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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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September 29 · 30 min
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 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 o
September 28 · 30 min
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 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
September 25 · 15 min
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 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 ad
September 25 · 30 min
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 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
September 24 · 30 min
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 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 1
September 23 · 28 min
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 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 sh
September 23 · 29 min
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 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 th
September 22 · 31 min
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 people can expect in 2065. And, US President Donald Trump has banned three media outlets from the White House. He has called the outlets "fake news" and now, other TV networks in the US are boycotting out of support. Plus, a new Australian study has highlighted the dangers women
September 21 · 30 min
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 says "we need to be doing so much more". And, while the United Nations has called it the world's largest humanitarian crisis, it doesn't make headlines often – the Sudan civil war continues to cause mass displacement, risk of famine, and sexual violence. Plus, new research has revea
September 18 · 14 min
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 offences at the time. Two years later, Molly's friends and family are still coming to terms with her death. They're sharing her story in hopes of helping others in a similar situation. In this week's deep dive, Molly's best friends open up about what it's like to lose someone you
September 18 · 31 min
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 Sheeran's support acts (including his backing band) have ditched his tour in solidarity with Macklemore, who was dropped for voicing his support of Palestine on stage. Is music inherently political, or should the two be separate? Plus, was Sydney Sweeney's sexualised gambling ad damaging
September 17 · 30 min
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 lonely. We hear from sisters Adelaide and Lucinda, who have a message for other young people in caring roles. Listen now: 01:21 - Explaining Labor's immigration plan 13:40 - Caring for someone with dementia Guests: Professor Alan Gamlen, social scientist, ANU College of Asia & the
September 16 · 33 min
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 10 years, they watched dementia steal her memories, identity and sense of self. They've made a documentary about their experience, called Nansie, which was released last year and premiered on SBS this month. In this week's long listen, Adelaide and Lucinda open up about their re
September 16 · 31 min
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 Environment Minister Murray Watt why he's abandoning a major recycling scheme. And we hear from a first-home buyer with an unusual entry into the property market: a heartfelt letter to the seller. Listen now: 01:20 - AI copyright controversy explained 12:24 - Interview with Minis
September 15 · 31 min
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 significant cuts to international student numbers. Critics have said this plan could cripple the economy and shut down university campuses. Plus, Coles is ditching local bananas in the home of the Big Banana, Coffs Harbour. So how complex is Australia's food supply chain and how does it
September 14 · 31 min
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 experiencing domestic violence, as we hear the story of Molly Ticehurst, who was murdered by her ex-partner in 2024. Plus, dozens of athletes are speaking out about Sydney Sweeney's ad for a sports betting company. Listen now: 01:10 - Calls for AI to slow down 11:29 - The story of Mo
September 11 · 19 min
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 control over what they see online, but critics argue the ultimate goal is censorship. So would you opt out if you had the choice? And how will this all work? In this week's deep dive we unpack the government's plan for a digital duty of care, and what it could mean for your social
September 11 · 31 min
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 up in? And, in a week where the Albanese government has been accused of pork-barrelling, US President Donald Trump has also been grabbing headlines after promising to give every American adult $5,000 if the Republicans win the US mid-terms. Plus, if there was a national archive
September 10 · 31 min
'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 war veteran and politician, Andrew Hastie, a 'traitor'. Plus, is time going to run out for humans to solve the climate crisis? Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick joins hack to discuss. Listen now: 01:09 - Malinauskas' criticism of major parties 09:49 - One Nation's cartoon c
September 9 · 25 min
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 headlines about climate related disasters - from deadly heatwaves in Europe, to calls for climate compensation in Nepal. So why didn't the UN's warning cut through? And what would a warmer world look like for you? In today's long listen climate scientist Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick u

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