constitution petition. Is it legal? Plus, a housing policy putting billions towards... not building houses. This is what's in the Coalition's big housing announcement.  Also, meet the Tamil refugees stuck in immigration visa limbo.  Guests: Ryan Mac, reporter,  New York Times Hal Pawson, professor of housing research and policy, UNSW's City Futures Research Centre

King Charles is officially here, and Australia is revisiting the debate about ditching him to become a republic. Plus, is buying a mansion during a housing crisis out of touch, or is the PM’s new clifftop pad fine?  We also unpack the "completely unacceptable" behaviour of an AFL team at their post-season event.  And the work farewell card that only 3 people signed. Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian and sports podcaster Josh Garlepp and political reporter and comedian Sarah Ison.

Liam Payne's death has left fans shocked and heartbroken. Why do we grieve deeply for people we only know from afar or through music? Plus, lots of young Aussies are skipping meals because they can't afford to eat. And while finding a 'sugar daddy' is having a TikTok moment, it’s risky. We chat with someone who’s done it. Guests:  Dr Georgia Carroll, fan culture expert Professor Michael Salter, Director, Childlight UNSW

Being bullied can change your life forever, and it's particularly prevalent in Tasmania, where an inquiry is uncovering the scale and impact of the issue at schools.  Also, aid workers say conditions in Gaza are among the worst yet. So will a threat by the US to cut Israel's military funding actually change anything?  And the prime minister has a fancy new house on a clifftop. But he’s not the only politician with a multi-million-dollar property portfolio… Guests:  Dr Charles Miller, Senior Lecturer, ANU School of Politics and International Relations Dr Kayla Steele, clinical psychologist, Black Dog Institute Tom Crowley, political reporter, ABC

Should queer athletes be expected to compete in countries where homosexuality is not only not accepted, it's against the law? Plus, Papua New Guinea's chance to join the NRL could hinge on the country promising not to do a security deal with China: welcome to sports diplomacy.  And the federal government wants to ban annoying debit card payment surcharges.  Also, could nuclear power solve AI's big energy problem?  Guests: Beau Newell, national program manager, Pride in Sport Ascelin Gordon, senior lecturer in sustainability and urban planning, RMIT

Live Nation isn't just a tour promoter: it's a company that owns, manages and controls venues, ticket merchants, music labels, concert production, resellers and so much more... and some artists reckon it's tearing the Australian music scene apart.  Plus, racism and division sparked during the Voice referendum is still being felt one year on. And does listening to music help you work? It's a divisive one, and your answer might come down to your personality type and level of arousal (which doesn't mean what you think).  Guests:  Avani Dias, reporter, Four Corners Dr Anna Fiveash, cognitive psychologist, Western Sydney University

As the clean-up begins and the full impact of Hurricane Milton becomes clearer, millions of people around the world watched the storm unfold over TikTok.  Also, should Billie Eilish have to explain her sexuality in every interview? Plus, hot girls sleep with soft toys... apparently.  And are YOU the loser sibling? Host Dave Marchese is joined by sports journalist Marlee Silva and KIIS FM newsreader Brooklyn Ross.

What is it like to live in the most dangerous place on Earth? We speak to Abeer Abou Mutlak about the past year in Gaza.  And the UK has shut down its last coal-fired power station. How did they get there?  Plus, firebombings, a police taskforce and illicit tobacco: this is Melbourne's tobacco wars... and it's spreading to other states.  Guests: Abeer Abou Mutlak, social researcher and field project coordinator, Caritas Jerusalem Chris Vedelago, law and justice editor, The Age

He was a commander in the Israel Defense Forces, but now Josh Drill is pushing for peace in the Middle East.  And is intergenerational living the solution to Australia's housing crisis? We meet a young Aussie whose housemate is about to turn 100. Plus, the (fly) ins and outs of dating and relationships as a FIFO worker. Guests: Dr Lyndall Bryant, senior lecturer and property economics researcher, QUT Josh Drill, former IDF commander and peace advocate Shane Puxley, psychologist, The Mind Room

Hack is bringing you stories from people affected by the war in Gaza, as the conflict escalates in the Middle East a year on from the October 7 attacks. Yesterday marked a year since the attack by Hamas in southern Israel, while today marks a year since Israel's invasion of Gaza started.  Today Perth doctor Mohammed Mustafa tells us why he risked his life to volunteer in Gaza, the horrors he saw, and how hard it's been to adjust to life now he's home.  Plus, young people in Warrnambool are fighting to stop seismic testing offshore.  And a spacecraft is on its way to find and study the asteroid NASA rammed in its save-the-world test. Guests: Mohammed Mustafa, emergency physician Dr Laura Driessen, radio astronomer, University of Sydney

Whether it’s Charli, Taylor or Chappell, should celebrities feel pressured to endorse politicians? Or should we let our fave artists do what they do best, sing? Also, are we a bit too into true crime shows like Baby Reindeer and the Menendez Brothers?  And an unofficial pop-up in Sydney copped flack for charging $17.50 for a Crumbl cookie.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by Daily Aus editor Em Gillespie and comedian Anthony Locascio.

Are earn-and-learn education degrees the solution to get more people into teaching? And sex workers, vapes and assistance dogs: here's what is in and out of the new NDIS funding list. Plus climate change is moving mountains and it means some countries are going to have to redraw their borders. Guests: Nas Campanella, disability affairs reporter, ABC Correna Haythorpe, federal president, Australian Education Union Dr Lauren Vargo, glaciologist, Victoria University of Wellington

NSW Police has launched a legal bid to stop the Palestine Action Group's planned protest on October 6 and 7. The group says they'll go ahead anyway.  And the IDF is sending more troops into Lebanon after Iranian missile attacks on Israel.  Also, a Senate inquiry has found that anti-semitism is a "sad indictment" on the university sector.  Plus, trans folk share the unique pressure to fit themselves into unrealistic beauty standards.  Guests: Alex Ryvchin, co-chief executive, Executive Council of Australian Jewry Amal Naser, spokesperson, Palestine Action Group Isobel Roe, political reporter, ABC

It's 50 times stronger than heroin and can kill in just two minutes. The dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl has been found in drugs in Canberra. We explain what it does and how to keep yourself safe. Also, Qatar Airways wants to buy 25 per cent of Virgin Australia ... so would it make airfares cheaper and should Qantas be worried? Plus, a new online code has come into effect for dating apps to crack down on abusive behaviour. And find out what it's really like to run away to join the circus! Guests: Dr Lisa Portolan, academic, University of Technology Sydney Chris Gough, Executive Director, Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy

Young Australians need mental health support more than ever but what happens when the advice you're getting... isn't legit? Also, the death toll in Lebanon is rising after Israeli strikes also killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.  Guests: Dr Ali Mamouri, research fellow, Deakin Univeristy Carly Dober, Director, Australian Association of Psychologists

Daniel Ricciardo has been sacked by Red Bull, effectively ending his Formula 1 career. So what do you do when your career ends so early in life? Also, there's been speculation the government is thinking of making changes to tax breaks, but the PM says he has no plans to scrap negative gearing. And Sabrina Carpenter kicked off her Short n' Sweet tour this week, with some fans complaining it's too... short.

Ticket retailer Lyte has gone under. Will it pull Lost Paradise down with it?  And the US, Australia and a bunch of allies have signed a joint statement calling for a temporary ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel.  Plus "freak offs", a thousand bottles of baby oil and a federal indictment: we unpack the alleged crimes of P Diddy.  Also NSW police officers have come forward claiming bullying, nepotism and sexism within the force.  Guests: Shalailah Medhora, political reporter, triple j hack  Poppy Reid, music journalist and commentator  Lia Harris, crime reporter, ABC Erik Lamir, festival director, Rabbit Eats Lettuce

A Liberal senator in South Australia has introduced a private members' bill pushing for live births over access to abortions.  And the federal government has given the green light to extend three NSW coal mines for up to 40 years. Plus, meet the young Aussies trying to make it big in Bollywood.  Guests:  Tim Buckley, founder and director, Climate Energy Finance Heather Waterfall, South Australia committee chair, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Thousands have fled Israeli strikes in Lebanon's deadliest day since the 2006 civil war and Australia's huge community of Lebanese Australians are stuck watching on from the other side of the world.  Plus overcharging, extra fillings and unannounced xrays: are dentists doing the dodgy? And move over Bridgerton, there's a new deb ball in town and it's for queer Aussies.  Guests: Cedric Barakat, youth committee president, Sydney's World Lebanese Cultural Union Dr Scott Davis, president, Australian Dental Association

Climate change is promoting a wave of "last chance" tourism. But is the race to see threatened locations hurting more than it's helping?  Plus, Woolworths and Coles are headed to court after claims they've misled customers with "down down" and "price dropped" deals.  And what's behind the national shortage of HIV prevention drug PrEP? Guests Christina Zorbas, dietitian and research fellow, Global Centre for Preventive Health and Nutrition at Deakin Uni Matthew Vaughan, director of HIV and sexual health, ACON Dr Susanne Becken, professor of sustainable tourism, Griffith University

More and more people are racking up HECS debts over 100K. Is uni really worth that?  Also, tell us your job and we’ll tell you who you’ll marry.  And what do bad hygiene, gossip and hypocrisy all have in common? They're among the top things you hate about your workplace, apparently.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by PEDESTRIAN.TV writer Simran Pasricha and Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter, Perry Duffin.

Answers about the Titan submersible's implosion are coming to light at an inquiry. Plus, the Help to Buy scheme is a main part of the Government's housing plan, but what kind of difference would it make (if it ever gets up)?  And we speak to workers who think they've found the secret to balancing adventure with their career.  Guests: Nicki Hutley, economist  Mike Brady, maritime history researcher, Oceanliner Designs Dr Libby Sander, Assistant Professor, Bond University

Police allege an Australian man is behind "Ghost", a messaging app they say is used by serious criminals all over the world. Plus, the sudden detonation of handheld comms devices across Lebanon has caused death, injury and widespread panic.  Also, how will Instagram's 'teen accounts' actually work? And from no lifts to being separated from the action, we hear what it takes to plan a night out when you have a disability.  Guests:  Nigel Phair, Director, UNSW Institute of Cyber Security Javed Ali, former FBI counter terrorism official Ange Lavoipierre, technology reporter, ABC

Alex Noble was 16 when a hit at footy training changed his life forever. Now 22, Alex reflects on the lessons he's learnt since becoming a quadriplegic.  Also, Rupert Murdoch is taking his family to court to secure the succession line of his media empire. And some towns in regional Australia are going old school, sending notes to one another to communicate when the phone reception goes out. Guests: Walter Marsh, author of Young Rupert: the making of the Murdoch empire Alex Noble, author and advocate

We hear from recent graduates admitting they left uni feeling disappointed, in-debt and unprepared for the workforce. Plus, Donald Trump has survived a suspected second assassination attempt.  And 23-year-old Melbourne racing driver Oscar Piastri has won an epic Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the second win of his Formula 1 career. Guests:  Steven Schwartz, Senior Fellow, Centre for Independent Studies David Smith, Associate Professor, United States Studies Centre Michael Lamonato, motorsport journalist, Box of Neutrals

It's the Friday Shakeup and today we're coming from Warrnambool for One Night Stand.  Mass festival cancellations, fewer regional gigs, venues closing — we unpack regional Australia's live music industry. And a senator shocked and horrified with a Gen Alpha-coded speech to parliament. So did she eat? Or take the L?  Host Dave Marchese is joined by Warrnambool singer-songwriter Vee Parker and Loch Hart Festival organiser Jayden Bath.

Elon Musk looks set to become the world's first trillionaire within the next three years. Can such immense wealth ever be considered ethical? Plus, defence commanders have been stripped of their medals for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. And ahead of One Night Stand, we're heading to Warrnambool to hear about the state of regional live music. Guests: Dr Samantha Crompvoets, sociologist and former defence contractor  Hon. Martin Hamilton-Smith, Chairman, Australian Special Air Service Association Carl Rhodes, Dean, UTS Business School

An anti-war rally descended into violence in the biggest Victorian police operation in 20 years, according to police. So what happened? Plus, US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off in a chaotic US election debate. And almost a year on since the Voice referendum was defeated, we ask the Minister for Indigenous Australians what the next steps are to support First Nations people.  Guests: Bella Beiraghi, co-chair of the blockade & organiser, Students for Palestine Bec Shrimpton, director of defence strategy and national security, ASPI Senator Malarndirri McCarthy, Minister for Indigenous Australians Dr Emma Shortis, US politics expert, The Australia Institute

We still don't know how widespread needle spiking is, but year after year, people are coming forward saying it's happening to them. Hack speaks to someone who says they were needle spiked at Schoolies last year. Plus, family and survivors of Australia's worst road accident in decades have spoken of their trauma as a bus driver prepares to be sentenced. And the government wants to ban social media for under 16s. Is it a good idea? Guests: Lillian Watkins, reporter, ABC Daniel Angus, media professor, QUT

The seasonal tourism town of Exmouth is struggling to cope with visitor numbers, and some travellers are copping a hostile reaction from locals. Plus, the final report into the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been handed down. Here's what it means for young veterans. And can mining cause earthquakes? Guests: Brodie Moore, former soldier and veteran's health nurse Freya Higgins-Desbiolles, senior tourism lecturer, University of South Australia Dr Trevor Allen, senior seismologist, Geoscience Australia

X is now banned entirely in Brazil, after a long legal fight with Elon Musk. Is this the end of stan twitter?  And quiet vacationing is the new way to reclaim your work, apparently.  Plus, should your boss give you dating leave? Host Dave Marchese is joined by artist and performer Etcetera Etcetera and journalist Marty Smiley.

Is constant stimulation harming our mental health? This group is sitting in silence to figure it out.  Plus, we find out what it will actually take for Australia to reach net zero. And we get into the underground music scene, a place more young people are turning as festivals collapse.  Guests: Matt Kean, chairman, Climate Change Authority Scarlett Smout, research associate, University of Sydney Dr Jodie Taylor, music and culture scholar

Major hospitality group Merivale has been accused of fostering a culture that puts women at risk. Hack speaks to the reporter investigating the allegations. Plus, sex education content creators are worried they're being 'shadow banned' on social media by AI bots. And what kind of impact will the 3G shutdown have on young Aussies in rural and remote areas? We hear from farmers who say it'll affect their work, study and even dating.  Guests: Adelaide Miller, reporter, ABC Dr Marten Risius, senior lecturer in business information, University of Queensland Dr Daniel Featherstone, senior research fellow, RMIT

We speak to a young woman who escaped forced marriage, the most common form of human trafficking in Australia.  Plus, more than 900 days into the war in Ukraine, Russia has fired a missile attack on Kyiv as kids were about to start their first day of the school year.  Also, is it time hairdressers are taught to cut, style and care for curly and coily hair? Guests Stephen Jay, Detective Superintendent, AFP Dr Olga Oleinikova, senior lecturer, UTS

The federal Greens are proposing a national body that could hand out fines to landlords breaking rules.  Plus, spring has sprung with... wild weather. Victoria and Tasmania are battling cyclonic winds and storms, and parts of Northern Australia had a sweltering end to August.  And mass protests have broken out in Israel after the deaths of hostages in Gaza.  Also, we unpack the rise (and recent arrest) of Telegram's billionaire CEO, Pavel Durov. Guests: Adam Bandt, Greens leader Dr Ran Porat, lecturer, Monash University Paul Mozur, technology correspondent, New York Times

How many queer people are there in Australia? We might find out soon with the federal government backflipping on including a question about sexuality in the next census... as long as it passes the testing phase.  And would you ever make a citizen's arrest? Plus, teens in Hong Kong are swapping sex for badminton (or at least that's what their government wants them to do).  Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalist Sarah Ison from The Australian and content creator Tim Abbott.

Boxer Harry Garside felt like he let Australia down when he was knocked out of the Paris Olympics.  He opens up about this defeat and its emotional toll, breaking gender stereotypes, and what it means to be a man today.  Plus, we unpack what life in the Northern Territory might look like, after the Country Liberal Party smashed Labor at the election on the weekend, promising to get tougher on youth crime.  And the Paralympics is officially underway in Paris. Do the Games have a gender problem?  Guests: Harry Garside, Olympic boxer Dr Georgia Munro-Cook, Paralympian and research fellow, Griffith Uni

From being moaned at, to getting sexualised comments on their appearance and overhearing kids justifying sexual assault — teachers say they're facing misogyny from their students in the classroom, and lots are wanting to quit because of it.  Plus, think getting scammed is a boomer thing? We hear from young people who've grappled with overwhelming shame after becoming the victim of a scam.  Guests:  Fraser, teacher Dr Zac Seidler, clinical psychologist Dr Kate Gould, scams researcher, Monash University

Women and girls in Afghanistan are forbidden to speak or show their faces in public under new laws introduced by the Taliban.  Plus, tens of thousands of people have marched in protest against the forced administration of the CFMEU.  And the federal government says it will cap international student enrolment numbers next year.  Also, we unpack what your choice of boot says about you.  Guests: Elias Clure, reporter, ABC Azadah Raz Mohammad, legal advisor, Atlantic Council

Happy Disconnect Day: you can legally ignore those after-hours work notifications.  Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah are signalling they'll step back from hostilities after heavy exchanges of fire. But is the Middle East still on the brink of a wider conflict? Plus, a crackdown on the aviation industry will mean a new watchdog, refunds for cancelled flights and minimum standards for passengers with disability. Guests: Jessica Genauer, senior lecturer, Flinders University Dean Long, CEO, Australian Travel Industry Association  John Hopkins, associate professor, Swinburne University of Technology

Who's in charge when politicians are behaving badly? And is stalking just the price of fame? Chappell Roan doesn’t think so.  Also... we talk switching (Olympic) sides. Plus, a sacred week for Sydney meme pages: the metro has finally opened.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by PEDESTRIAN.TV's Issy Phillips and Josh Garlepp from the Kick It Forward podcast.

The NDIS will be slashed by $14 billion in a move that disability advocates have called a "profound betrayal".  Plus, Oprah, the Obamas and Lil Jon: Will the celebrity worship at the Democratic National Convention help Kamala Harris' campaign? We also unpack how communities on the ground are feeling ahead of the Northern Territory election. And meet the woman with the rare condition called uterus didelphys... in other words: two vaginas.  Guests: Ava Kalinauskas, research associate, United States Studies Centre Dr Charlotte Elder, gynaecologist

Meet the young woman who gave up her fertility in a last-ditch attempt to tackle her endometriosis.  And we hear from tradies in their twenties who are struggling with debilitating pain, just a few years into working. Plus, the politician who's demanding parliament clean up its act and crack down on MPs behaving badly.  Guests: Syl Freedman, co-founder, EndoActive Kylea Tink, independent member for North Sydney

Soldiers who've never been to war are showing signs of PTSD. Could firing their own weapons in training be injuring their brains? Gaza ceasefire negotiations are continuing, with the US warning this could be the last opportunity to broker a truce and hostage release. And with so much talk of defamation action lately, we're asking is it too easy for politicians to take someone to court for attacking their reputation? Plus, we unpack the secrets around "dark marketing" and why you're seeing more of it. Guests: Elise Worthington, national health reporter, ABC Brendan Clift, law lecturer, University of Melbourne Nick Carah, marketing expert, University of Queensland

AI is inescapable, so how is the deeply personal craft of making music supposed to compete with tech's rapid output? As publishers ponder the marketability of AI music, artists are worried about how the technology is being trained.  And mpox has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization and its impact here is pretty unknown so far. Is enough being done to keep Aussies informed?  Plus, encampments set up at campuses around the country stood in solidarity with Gaza and many called for their unis to divest from big weapons manufacturers. Now the Greens want to force unis to disclose those investments publicly.  Guests Professor Andrew Grulich, medical epidemiologist, Kirby Institute Dean Ormston, ceo, APRA AMCOS Sally Coleman, Big Sand

After a week of conspiracy theories, memes, and prime group chat fodder, Raygun has finally responded after her performance at the Olympics.  And the NSW Liberal Party missed a pretty important deadline to register candidates in local elections across the state,and now the guy in charge has been sacked.  Plus, would you give up sex (of any kind) for a whole year to get a house deposit?  Host Dave Marchese is joined by editor of The Daily Aus Emma Gillespie and KIIS FM newsreader Brooklyn Ross.

The CrossFit Games have just wrapped up, but the tournament was overshadowed when a competitor died during an event. Now the community is reeling, and some are turning away from the sport all together. Also, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Palestinians fleeing Gaza should not be granted visas for now, with arguments breaking out in parliament. And the report into the unexplained deaths of more than 300 Aboriginal women and children has been released after a Senate inquiry was set up two years ago. Plus, making friends is hard. So what if a service could find your perfect friend match for you? Guests: Dr Kim Way, exercise physiologist, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition at Deakin Uni Dorinda Cox, Noongar Yamatji woman and Greens senator

Are tracking apps are an important safety tool or a massive privacy risk? It depends on who you ask.  And the Green Cicada Network is an AI-controlled bot network that might just influence the US election. Now that Aussie cyber security experts have uncovered it, what can we do about it? Plus, the Great Barrier Reef is in decline. So how does that impact the people who live, work and have strong cultural connections to the natural wonder? Guests: Katherine Mansted, executive director of cyber intelligence, Cyber CX Dr Ausma Bernot, tech and crime lecturer, Griffith University Dr Ben Henley, ecosystem sciences lecturer, University of Melbourne

Could Australia's next iconic piece of art be a video game? As the industry grows, Aussie game developers are helping players from across the world explore never-before-seen regions and communities.  And the federal government has a plan to stop big business data leaks from stealing all your information. Instead, the government wants to be the one to hold all your information securely. Are they up to the challenge? Plus, we think of cosmetic surgery as a personal choice, but what if it feels like your culture makes that choice for you? Liana, who's an image stylist and a Korean Australian, says the pressure to change your appearance has become a deeply ingrained part of South Korean culture.   Guests:  Richard Buckland, professor in cybercrime cyberwar and cyberterror, UNSW Liana Choi, image stylist Goldie Bartlett, artist and game developer, RMIT

Dr Rachael Gunn — aka B-girl Raygun — is a global sensation. So did she steal the show or kill it? Hack speaks to Australia's breaking community and those who know her. Also, do we need more supervised injecting centres across Australia? We look at the spike in overdoses in suburban areas. And the world reacts to a school bombing in Gaza. So what's happened over the weekend? Guests: Dr Robert Graham, addiction medicine specialist Leah Clark, B-girl flix and breaker business owner B-boy Sette

Australia's terror threat has been raised from "possible" to "probable", and a foiled terror plot led to three Taylor Swift concerts in Europe being cancelled. So should we be concerned about more threats?  And imagine, in an instant, your whole worldview changed: your parents, who you are, and where you come from - all completely made up. This was what happened to two Argentinian kids this week who found out their parents were actually Russian spies living in Slovenia and posing as Argentinians. Plus, Anthony Albanese has been jumping on the political meme train, but there's just something off about them.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by fashion and culture writer Maggie Zhou and journalist Daniel Healion.

Sports betting, online lotteries, or a cheeky slap at the pokies: gambling is a pervasive part of Australian life, with two in five gambling every week. It's a part of our culture that's social, but it can also can bring a lot of shame.   And early childhood educators have negotiated a 15% pay rise. Is it too little, too late to stop workers leaving the industry in droves?  Plus, while women dominate Australia's gold medal tally at the Olympics, research from Share the Dignity has found 70% of women miss out on sport because of their period. So what can we do to support women in sport at the community level?  Guests: Zoe Daniel, independent member for Goldstein Dr Marty Mills-Bayne, senior lecturer in early childhood education, University of South Australia

You've heard of AI, but what about SBI? Synthetic biological intelligence is the next big tech frontier.   And a teacher, serviceman, and football coach: here's what we know about Kamala Harris's new running mate, Tim Walz.  Also, is the hardcore music scene a safe space? These queer and gender diverse fans think so.  Plus, Gen Alpha just picked up its first gold medal for Australia thanks to 14-year-old Queensland skateboarder Arisa Trew. So will sports like skateboarding, breaking, and surfing help younger people get interested in the Olympics?  Guests: Dr Brett Kagan, scientist, Cortical Labs Hunter Fujak, sports management lecturer, Deakin University

Is getting your drivers licence too easy? And would making driver testing harder lower the road toll? And the federal government wants to crack down on international student numbers in Australia but are caps the answer? Unis, businesses and students themselves are all slamming this idea.  Plus, a US judge ruled Google has illegally crushed its competition to maintain a monopoly in online search. Also, disability advocates are concerned that proposed changes to the NDIS could make it harder for people with multiple disabilities to receive the support they need. Guests: Levi Anderson, young drivers researcher, University of the Sunshine Coast Gerrit De Vynch, technoloy reporter, Washington Post

An Olympic boxer has been caught in the middle of a transgender hate campaign on social media, all while trying to win a medal for her country.  And from "possible" to "probable": what does the terror threat being raised actually mean for Australians and why is it being bumped up?  Also in the UK, violent riots have broken out across the country after disinformation spread online following a mass stabbing attack that left three kids dead.  Plus, we get the wrap on the 2024 Garma Festival, Australia's biggest gathering focused on Indigenous culture and politics.  Guests: Dr Andrew Zammit, terrorism researcher, Victoria University Dr Ryan Storr, research fellow in sport innovation, Swinburne University of Technology

Is the Ballerina Farm backlash fair? The woman at the centre of it all, Hannah Neeleman, has called the original article a hit piece but many online think it just exposes the reality of the 'trad-wife' lifestyle she promotes.  And every Australian gold medal winner is a woman (so far) and we're sitting at fourth place on the medal tally...unless you ask the United States. The way that US media has been counting Olympic success has a lot of people scratching their heads.  Plus, how would you feel if your phone calls were recorded AND there was a written transcript to go with it? Host Dave Marchese is joined by content creator Tim Abbott and author Lucinda Price (aka Froomes).

Is it bad for your body to be a renter? We explore whether the rental crisis is impacting our health as well as our wallets.   And bush blocks, booby traps and body cams: the inquest into the murder of two police officers and a civilian at Wieambilla in December 2022 is well underway and the evidence has been harrowing.  Also, here's why thousands of people are protesting across Venezuela after the re-election of President Nicolás Maduro. While some international watchdogs are casting doubt on the results all together,  Venezuelans are taking their anger to the streets.  Plus, is fast food really the first thing to go when money is tight?  Guests: Dr Erika Martino, healthy housing research fellow, University of Melbourne  Laura Lavelle, journalist, ABC Dr Christina Zorbas, nutrition researcher and dietician, Deakin University

It's been 10 months since the disability royal commission made 172 recommendations within the federal government's primary or shared control, to improve the lives of people with disability.  Now, the government’s responded: it says it will accept 13 of them in full. So what’s not going to change? And, another regional Aussie airline is in deep financial trouble.  Plus, Victoria may soon be the second place in the country where it’s legal to drive if you've been prescribed medicinal cannabis. Guests: Marayke Jonkers, president, People with Disability Australia Claudia Long, political reporter, ABC Professor Jen Martin, director, Australian Centre for Cannabinoid Clinical and Research Excellence

What if we told you Australia actually won the Tokyo Olympics? Well, some mathematicians have developed a "fairer" way to tally Olympic medals and it could change the way we determine winning.  And Australians are being told to leave Lebanon immediately as tensions rise along the borders with Israel and Syria.  Plus, is "underconsumption core" just a way to repackage minimalism? Or is it actually just the way we all live? Guests: Ryan Holloway, chief partnerships officer, Australian Sports Foundation Dr Brent Coker, marketing lecturer, University of Melbourne Lottie Dalziel, founder, Banish

We hear all the time about kids borrowing from their parents for home loans and other financial struggles. But new research suggests it's not as common as we might think. So is the Bank of Mum and Dad actually an option in 2024?  And, it's hard to imagine being forced to marry someone you don't want to, but for the first time today, someone in Australia has been jailed for breaking forced marriage laws. Plus, life in the Australian outback can be pretty isolating, especially if you have endometriosis.  Guests: Dan Woodman, professor of sociology, University of Melbourne Professor Jennifer Burn, director, Anti Slavery Australia Michelle Hannan, Queensland primary health lead, Royal Flying Doctor Service

Theft, fashion, and already a loss for the Matildas. The 2024 Olympics are just getting started and they're set to be the most online ever.  Plus, can a sea of acid green squares and TikTok edits actually get Kamala elected?  And Katy Perry performing at the AFL Grand Final sounds like an executive thought it up in a dream but now it's going to be reality.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by sports journalist Marlee Silva and comedian Billy D'Arcy.

Musicians say it's getting harder to make a living in the arts. So what does the government need to do to fix the problem? Also, unis are under fire for using surveillance technology to find and punish students who took part in pro-Palestinian encampments. And two senior ministers are retiring from politics at the next election, paving the way for the PM to do a cabinet reshuffle. Plus, should people who don't have a disability laugh at vids on the official Paralympics TikTok? Guests: Scarlett McKahey and Jaida Stevenson, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Shalailah Medhora, triple j Hack political reporter Shane Clifton, Associate Professor, Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney

How low could Australia's birth rate go? We talk about the dilemma young people are facing when deciding whether or not to become parents. Plus, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the US — could a peace deal be around the corner? Also, the uni fees system is broken, according to experts. And how do you find a date in the outback when the station you work on is bigger than the dating apps' radius? Guests: Jared Mondschein, research director, United States Studies Centre Gina Rushton, journalist and host of The Dilemma podcast

ACT police are searching for a group responsible for two separate attacks on men, lured to locations through Grindr. We ask what you can do to keep yourself safe on hook-up apps. And internet blackouts remain in force in Bangladesh, after deadly protests fuelled by high youth unemployment killed at least 114 people.  Plus, how much do you think your private data is worth? The data stolen from Medisecure has been sold on the dark web for a price that might surprise you. Guests: Acting Commander Richard Breiner, ACT Policing Eloise Layard, manager of LGBTQ+ Health Programs at ACON Ange Lavoipierre, ABC's national technology reporter

Joe's out ... so now is it all up to Kamala Harris? We look at whether the memes, edits and celeb endorsements will help or hurt her chances in the race to be president. Plus, should tradies be worried about new research on their exposure to potentially cancer-causing fumes? And we unpack why we're seeing a boom in some niche sports, while others are fading away. Guests: Jessica Siles, advocate with Voters for Tomorrow Dr Renee Carey, Curtin University researcher Rochelle Eime, professor of sports science at Federation University

A tech outage led to chaos around the world - what happened? Also, Donald Trump's given a big speech after surviving an assassination attempt, with Republican's donning ear patches in solidarity. Plus, Italy's Prime Minister has sued a journalist who roasted her online, calling her short. And an Aussie Olympian has amputated part of his finger to get to Paris. Host Dave Marchese is joined by performer Etcetera Etcetera and journalist Ellie Grounds.

Has fighting with your partner or friend in a dream really put you in the foulest mood with them the next day, even though it wasn’t real? Plus, is there such a thing as ethical investing? Turns out AustralianSuper has been accused of greenwashing after money from its “ethical option” went towards coal, oil and gas. And if someone was accused of something really serious like assault while they were working, who would you want investigating that? That's a question that's being asked, after an allegation that a police officer who was trying to break up a fight in a NSW shopping centre with his two colleagues used unreasonable force. Guests: Estelle Parker, co-CEO, Responsible Investment Association Australasia Professor Drew Dawson, sleep researcher, CQUniversity