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It's official: Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York. The Muslim Democratic socialist and outspoken critic of the war in Gaza used his victory speech to take aim at Donald Trump. So is the political tide turning in the US? Also, the Maldives just banned anyone born on or after 1 January 2007 from buying tobacco. Will it work? Plus: could tiny homes be the solution to the housing crisis...

House prices in Australia rose faster in September than any time in the past year according to new data.  It's prompted the Opposition to call for house prices to fall for 'entry-level' homes. So what is an 'entry-level' home and is it realistic for house prices to fall? Also, what happens when you're banned on Instagram but you did nothing wrong? Plus, a new radio station is broadcasting into a y...

It's official: the National Party no longer supports reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. So, is the Coalition headed towards another break-up? Or is Sussan Ley's Liberal leadership under threat? Also, queer clubs across Australia are closing down. Are safe queer spaces disappearing and taking community with them? Listen now: 01:08 - Nationals drop net-zero commitment 05:52 - Nationals senator Bri...

When banter crosses a line into bullying, the impacts can be devastating.  Hazing culture is so prevalent on Australian job sites, it's one of the reasons apprentices are quitting their jobs and dropping out of their trade altogether.  In this episode we hear your experiences - from getting attacked with nails to being forbidden to touch the tools as a woman - and find out what you can do if somet...

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been called out by the opposition leader for wearing a Joy Division T-shirt.  Sussan Ley reckons the Prime Minister should've known better, because the name Joy Division is linked to the parts of Nazi concentration camps where women were forced into prostitution. And, Buckingham Palace has announced Prince Andrew will be stripped of his royal titles...

Queensland students have been left scratching their heads after it was revealed at least nine schools taught year 12's the wrong topic for their exam. We talk to three students who sat the exam yesterday. Also, Australian Federal Police are cracking down on so-called 'crimefluencers' who it reckons are targeting young girls. Plus, Olympic BMX rider Saya Sakakibara shares why she became terrified o...

BMX power-duo Saya Sakakibara and her brother Kai were chasing their childhood dreams of competing in the Olympics when everything changed.  Kai suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in 2020.  After seeing the impacts on her brother and suffering multiple concussions herself, Saya became terrified of the sport she loved.  In this extended interview, Saya opens up about what she had to ov...

The government's plan to deport hundreds of convicted criminals to the tiny Pacific Island of Nauru is underway. We unpack what's going on.  Plus, apprentices have been the butt of jokes since the dawn of time. But when is it banter and when is it bullying?  Listen now: 01:17 - Why are people being deported to Nauru?  13:11 - Apprentices being bullied at work Guests: Abul Rizvi, Former Deputy Secr...

Independent Senator David Pocock reckons you should know who politicians are inviting to parliament and he has started a register to prove it. Also, should you have to pay to camp in a national park? The New South Wales government is looking for businesses to run some campsites, so what will that mean for campers? Plus, Hurricane Melissa is expected to cross the coast of Jamaica tomorrow. Listen n...

The Australian Defence Force is facing a land mark class action over alleged systemic sexual violence, harassment and discrimination. So after decades of reviews and inquiries, will this class action lead to cultural change? And, the government says it won't let tech companies use copyrighted material to train AI.  Plus, meet the young First Nations people taking up a career in law to change the j...

Could artificial intelligence (AI) be accelerating the so-call 'loneliness' epidemic in Australia? New research has found one in six Australians would sometimes rather stay home and chat to AI than go out with their friends. While one in seven reckon they could fall in love with a bot. In this deep dive episode, we unpack why young Aussies are turning to AI chatbots for connection. Guests: Dr Raff...

Vintage-style crime or just meme-able: why is the world so obsessed by the Louvre heist? And MTV is switching off a bunch of its music channels. So is making music videos still worth it to artists? Or is the music video dead? Plus Japan's first female Prime Minister backs a bunch of conservative policies, including a law that prevents married couples from having different surnames. Is it another s...

Thanks to low taxes in the Northern Territory, more than 40 betting companies call Darwin home. That makes the NT's gambling regulator the de factor national regulator but some say it's not up to the job. Also, could skate parks help reduce youth crime? Plus, Tony Armstrong has been investigating sport's racism problem and how to solve it. Listen now: 01:55 - NT politicians call for a gambling rev...

It took Tony Armstrong a year to decide he was ready to tackle this project.  End Game with Tony Armstrong is a deep dive into sport's racism problem and the people trying to solve it. In this extended interview Tony sits down with hack to talk about players copping racist abuse, everyday racism and what tech companies could do to "turn off the tap".  You can stream all three episodes of End Game...

Would you ever date an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot? Because heaps of young Aussies say they're open to it. So should we be worried about what AI will do to our relationships? Also, could a remote community in the Northern Territory run out of food soon because the roads to get into town aren't up to scratch? Plus, a survey from the Electrical Trades Union found one in eight apprentices ha...

US President Donald Trump (and his pen) has finally welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the White House to sign a deal that was months in the making. Here's what went down.  And, police in the UK have confirmed they are looking into reports about Prince Andrew allegedly trying to dig up dirt on his accuser Virginia Giuffre.  Plus: would you put your life on the line for content?  Listen no...

Taking care of your family feels like the natural thing to do. It can be super rewarding but it can also be really tough. There are about 400,000 young carers in Australia and new research has found they are having a really hard time. So what support do young carers need? Plus, will the ceasefire in Gaza hold as both sides accuse each other of violating the agreement, and is a lasting peace close?...

Support for One Nation has surged in regional Australia since the last election. So why are more people turning towards the conservative minor party and is it likely to impact the next election? In this deep dive episode, we unpack why Australian voters are turning away from the two major parties. Guests: Dr Jill Sheppard, senior lecturer in politics, ANU Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us o...

Senator David Pocock's been turfed from the parliamentary social sports club because he called out a gambling lobby group listed as a sponsor. It's sparked debate about how cosy politics has become with the gambling industry.  A new gay club in Sydney copped backlash for being very specific about who it's for. So how do queer spaces balance exclusivity with inclusion? Over in Ireland, a trial givi...

Ever had to cough up a whole new rental bond before you've even got your last one back? Victoria's trying to change that. Also, plans for a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery in Alice Springs have been scrapped — so how are First Nations artists responding? And, four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus has announced her retirement at just 25. We speak to a former Oly...

As the first phase of Trump's 20-point peace plan continues, how does it actually impact the people living in Gaza and Israel?  In this special interview episode, hack speaks to two people on the ground about what a ceasefire means to them.  In Gaza, we speak to Abeer Abou Mutlak an aid worker about the personal toll the war has had on her and how she plans to rebuild her life in Northern Gaza.  A...

Support for Pauline Hanson's One Nation party is surging. So why are more people backing them, and will it last? Also, fuel prices can vary a lot depending on where you live. Now the ACCC is facing pressure to investigate why rural people are paying so much more. Plus, Australians are making their mark in American football. We speak to the young Aussies trying to make it as punters in college foot...

Hamas has released the last living Israeli hostages, so happens next?  We speak to a young Israeli reservist who refused to keep serving in the IDF about his experience, and what he wants to happen now. And advocacy groups are concerned the upcoming social media ban will leave LGBTIQA+ teens living in the bush "cut off" from community. Plus, we hear how one man's fascination with scars is helping...

As the first steps of a peace plan between Israel and Hamas unfold with the release of hostages, how are Palestinians in Gaza feeling about the future?  And dinner vouchers, accommodation incentives and life saving patrols are part of South Australia's plan to boost tourism over summer in areas devastated by the algal bloom.  Plus, have we moved beyond ghosting? For some, a blunt breakup text is b...

If AI is writing your resume... and then AI is reviewing your job application... are there actually any humans involved in the job search anymore? In this deep dive episode: we explore how AI is utilised across the job market and how you can stand out from the slop.  Plus we hear from jobseekers about what the market is like right now.  Guests: Dr Natalie Sheard, lawyer and McKenzie postdoctoral f...