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US politician George Santos was expelled from Congress last week after accusations of defrauding donors and allegedly spending campaign money on travel, botox and porn. The now-indicted Republican will face felony charges next year.  Plus, new laws have passed that mean former immigration detainees could be locked up without a trial. Also, we meet the young people tasked with blowing up underwater...

Thousands of paramedics may not respond to triple zero call outs during one of the busiest times of the year. They're holding out on renewing registrations (which expire on NYE) until they get better pay. Plus, Brittany Higgins has wrapped up days of evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson.  And a new gangland turf war has ignited in Melbourne over the s...

Insurers can turn you down for coverage because of your mental health, and believe it or not, it's actually legal. Plus, the Israeli military has expanded its ground offensive to every part of Gaza.  And we bring you the latest from COP28, the world's biggest climate change talks, where Australia's being urged to lift its ban on nuclear energy.  Guests: Carly Dober, Director, Australian Associatio...

It's the Shakeup and we're asking if it's time to put single-sex schools in the bin.  Plus, Squid Game: The Challenge has topped the Netflix charts, but we're wondering if anyone actually watch the show it's based on?  And if it came down to it, do you think you could land a plane? Most men think they could.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by writer and presenter Elfy Scott and model and presenter C...

Two young Australians say they were needle spiked and then sexually assaulted while overseas. We're sharing their stories.  Plus, the world's biggest climate change talks are being held in a very controversial location. COP28 kicks off in Dubai.  Also, Israel and Gaza have agreed to extend the ceasefire.  And you might be ablest and not even realise it. Guests: Nas Campanella, ABC National Disabil...

Bruce Lehrmann is back in the courtroom with a defamation action against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. We're unpacking the case so far.  Plus, looksmaxxing is making the rounds on social media. But is this male beauty trend actually an incel dog whistle?  And science communication needs to work harder to make us feel less hopeless. Guests: Patrick Bell, ABC reporter Brandon Sparks, senior lectur...

A national vape ban has been declared and it kicks in on January 1st. Plus, we unpack the High Court of Australia's official reasoning for the immigration detention backflip that saw over 140 detainees released. And TV and movies portray teachers as losers and liars who'll eventually quit. So, do teachers need a massive rebrand to get more people into education degrees?  Guests: Mark Butler, Minis...

Department stores and chemists want to sell sex toys across the country, but right now it's illegal in some states. Plus, the federal government has struck a deal with the Greens to overhaul the Murry-Darling Basin Plan, but what does that mean for the environment and for communities on the rivers? And more than a hundred people have been charged after a huge protest at Newcastle's coal port over...

It's the Shakeup and we're talking about whether brands have gone overboard with Black Friday sales. Plus, are membership clubs the answer to the global loneliness epidemic? And it's been a chaotic week at OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. WTF happened?  Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalists Marty Smiley and Em Gillespie.

There's a growing trend among young people to use vapes for drugs other than nicotine, but we still don't know a whole lot about its health impacts. Plus, the federal government has ramped up funding for renewables, saying we're way off our 2030 target. And, why the Paralympic classification process makes it difficult for people with Down Syndrome to reach the top tier of their sport. Guests: Kane...

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of 50 hostages. So what happens now? Plus, why people are obsessed with new Aussie doco-series, Last Stop Larrimah. And, how TikTok's 'filters for good' could change the way activists use social media.

The guy that created ChatGPT was fired, shocking the tech world. What actually happened? Plus, an Indigenous leader has slammed festival-goers for partying on a sacred site. And, experts say COVID is exploding right now, so what does that mean for your summer plans? Guests: James Purtill, ABC technology reporter Professor Catherine Bennett, Chair of Epidemiology, Deakin University

An Australian navy diver has been injured by sonar from a Chinese warship, and our government is not happy about it. Plus, how much can changing your diet help with depression and anxiety? And is rugby union okay? The chair of Rugby Australia has been pushed out of his job at the end of a crazy year for the sport. Guests: Dr Adam Bartley, RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studie...

It's the Shakeup and we ask whether strip clubs still have a place in Australian culture. Plus, in bizarre news, the UK has appointed a Minister for Common Sense.  And have you ever tried to delete something about yourself off the internet? Host Dave Marchese is joined by Collingwood captain Darcy Moore and author and influencer Alisha Aitken-Radburn.

The government wants to monitor people who've been released from indefinite immigration detention, after a surprise High Court decision found it was unlawful and unconstitutional. Plus, the Israeli military has been criticised for raiding Gaza's biggest hospital, which it claims is housing a Hamas command centre. And some regional university students are freaking out about online learning being wo...

Former diplomat Gregory Andrews is two weeks into a hunger strike demanding climate action. He is posted up on the lawn outside Parliament House hoping to get the attention of the government. Plus, an inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crime deaths has finished. What did it uncover? And we get into the lost art of repairs and how fixing stuff could help Australia's waste problem.  Guests: Justin Ellis, Seni...

As if the latest rental affordability report wasn't bad enough (and it's bad), it turns out insecure renting also ages your body faster than unemployment, obesity and being an ex-smoker. Also, we catch up with Kitalé Wilson and his dad Dr Geoff Wilson to hear how their two-year, carbon-neutral adventure to document the climate change impacts of some of the world's most remote environments is going...

Protests supporting both Palestinians and Israelis are continuing to escalate around the world, as pressure builds on political leaders to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war. Also, we hear from the United States' Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues Abby Finkenauer who's in Australia this week. And the first-ever bill to create a legal recreational marijuana market in Australia is actual...

It's the Shakeup and we're breaking down how Optus broke down.  Plus, the infamous chat site Omegle also closed down this week.  And China's Premier called Anthony Albanese a "handsome boy" after a video of him went viral on social media. So when has a nickname just stuck with you?   Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Lauren Bonner and content creator Jack Toohey.

Turns out we're trying just about anything to find love, including psychics. But when does getting relationship advice from a fortune teller stop being fun and start getting unhealthy? Also, for nearly two decades the Australian government has been detaining people indefinitely in immigration detention centres. Now, the High Court of Australia has ruled it’s unlawful. And the UN’s leaders have com...

Millions of customers of mobile and internet giant Optus are demanding answers, following a massive hours-long outage that stopped people from being able to access emergency services. Also, young people who work in caring industries like disability and aged care are feeling unsafe on the job.  And, BookTok and Bookstagram are huge communities, but are we just seeing the same titles being recommend...

Support for the Melbourne Cup is falling, especially for Gen Z. So can we still say it’s "the race that stops the nation"?  Also, did you ever need to see a psychologist when you were in school? In Tasmania, the average wait time to see a school psychologist earlier this year was 168 days. And Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Xi Jinping in China, being the first Australian prime minist...

A massive international effort is underway right now to try to stop the Israel-Gaza war from spreading in the Middle East, with protests continuing around the world. Also, Indigenous communities want the public to have more awareness and respect for sacred sites after cases of vandalism and damage in New South Wales.  Guests Ben Saul, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Counter-terrorism Dr...

It's the Shakeup and The Wiggles' hit Hot Potato has been blasting non-stop in Bunbury and the band is not happy.  Plus should we bring back cinema intermissions? And we unpack the nightmare that is selling stuff online.

With claims Russia has shelled more towns and villages in one day than it has all year, we unpack the state of the war in Ukraine. Plus, he's accused of stealing billions from his customers and money laundering. So, what's happening in the trial of cryptocurrency's most infamous entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried? And influencers are constantly sharing beautiful travel spots online, but could these lo...