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It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking... UK approves Covid vaccine, how Australia's response to the pandemic left people with disability behind, why some students are unsatisfied with online learning, and how gigs can be more accessible for people with disability and mobility issues. Join Hack's Avani Dias with Paralympian Madison de Rozario and Senator Jordan Steele-John.

It's International Day of People with Disability, so legendary former triple j newsreader Nas Campanella joins Avani Dias for a special episode about celebrating and raising awareness about disability in Australia. More than 4 million Australians live with disability - so what challenges have they faced during the COVID pandemic? Plus, we look at how to make gigs more accessible and inclusive, and...

COVID disrupted the way we learn, but as more and more tertiary education institutions announce they'll keep online learning in some capacity next year, students are asking if it's worth it. Also, fewer young Australians identify as religious, but for people of faith, reconciling sex and sexual orientation with their faith can be difficult. And, plans to film a movie about the 1996 Port Arthur mas...

Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie joins Avani Dias as she pushes for a Royal Commission into veteran suicides in Australia. Also, heaps of young people have had to move back home during the pandemic - and advocates are worried about young LGBTQI people who are particularly at-risk of facing domestic abuse from their families. Plus, New Zealand is declaring a climate emergency. New Zealand Greens M...

We're currently in a La Nina cycle, which is supposed to mean cooler, wetter weather. But this weekend's heatwave has turned that assumption on its head. Also, a doctered image of an Australia soldier posted by a Chinese Govt official signals a sharp escalation in tensions between China and Australia. And, why more and more girls and young women are getting cosmetic surgery on their genitals.

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking... Whether young hospo workers have it better than previous generations, whether cheap fashion can ever be ethically made, and how The Crown has made young people revisit the royal family. Join Hack's Avani Dias with journalist Jade Gailberger and actor Remy Hii.

It's estimated that nine out of ten people use their phones on the loo, but new research has found that the extra time you spend in there as a result might be causing an increase in conditions like haemorrhoids. Also, Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been released from an Iranian prison. We look at how negotiations to get her out took place. And, some of Australia's best known retailers...

Thousands of Australians are now shouldering big debts to their landlords, and close to a million of them could be at risk of being booted out of their homes because they aren't able to pay those debts off, according to new analysis. Also, after years of campaigning, Victoria announces it will permanently extend support to young people in out of home care until they turn 21. And, the latest season...

Will countries force travellers to prove they've been vaccinated for COVID if they want to enter their borders, and if that's the case, would you do it? As the search for a COVID vaccine becomes more advanced, countries and airline companies will have to grapple with these questions. Also, veterans' support services are recording an increase in the number of ex-servicemen and women contacting them...

The death of the fourth food delivery driver in three months has intensified calls by unions and workers' rights organisations for gig economy workers to receive some entitlements and compensation. Meanwhile, owners of a hospitality chain have copped backlash for criticising young workers for being entitled and too focused on work-life balance. And, a new vaccine is being rolled out in Gunnedah in...

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking... What the shocking war crimes report says about military culture, how a worker at a pizza shop sparked a lockdown, and why people are up in arms about Harry Styles wearing a dress. Join Hack's Avani Dias with broadcaster Marty Smiley and comedian Lucinda Froomes Price.

A report by the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force found junior soldiers were encouraged to shoot prisoners to get their first kill and that the culture within special forces encouraged cover-ups and secrecy, in what's been described as the most shameful episode in our military history. We speak to a range of people for special coverage of this landmark report - including the Shadow...

Strict restrictions - including shutting down restaurants and take-aways and no outdoor exercise - will be in place in South Australia for six days, with another eight days of less restricted measures. Dating app Bumble was touted as a female-friendly alternative to Tinder, but as the Hack and Four Corners investigation has found, it's letting down some sexual assault victims. Also, Victoria has o...

Feeling overwhelmed, unproductive and just a bit over it all? You could be experiencing burn out. The emotional toll of 2020, as well as disruptions to our work and home life, have seen rates of burn out increase, according to researchers. Also, we find out if the situation in South Australia mirrors Victoria's second COVID wave, and if the state is doing enough to keep a lid on things. And, meet...

The robodebt case is the largest class action payout to the biggest group of people in Australia's history. But the terms of the settlement mean the Federal Government has avoided admitting any liability in the program. Also, a major new report has found young people face barriers to accessing mental health support. And members of the LGBTIQ community are among the groups experiencing some of the...

It's the Friday Shakeup and we're talking ... Why the Govt voted against flying First Nations flags in Parliament, borders open nearly everywhere around Australia in time for Christmas, and is Donald Trump just being a sore loser? Join Hack's Avani Dias with Aboriginal and South Sea Islander artist Ziggy Ramo and Barkindji woman and lawyer Gemma McKinnon.

Listeners told us the unmatch function has allowed offenders to block their victims after a rape or assault. Now Bumble says it will change the function to let people retrieve their communications. Also, China has kicked out four Hong Kong politicians from the country's parliament, and as a result all other pro-democracy politicians have resigned in protest. What does this mean for democracy in th...

Researchers have found a way to genetically modify mozzies so they stop breeding, but the proposal has met resistance from anti-GMO groups. Also, tactics Reddit is using to stamp out extremist content on its site could actually be making the situation worse. And how hip hop is being used by young First Nations aritsts to tell the world about culture and genocide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman Sari-Ella Thaiday has made a name for herself on Tik Tok for her make up tutorials, which have a strong message about First Nations culture and history. Also, good news in the race for a COVID vaccine, with a trial by pharmaceutical company Pfizer boasting a 90 per cent success rate. And, the private lives of two senior members of the Government have com...

President-Elect Joe Biden has promised to unify a fractured United States, while Donald Trump is still making baseless claims of electoral fraud. Also, NAIDOC Week has started and we look at some of the biggest moments for First Nations people in what's been a huge year. And we ask Minister for Indigenous Australians, Ken Wyatt, what the Government is doing in a policy sense to fix some of the big...

It's the Friday Shakeup and we're talking ... What the close results of the US election tell us about voters' fears and anxieties, and how should Australia respond to Donald Trump's outright lies. Join Hack's Avani Dias with author Cole Brown and journalist Eliza Barr.

Donald Trump has mounted several lawsuits to challenge the results of the closely-contested Presidential election. But is there any evidence of electoral fraud, and what do young people on both sides of the political spectrum think of the results? And we look at whether the chaos in the US will have any impact on democracies around the world, including Australia.

Counting is continuing for the US presidential election as results show a much closer contest than many bargained for. We speak to both the Young Republicans and Young Democrats about how the election has played out. And we ask a political analyst to talk us through what the results will mean for Australia.

The death of another horse during the Melbourne Cup has again raised concerns about animal cruelty in the racing industry. Also, young people are likely to play a major role in this year's US Presidential election. Analysts say they're turning out to voter in greater numbers than before. And, is changing your personality to fit a relationship ever a good idea?

Many famous faces have already put their support behind one of the candidates in the upcoming US election, and some analysts say this endorsement could be make or break in the results. Plus, climate change could cost Australia $3 trillion by 2050, but switching to renewables could help create thousands of new jobs. And, nearly 100 young people have been strip searched in NSW, and First Nations peo...