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Scott Johnson fell to his death in Manly in 1988 in suspicious circumstances. While police initially believed Johnson's death was a suicide, his brother Steve has always insisted it was a gay hate crime. Today, 32 years and three coronial inquests later, police have charged a man with Scott's murder. Plus, the secret war happening on our doorsteps in West Papua. And, has isolation been a boost for...

Conspiracy theories around 5G and microchip implants were on high rotation at lockdown protests over the weekend and experts say it's no coincidence the pandemic's producing fringe ideas. Plus, the police watchdog has found officers who strip-searched underage teens didn't understand the law. And, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese on his vision for post-COVID Australia.

It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking...Elon Musk and Grimes' rogue baby name, the path out of restrictions and all the other big topics of the week. Join The Feed's Alice Matthews, former politician Wyatt Roy and Hack's own Avani Dias for your weekly debrief.

With restrictions widely expected to be rolled back tomorrow Dr Norman Swan talks to us about the changing face of the fight against coronavirus. Plus, as we flatten the COVID-19 curb health authorities warn we now face a new threat: rising suicide ratesAnd, if you're feeling stuck inside, why not astral project your way somewhere else?

Authorities have warned that preventing frontline workers from accessing shops and services due to coronavirus fears is tantamount to discrimination, and illegal. Plus, research finds that logging made last summer's bushfires worse. And, going make up free and feeling less pressure - a look at your isolation silver linings.

While international borders remain closed, talk of a safe travel bubble with our kiwi cousins is providing a glimmer of travel hope. Plus, calls to help the arts as figures reveal almost a third of the industry is out of work. And, should we scrap the parental income test for Youth Allowance?

For many young Aussies home ownership is out of reach and now travel's off the table too. Today, will we change our priorities after the pandemic? Plus, what the latest allegations against U.S. democratic candidate Joe Biden mean for his election hopes. And, public school students say COVID-19 restrictions are giving their private school peers an advantage heading into final exams.

Talking cooked anxiety dreams, mood music, and whether we should be learning more Aussie history. Join Lucinda 'Froomes' Price, Geoffrey Winters and Hack's own Stephen Stockwell for your weekly debrief.

While we've been preoccupied with the pandemic, a significant review of Australia's national environmental laws has been underway. The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (or EPBC Act) is only reviewed once every 10 years and green groups say it's time the laws considered climate change. Plus, if you've been having more anxiety dreams we'll tell you what they mean and what you...

If you've been watching Netflix's Unorthodox you already know a bit about Deborah Feldman - the series is based on her life story. Today, Feldman on growing up in the Hasidic Jewish community and the joy of "finding your people". Plus, 250 years after Captain James Cook sailed into Botany Bay, academics call for more accurate and inclusive teaching of our country's history. And, the Pentagon confi...

No one knows porn like Jon Ronson does - he's spent years of his life speaking to performers and making podcasts like The Butterfly Effect and The Last Days of August about the industry. Today, what he learnt researching and investigating the porn business and whether ethical porn is a thing. Plus, if isolation's starting to grind your gears it could be the "third quarter" phenomenon. And, how cor...

Almost two million Australians have now downloaded the government's COVIDsafe app hoping to fast-track their way out of social restrictions. Others are still concerned about privacy and the security of their personal data. Today, everything we know about how the app works, the information it collects, and how safe you information is. Plus, New Zealand announces it's eliminated all community transm...

Talking vaccines, personal grooming in isolation, and everything else in your newsfeed. Join the Bachelor's Abbie Chatfield, The Feed's Marty Smiley and Hack's own Avani Dias for the debrief you've needed all week.

Have you had to hit pause on your plans for the year? Today, we're learning how to cope with the loss of those big events we were looking forward to. Plus, what are "wet markets" and how are they connected to viral outbreaks? And, experts say there's been a huge rise in sexstortion scams as life moves online.

Mohamed Kamer Nizamdeen was held in solitary confinement for a month on terror offences, only to be released after police admitted they'd arrested the wrong person. In this special edition of Hack, the story of Mohamed Kamer Nizamdeen told in his words, for the very first time.

Ragging on your former colleagues is usually a pretty low-risk release...unless you're a former Prime Minister. Today, former PM Malcolm Turnbull on his climate change regrets, his struggles with mental health, and what he really thought of his colleagues. Plus, the push to bring back AFL and NRL matches so we can stop watching old grand finals. And, could we be better using people with COVID-19 i...

With Virgin Australia reportedly headed for voluntary administration, we look at what a collapse would mean for the future of travel in Australia. Plus, protesters in the United States call for state lockdowns to be lifted as the death toll exceeds 40,000. And, how you and your gaming console can contribute to hardcore science.

The Friday shakeup with musician Joyride and Indigenous lawyer Gemma McKinnon.

You're lonely, you're bored, and your options are limited. Hooking up with your housemate in isolation is the ultimate high risk-high reward scenario, and Hack listeners are giving it mixed reviews. Plus, the Bushfire Royal Commission begins looking for answers after the horror summer fires.

The government says we could remove restrictions earlier, if 40% of Australians were willing to sign up for an app tracking their movements. But experts warn the technology could remain long after the pandemic. Plus, as Trump threatens to withdraw funding from the World Health Organisation over the COVID-19 crisis, we ask... Who are the W.H.O? And, calls for psychedelic drug therapies to be made a...

Whether you're catching up on Zoom or hanging out in Houseparty, experts say you could be mentally exhausting yourself with multiple video chats. Plus, the truth about those app hacking claims and how to keep your details safe.

It's the Friday shake up with Alex Dyson and Gordi talking Easter long weekend plans at home, and random iso-conversations.

Rachael Robertson spent a year of her life in Antarctica battling blizzards and minus 35 degree temperatures. But it was what she learnt about relationships while isolated with a small crew, that she says can really help us now. Plus, a warning for those of us drinking more while staying at home.

Cardinal George Pell walked free from jail today after the High Court quashed his child sexual abuse convictions. But as lawyers for the man at the centre of the George Pell case said their client had lost faith in the justice system, legal experts had expected the verdict. Plus, the government has assured all current year 12 students that they'll receive an ATAR this year.

A criminal investigation has been launched into the cruise ship at the centre of Australia's COVID-19 outbreak. So who's responsible for the decision to allow sick passengers to disembark the Ruby Princess? Plus, why withdrawing your super could hurt your financial future. And, how you can help document this moment in our country's history.