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Hundreds of people are dead as a record-breaking heat wave hits Canada and the U.S, meanwhile there’s an Antarctic blast in New Zealand. The extreme temperatures have climate scientists worried. A report by Human Rights Watch has revealed allegations of harassment and surveillance of Chinese and Hong Kong students on Australian university campuses. Do you trust Australia’s politicians to spend pub...

Have you ever tried to give up or cut back on booze only to have your mates roast you? Today on Hack, we unpack the psychology behind why succumbing to peer pressure is hard wired into humans and what you can do about it. States are rebelling against the PM’s announcement that young people can now get the AstraZeneca vaccine. So what’s next? We get into whether men’s fashion has gotten bolder duri...

Young people are rushing to book their AstraZeneca shots after the PM said we could, but a lot of work is needed to combat attitudes about the vaccine's safety. Plus, ABC journo and host of 'Coronacast' Tegan Taylor answers all your vax-related questions including why the government's advice has changed, and what the benefits and risks are. And, we get into the reasons fewer young people are getti...

It's starting to feel like 2020 all over again. Limits on how much toilet paper you can buy, constant COVID pressers, lockdowns... And it's all thanks to the Delta variant. But what is it? Why is it so good at spreading? And what the heck is the Government going to do about it? In other news...the US Government dropped a report about UFOs and it turns out there's been heaps of sightings no one can...

It's the Shake Up and we're talking... Barnaby Joyce is back as the deputy top dog, Britney Spears speaks out about her conservatorship and should we cancel - cancel culture? Join Hack's Ange McCormack with Junkee's Gyan Yankovich and Laurie Lawira from SBS World News.

After living for 13 years under a conservatorship, Britney Spears has spoken out about the kind of impact it's had on her life. Calling it "abusive" she told an LA judge she wants it ended. We unpack the details of the court case and hear some of the harrowing details she shared. Have you seen the recent TikTok of Tom Cruise swinging a golf stick, well... that's actually a deepfake. We get into th...

Do you sell or buy your stuff on Facebook Marketplace? It can be a great place to grab a bargain but what if something goes wrong? We find out what rights you have as a buyer and seller. Have you missed a holiday because of COVID? Border closures and travel restrictions have totally changed travel, so is it worth it? Plus, You'll hear an amazing story from an Australian-based refugee with his hear...

The Great Barrier Reef has been suffering for years and now UNESCO has recommended the reef be listed as 'in danger'. They say we're not doing enough to tackle climate change, but Environment Minister Sussan Ley disagrees. So what do marine scientists think? Plus, the most powerful man in Australian music, Denis Handlin, who was the CEO of Sony Music and the chairman of the ARIA board, has left hi...

There’s heaps of shame and stigma around small dicks, but does size actually matter? We hear about what it’s like dating with a micropenis. Would you buy an electric car if they were cheaper? Well, the NSW Government says they’ll spend almost half a billion dollars to get more EVs on the road. Plus, why Barnaby Joyce is the new Deputy Prime Minister of Australia again. Live guests: Dr Chris Fox, s...

It's the Shake Up and we're talking... Why do guys dropout of therapy, is there really a country/city divide and should billionaires even exist? Join Hack's Ange McCormack with reporter Brendan Crew and The Feed's Alice Matthews.

Research out this week found that almost half of all guys who go to therapy drop out. So why is this happening? And what options are there for men who have struggled with seeing a psych? The government is so confident with how they're tackling HIV they've launched a plan to end HIV transmission by 2025, so will it work? Plus, should billionaires exist? We get into the ethical debate. Live guests:D...

Getting treatment for eating disorders can be a huge struggle. Up until now, Australia hasn't had a dedicated centre for eating disorder recovery... but the country's first one is opening on the Sunshine Coast. It's one of seven new centres, but are they enough? We unpack what's happening with the defamation trial with one of Australia's most decorated soldiers Ben Roberts Smith. Plus, you'll meet...

People are sharing what it's like to have ADHD on TikTok. And for 23-year-old Matilda... it led to her getting a diagnosis. So, what are the symptoms and how do you get a medical diagnosis? Why a $2.5 million trial offering birth control counselling after buying the morning after pill, has enraged women across the country. Plus, the Murugappan family will be relocated to community detention in Per...

Join Hack's Ange McCormack with The Feed's Vic Zerbst and Political Editor at the New Daily, Josh Butler. It's the Shake Up and we're talking... About the viral awkward photo of NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian before Origin, the Biloeala family who're stuck in detention on Christmas Island and why our houses are so cold in Australia. Join Hack's Ange McCormack with The Feed's Vic Zerbst and Politic...

We're experiencing a cold snap in Australia but why does it always feel so much colder than it is? It has something to do with how our houses are built. Here's how to stay warm, cheaply and efficiently. Plus, would you date someone if they were super religious? Or if their religion was different to yours? We find out how to navigate love and spirituality Live guests: Kylie Dunjey, Executive Direct...

The calls to release a Tamil family being held on Christmas Island are getting louder. Their three-year-old daughter, Tharnicaa, who was born in the Queensland town Biloela, is seriously ill in hospital. So, what are the ethics of how the government's handling it? New data about mental health shows young people have really been struggling since the Pandemic, so what help is available? Plus, why AF...

Would you still watch porn if you had to prove you're over 18 years old? Well, that's what a government committee is suggesting. But cybersecurity experts and Australia's adult industry are worried about what this could mean for the rest of us. Today the Australian Federal Police and FBI caught some huge criminal underworld figures in a worldwide investigation using an encrypted app. Plus, you'll...

Since colonisation, western diets have had a huge impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. And experts say we eat way too much red meat. So, should we all start eating traditional bush foods? After today's fight with YouTube star Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather, we take a look what happens when sport and entertainment collide. Plus, why you should probably stop saying 'I'm so OCD'....

It's the Shake Up and we're talking... How birth order affects who you become, Naomi Osaka's exit from the French Open, and creative ways to buy a house. Join Hack's Ange McCormack with broadcaster Marty Smiley and The Bachelor's Alisha Aitken Radburn.

Wasting heaps of money on clothes? You're not alone. The Australian fashion industry is worth an estimated $27-billion. But it is possible to save money, have sick style and look after the planet. New research has found Asian-Australians have been copping more racism since in the start of the COVID-19 pandemic began and it's extremely underreported. Hack explores hate crime laws in Australia and w...

The Victorian Government has announced the state's lockdown will continue for another seven days - but what support is there for young workers in Melbourne? The beef industry is trying to be more sustainable but how do you offset a whole lotta methane producing cattle burps? And, is it true that first born children rule the world and last born children want to change it? Hack investigates how your...

Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open, after skipping a post-match media conference and being fined $US15,000 The tennis champ said she's suffered from depression since 2018 - and now there are calls for tennis bosses to prioritise player's mental health. Cultural appropriation and fake art works are a big issue for Indigenous artists and businesses. Hack investigates the impact it can ha...

A young Victorian couple has decided to stick it to the cooked housing market and build a house without spending any money. Hack looks at creative ways to get a home of your own. There are calls to compensate members of the Stolen Generations for the trauma they and their descendants have experienced. And, Etcetera Etcetera has been eliminated from RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under - but not without m...

It's the Shake Up and we're talking... It's Reconciliation Week and this year it's all about taking action, Victoria has been locked down for a fourth time, and when is it ok to be passive aggressive? Join Hack's Ange McCormack with broadcaster Bianca Hunt and lawyer Geoffrey Winters.

To mark the start of Reconciliation Week, we look back at the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The document calls for First Nations people to be able to have a say in laws that are made in their name, and also to tell the truth about Australia's colonial past. And, young people have had a win in Federal Court, after a ruling that the Environment Minister has a duty of care to protect young people f...