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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...

Ed Sheeran being cool again, Lady Gaga touring, Labubu dolls selling out. Memes about recession indicators are everywhere right now, thanks to unstable markets in the US and trade tensions across the world. So what do you actually invest in when times are tough? Gold apparently.  Prices for the metal are up globally and Australian gold prospectors are loving it. We hear from some of them and we as...

The world has its first pope born in the United States.  Plus, parliament is a workplace where name-calling, heckling and yelling are a given. But should the culture change?  And imagine rocking up to your social basketball game and an NBA star is there filling in.  We're also asking for your biggest prize let-down stories.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by basketballer Anneli Maley and content cre...

After three days of deliberations, a jury has delivered its verdict in the trial of four people charged with the murder of Perth teenager Cassius Turvey.  Plus, we visit the NSW South Coast where one charity wants to flip the script on mental health. And one of the biggest AI porn sites in the world, MrDeepFakes, has shut down. What happens now? In politics, outgoing Greens leader Adam Bandt has o...

One of the world's biggest AI-generated porn sites, MrDeepFakes, has shut down. Not because of any regulation, but because a service provider decided to terminate it. Advocates are celebrating this news but what does this mean for the fake images that were on the website? Will they be on the internet forever? We speak to Noelle Martin, who is a victim-survivor of image-based abuse and is now an ex...

The world is urging India and Pakistan to show restraint after tensions erupted between the nuclear-armed rivals.  And Catholic cardinals from all over the world are voting for a new pope in what is the largest and most diverse conclave to ever take place.  Plus, a prolonged dry spell in South Australia means some farmers are having to make heartbreaking decisions.  Listen now: 01:12 - The conflic...

In South Australia, farmers are dry seeding their fields, hoping for rain to come.  The ongoing dry season means without rain, there's no feed.  And when there's no feed, farmers are forced to make really tough choices.  In this episode we hear from farmers waiting for the dry spell to break and the toll it takes on their businesses, families, and mental health.  Guest: April McLennan, regional re...

The Greens election proposal didn't exactly go to plan. We hear from Max Chandler-Mather on his big "disappointment".  And, Israel has announced a new offensive to 'capture' Gaza as millions starve.  Plus, a new initiative from the NSW government will give discounts to international performers if they have an Australian support act.  Listen now: 01:06 - The Greens election results  04:48 - Max Cha...

In his first interview since losing the seat of Griffith, Max Chandler-Mather reflects on his time in politics. What went wrong for the Greens?  The "awful" truth about working in Parliament House. And where he'll go next.  Plus Max unpacks how "news of the Greens' death has been wildly overstated".  Guest: Max Chandler-Mather, former Member for Griffith and Greens housing spokesperson Get the who...

Albo’s back, breaking a 21-year-old Australian curse of first-term prime ministers not being re-elected. How did he do it? Meanwhile, Peter Dutton broke a different record, becoming the first Opposition Leader in Australian history to lose his own seat. Can the Liberal Party recover? We're talking to Senator Dave Sharma about how the Coalition's youth strategy hurt it.  Plus, the world is watching...

Labor just had a landslide victory, with voters booting more than a dozen Coalition MPs including the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton out of their seats. Anthony Albanese is back in Canberra today, as the vote counting continues all over the country. So can the Liberal Party recover? We break down the latest election results, and we speak to NSW Liberal Senator Dave Sharma about whether avoiding yo...

In the next 24 hours, Australia will decide its next prime minister.  So for this episode, we're unpacking the biggest election moments, the promises, and the impact of influencers on it all.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by content creator Konrad Benjamin (Punters Politics) and founder of Hilma's Network Charlotte Mortlock.