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An Instagram story re-share ended up in the Federal Court. Today, we're getting into Antoinette Lattouf's big win against the ABC.  And it's been 2 years since a major report into gambling. Has there been any meaningful change?  Plus, shot-hole borers are little, but they could become a big problem after WA authorities declared they can't eradicate them.  Also, are bio-age tests even accurate? Lis...

Donald Trump has declared it the '12 Day War'. But is the Israel-Iran war really over?  Plus, Kayla's life was taken over by the government and now she's gagged from speaking out: we get a glimpse into life under state guardianship orders.  And we hear from workers injured on the job who feel let down by the workers comp system, as one state moves to tighten eligibility.  Listen now: 01:27 - Donal...

Australia's closest ally is at war. What does that mean for Australia?  And what is it like living in Australia, when your family is still in Iran? We're speaking to an Iranian refugee about life in his home country, trying to contact his family during the bombing and why he fled its regime. Plus, is your cheap heater just costing you more in the long run? Listen now: 01:18 - Why did the US strike...

Influencer Indy Clinton got handed a 64-page dossier of all her trolls this week, after hiring a private investigator to track them down. Is this the best way to deal with hate in the comments?  And Trump stood up Albo this week in Canada. Now, the PM is considering going to Europe to try to catch him again. Is it okay to chase someone after they let you down? Plus is calling someone out of the bl...

What's next for the Greens? We sit down with the new leader Larissa Waters to ask about her plan, the lessons from the election, and whether the Greens block progress.  Plus, the Iran-Israel conflict is getting more deadly. Is Trump about to get America involved? As he says: "nobody knows". Also, another festival is officially in voluntary administration: Victoria's Esoteric Festival.   And some l...

Hack dives into the news that's happening now, from Australia's first formal truth-telling process, mushroom trials and more. 

HPV vaccine rates are declining in Australia, and experts have warned it's putting our ability to eradicate cervical cancer at risk.  Plus, Alistair Kitchen is an Aussie who flew to the US last week for a holiday. But when he landed, he was detained, interrogated and eventually deported. Why? He reckons it was because of his stance on Gaza.  Also, why gen z is capturing Y2K nostalgia through the l...

Israel and Iran have spent the weekend launching lethal missile strikes at each other's major cities. So what does it mean for the region? And is this the beginning of World War 3?  And are some healthcare specialists ripping off their patients? The writers of a new report think so, and want them to be named and shamed.  Plus, Dylan Voller helped to expose the mistreatment of kids in detention in...

Are year 9 students grown up enough to properly debate the topic of trad wives?  Plus: sexism, satire or subversion? Or is the discourse around Sabrina Carpenter's new album artwork just good PR? We unpack.  And Q+A and The Project are dead. Will their cancellation change the way issues are discussed, or have audiences fundamentally moved on from the format? Host Dave Marchese is joined by perform...

Sussan Ley took on the Liberal leadership after the party suffered its worst ever election wipe out. Is it a glass cliff scenario? Hear what she says in her first interview with hack as opposition leader.  Plus, can you trust the SPF rating in your favourite sunblock? Choice has been testing some of Australia's most popular brands, and they're not living up to the claims on the labels. Listen now:...

Australia has sanctioned two senior Israeli politicians, marking a change in its approach to Israel in the occupied West Bank and the war in Gaza.  Also, we hear from Dr Mohammed Mustafa about what he would like Australia to do to make real change for Palestinian children.  And here's how donating blood can change lives in just a few minutes.  Plus, how Erin Phillips and Daisy Pearce became first-...

Raids as part of Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration have thrown the streets of LA into chaos, with days of protests, Aussie journalists shot at and tear-gassed, and hundreds of marines deployed. Plus, a man has died in custody at the Royal Darwin Hospital, the NT's second death in custody in less than two weeks. Today, the NT government faced an estimates grilling about it. Will anything chan...

Everyone's grabbed the popcorn as the very public fight between Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalates. Also, we're asking if Run It Straight competitions should be banned or left alone? Plus, have you heard of AI washing? A start-up has been busted for using humans instead of artificial intelligence to fuel its chatbot. And a girlie singing Moana over a delayed flight's PA system has made some seri...

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has been forced out of the top job and will request a snap election.  And as pressure mounts on Israel to allow more aid to reach those at risk of starvation in Gaza, we hear a first-hand account of what life's like in the war zone.  Plus, a fatal collision has prompted Perth to suspend e-scooter hires. Should they be banned everywhere?  Listen now: 01:03 - Tasman...

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...