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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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