Hack
triplej
300 episodes
Hack brings you the stories that matter to young people. Every weekday host Dave Marchese and the triple j Hack team cover the latest news, politics and culture from all around Australia.
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Sunscreen crackdown, no apology from One Nation + Anthropic on Wall Street?
New regulations are being floated to ensure sunscreen does what is says on the label. It follows an explosive report from last year that showed a bunch of brands failed to meet their SPF claims. We hear about the…
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Four pivotal elections, selling 'sunlight on demand' + cultural mutton birding
Four elections around the world could be about to shift international politics. Voters have been gathering in the streets in celebration and protest of what is yet to come. We get you across the developments for…
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DEEP DIVE: How Gen Z's drinking culture is changing Aussie pubs
For years we’ve been hearing about how entertainment venues have struggled to stay afloat because of rising costs and shifting drinking habits. Gen Z drinking is drinking less than other generations, and it’s changed…
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THE SHAKEUP: Helen Haines's attack, huge Airbnb rule change + you forget something?
It's been a heavy week of news with the alleged targeted attack on MP Helen Haines. We unpack what's unfolded online and in the political sphere And, soon Airbnb will ban hosts from making guests do check-out chores…
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How young disabled people are feeling about Laneway + the Israeli activist calling for peace
Heaps of people are pumped about Laneway next year, but not everyone - some are nervous after the accessibility issues of the 2026 festival. Laneway has announced a new disability inclusion plan that they say has taken…
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INTERVIEW: Yonatan's mum was killed in the October 7 attacks. He's spent three years calling for peace.
Yonatan Zeigen's mum Vivian Silver was one of the most prominent victims of the 2023 October 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel. The human rights activist spent her last moments speaking with her son Yonatan before being…
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Haines health update, Sportsbet slammed after suicide + run clubs over nightclubs?
Despite reports that Gen Z is drinking less, the 'experience economy' has some pubs packed with young people. So how are they doing it? And, a coroner in Victoria has ruled that a gambling addiction led a 22-year-old…
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The fallout from the attack on MP Helen Haines
Australia's been left stunned after independent MP Helen Haines was attacked outside her electorate office in regional Victoria. In this special edition of hack, we hear the latest from the investigation, speak with…
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Violent protests in Europe, Greens senator speaks out, pregnancy discrimination + PhD poverty
Police in France have been firing tear gas and stun grenades into crowds, and the streets are littered with burnt cars, but these riots started as peaceful student protests. Why did the demonstrations escalate and how…
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DEEP DIVE: Can you be fired for being gay?
Did you know you could lose your job for being gay, getting divorced or falling pregnant? Protections in our national laws shield people from discrimination based on gender, sexuality, marital and pregnancy status,…
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THE SHAKEUP: First day fails, Trump cans live stream, Shane Gillis joke falls flat + Kelly Clarkson v bird
New US press secretary Katie Zacharia’s first week on the job has been a bumpy ride with a rocky debut press conference followed by intense questioning over her qualifications. So, we hear about your first day bungles.…
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Should Youth Allowance be scrapped? Greens senator allegations + the state of men
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the Greens party room today, following allegations he made inappropriate comments toward women, which he denies. We get you across it. And, should we scrap Youth…
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INTERVIEW: What really goes on inside the 'manosphere'?
What's attracting Aussie guys into the manosphere? It's a question investigative journalist Marc Fennell has set out to answer in his new ABC documentary The State of Man. Marc's journey started in his own home,…
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Freezing your eggs in prison, the pepper spray debate + four generations of wood choppers
Should prisoners be allowed to freeze their eggs? A 'landmark' High Court decision could soon give one Queenslander prisoner the chance after her initial application was rejected. And the NT government has announced…
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Freedom of religion or discrimination? Plus, the impacts of a live-streamed execution
In Australia today, you can still lose your job for being gay, getting divorced, or getting pregnant. How? Because of exemptions for religious schools that they say are about freedom of religion, not discrimination.…
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Coming home botched, WA’s ‘mega uni' + Trump’s surprise ceasefire
An estimated 15,000 Aussies head overseas for surgery each year – but some people are stepping off the plane home with botched results and infections. We hear about what changes Aussies are getting done overseas, and…
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DEEP DIVE: Why politicians can't stop talking about immigration
This week the Coalition dropped it's new migration policy. It's promised to slash the number of international students coming to Australia and put a bigger focus on skilled migrants. So how does this stack up to what…
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THE SHAKEUP: The cost of being single, what next for Christa Pike + AI election ads
Christa Pike is alive, talking, and reportedly ‘angry’, after surviving a botched execution. So what happens now? And, a One Nation electoral ad has gone viral this week – but not only for its content. It’s raised the…
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Hastie's haters, landmark ruling for NSW coal mine + giving away 10% of your income... forever
What are the risks of cutting back on immigration? Yesterday, the Coalition released its long-awaited migration policy to dramatically cut back on international students in favour of skilled migrants. Today, Liberal MP…
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INTERVIEW: The 'effective altruist' who gave up his kidney
How far would you go to help people you have never met? Would you commit to giving away a proportion of your income for the rest of your life or even donate a kidney? Hu Pennington has done both in the name of…
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Christa Pike survives, the coalition's migration plan + networking out bush
The stories that matter to The Coalition have dropped their new migration policy with promises to slash visa numbers across the board. So what do the experts think? And how does it compare to the Labor and One Nation…
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OpenAI says sorry, publicly owned supermarkets + is the plague back?
The big tech companies were in the hot seat today, ready to be grilled at a parliamentary inquiry into artificial intelligence. We listened in to find out what they were asked, and what they had to say. And, the Greens…
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DEEP DIVE: The illegal trade targeting Aussie reptiles
Australia's native reptiles are highly sought after overseas, with some fetching hundreds and thousands of dollars. But exporting live native reptiles for commercial purposes is illegal — so criminal networks are…
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THE SHAKEUP: The Cornell case, the rebrands we hated + what happens if you date at work?
The lawsuit alleging a gang rape at Cornell University has sparked a cultural movement that might be the biggest since #MeToo. It's all anyone is talking about right now... but do enough men join the conversation when…
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New Greens leader just dropped, mid-flight cockpit attack + Australia’s DV ‘national crisis’
Just 24 hours ago, the Greens got a new leader. David Shoebridge shares what he wants young people to know, how the party will combat its ‘unserious’ reputation, and his promise of a ‘red-hot fight’ against Labor and…
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INTERVIEW: 'It never leaves you.' The pain of advocacy after your sister is murdered
Warning: This story contains images and descriptions of an Indigenous person who has died. How do we stop women and children being murdered? It's a question politicians, communities and families have been grappling…
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Contraception myths, Man City found guilty + what's AI at uni costing you?
A recent study found a majority of popular TikToks about birth control weren't posted by medical professionals. So, how do you sift through this so-called 'expert' advice online? And one of the biggest football teams…
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Drugs, firearms and... Aussie reptiles? 15-year interest rate high + Beau Lamarre-Condon trial
Internationally the reptile trade is big business – and Aussie reptiles are being pulled into it. We learn how criminal syndicates are smuggling Australian animals out of the country. Also, the Reserve Bank has lifted…
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Politics in the family group chat, Iran's rejected offer + footy underdogs
It’s a typical weeknight at home: you’re sitting at the dinner table, arguing with your parents about politics. Sound familiar? Some research suggests Gen Z is the least likely generation to support One Nation, while…
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DEEP DIVE: The AI FIFO worker selling adult content online
Have you ever been unsure if something in your feed was real or AI? Well, you’re not alone – it’s even getting hard for the social media platforms to spot them. We looked into one FIFO influencer, Bindi Raye, who has…
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THE SHAKEUP: Tones & I NRL drama, living at home forever + are you lurking online with a 'finsta'?
How would you feel if your favourite artist didn’t play their biggest hit? Tones and I has pulled out of her headline performance at the upcoming NRL Grand Final, and apparently, it’s because she didn’t want to perform…
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AI agent hacks Medicare + who is still romantic in 2026?
So, an OpenAI agent went rogue and infiltrated Australian Government websites a few months ago – and we only found out today. We unpack what went wrong, why the government didn’t know and what happens next. And, we’re…
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INTERVIEW: The most 'romantic' job in the world
Aretha Brown has been in the public eye since she was 16 years old when a speech she gave at an Invasion Day rally made national headlines. Last year, she became one of the youngest artists ever selected for the…
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Do you care if your porn is AI? Trump threatens Iran + AFL fans brave the Nullarbor
Have you ever been unsure if something in your feed was real or AI? Well, you’re not alone. We look into a FIFO influencer who has almost 85,000 followers, but she’s actually one of several generative AI accounts…
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Are young Aussies condemned to work forever? Boycott against Trump + dating app dangers
The federal government has looked ahead – 40 years ahead, in fact – as they predict what the future of Australia will look like. We unpack the government's latest Intergenerational Report to find out exactly what young…
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Are we in a DV crisis? Sudan civil war + the impact of fast fashion
It has been a "horrific" weekend of alleged domestic violence incidents in NSW, with three women and a child killed. The Police Commissioner says he can't remember a weekend like this, and the NSW opposition leader…
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DEEP DIVE: What Molly's friends wish they knew about domestic violence
Molly Ticehurst was 28 years old when her ex-boyfriend, Daniel Billings, broke into her house and murdered her. Her death sparked outrage right across Australia because Billings was out on bail for domestic violence…
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THE SHAKEUP: HYROX pooer, Sheeran v Macklemore + that Sydney Sweeney ad
How far would you go to win? Australian athlete Joanna Wietryzk kept competing despite soiling herself during a HYROX event ... and she went on to win. Some respect the hustle, some are furious. And, all of Ed…
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Labor's immigration plan is here + the grief of dementia as a carer
The government has announced its long-awaited shake-up of Australia's immigration policy. So, what is Labor proposing? And watching a loved one with dementia slowly lose their sense of self can be devastating and…
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INTERVIEW: Caring for someone while they forget
What’s it like to watch someone you love slip away?Sisters Adelaide and Lucinda Miller found themselves caring for the woman who looked after them growing up – their nana – as she slowly faded away to dementia. Over…
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Aussie music vs AI battle reignites, buying a house with a heartfelt letter + Enviro Minister explains himself
Leaked documents reveal Labor is considering a proposal to make artists' work available for use by AI companies to train their models by default. So is the government selling artists out to big tech? Plus, we ask…
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Macklemore silenced? Pauline's immigration plan + banana farmers fuming at Coles
Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour after making pro-Palestinian statements on stage. We get into who controls the stadiums. And, One Nation has unveiled its immigration plan, which includes…
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Will AI really end us? Supporting a friend through DV + Sydney Sweeney backlash
Employees and CEOs of some of the world's biggest tech companies are sounding the alarm about AI. Could it really wipe out the human race, as some have warned? And we talk about ways you can support a friend…
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DEEP DIVE: Can the government really get big tech to turn off algorithms?
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a plan to force tech companies to give users the option to opt out of algorithms. The Prime Minister says this will protect people from harm and give users more…
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THE SHAKEUP: Remembering 9/11, the Trump dividend + what is Aussie youth culture?
It's been 25 years since 2997 people died as a result of the 9/11 terror attacks. For lots of young people, it's a moment in time we know happened, but can't remember. So how did this tragedy change the world you grew…
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'Far left' called out by the SA Premier, One Nation cartoon controversy + life as a climate scientist
The South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas joined hack to discuss his warning to Labor and the Coalition of being in a 'race to the bottom' on immigration policy. And, the One Nation cartoon that called Australian…
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INTERVIEW: Is all hope lost? We asked a climate scientist
Should we be freaking out? Last week the United Nations warned the world is on the path to climate catastrophe, and the chance to stop global warming exceeding 1.5 degrees had passed. The news comes after a year of…
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Behind the pork-barrelling accusations, Mexico murder trial + sanctioning Israeli settlements
Has Labor misused public money to win seats? From scrutiny over a $560 million grants program to a golf club controversy, we unpack the pork-barrelling accusations being levelled at the Albanese government. And a…
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Should social media algorithms have an off switch + government ditches recycling plan
Would you choose to escape social media algorithms and instead just see content from accounts you follow? Labor has unveiled draft legislation that would force tech giants to let you opt out of algorithms. Plus, the…
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One Nation's controversial super plan, veteran support capped + the world map gets a makeover
One Nation has a new pitch for superannuation: that Aussies should be able to access their super payments to help pay for the mortgage or rent. But what do experts think? And almost two years since the Royal…
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