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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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Concert giant Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster have a harmful monopoly over big concert venues, a US jury has found. So what could this ruling mean for ticket prices?And a fire at one of Australia's two oil refineries has sparked even more concerns about the nation's fuel supply. Plus, we hear how being diagnosed with autism and ADHD as an adult can change your life - and how you view your own past.Listen now: 01:18 - The case against Live Nation07:42 - Will the oil refinery fire impact fuel prices?12:29 - How a diagnosis can change your lifeGuests: Courtney Fry, music reporter, triple j Leanne Maskell, ADHD coach, model, law graduateGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
Leanne Maskell first appeared in Vogue when she was 13.From the outside her life as a model appeared glamorous. But in reality Leanne was battling to survive.After blowing the whistle on the modelling industry in her first book in 2019, Leanne's since opened up about another important part of her life: being neurodivergent.In this week's long listen, Leanne talks about being diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult, the impact it's had on her relationships, and how she says harnessing the power of AuDHD has changed her life.If you or anyone you know needs support help is available, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.Guest: Leanne Maskell, ADHD coach, model, law graduateGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
Australia's two biggest airlines are increasing prices and cutting flights because of the global fuel crisis. So what will this mean for tourism businesses in regional areas? And with no clear end to the war in sight, should Australia be investing more in alternative energy sources?Plus, more people are using bots to do their shopping. Will AI make clothes more expensive? Listen now: 01:13 - Backpacker jobs dry up05:55 - Virgin and Qantas cut flights15:54 - Solutions to the fuel crisis21:21 - How AI is changing fashionGuests: Ben Groundwater, travel writerAayushi Badhwar, fashion systems expert, RMITGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
Research from the Greens' think tank suggests gas exporters could make more than $78 billion in profits this year because of the conflict in the Middle East. So does Australia need a new gas tax?And a Queensland man has called the state's new hate speech laws insane after facing court for displaying the phrase 'From the river to the sea'.Plus, Katy Perry has labelled sexual assault allegations made against her as 'reckless dangerous lies'.Listen now:01:05 - The future of QLD's hate speech laws07:48 - The Greens' gas tax proposal24:55 - The allegations against Katy PerryGuests:Professor Luke McNamara, socio-legal researcher, University of New South WalesMax Chandler-Mather, executive director, The Greens InstituteMawunyo Gbogbo, pop culture reporter, ABCGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
After failed peace talks with Iran, the United States is planning its own blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. What would that mean for the ceasefire and fuel prices? And we unpack how propaganda is changing, as both sides of the Iran war flood social media with AI slop.Plus, Australia is experiencing a shortage of donated sperm and a surge in demand for donors, forcing more people to look online.Listen now: 01:12 - Iran ceasefire at risk06:00 - Is the Lego propaganda working? 12:28 - The sperm shortageGuests: Michael Richardson, Professor of Media, University of New South WalesDr Lynn Burmeister, fertility specialistAlisha Burns, founder of The Solo Mum SocietyGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
Aussie music festivals have been struggling since COVID.Just this year, we've already seen hip hop festival Rolling Loud and Byron Bay's Bluesfest announce cancellations – weeks before they were supposed to go ahead.One festival that never fully recovered is The Drop.COVID restrictions meant some shows got cancelled back in 2020.And six years on, ticketholders are still waiting for refunds, despite promises from a festival organiser who has gone MIA.In this deep dive, we get into all the ways you can chase up refunds for cancelled shows, and whether would-be-punters of The Drop are likely to ever see their money again.Guest:Adam Glezer, consumer advocateGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
The world just lived through a crazy week: Donald Trump threatened to level a "whole civilisation" before agreeing to a ceasefire, while the global fuel crisis just kept getting worse. We get into it all, plus the big question: could Anthony Albanese's address to the nation have been an email? Plus: peptides. How come they're everywhere?And the Artemis II astronauts bravely ventured further from earth than anyone's been before, and all without a functioning toilet. We hear your loo stories a long way from home.Host Dave Marchese is joined by creator and author Alisha Aitken-Radburn and ABC journalist Stephen Smiley.Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
Hundreds of people have been killed in the past 24 hours by Israeli strikes in Lebanon. So what happened to the ceasefire Donald Trump and Iran agreed to this time yesterday? And weight loss, muscle growth, collagen production, anti-aging: peptides are being pushed as a cure-all. What's the catch?Plus, after Nick watched his brother die in a tragic accident, he says he turned to crime to deal with the trauma. Now, years later, he has turned his experience around to create a mental health organisation by boys, for boys. Listen now: 01:12 - Is the war in the Middle East back on already? 06:00 - What you need to know about peptides16:40 - Overcoming the death of a brotherGuests: Tim Piatkowski, public health senior research fellow, University of QueenslandNick Irving, Headstart Australia founder and mental health advocateGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
When Nick Irving was 15, he experienced a trauma that changed his life forever.His brother Jack died in his arms after a tragic accident, pushing Nick into a spiral that saw him turn to crime.But Nick managed to turn things around, and now runs a Gen Z mental health organisation that's providing support "by boys, for boys".In this chat, Nick opens up about how he managed to get back on the right path, and what he thinks is the key to helping many boys and young men to feel connected and understood.If you or anyone you know needs support help is available, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.Guest: Nick Irving, Headstart Australia founder and mental health advocateGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
Hours before agreeing to a ceasefire with Iran, Donald Trump declared its entire civilisation would die if a deal wasn't reached. Was he serious? And six years ago, The Drop music festival got cancelled. So where are the ticket refunds? We find out what your rights are when a big event gets cancelled. Plus, they just went deeper into space than anyone's ever been. So how are the Artemis II astronauts doing? Listen now: 01:12 - A break to the war in Iran11:55 - The Drop festival still hasn't paid up22:38 - Why NASA went to the moonGuests: James Der Derian, Director of the Centre for International Security Studies Adam Glezer, Consumer Champion Belinda Smith, host, Artemis Explained podcast Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
One of Australia's most decorated soldiers got arrested today after stepping off a flight from Brisbane to Sydney. We unpack the significance of the war crimes allegations against Ben Roberts-Smith.And still shocked at what you're paying for fuel? We take a look at how Australia's response compares to the neighbours, as Donald Trump hands Iran a new deadline to re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, is the sector that invented AI about to become its first casualty? We're catching up with young people in the Aussie tech sector.Listen now: 01:40 - The case against Ben Roberts-Smith12:20 - What are other countries doing about the fuel crisis? 17:30 - The lay-offs in the Aussie tech sectorGuests:Rick Sarre, Emeritus Professor of Law, Adelaide UniversitySeamus Byrne, technology and AI researcher, University of New South WalesGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
Young Australians are struggling to justify how much it's costing them to fill up the tank. Around the country, fuel prices have risen above $3 a litre, with some servos running out of both petrol and diesel. The government's main response so far has been to halve the tax that's put on every litre of fuel, and to encourage people to take the bus or the train where they can. So will this work? Because right now, drivers are still paying way more than they were before the conflict in the Middle East started. On the deep dive this week, we hear your stories of the fuel crisis, and chat to the Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson about what the Coalition would be doing differently. We also ask him about the Coalition's policy on the mounting calls for a profits tax on Australia's gas exports. Guests: Tim Wilson, Shadow Treasurer Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
Nearly three years after a major report calling for a ban on gambling advertising, the Prime Minister has finally announced proposed reforms. But advocates have slammed the announcement and reckon it doesn't go far enough. Plus, we hear from someone who has been travelling around the country to speak with some of Australia's most vulnerable young people.Why? To get them to write letters directly to the Prime Minister.Listen now:01:00 - Gambling ad reforms19:24 - The message Satara wants the PM to hearGuest: Mark Kempster, anti-gambling advocate, Alliance of Gambling ReformKate, whose name we've changed to protect her identityJosh, whose name we've changed to protect his identity Satara Uthayakumaran, Australian 2025 United Nations Youth Representative 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
Satara Uthayakumaran has had a busy year. She has not only been juggling study with caring responsibilities, but has also been travelling Australia as our 2025 Youth Representative to the United Nations. As part of her trip, Satara has spoken to some of Australia's most vulnerable young people — including those behind bars, in remote communities, and many who have never felt they have a voice. Satara asked the young people she met to write letters to the Prime Minister... so what did they say? In this week's long listen, Satara tells Dave about her travels, the most inspiring people she met, addressing the United Nations, and her own message for the PM. Guest: Satara Uthayakumaran, Australian 2025 United Nations Youth Representative 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 Iran winning the war? Donald Trump reckons the US will leave the conflict "very soon", so is America preparing to cut its losses? And one (more) giant leap for mankind: the first phase for nuclear power on the moon is underway. Plus, we unpack the "don't be a jerk" laws designed to stop Aussies getting stuck in subscription traps.Listen now: 01:15 - Donald Trump tells America's allies: get your own oil 05:45 - Who's winning the war on Iran?15:25 - What are the "don't be a jerk" laws? 24:40 - A moon landing 50 years in the making Guests:Jennifer Kavanagh, senior fellow, Defense Priorities Chandni Gupta, deputy CEO, Consumer Policy Research Centre Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
Why are 150+ musos calling for changes to gas tax? And does the government really collect more money from beer than from gas exports? We're unpacking the big gas tax debate dominating Canberra. And 18 year olds are officially adults when it comes to wages in Australia. What changes will it make to the young workforce? Plus, as young people decide whether to stick with farming or throw in the towel: can drones and bots sway their decision?Listen now:01:08 - The changes to young adult wages explained07:57 - The gas v beer tax debate13:58 - What David Pocock thinks Australia should do next24:55 - The ag tech convincing young farmers to stayGuests:David Pocock, independent senator for the ACTDan Ziffer, business reporter, ABCGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
The soaring price of petrol is up-ending young Austalians' lives, many cancelling plans and, as we hear today, even quitting their jobs. Fuel should drop by 26.3 cents a litre after the government halved the fuel excise but will that provide the relief people need?And 7 months after killing 2 polices officers and vanishing into bushland, Dezi Freeman has been shot and killed in a stand off with police in north-east Victoria. Where has he been and how did police find him? Listen now: 01:00 - What is the government doing about petrol prices?17:00 - How Dezi Freeman was found and killedGuests: Tim Wilson, Shadow TreasurerDr Vince Hurley, former police officer and criminologist, Macquarie UniversityGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
There's a group of young Aussies trying to make bush doofs legit. Doofs are massive with partygoers, but they're also known for pissing off the neighbours and giving local authorities a headache. Police and councils have been cracking down on doofs for years over noise complaints and public safety concerns. But what if you could actually get your bush doof approved? On the deep dive this week we hear from a group of young people in regional Western Australia who are determined to legitimise the doof.So can you really turn the forest into a proper nightclub?And what could that mean for Australia's live music scene? Guests: Dr Mike Callender, researcher in electronic dance music, RMIT UniversityGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
Easter road trips cancelled, jerry cans raffled off instead of meat trays and thieves draining fuel tanks: we hear how the "biggest energy crisis in history" is impacting you.And Chappell Roan has addressed another controversy surrounding her treatment of fans, insisting she does "not hate children". Plus, social media is full of videos of AI fruit kissing, dating, fighting and cheating. Is it the reality TV parody we all need or proof AI slop has gone too far? Host Dave Marchese is joined by Mamamia's Gemma Donahoe and creator Flynn Martin. Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramListen to our deep dive wherever you get your podcasts Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm
Are YouTube, Instagram and Facebook harming us on purpose? A US court finding says: yes. So will there be any consequences from the massive jury verdict last night?And Medicare owes 1 million Aussies money. We get into why, and what to do if you're one of them. Plus, meet the woman walking the length of the world. Listen now: 01:06 - Taking on Meta and Google12:13 - Getting your Medicare money back17:17 - Walking the AmericasGuests: Cam Wilson, technology reporter, CrikeyLucy Barnard, world walkerGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
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Next time please ask the politicians who their donours are and how much influence they have over policy decisions.
that minister for youth is one of the most annoying sounding women ever. what a painful listen
Not died fucking killed by Israel.
No. If tax payers pay for the disabled to access prostitutes because sex is a basic human right, then ugly people should be able to do the same.
If those pushing for nuclear energy are unwilling to live near a reactor or waste storage, then they should not be pushing for it. Once again, they are expecting others to bear the burden.
Funny I moved out of Sydney 9 years ago to a regional area in Northern NSW and since I've been here of always had to pay for the Dr. I think there's one possibly two in the area that bulk bill but I have to drive 40 mins too and takes 3-4 days to get in.
they should have had to get to the back of the queue for breaking the rules, not be rewarded
c'mon guys give it a fuckin rest! the pcr test is going to be removed as a diagnostic test from the WHO at the end of december because they cannot distinguish between an active virus or a dead one nor can it determine the difference between the flu and covid. I'd even go as far as saying that the mutations are due to vaccine escape because they are NOT VACCINES! stop trying to trick all these poor people that dont know how to think from themselves. and if you are only getting your news to read out from your bosses you seriously ought to do some more research yourselves because u are just moronic. an anagram of omicron! errrrrrr
Always worth listening too. Best of luck for the future.
I'm a oldie and if Hack was done in an ASMR I'd have to stop listening.
The minister reminds me of PM Howard's approach, it's time to move into the 21st Century.
what a flog
Excellent Podcast, the federal government thinks people relying on welfare are a burden to the community but giving the wealthy money is an "investment".
Excellent interview
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I would like to bring to your attention that "Close the Gap" and "Closing the Gap" are two different things. one is a non-government push for change and the other is a response to it...
do more shows about drugs & gender, you hardly touch these topics.
they should have gone bigger with the dad joke. get a guy called Phil and a girl called sophie, and get them to be the hosts of Australia inviting people over.
hey, stop cutting people off when they're talking, it sounds like you're more keen on cutting someone off than listening to them.