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It's the Shakeup and we're talking… Highlights from the second-last week of the election campaign, what matters to voters in the Hunter region, the debate over wage increases, and do you love or loathe small talk at the hairdresser? Join Hack's Dave Marchese with law student Angus Neale, and Newcastle Herald journalist Sage Swinton.

The next stop on our election road trip has taken us to the Hunter region in NSW! It’s an area that's constantly at the centre of massive national debates on energy, environment, and skills. The seat of Hunter has been held by Labor for more than a century, but things are changing - and the ALP's desperately trying to hang onto it. Can they convince regional voters to stay with them? Plus, in star...

There's a bit of a stereotype that young people don't care about politics. But actually ... they're more engaged than ever before. They just don't believe politicians are really doing right by the issues that matter to them. That's according to the results of triple j's survey of more than 1,600 young people. We'll be taking a deep dive into the data. Plus, Collingwood Football Club's problems wit...

Ask anyone who's had an IUD - a long-lasting contraceptive device - and they'll probably tell you about the pain of getting it inserted. So why aren't more people being informed about their anaesthetic options? And how can we make them more accessible? Plus, young people who want to become farmers are facing a huge barrier: the cost of getting their own land. Will we run out of farmers in the futu...

Intimate and disturbing details of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s former relationship have been aired during a very public defamation trial in the US. On TikTok, videos supporting Johnny Depp’s side have gone viral - so, why are so many people fascinated in this case online? Plus, early voting is open! We get you up to speed on everything you need to know about casting your federal election ballot...

It's the Shakeup and we're talking ... The battle to win Queensland in the upcoming election, the maverick politicians gunning for votes in the state, and boomer tirades about young people. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with 4ZZZ Radio station manager (and Hack alumni) Stephen Stockwell and the Guardian's Queensland reporter Eden Gillespie.

It's the next stop on our election road trip: the remote mining town of Mount Isa, way up in the northwest outback region of Queensland. We're chatting to young people about the issues that'll be swaying their votes this election, with the rising cost of living and access to healthcare big on the agenda. And we sit down for a pretty rogue conversation with local federal MP, Bob Katter. Guests: Lec...

A leaked document from the US Supreme Court has sparked mass protests on the streets of America. It suggests that abortion rights could soon be dramatically wound back, if the historic Roe v Wade ruling is overturned. How did it happen, and what will it mean for Americans' reproductive rights? And what's it like to spend your life capturing the weird and wonderful quirks of the animal kingdom? We...

Interest rates have gone up for the first time in more than 10 years. But why should you care? What will it mean for your bank account, and the price of your rent? We look at this massive announcement and what it means for you. Plus, there’s five key 'megatrends' that can show us why mental health issues have been on the rise among young people in the past two decades. What are they - and how can...

Everything feels super expensive at the moment, but what if you had to spend hundreds, even thousands, of dollars on a medical diagnosis? That's the reality for heaps of young Australians trying to get an ADHD diagnosis at the moment - and usually after months on a waitlist. So why is it so hard? Plus, Labor has unveiled its plans to tackle housing affordability if they win the election, including...

It's the Shakeup and we're talking... Anthony Albanese is back on the campaign trail after completing a week in COVID isolation, the big issues for young voters in Western Australia, and Italy's new rule where children will be given both their parents' surnames at birth. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with the ABC's Nick Sas and The Australian's Jenna Clarke.

The next stop on our election road trip has taken us West - we're in Perth! Western Australia doesn't usually get much of a mention during the federal election campaign - but this time, there's a few seats that could make a big difference on election night. We find out what matters to young Western Australian voters, and which issues will swing their vote. Plus, We speak with WA Greens Senator Jor...

We all know how easy it is to get lost in the YouTube rabbit hole. But new Australian research suggests that the algorithm is taking young male users to some pretty dark places. Specifically, they're being directed to anti-feminist and far-right material. Also, Uber has admitted to sending misleading cancellation warnings to over two million Australians. Plus, how are human medications ending up i...

What would you do if you were the richest person in the world? Solve world hunger? Fight climate change? Or… buy Twitter? The world's richest man Elon Musk is doing the latter. We find out why, and how the platform might change. Plus, there's good news about a life-saving medication for Australians with cystic fibrosis. And we get you up to speed on the latest from the election campaign trail. Liv...

It's a special election Shakeup from Melbourne, and we're talking ... Political blunders along the campaign trail, a radical idea for Victoria to leave the federation of states, and how comedians are copping cancelled shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, thanks to old mate COVID. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Guardian reporter Matilda Boseley and comedian Dane Simpson.

Hack's hitting the road to talk to young Australians about the election issues that matter most to them. We're broadcasting out of the regional Victorian town of Bendigo first up, chatting to locals about some of the biggest things that'll sway their vote: access to mental health services, and affordable housing. We look into how young people are dealing with the mental health crisis in regional a...

The struggle to pay attention these days is real. Experts reckon we're in an 'attention crisis', and that feels very relatable for anyone who's tried to study or work - particularly during the pandemic / since TikTok. It feels like it's our fault ... but what if our focus was actually stolen from us? Also, as the election campaign gears up you've probably been hearing a bit about independent candi...

Last week, some pretty transphobic comments surfaced from NSW Liberal candidate Katherine Deves. Before being selected to run in the Sydney seat of Warringah, she'd been campaigning to ban transgender women from sport. And while she's now apologised for those comments, it's causing a big split in the Liberal party - between those who want her dropped, and those sticking by her selection (the PM Sc...

It's the Shakeup and we're talking… The curly 'gotcha' questions on week one of the election campaign trail, whether we should lower the voting age, and is 'decaf' catching on? Join Hack's Dave Marchese with influencer Christian Wilkins and host of the 2 Brownish Girls podcast, Talica Tamanitoakula.

Have you put off going to the dentist because you can't afford it? More accessible dental care is shaping up to be a big election issue. We speak to The Greens, who want all dental care to be bulk-billed for Australians. But how will they pay for it? Plus, how young is too young to vote? Teenage activists are desperate to have their voices heard before their 18th birthdays. And we check in on what...

Flood-weary residents in the Northern Rivers are gearing up for another challenge: tourists. We head to Evans Head in NSW, where displaced families living in temporary accommodation have to make way for holidaymakers. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's economic and political crisis is worsening by the day. Some locals are dying in line for precious fuel, and school exams have been called off because paper is...

It's finally happening: Australians will head to the polls on May 21 to vote in the federal election. We check in on the official first day of the election campaign, and get you up to speed on the most important item on your to do list: enrolling to vote, or updating your details. Plus, TikTok has become the latest political battleground – but videos aren't always playing by the AEC's strict rules...

It's the Shakeup and we're talking ... Awkward encounters and confrontations between pollies and the public, the nightmare of trying to find affordable places to rent right now, and weird habits we've picked up during the pandemic. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with political reporters Jade Gailberger from the Herald Sun and Josh Butler from the Guardian.

Finding a place to rent is a massive struggle right now. Only one per cent of rental properties across Australia are actually available, and tenants who saw some rent relief during the pandemic are now facing huge price hikes as things get back to normal. We hear from a bunch of young people who've been battling this problem lately. Also, a major report looking at the health risks of vaping is out...

About a third of young people follow a 'finfluencer', and heaps of them actually change their financial behaviour as a result. But now Australia's corporate watchdog ASIC is cracking down on people who share unlicensed financial advice on social media. If they don't shut down, they could cop a $1 million fine or even jail time. Plus, there's so much content circulating about the war between Russia...