Hack

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.

The Shakeup: Bonnie's visa blues, a second Trump era and a souvlaki nightmare

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. 

11-08
29:15

How young Americans shaped the election

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

11-07
28:54

How did Trump do it?

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

11-06
30:00

Being stalked for half your life

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

11-05
30:00

WTF is the electoral college?

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. 

11-05
05:19

How do you grieve someone who's missing?

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

11-04
30:27

What are Donald Trump and Kamala Harris actually promising?

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.

11-04
06:36

The Shakeup: Saoirse schools men, a decillion dollar fine and ghosts are dying out

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.

11-01
29:33

The climate clock is ticking (and there's 7 years left)

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

10-31
29:28

Should the government say sorry for COVID?

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

10-30
30:12

Sibling violence: the abuse no one is talking about

How do you survive domestic violence at home when it's being perpetrated by your sibling?Also, humanitarian groups are warning children will pay the ultimate price for Israel's decision to ban the main aid organisation helping Palestinians.And should we be recycling our old phones to mine the valuable metals they contain?Guests:Alexandra Saieh, head of humanitarian policy and advocacy, Save the ChildrenElisabeth Shaw, CEO, Relationships Australia NSW

10-29
29:59

Is it okay for pollies to get free flight upgrades?

Anthony Albanese has been forced to defend himself over his history of Qantas upgrades.And Queensland's new premier David Crisafulli has promised to crack down on youth crime by introducing his "adult crime, adult time" laws before Christmas. But, in Western Australia, locals in one small town reckon they've worked out a different fix for youth crime, and it involves apprenticeships in mechanics, landscaping and horse-training. Also, we find out how Lost Paradise pulled itself out of the festival graveyard after its ticket seller, Lyte, went bust.Guests:Will Partlett, associate professor, Melbourne Law School Simon Beckingham, founder of Finely Tuned and promoter for Lost Paradise 

10-28
28:48

The Shakeup: work tracking you, getting stuck and barefoot vibes

Supermarket chain Woolworths is copping it this week for tracking and timing its workers. Woolies says it's fair and keeps its teams productive, but some staff are calling it bullying.Plus, the 3G phone network is getting shut down on Monday, giving us time to mourn our first internet experiences. A girlie in NSW is also mourning tech, after her phone fell into a crack between rocks. She climbed in to get it... and got stuck for 7 hours.Also, Jacob Elordi was filmed walking in a Byron Bay cafe with no shoes. Fine, or has going barefoot gone too far?And what's an appropriate birthday message in 2024?Host Dave Marchese is joined by artist and performer Etcetera Etcetera and PEDESTRIAN TV's Issy Phillips.

10-25
29:18

Menopause, but in your 20s

Menopause usually arrives in your 40s and 50s with a barrage of hot flushes, body aches and emotional changes... but sometimes it can come way earlier. Like, in your teens or early 20s.Plus, a freak storm, a failed generator and high school exams — we unpack the power outage saga in the far west of New South Wales. Also, did Senator Lidia Thorpe say "hairs" or "heirs", and why does it matter? Guests:Adelaide Elliot, GrazierDr Simon Wright, energy expert, Charles Sturt UniversityAssociate Professor Amanda Vincent, early menopause expert, Monash University

10-24
28:45

Tyler has no memory of the crash that killed his mate

Car crashes have killed almost 200 young Australians this year. So why isn't road safety messaging working?Plus, the Northern Territory has become the country’s first jurisdiction to lower its minimum age of criminal responsibility back down to 10.And is the cost of living crisis bringing back a rare disease that sailors used to suffer at sea? Guests:Jessie Smith, road safety campaignerTeresa Senserrick, Director, Western Australian Centre for Road Safety ResearchLauren Ball, Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, the University of Queensland

10-23
28:54

Did shouting at the king work?

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe wanted her message to be heard, and it worked: her cry of "you are not my king" and "this is not your land" during King Charles’s visit is making headlines around the world. In Australia, it's kicked off a debate around appropriateness and respectability. So how should someone deliver a plea about colonisation to the head of the Commonwealth?And Gladstone is famous for coal, gas and aluminium refining, but is that about to change? The community is exploring its renewable options too. Plus, students from Australian Catholic University staged a mass walk out after a former union official gave a speech railing against abortion and same-sex marriage at their graduation ceremony. Guests:Amanda Morgan, Yorta Yorta woman, lawyer and activistEmma Garlett, First Nations woman, director of the Garlett Group Dr Elise Klein, associate professor of public policy, ANUCharlie Panteli, graduate, ACU

10-22
30:33

The MP who wants to make abortion a crime

Abortion was decriminalised in Queensland in 2018. But with a state election this weekend, a debate about whether to make it a crime again is blowing up. And Elon Musk wants to give away $1 million to voters who will sign his pro-constitution petition. Is it legal?Plus, a housing policy putting billions towards... not building houses. This is what's in the Coalition's big housing announcement. Also, meet the Tamil refugees stuck in immigration visa limbo. Guests:Ryan Mac, reporter,  New York TimesHal Pawson, professor of housing research and policy, UNSW's City Futures Research Centre

10-21
30:22

The Shakeup: the king's here, Albo's mansion, GWS costume scandal and no card feelings

King Charles is officially here, and Australia is revisiting the debate about ditching him to become a republic.Plus, is buying a mansion during a housing crisis out of touch, or is the PM’s new clifftop pad fine? We also unpack the "completely unacceptable" behaviour of an AFL team at their post-season event. And the work farewell card that only 3 people signed.Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian and sports podcaster Josh Garlepp and political reporter and comedian Sarah Ison.

10-18
29:37

How do you grieve Liam Payne?

Liam Payne's death has left fans shocked and heartbroken. Why do we grieve deeply for people we only know from afar or through music?Plus, lots of young Aussies are skipping meals because they can't afford to eat.And while finding a 'sugar daddy' is having a TikTok moment, it’s risky. We chat with someone who’s done it.Guests: Dr Georgia Carroll, fan culture expertProfessor Michael Salter, Director, Childlight UNSW

10-17
28:57

How bullying can torment you years later

Being bullied can change your life forever, and it's particularly prevalent in Tasmania, where an inquiry is uncovering the scale and impact of the issue at schools. Also, aid workers say conditions in Gaza are among the worst yet. So will a threat by the US to cut Israel's military funding actually change anything? And the prime minister has a fancy new house on a clifftop. But he’s not the only politician with a multi-million-dollar property portfolio…Guests: Dr Charles Miller, Senior Lecturer, ANU School of Politics and International RelationsDr Kayla Steele, clinical psychologist, Black Dog InstituteTom Crowley, political reporter, ABC

10-16
30:31

waseq

Not died fucking killed by Israel.

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Brendan Timbs

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.

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Lis Stanger

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.

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Tracy Bannerman

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.

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Brendan Timbs

they should have had to get to the back of the queue for breaking the rules, not be rewarded

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