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It's not the first time that Doja Cat has been snarky to her adoring fans, but has she gone too far this time?  We also discuss the embarrassing notes you keep on your phone that you don't think anyone will ever see.  And, Elon has rebranded Twitter to X, UFOs are now apparently "unidentified anomalous phenomena". What's the point of rebranding things that are also so recognisable?  Guests:  Etcet...

As more women get into farming, it means that the tradition of the eldest son taking over is changing too. We meet some young female farmers who are looking to inherit the farm instead of their brothers. Plus, what it's like to be diagnosed with a rare and severe form of multiple sclerosis (MS) at 21, just as you're gaining independence in the world and learning about yourself.  And we also find o...

Constant news and conversations about climate change can be pretty hard to deal with. How can you help your climate anxiety without totally disengaging with the issue? We also look at how will climate change impact tourism into the future, as extreme heat causes havoc and devastation across parts of the planet.  Plus, how could the construction union's calls for a super profits tax help address th...

Whether it's finding someone to teach you or access to a car...getting your driver's licence can be super challenging. But how can not having a licence impact us long term?  Plus, Israeli politicians just passed a deeply controversial judicial reform bill. What does this mean for the country, where protests have been ongoing for months?  And a Senate inquiry looking at sexual consent laws in Austr...

Young people with life-limiting illnesses will soon be able to have consistent end of life care under a new plan launched by the federal government today.  And, casual workers are being given new rights to permanent employment in a move designed to improve job security.  Guests: Professor Rae Cooper, University of Sydney Andrew McKellar, Chief Executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and In...

It's the Shakeup and we're talking about the Matildas' nailbiting win over Ireland, whether a thumbs up could be seen as a binding agreement and do you reckon time blindness gives you permission to be late at work?  Hack host Dave Marchese is joined by presenter Olan Tekkers and sports presenter Dani Pirello.

A sex education book for teenagers has been removed from some shelves after retail staff were abused over it. We chat to Welcome to Sex co-author Yumi Stynes about the controversy. Plus, we preview the opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup, which kicks off in Sydney with the Matildas taking on Ireland. And, we meet some young Aussies who are keeping traditions alive with rare and forgotten t...

What's the issue with unis right now? A massive review into the sector — the Universities Accord — has its interim report in the wild and the government has okayed the first five recommendations.  One of the big ones is about expanding regional university centres, so we talk to students who already use the hubs in their towns and to the Education Minister about what's missing from the report.  Als...

Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying it's going to cost too much. The shock announcement had a mixed response — sporting groups are angry, but others think it's a smart economic decision. Also, the official arguments for the Yes and No campaigns for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum have been published today.  And, we go to a nature reserve in the Nort...

There's hope for people who've tried everything to treat their depression with a clinical trial finding one in five were almost symptom-free after taking regular low-doses of ketamine.  And you've probably heard of companies that are "kind to the planet" or "eco-friendly" but these phrases are basically meaningless according to the consumer watchdog, who are calling out greenwashing. Also, the FIF...

It's the Shakeup and we're talking taking time off booze, the Barbie movie craziness and whether you should get paid less if you work from home. Hack host Dave Marchese is joined by The Daily Aus deputy editor Em Gillespie and KISSFM newsreader Brooklyn Ross.

Being young and having grey hair used to be a no no, but more and more young women in their 20s are looking in the mirror and liking what they see. They're getting louder on social media and they're known as the greyfluencers.  Also, if you could take a trip in a self-driving car, would you do it?  And a United Nations report has found that 735 million people are going hungry across the world. Gue...

Steph Lentz was sacked by a Sydney Christian school for being gay in 2021. Now she's written a book called In/Out and we speak to her about what it was like falling into love and out of the church.  Plus, the World Meteorological Organisation says last week was the planet's hottest on record. What can we expect for Australia's summer?  Guests: Steph Lentz, author  Greg Mullins, Emergency Leaders f...

Tax time can be wonderful when you get a nice little cash bonus in your bank account from a tax return. But some people who've had bumps in the past are getting hit with bills instead. We explain what's changed for tax this year. Access to abortion is going to get a whole lot better in August with the federal government announcing more doctors will be able to prescribe the medication option and mo...

The Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme findings have been delivered, saying the scheme wasn't fair and recommending charges for some of Robodebt's architects. But what does it mean for victims and their families? And why are there hardly any Aussies in our music charts? We chat to someone who has crunched the numbers.  Guests: Bill Shorten, Federal Minister for Government Services Casey Bri...

It's the Shakeup and we're unpacking the findings from the Royal Commission into Robodebt.  Plus, ANOTHER social media platform? We take a look at Twitter's new rival, Threads, which attracted 30 million users in a day.  And it's been a controversial week in the world of cricket with some drama between Australia and England.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by Marlee Silva from ABC Sport and comedian...

Have you noticed bigger cars are getting more popular? Sports utility vehicles — think 'soccer mum' cars — dominate roads right now and it could be bad news for the environment and safety.  Also, the AFL is investigating the illegal sharing of explicit pics of past and present players in a huge leak.  And, could we have found the wildest job? We meet the people braving croc-infested waters in the...

Researchers are working to help treat people with muscle dysmorphia in Australia, which is when people think their muscles aren't big enough. Also, Bhutan is meant to be the happiest country in the world, but a lot of young people are leaving to move to Australia. And, a new study has found Aussie students don't actually care that much about Federation or Anzac history, and actually find it irrele...

Researchers have been scanning teenagers' brains over the last five years to see if they can predict mental health conditions. Also, why telling someone to "get a job" isn't really a solution for the long-term unemployed. And politicians have weighed in on the controversial stumping of English wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow in the second Ashes Test.  Guests: Professor Daniel Hermens, University of th...

Thousands of people — many of them teenagers and young people — have been protesting police violence in France. The riots come after a 17-year old was shot dead during a traffic stop. Also, finding your people as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community can be daunting, especially when you're in a small town. Safe spaces can make a huge difference. Plus, what happens in Darwin on the one night Territori...

It's the Shakeup and we're breaking down the stress, excitement and chaos that filled Swifties' hearts this week. Also, South Korea is changing the way it counts its citizens' age, meaning everyone will get a year or two younger. And we're asking about times you've 'taken one for the team' after a Belgian shot put thrower agreed to compete in the hurdles. Dave Marchese is joined by departing tripl...

The corruption watchdog in New South Wales has found former premier Gladys Berejiklian and ex-Liberal MP Daryl Maguire engaged in serious corrupt conduct when they were a couple.  Also, could opioids be doing more harm than good when it comes to relieving back pain? Some new research is casting doubt on whether this super strong med is that effective.  And, we speak to the Aussie firefighters who'...

The nation's Swifties (four million apparently) dropped everything today hoping to score pre-sale tickets to the Eras Tour. What does this record demand mean for the ticket game and scalping laws in the future?  Also, should gambling advertising during sporting events be scrapped? Here's why it's something the government will have to consider. Guests: Jarni Blakkarly, Choice investigative journali...

Female surfers have flooded a mixed competition on the Gold Coast, snapping up most of the spots over frustrations about pay equality in the sport.  Also, there's growing pressure to change the law surrounding the use of spit hoods - masks designed to prevent spitting and biting - on children in police custody. Guests: Lucy Small, professional surfer Sean McKeown, Kirra Longboard Klassic director...

A powerful Russian mercenary threatened to march on Moscow, but 36 hours later it was all over. What does this mean for Putin?