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Thousands of people around the country have taken to the streets as part of March 4 Justice, after weeks of reports of systemic issues of violence against women in Parliament House, private schools and other workplaces. We speak to Superannuation Minister, Jane Hume, on whether the PM made the right move by not attending the Canberra rally. Also, what the hell is crypto-art or NFTs? And, why the r...

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking… Whether the royal family is racist, how women are treated in the gossip media, and if we should knock off at 4pm every Friday. Join Hack's Avani Dias with former Bachie contestant and Labor staffer Alisha Aiken Radburn, and model Christian Wilkins.

The Federal Government plans to offer nearly 800-thousand half-price airline tickets to 13 regional areas around Australia in an attempt to boost the tourism and aviation industries. Also, the Federal Education Minister has indicated consent training will form part of the school syllabus. And, with the West Australian state election around the corner, we look at what the major parties are offering...

The Property Council says Melbourne CBD workers should be able to leave the office early on Fridays in order to help ailing pubs and clubs that have been affected by COVID lockdowns. Also, scientists are warning of a 'spermaggedon' due to endocrine blockers present in a number of everyday items. And, why Government's are considering consumers' 'right to repair' our electronic devices.

The West Australian state election is being held this weekend, and the state's young Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup is breaking with his federal Liberal Party counterparts by urging greater action on climate change. Also, Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah and the Britney Spears documentary have shed light on the way women celebrities are treated by the tabloids. And, Victoria has announced it wil...

Meghan Markle reveals that conversations were had about how dark her baby son's skin would be before he was born. Will this have ramifications for the Royal family and Australia's head of state, the Queen? On International Women's Day we speak to Elizabeth Broderick, former Sex Discrimination Commissioner and current United Nations special rapporteur for Discrimination against Women and Girls. Als...

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking... Whether the MP rape allegations put young women off entering politics, what crystal sex toys say about the wellness industry, and how the Mardi Gras will look different this year. Join Hack's Avani Dias with ex-Young Nat Siobhan Blake and podcaster Rowdie Walden.

People are using COVID safe check-ins outside shops and restaurants to hit on customers and breach their privacy. Also, the family and friends of a woman who accused Attorney-General Christian Porter of raping her when she was a teenager want an independent inquiry held. A Sydney private school principal responds to thousands of sexual assault claims emerging as advocates push for better sex and c...

After days of speculation, Attorney-General Christian Porter has identified himself as the senior member of the Government involved in an alleged rape in 1988. He strenuously denies the allegation. On a special episode of Hack we look at why the Attorney-General identified himself, and what happens now for the Government and family of the alleged victim. We also look at how the internet may or may...

More and more young people are shunning traditional religion in favour of alternative spirituality. But some experts warn that could pave the way for wellness conspiracy theories. And, more than 20 people have died in protests in Myanmar. Why have young people there and in Australia been taking to the streets? Also, Aussie music industry legend Michael Gudinski dies suddenly aged 68.

A letter alleging a woman was raped in 1988 by a man who is now a Cabinet Minister has been forwarded to Australian Federal Police. The woman at the centre of the allegations took her own life last year, but a group of her friends want Prime Minister Scott Morrison to launch his own investigation. And, a landmark report into Australia's aged care system has made 148 recommendations to improve the...

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking... Whether the Government's new 'Dob-seeker' idea proves we're a nation of snitches, if hosting the Olympics is worth it, and what happens to your dog after a break up. Join Hack's Ange McCormack with comedians Nat Damena and broadcaster Alice Matthews.

Qantas has said international travel won't start again fully until 2024, but that hasn't stopped tens of thousands of Australians from getting special consideration to move overseas permanently. And, political pressure is mounting on the Government over the alleged rape of a young staffer, Brittany Higgins. Also, South Australia has become the first state to ban some single-use plastics. Will it m...

Doctors have been warned off prescribing one type of contraceptive pill, Microgynon 50, because of an 'unacceptably high risk' of blood clots. Also, two elderly women have received four times the recommended dosage of the Pfizer COVID vaccine, after the doctor who administered the dose didn't undertake the right training. And, what happens to the dog when you split up with your partner?

The government has announced a plan to permanently increase welfare by just $4 a day, prompting concerns it will plunge people into poverty. Also, news will be back on our Facebook feeds after the social media giant reached an agreement with the Federal Government over the media bargaining code. Controversial backbencher Craig Kelly, who’s been spreading COVID conspiracies for months, says he quit...

23-year old Chanel Contos shared her story of sexual assault in a private school, and was blown away by the response. Two thousand others shared similar stories, and now Chantel is calling for better sex education in the classroom. Also, what is coercive control and why is there a push to criminalise it? And, Mars Rover gives us more information about the Red planet, and whether humans can one day...

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking... Why Facebook is playing chicken with the Australian Government over news, how the Parliament is dealing with allegations of sexual assault and why the Australian Open women's matches are played outside of television prime time. Join Hack's Avani Dias with Greens Councillor Adam Pulford and journalist Eliza Barr.

Facebook has cut off all news content to Australian users, as it ramps up its beef with the Federal Government. The Govt wants the big tech company to pay for sharing Australian news content, and they aren't keen. So how did we get to this point? And how come a lot of other government and community-run pages have been caught in the fray? We speak to a tech expert on what this means for young Austr...

COVID has made young people get into politic more than ever before. But it means some politicians are turning into cult figures, as people focus on their personalities over policies. Also, the allegations of rape made by a young political staffer have resonated with the Hack audience, with dozens of calls and texts coming in about how sexual harassment and assault happened to listeners who work in...

The body that approves drugs for use in Australia today approved a second vaccine for COVID, the AstraZeneca vaccine. The rollout of the vaccine is literally days away, but there's still a lot of misinformation or uncertainty about how it would work. On tonight's show, we address young people's questions on how the vaccine will work, who'll get priority and when life will go back to normal.

Brittany Higgins was working in the Defence Minister's office when she says she was raped by a colleague in Parliament House. But she says she was then forced to choose between reporting it and keeping her job. And, two-thirds of people in the music industry in Melbourne are considering leaving their jobs after the COVID pandemic decimated the industry. Also, former US President Donald Trump is ac...

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking... Victorians to enter strict five-day lockdown, McDonald's arguing "non-monetary benefits" should be include in wage negotiations, and how the way we measure intelligence is letting us down. Join Hack's Avani Dias with podcaster Talica Tamanitoakula and musician Joyride.

The Federal Government is looking at industrial relations changes and has left the door open for big companies to pay staff less in exchange for non-monetary benefits. Unions warn that will mean workers will get paid in food. Also, Lunar New Year is usually one of the biggest events on the calendar, but the pandemic has changed how it is celebrated. And, has graffiti and street art become to comme...

Allegations of money laundering and links to organised crime have meant Crown Resorts must radically clean up its act before it can get a licence in Sydney. Also, why we're measuring intelligence all wrong, and how that's impacting who we choose as our leaders. And, some asylum seekers and refugees have been stuck in a cramped hotel room for more than a year.

Australia still hasn't committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and now some members of The Nationals want agricultural emissions to be excluded from the targets. Also, Eddie McGuire announces he'll step down from Collingwood Football Club immediately, following the release of a report into racism at the club. And, the Queensland Government set to trial strict new penalties, including GPS t...