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The Run It Straight trend has turned viral, and deadly. We ask an organiser how they're addressing doctor's warnings about the serious risks.  Plus, Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff could be ousted from the job, with a no-confidence motion moved over his handling of the budget, ferries and an AFL stadium.  And does the North West Shelf extension jeopardise Australia's commitment to net zero emiss...

The mushroom trial continues this week, with accused triple-murderer Erin Patterson giving evidence for the first time in her own trial.  Plus, Australia's lowest-paid workers are about to get a pay rise. Will it make a difference? And the world would be a better place if the brightest minds weren't in meaningless corporate jobs — according to historian Rutger Bregman. We speak to him about his la...

Ukraine claims it's destroyed more than a third of Russia's air missile carriers after pulling off an "extremely complex" drone attack.  Plus, mental health care workers are speaking out about the system, which they say is at breaking point.  Also, what's behind Australia's egg shortage and how much longer will it last?  And monitoring your heart rate, sleep and body temp is sold as a healthy habi...

With Elon Musk leaving his role with the US government, we unpack whether working with your friends is always a bad idea.  Speaking of the US, is Trump a chicken? He's not a fan of Wall Street's nickname for him.  Plus, former Bachelor star Luke Bateman's book deal is raising questions of privilege within the publishing industry.  Also, one university is now offering a course in basic life skills,...

The Trump administration's unprecedented attempt to ban international students from Harvard has left Aussie students with uncertain futures.  And here in Australia, why are universities cracking down on protests on campus?  Also, the government wants to increase superannuation tax for people with a balance of more than $3 million.  Plus,  this year's Reconciliation Week theme is 'Bridging Now to N...

Fatima Payman has called out "inappropriate" behaviour in parliament. And the Environment Minister has just approved the North West Gas extension until 2070. Here's what it means. Also, investigations into an Aboriginal man's death in custody in Alice Springs. Plus, we head to flood ravaged NSW to hear from those who've lost everything. Listen now: 01:22 - Fatima Payman's call out 05:54 - What doe...

New research shows some men can't identify their anxiety so they're calling emergency services. We explore the need for more mental health intervention and education for young men.  And, Labor MP Ed Husic wants to see the Australian government do more for people in Gaza.  Plus, changes to ADHD treatment in NSW will see GPs expand their ability to prescribe and manage patients. So are the changes a...

Roaccutane can be a lifesaver for your skin, but for some, it can also have huge side effects, like impacting your mental and sexual health.  And what Victoria's snap ban on machetes tells us about the state of knife crime in Australia.  Plus, the search for missing Queensland girl Phoebe Bishop continues.  Listen now: 01:17 - Victoria's sudden machete ban, explained 12:42 - The search for 17-year...

The Liberals and Nationals can't decide whether they're on or they're off. We get into auspol's messiest situationship.  And how do you mark the end of your time in politics? With a shoey, according to one self-described 'bogan' politician in WA.  Plus Duolingo reckons AI is a better teacher than humans. Is it right?  Then, one guy in Norway woke up with a cargo ship taking up his backyard.   Host...

Donald Trump has had another clash with a world leader in the Oval Office, this time over claims of a "farmer genocide" in South Africa. So what went down?  And genital herpes is way more common than you think. So why is the stigma still so intense? Also we hear how Ange Postecoglou became the first Aussie coach to win a major football trophy, after Tottenham Hotspur's win in the Europa League.  P...

Putting on makeup is a super tactile and personal ritual. It's also, pretty visual.  For Molly Burke, who went blind at 14, it's part of her livelihood.  Molly's a disability advocate and a hugely influential beauty creator who uses her platform to campaign for accessibility and representation.  Molly joins host Dave Marchese to talk about the industry and how the blind community "deserves to be s...

Gaza is teetering on the edge of famine, according the UN. With aid trucks seen as a drop in the ocean, we hear from UNICEF about what needs to be done.  And is the Environment Minister about to approve gas til 2070? A big gas extension is waiting on approval and it's up to Murray Watt.  Plus: a man on the FBI's most wanted list has been found... mowing his lawn in a Sydney neighbourhood.  Listen...

While it was pretty much ignored during the election, environmental policy is back on the agenda for the re-elected Labor government.  Murray Watt, the new Minister for the Environment, is in Western Australia, where a proposal to extend the North West Shelf gas project until 2070 hangs in the balance.  So what would the extension mean for the future of Australia's environmental policy?  Guest: Ja...

The Coalition is no more, after the National Party announced it would end its arrangement with the Liberals. So is it just a break, or a proper break-up? We speak to the Nationals Leader David Littleproud.  And Donald Trump spent 2 hours on the phone with Vladimir Putin. Could it mean an end to the war in Ukraine?  Plus, we explore what living with face blindness is really like.  Listen now:  01:1...

Ever struggled to put a face to a name?  You're not alone.  Face blindness, or prosopagnosia, impacts 3% of us.  So what causes it, and can it be cured?  Guest: David White, lead researcher, Face Research Lab at UNSW Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Listen to our deep dive wherever you get your podcasts  Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Should the AFL introduce a mental health round? There are calls for it today after the death of Adam Selwood on the weekend. Also, the latest on the mushroom trial, and why RecipeTin Eats keeps coming up. Plus tenants are getting a bunch of new rights in one state today. We look at the major changes. And why young people are turning to AI chatbots instead of going to therapy.  Listen now: 01:36 -...

With long waiting lists and a reduction to the number of Medicare-subsidised psych sessions, a lot of people say they're finding it hard to access mental health services when they need them.  But some reckon they've found a solution: turning to AI chatbots to unpack their mental health.  So, is AI up to the task? And more importantly: is it safe?  Guest: Professor Joel Pearson, cognitive neuroscie...

With 2 of Australia's 4 biggest political parties now led by women, can we expect big change? Plus, can Donald Trump accept a gift from Qatar worth more than $600 million? Also, after thousands of ballots went missing, you tell us what you've taken home from work. Host Dave Marchese is joined by editor-in-chief of The Daily Aus, Billi FitzSimons, and comedian Anthony Locascio. Get the whole story...

After losing their last one at the election, the Greens today picked a new leader. What do we know about Queensland Senator Larissa Waters?  Also, Israeli strikes in Gaza have left dozens dead and many more injured. We hear from someone working inside one of the territory's major hospitals.  And why two towns on opposite sides of Australia are at the forefront of the space industry. Plus, who was...

Space is having a moment (again). So, what does Australia have to offer the space industry?  With rocket launches planned in North Queensland and bases being built in South Australia, we're about to experience a major first for the country.  Guest Dr Brad Tucker, astrophysicist, ANU Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Listen to our deep dive wherever you get your podcasts  Listen...

The deadly stabbing attack at a Sydney shopping centre last year shocked Australia. Now, an inquest is trying to find out how and why it happened.  A Queensland tradie who went to fight in Ukraine is feared to have been killed in battle. He's not the only Aussie volunteering to fight Russia. So why do people do it? Plus, Donald Trump's in Saudi Arabia, where everyone's treating him like a king. An...

Donald Trump's on a trip though the Middle East, and on his first stop in Saudi Arabia today, he's said America's ties with the repressive kingdom are "more powerful than ever before".  He's also signed a $US142 billion defence deal with the Saudi crown prince, and agreed to lift US sanctions on Syria.  So what does all the wheeling and dealing mean?  Guest: Dr Ben Rich, senior lecturer in interna...

Sussan Ley is the new Liberal leader, the first woman to ever lead the party. Can she turn around its fortunes? Also, Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial in New York. Here's what's happened in court so far. Plus, are niche perks at work masking unfair pay and conditions?  And wrestling is making a comeback, as the WWE brings flagship events to Australia for the first time.  Listen now:  01:13- The Didd...

He was once the king of the music industry and mingled with some of the most powerful people in entertainment. But now, Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing trial for charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. As the eight-week trial gets underway in New York, we find out who is expected to give evidence and how Diddy's fame is playing a role in the...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed his new frontbench. So who's in, who's out and what will they do?  And here's why gold bars, makeup and memes have become recession indicators.  Plus how citizen scientists track dead fish in South Australia.  Listen now: 01:12 - Who's on the new frontbench? 05:27 - What happened with the Nationals leadership? 10:48 - Gold prospecting in outback Austral...