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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 "effective altruism" — a social movement centred around positive impact and charity. In this chat with Dave, Hu explains why he decided to give his kidney to a stranger, and how his family reacted when he told them. Guests: Hu Pennington, Effective Altruism Australia board member Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 plans announced earlier this year? Plus, Christa Pike is talking in hospital after surviving a failed execution last week. Pike, 50, has been on death row for 30 years after murdering her classmate in 1995. So, what went wrong with the execution and what happens now? And, how do you network when your nearest colleague is hundreds of kilometres away? We unpack the new initiative helping young rural workers connect. Listen now: 01:21 – Migration policies explained 11:14 – Christa Pike still alive 25:21 – Networking out bush Guests: Julian Koplin, Lecturer in Bioethics, Monash University Alan Kohler, ABC Finance Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm young Australians,…

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 want to force Coles and Woolworths to sell off 200 stores so they can be publicly owned - much like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan for his city. Why do this? To make groceries cheaper, says Max Chandler-Mather. But we have more questions. Plus, there's been reports of a suspected plague death in Russia that has health experts monitoring closely. So, how worried should we be? Finally, we talk about a country pub with some unexpected stars taking the stage. Listen now: 01:15 – AI inquiry 06:07 – The Greens’ supermarket idea 18:53 – Pneumonic plague 24:17 – Outback drag Guests: Max Chandler-Green, Former Greens MP & Executive Director, The Greens Institute Thomas Jefferies, Senior Lecturer of Microbiology, Western Sydney University Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and…

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 finding other ways to get them out of the country. This week, we're looking at the illegal trade in Australian reptiles, and the unlikely group of people getting caught up in it. Host Gabby Katanasho is joined by Dr Sebastian Chekunov, who's extensively researched wildlife crime, to unpack how the trade works, where our reptiles are going, and why it matters Guest: Dr Sebastian Chekunov, Adelaide University Wildlife Crime Research Hub Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 it really matters? And, how do we create a culture that doesn't enable sexual violence? And, Donald Trump decided AI needed a rebrand this week, and signed an executive order to rename it "Super Intelligence", or "SI". Catchy? Jury's out, but it got us thinking, what are some of the great rebrand flops of all time? Also, the Singapore government is trying to play cupid... for its staff! Is this a good idea or a very bad one? Host Gabby Katanasho is joined by author and creator Jack Toohey and senior writer at Pedestrian TV and co-host of Broadly Relevant", Simran Pasricha. Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 One Nation. Plus, a plane flying to Tel Aviv dropped more than 15-thousand feet, in less than a minute, with a bloody struggle in the cockpit. We get into what's known. And, we're joined by Noongar woman, victim-survivor and DV advocate, Alison Scott. In 2019, her sister was murdered by her partner. She explains what it will take to protect some of the most vulnerable in our society, and what it's like for those who have lost family to domestic violence. Listen now: 00:58 – Cockpit attack 03:40 – Say hello to the new Greens leader 14:51 – Australia’s DV crisis Guests: David Shoebridge, Leader of the Greens Alison Scott, DV advocate Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at…

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 with for decades. And, it seems we're still looking for the answer. Last month, across 10 hours, three women were allegedly killed by men they knew in separate attacks. Politicians have called the deaths 'profoundly distressing' but said more funding alone won’t solve this problem. So what will? Alison Scott has been working in this space for nearly three decades. She is a victim-survivor and her sister was murdered by her partner in 2019. In this week's long listen Alison tells Gabby Katanasho about the moment she learnt her sister had been murdered, the continued pain of losing someone to domestic violence, and how she thinks the system needs to change. Editor’s note: During this discussion, it is stated that Jessica Bairnsfather-Scott died at 22, however she was 32. We asked the WA government…

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 in the world, Manchester City, is currently wrapped up in one of sports' biggest scandals... and they've been found guilty. So how serious is this, and what will happen to the club that has dominated the English Premier League for the last decade? Plus, what happens when 31 tonnes of whale washes up on an Aussie beach? The local council hauls it to the tip... but how do they get it there? Why the tip? Tell me more! Finally, is AI getting in the way of uni students developing the skills they'll need when they graduate? Listen now: 01:21 - AI in uni 13:30 - Manchester City found guilty 19:30 - Contraception misconception 23:47 - Whale carcass Guests: Joel Pearson, professor of psychology and neuroscience at UNSW Dane Heverin, digital reporter at Fox Sports Vanessa Pirotta, marine scientist at…

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 interest rates to the highest level since 2011. But how does that actually impact young Aussies? Plus, the Beau Lamarre-Condon trial has started. He's accused of the double murder of his former lover, Jesse Baird, and Jesse's new boyfriend, Luke Davies. We bring you up to speed on what happened in the first week of the trial. Listen now: 01:12 - Interest rates rise 11:32 - Beau Lamarre-Condon trial 18:12 - Illegal reptile trade Guests: Evan Lucas, economic futurist Sarah Gerathy, ABC News Reporter Sebastian Chekunov, Wildlife Crime Research Hub Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 support among Gen X and Boomers is strongest. So what’s it like when you and your parents can’t see eye to eye on politics? And we get into Iran’s offer to open the Strait of Hormuz – a global shipping route that’s key to rising fuel prices around the world – and just how quickly the US Government rejected their proposal. Plus, have you heard about the ‘snack exchange’? Part food adventure, part cultural exchange, all happening through the mail. Finally, we get into the huge weekend of footy we’ve just had – all about the underdogs, and all about the heartbreak. Listen now: 01:22 - Iran’s latest proposal 05:54 - Intergenerational political divide 18:57 - The ‘snack exchange’ 23:20 - Footy’s heartbreaking weekend Guests: Professor Pip Collin, Professorial Research Fellow, Western Sydney…

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 85k followers across Instagram and TikTok. She looks like a regular woman sharing her life online – posting pictures of her life at the mine site, at the beach, or at the footy – but she’s actually one of several generative AI accounts pushing their followers to pay-walled AI adult content. In the deep dive this week, host Ali Angeloni is joined by Dan Miller, senior lecturer in psychology at James Cook University, to unpack what these AI influencers are doing to our brains, what they mean for real sex workers, and how we feel about paying someone who isn’t real. Guest: Dan Miller, senior lecturer in psychology, James Cook University Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at…

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 her most popular song. We get into this, plus, if we should even have pre-game entertainment. And, the latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey is out, revealing that half of young Aussies are living at home with their parents. We unpack why this might have gone up, and chat about why it’s mostly men who still live at home. Also, Channing Tatum is in the headlines this week because some internet sleuths reckon they’ve found his burner account – otherwise known as a ‘finsta’. Finally, we want to know if bringing an iced coffee to a job interview is unprofessional, and if so, why? Host Ali Angeloni is joined by ABC journalist and creator Issy Phillips and Seven News journalist Sam Payne. Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to…

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 joined by Gumbaynggirr artist and activist Aretha Brown to chat about why she is leaning into joy, why she describes the relationship between artists and some galleries as 'parasitic' and how it feels to be a real romantic in 2026. Listen now: 01:16 - OpenAI Medicare hack 14:15 - “The most romantic job in the world” Guests: John Lyons, Americas editor, ABC News Aretha Brown, artist and activist Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 National Indigenous Triennial at the National Gallery and her art collective, Kiss My Art, has painted more than 65 murals around the world. Now Aretha is preparing for her first solo show, Born Romantic. In this week's long listen, Aretha tells Ali why she is leaning into joy, why she describes the relationship between artists and some galleries as 'parasitic' and how it feels to be a romantic in 2026. Born Romantic is on at the Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne from September 26 - October 4. Guests: Aretha Brown, Gumbaynggirr artist Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 pushing their followers to pay-walled AI adult content. And, we hear about US president Donald Trump’s threat towards Iran in his address at the United Nations General Assembly, and the reasons behind the high fuel prices we’re seeing around Australia. Plus, the AFL Grand Final is this weekend at the MCG, featuring two non-Victorian teams. We find out the lengths some fans are going to get around the sky-rocketing prices for flights, and whether all states should have the day off on Friday. Listen now: 01:15 - Fuel prices and Trump’s address 06:22 - AI FIFO ‘influencer’ 20:41 - AFL Grand Final creative fans Guests: Dan Miller, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, James Cook University Poppy Penny, ABC Sport reporter Oli, Seb and Ronan, Fremantle Dockers fans Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on…

Getting a mate a job is great for the mate, obviously. But what if the mate isn't the best candidate, and the job is on a government board that pays $300k? A report into nepotism in Australia was finally released today, and its findings are scathing. Plus, Australia is getting an inquiry into sexual assaults in the defence force. We speak with victim-survivors. Also, what can artists do to make music greener? We head to a vinyl factory in Melbourne that's going green. And could Aussie F1 driver Oscar Piastri still win the world title in Abu Dhabi? There's still a pathway. Listen now: 01:09 - Sexual violence in the ADF 06:00 - Governments giving jobs to their mates 17:30 - Green vinyl 22:35 - Could Oscar Piastri win the F1? Guests: Clancy Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Transparency International Australia Elle Baillieu, co-host Paddock 43 Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Almost 10 years after medicinal cannabis was legalised in Australia, driving laws in many parts of Australia haven't changed. So how does cannabis affect your ability to drive, and do laws need an update? And we hear from tourism operators on WA's Ningaloo Reef who feel forgotten and "out of sight" after mass coral death from this year's marine heatwave. Plus, we unpack how weight loss drugs are changing the global business of how we eat, after a pharmaceutical company reached a $1.5 trillion valuation. Listen now: 01:07 - Should you be able to drive on medicinal cannabis? 12:59 - The Ningaloo's "underwater bushfire" 24:23 - The big business of weight loss drugs Guests: Dr Danielle McCartney, Associate Lecturer in Pharmacology, University of Sydney Dr James Gilmour, Experimental Scientist, AIMS Alan Kohler, finance journalist, ABC Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

In the big cities, they deliver everything from pizza and pad thai to booze and groceries, but are delivery riders and drivers earning enough to make it worth their while? A lot reckon no — but could that be about to change? This week, two of Australia's biggest apps, Uber Eats and DoorDash, announced they'd agreed on a minimum level of pay. So what could this mean for drivers? On this week's hack deep dive, we head out with the riders and drivers delivering Australia convenience. We hear how the apps work on the rider's side, how they've learned to game the bonuses, and chat with an expert about how sustainable this kind of work really is. Guests: Alex Veen, employment relations researcher, University of Sydney Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

From sandwich press steaks and the burka stunt to last-minute laws, we unpack the serious and silly moments of the last week of Parliament for 2025. And has flight etiquette gone out the window? A US transport official who is asking flyers to "dress with respect" seems to think so. Also, 'tis the season... for taking things too far — we hear your Christmas party horror stories. Host Dave Marchese is joined by editor-in-chief of The Daily Aus, Billi FitzSimons and actor Remy Hii. Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Labor has done a last-minute deal with the Greens to overhaul the nation's "broken" environmental laws, on the last sitting day of Parliament for 2025. So what changes? And the findings of an inquest into the murder of 21-year-old Sydney woman Lilie James were handed down today. We get into what the coroner's recommending. Plus, what would you do if you inherited $50 million? Hear why one woman's choice is to give it all away. Listen now: The findings of an inquest into the murder of 21-year-old Sydney woman Lilie James were handed down today. We get into what the coroner's recommending. And Labor has done a last-minute deal with the Greens to overhaul the nation's "broken" environmental laws, on the last sitting day of Parliament for 2025. So what changes? Plus, what would you do if you inherited $50 million? Hear why one woman's choice is to give it all away. Listen now: 01:14 - What needs to change after Lilie James' murder 06:05 - Explaining the new environmental laws 10:54 - Giving away your fortune…

When Marlene Engelhorn inherited tens of millions of dollars from her grandma, she felt she had two choices: do something about it, or confirm she was "full of shit". Marlene lives in Austria and inherited some of the Boehringer Mannheim fortune, but she's also a campaigner against wealth inequality, calling for higher taxes on wealthy people like herself. Now, she's giving it away, redistributing her $50M inheritance in a bid to take herself "out of the 1%" she was born into. But can you actually leave the 1%, or is Marlene just cos-playing as a poor person? Does having so much money inevitably make you a bad person? And what can the rest of us learn from one woman's decision to stand against the power of her own wealth? Marlene Engelhorn answers all these questions and more in this extended interview with Dave. Guest: Marlene Engelhorn, Austrian heiress and wealth equality advocate Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or…

A historic deal could transform Australia's gig economy, with UberEats and DoorDash agreeing to minimum pay rates. So what's a day in the life like doing deliveries? And oysters are known as the kidneys of the ocean. Could they help address the major ecological disaster off South Australia? Plus, young men struggling with body image are increasingly turning to a radical option: limb-lengthening surgery. Listen now: 01:11 - The big breakthrough for delivery riders 13:46 - Visiting oyster reefs 18:24 - Getting taller by breaking legs Guests: Alex Veen, employment relations researcher, University of Sydney Dr Ben Buchanan, clinical psychologist Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Pauline Hanson got suspended from the Senate today, and she's being condemned by all sides. But Muslim Australians say the damage from yesterday's burka stunt has already been done. And anti-gambling advocates want the government to completely ban betting ads. Now, one Labor MP says there's a way to do it: give MPs a conscience vote. Plus, calls for help to 1800RESPECT have risen by 3,000%. Why? Also cinemas used to be the community hub in a lot of small towns. Are they still relevant? Listen now: 01:09 - Muslim Australians react to the burka stunt 07:28 - How a gambling ad ban could pass parliament 13:58 - Demand for 1800RESPECT soars 18:03 - The future of regional cinemas Guests: Yasmeen Shadid, member of the Islamophobia Register's Youth Committee Mike Freelander, Labor MP for Macarthur Dr Ruari Elkington, Chief Investigator, QUT Digital Media Research Centre Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live…

Ukraine might have to reduce its armed forces and hand over territory under a US plan. Is Russia about to get what it wanted? Also, are you driving around with Russian oil in your tank? There are reports that Australia may be indirectly supporting the war by importing 'blood oil' through third countries. And Darwin is cleaning up after Cyclone Fina hit on the weekend — and it's heading towards WA's Kimberley coast next. Plus: why hasn't Matildas fever translated into support for women's professional football? Listen now: 01:03 - Trump's peace plan for Ukraine 05:41 - 'Blood oil' in Aussie petrol tanks 16:35 - The clean-up in Darwin after Cyclone Fina 21:40 - Why is women's soccer struggling? Guests: Kateryna Argyrou, chair, Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations Conor Cartwright, producer, ABC Radio Darwin Breakfast Tracey Holmes, host, The Sports Ambassador podcast Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your…

Do you know a Kiwi in Australia? Chances are good that you do, because young Kiwis are coming here in record numbers. It's being called a "brain drain", and with the median age of people leaving 29 experts are worried about what it means for New Zealand's future. So why do so many young Kiwis leave? And are they planning on staying away for good? In the hack deep dive this week, we speak to young Kiwis who've made the jump across the ditch and ask an expert whether New Zealand needs to worry about so many people jumping on one-way flights. Guests: Asha Sundaram, Associate Professor, University of Auckland Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

From changing his mind on the release of the Epstein files, to lashing out at reporters, there's been a bit on for Donald Trump. And the Sky Sports TikTok channel for female sports fans has collapsed after massive backlash for being patronising and misogynistic. Plus, we hear your solo adventure stories after a UK bar banned drinkers drinking alone. Host Dave Marchese is joined by political reporters Jessica Wang from The Daily Telegraph and Dominic Giannini from AAP. 04:00 - Quiet, piggy 14:35 - The Sky Sports TikTok fail 21:50 - Going out with... yourself Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

When it comes to contraceptives, we aren't opting for methods like the IUD or implant in Australia anywhere near as much as people in other countries are. The federal government's made IUD insertion cheaper and added the NuvaRing to the PBS — but what stops people from using alternatives to the pill? Plus: after 12 years of addiction, Dylan is exposing the strategies betting companies used to keep him addicted to gambling. He chats to Dave about how much he lost, and what is helping him to go more than 150 days without a bet. Listen now: 01:10 - Australia's low rate of long-acting reversible contraceptives 14:40 - Overcoming a gambling addiction Guests: Dr Jacqueline Coombe, Sexual Health Unit, University of Melbourne Dylan, anti-gambling advocate Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Dylan's gambling started at school, and it just got worse from there. To fuel his bets, he reckons he started borrowing money from friends, but as the addiction spiralled out of control he resorted to stealing. Gambling cost Dylan a lot, in terms of both money and opportunities. Now, he's trying to quit, and he's documenting the journey on TikTok and Instagram. In this longer interview cut for the hack podcast, Dylan talks with Dave about the road that got him here. He describes the clarifying moment when he placed his last bet, the daily battle to keep going in a world where gambling ads are everywhere, and what it's like to do it all so publicly. Guests: Dylan, anti-gambling advocate Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Has an AI investment frenzy created a "bubble"? And if so, is it going to burst? Google's boss has weighed in with a warning: if AI stocks go bust, no company will be safe. Also: scientists are asking questions about the future of research and innovation in Australia, after CSIRO announced hundreds of job cuts. And for the first time in decades, there's no hip hop in the Billboard Top 40. Is the genre dying? Plus hundreds of thousands of fans are getting ready to pack stadiums right around Australia, with the Ashes series starting in Perth this week. Listen now: 01.01 - Is AI over-hyped? 08.52 - CSIRO job cuts 13.27- Is hip hop dead? 24.22- Ashes preview Guests: Jason Murphy, economist and journalist Chris Lambert, musician and lecturer, SAE University College Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Do you use a hair loss drug? A vocal minority of younger users of finasteride are speaking out about the rare but potentially long-lasting mental health side effects. Plus: the UN Security Council has approved Donald Trump's plan for an international stabilisation force to provide security in Gaza. So what happens now? And young Kiwis are streaming out of New Zealand in record numbers, with a lot ending up here. What's the appeal, and are they planning to stay? Listen now: 01.13- What it's like on hair loss drugs 14.08 - What's next in Gaza? 18.22- Choosing Australia over New Zealand Guests: Tynan King, reporter, Background Briefing Asha Sundaram, Associate Professor, University of Auckland Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

After months of unanswered questions and speculation, the Coalition has finally unveiled an energy policy, ditching emissions targets and focusing on lower power prices. So what about doing something about climate change? And what about younger voters? We sit down with the Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to ask these and more questions, including whether her leadership is now officially on life support. Plus, Donald Trump has urged Republicans to vote for the release of the Epstein files — a proposal he's been fighting, until now. Listen now: 01.01 - Dave's interview with the Opposition Leader Sussan Ley 18.39 - Why did Trump backflip on the Epstein files? Guests: Sussan Ley, opposition leader Emma Shortis, US politics expert, The Australia Institute Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Could trans athletes be banned from women's sport at the 2028 Olympic Games? We don't know for sure, but the International Olympic Committee is considering a ban and the US government has already banned trans athletes at college level. So what would a total ban on trans athletes look like for women's sport? And what does the science say? In the deep dive this week, we're taking a look at what's driving this debate. We set out why it's been in the news this week, which sporting codes have changed their policies already, and how all of this might play out at the next Olympics. And we speak to an expert about the science at the heart of this issue. Guests: Ada Cheung, Professorial Fellow in Endocrinology, The University of Melbourne Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Is pretty privilege a double-edged sword? Is it okay to rank people by intelligence? It's been a big week for Big Brother, with the live stream reality show returning from hiatus to kick off multiple controversies. And the Liberal Party has ripped off the bandaid and formally ditched net zero. Is it changing anyone's mind? Plus, a bad run for psychics. Who saw it coming? Host Dave Marchese is joined by influencer Alisha Aitken-Radburn and journalist Charlotte Mortlock. Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

History was made in Australia today, with the first treaty with Aboriginal people signed into law in Victoria. So what will change? Also, the Liberal party has officially dropped net zero as its climate policy, but still says it wants to bring down emissions. And could humanity be destroyed in an afternoon? Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Tilman Ruff has spent decades campaigning for nuclear disarmament, and right now he's worried. Listen now: 01:16 - Australia's first, first nations treaty 06:55 - The Liberal Party is officially dumping net zero 12:00 - What would a nuclear war look like? Guests: Dr Tilman Ruff, Nobel laureate and Co-President, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Tilman Ruff has spent decades campaigning for nuclear disarmament, and right now he's worried. With Donald Trump announcing the US will re-start nuclear testing and Russia saying it’ll follow suit, a lot of experts are seeing signs that humanity is dangerously close to a nuclear Armageddon. So does Professor Ruff agree? And what would all-out nuclear war actually look like? In this longer interview cut for the hack podcast, Tilman Ruff answers these and more questions, sketching out how a nuclear war could start, how fast things might spiral out of control, and whether there’s still time for us to step back from the brink. Guests: Dr Tilman Ruff, Nobel laureate and Co-President, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm Credits Dave Marchese, Presenter

Adult time for violent crime: Victoria's unveiled a plan to fight youth crime, and it could see 14-year-olds facing life sentences. Also: are you the first person in your family to go to uni? Some researchers have looked at why going first can be hard, and experts have some ideas about how to make it a better experience. Plus Queensland's Supreme Court is hearing the trial of Rajwinder Singh, the man accused of murdering Cairns woman Toyah Cordingley. We unpack what's happened in court so far. And heavy metal bands are having a moment right across regional Australia. We head to SA's west coast to catch one that's been driving 800 kms just to gig. Listen now: 01:14 - Victoria's adult time for violent crime plan 06:10 - Are uni students disadvantaged by their family? 18:35 - Toyah Cordingley murder trial 24:26 - Metal music in the regions Guests Dr Sarah Attfield, senior lecturer, University of Technology Sydney Stephen Stockwell, host of podcast 'The Case Of' Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on…

Is the International Olympic Committee about to ban trans athletes? We don't know for sure, but it's looking increasingly likely. And the Liberal Party is meeting tomorrow to debate ditching the net zero emissions target by 2050. We hear how young conservatives feel about it. Plus: the US has had no functioning federal government for 41 days. This afternoon, a controversial deal was done to open it back up. So what happens next? Listen now: 01:30 - Is the IOC about to ban trans athletes? 17:25 - Young Liberals on the Liberal Party 22:50 - Ending America's government shutdown Guests Ada Cheung, Professorial Fellow in Endocrinology, The University of Melbourne Jared Mondschein, Director of Research, US Studies Centre Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Female politicians speaking out against an antisemitic rally in Sydney say they're now being threatened. With Jewish leaders condemning the rally as "dangerous", why did police allow the neo-Nazis to gather in the first place? And why are big bosses at the BBC quitting after criticism from Donald Trump? Plus, new research shows young people and those outside major cities have the least confidence in democracy. Listen now: 01:30 - Speaking out against neo-Nazis 12:55 - The BBC controversy 17:25 - Democracy outside the cities Guests Allegra Spender, Member for Wentworth Jacob Wright, young farmers' advocate Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Year 12 exams are wrapping up, schoolies group chats are firing off, and British adult creator Bonnie Blue is talking about coming to the Gold Coast: yep, it's that time of year again. In 2024, Bonnie Blue's schoolies stunt looked like marketing genius — until the immigration department pointed out it sounded like work, which she didn't have a visa for, and blocked her arrival. Now, she's told Channel 9 she's lawyered up ready to try again. So is she actually going to make it to schoolies? And why does everyone care so much? In the deep dive this week, we're getting into the hype and backlash behind one of the internet's most polarising figures. And we get into the key contradiction about Bonnie Blue: is what she's doing feminist trailblazing, or straight up misogyny? Guests: Dr Lexi Eikelboom, senior research fellow in theology and religion, Australian Catholic University Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your…

Hang on: is Elon Musk a trillionaire now? Potentially... after Tesla approved a record-breaking pay deal. And should ciggies be cheaper? The illicit tobacco market is costing Australia billions of dollars – as the government loses cash to organised criminal groups. Plus: is having a boyfriend embarrassing now? A lot of us are saying... yes. Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalist and presenter Elfy Scott and Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter Perry Duffin. Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

What does masculinity even look like? A new report says teenage boys feel pressure to act tough, strong and straight – all old school ideas of being a man. But it also says they want more gender equality. Also, adult creator Bonnie Blue says she's planning on filming content at Schoolies on the Gold Coast. But will she really get a visa for Australia or is this all another publicity stunt? Plus: is it fair that rich people and big corporations can pay to spend time with politicians? Punter's Politics is trying to change that. Listen now: 01:05 - What the masculinity study reveals 08:31 - Will Bonnie Blue be at Schoolies this year? 18:23 - Punter's Politics takes on lobbyists Guests: Isabella Higgins, ABC's national social affairs reporter Dr Lexi Eikelboom, senior research fellow in theology and religion, Australian Catholic University Konrad Benjamin, Punter's Politics Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio…

Konrad Benjamin from Punter's Politics went from being a school teacher 2 years ago to one of Australia's most influential political commentators. He's got millions of followers by pushing a pretty simple message: keep money out of politics. He's been in Canberra this week, putting on a fundraiser that gives regular people access to politicians. So how has it gone? In this longer interview cut, Konrad talks to Dave about the pressure he feels to keep going and why he's taking on lobbyists. Guests: Konrad Benjamin, Punter's Politics Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

It's official: Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York. The Muslim Democratic socialist and outspoken critic of the war in Gaza used his victory speech to take aim at Donald Trump. So is the political tide turning in the US? Also, the Maldives just banned anyone born on or after 1 January 2007 from buying tobacco. Will it work? Plus: could tiny homes be the solution to the housing crisis? They're getting more popular, but a lot of people have doubts. Listen now: 01:09 - Mamdani wins NYC mayor race 13:40 - Banning cigs for anyone born since 2007 20:30 - Tiny homes: yes/no/maybe? Guests: Jeremy Heimans, co-founder of GetUp! and Purpose + author of 'New Power' Becky Freeman, professor of public health, University of Sydney Heather Shearer, lecturer in urban planning, Griffith University Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

House prices in Australia rose faster in September than any time in the past year according to new data. It's prompted the Opposition to call for house prices to fall for 'entry-level' homes. So what is an 'entry-level' home and is it realistic for house prices to fall? Also, what happens when you're banned on Instagram but you did nothing wrong? Plus, a new radio station is broadcasting into a youth detention facility in Western Sydney. The people behind it hope it will help turn the detainees lives around. Listen now: 01:20 - The Liberals want house prices to fall 14:40 - Losing your Instagram account 25:10 - How radio is helping youth offenders Guests: Senator Andrew Bragg, Shadow Housing Minister Dr Shaanan Cohoney, Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security, University of Melbourne Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

It's official: the National Party no longer supports reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. So, is the Coalition headed towards another break-up? Or is Sussan Ley's Liberal leadership under threat? Also, queer clubs across Australia are closing down. Are safe queer spaces disappearing and taking community with them? Listen now: 01:08 - Nationals drop net-zero commitment 05:52 - Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie on the party's decision 16:43 - How climate policy impacts young farmers 22:50 - Queer venues getting harder to find Guests: Bridget McKenzie, Nationals senator Jake Chandler, rural NSW farmer Jack O'Toole, DJ + queer club night producer Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

When banter crosses a line into bullying, the impacts can be devastating. Hazing culture is so prevalent on Australian job sites, it's one of the reasons apprentices are quitting their jobs and dropping out of their trade altogether. In this episode we hear your experiences - from getting attacked with nails to being forbidden to touch the tools as a woman - and find out what you can do if something like this is happening to you. Guests: Yolanda Robson, Director of the Young Workers Centre Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been called out by the opposition leader for wearing a Joy Division T-shirt. Sussan Ley reckons the Prime Minister should've known better, because the name Joy Division is linked to the parts of Nazi concentration camps where women were forced into prostitution. And, Buckingham Palace has announced Prince Andrew will be stripped of his royal titles and removed from the Royal Lodge on the grounds of Windsor. Plus, it's a nightmare come true. At least nine schools in Queensland taught their ancient history students the wrong topic for their exams. Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Billy D'Arcy and author Lucinda Price (aka Froomes). Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Queensland students have been left scratching their heads after it was revealed at least nine schools taught year 12's the wrong topic for their exam. We talk to three students who sat the exam yesterday. Also, Australian Federal Police are cracking down on so-called 'crimefluencers' who it reckons are targeting young girls. Plus, Olympic BMX rider Saya Sakakibara shares why she became terrified of the sport she loves. Listen now: 01:20 - How 'crimefluencers' are targeting young girls 09:05 - Queensland's exam bungle 18:20 - Why BMX's fastest woman scared of racing Guests: Helen Schneider, AFP Commander of Human Exploitation Ella, Ava, and Jamey, Students at Brisbane State High School Saya Sakakibara, Olympic gold medallist and author Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

BMX power-duo Saya Sakakibara and her brother Kai were chasing their childhood dreams of competing in the Olympics when everything changed. Kai suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in 2020. After seeing the impacts on her brother and suffering multiple concussions herself, Saya became terrified of the sport she loved. In this extended interview, Saya opens up about what she had to overcome to achieve her dreams, and why she decided to lay it all bare in her new book, Just Go: Turning Fear Into a Superpower. Guests: Saya Sakakibara, Olympic gold medallist and author Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

The government's plan to deport hundreds of convicted criminals to the tiny Pacific Island of Nauru is underway. We unpack what's going on. Plus, apprentices have been the butt of jokes since the dawn of time. But when is it banter and when is it bullying? Listen now: 01:17 - Why are people being deported to Nauru? 13:11 - Apprentices being bullied at work Guests: Abul Rizvi, Former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Immigration Yolanda Robson, Director of the Young Workers Centre Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm