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The latest Schoolies essentials are... parents? Helicopter parents are taking over school leavers' celebrations here, and overseas.  And ever needed a day off work to deal with heartbreak? In the Philippines, they're considering giving you one. Also, what annoying job do you actually wish AI could take over for you? Plus, a tv personality saved the day this week when he wrangled a snake on a plane...

The Australian government has a policy to never pay ransoms... so who does?  And grave cleaning videos are taking over TikTok.  Plus, spiders.  Guests: Dr John Coyne, director of National Security Programs, Australian Strategic Policy Institute Emma Teni, spider expert, Australian Reptile Park

Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today. Crypto is experiencing one of the biggest booms in its history, but is a crash around the corner? Plus, France's mass rape trial has reached its final statements, with victim-survivor Giselle Pelicot calling out the "macho, patriarchal society that trivialises rape". And how young is too young to start a professional sp...

Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today. How do you go from having drinks with mates on holiday, to fighting for your life? That’s what happened to two 19-year-olds from Melbourne. So what do we know about methanol poisoning? Plus, Bunnings has been found to have breached Australian law by using facial recognition on its customers.  And the gender pay gap in A...

From the haka in parliament that flooded everyone’s feeds to a 9-day protest march or hīkoi, there’s anger in New Zealand over a proposal to re-interpret the 184-year-old Treaty of Waitangi. What’s at stake? Plus, former TV and radio host Alan Jones has been charged with historical indecent assault and sexual touching offences involving 8 alleged victims. And whether it's diss tracks, influencer b...

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...

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 Giv...

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...

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 University Dr Laura Ryan, research fellow in comparative neurobiology, Macquarie University...

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...

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 Da...

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, ABC Rob 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, hack Isabella Higgins, correspondent, ABC Sarah, Trump voter Ava Kalinauskas, research associate, United States Studies Cen...

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 Guerini Lia Walsh, repo...

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 Foundation Dr Intifar Cho...

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? Ho...

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 affec...

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...

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 th...

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...

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...

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?  G...

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 campaigner Teresa...