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Interest rates have dropped for the first time since 2020. It might not feel important, but it’ll affect what you pay in rent, the cost of buying a home, and even who the next Prime Minister is...  And checking your poo could save your life. Bowel cancer is impacting more young people than the generations that came before.  Plus, do you understand the basics of democracy? Turns out 72% of Aussies...

People born after 1990 have 2 times the risk of colon cancer and 4 times the risk of rectal cancer, compared to generations before them.  It's a sobering stat.  So today, we hear from young survivors of bowel cancer about the warning signs and what you can do to check your poo.  Guest Jessica Hill, bowel cancer survivor Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram Listen to our deep dive...

If the election was held today, Peter Dutton would probably become Prime Minister. That’s according to one of the biggest polls in Australia. We’re looking into why. Also, Donald Trump promised to end the war in Ukraine in one day. Now almost a month into his presidency, is he any closer to a peace deal with Russia?   And hear from the Aussie families whose loved ones have joined Neo-Nazi groups. ...

What do you do when your sister brings home a Neo-Nazi on Christmas day?  It's the question brothers Toby and Curtis were forced to ask themselves.  And they're not alone.  Families across the country are grappling with the reality of their loved ones falling into extremism and they don't know where to turn for help.  Guest Avani Dias, reporter, Four Corners Get the whole story from Hack: Follow u...

Donald Trump's been hitting the phones this week, calling everyone from Vladimir Putin to Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Anthony Albanese. So what did they talk about? And a voice note TikTok followed by a crying podcast response and a pile-on: everyone has an opinion on the latest influencer drama between Jordan Tan and Jack Mac.  Plus, Montoya, por favor: why we're all obsessed with watching heartbreak...

Stood down, banned from working and under a potential criminal investigation: there’s been a quick response to the 2 nurses in NSW Health uniforms who appeared in a shocking chat room video threatening to kill Israelis. The clip is raising a lot of questions about rising anti-Semitism in Australia. Here's what you need to know.  And young women are more susceptible to falling into betting traps th...

Brain cancer.  An Instagram account. A cookbook and an app deal with Apple.  There wasn't much that was going to stop Belle Gibson's rise.  Until two journalists from The Age followed a tip off down the rabbit hole that unravelled Belle's story.  Today, hack speaks to one of those reporters about what it was like breaking the story of one of Australia's most notorious scammers.  Guest: Beau Donell...

Sam Kerr was found not guilty of racially harassing a police officer. How did we get here and what does it mean for the future of her Matildas captaincy? And the government wants to stop your HECS-HELP debt from holding you back on home loans.  Plus, this is how climate change is putting Australia's surf economy under threat.  Listen now: 01:14 - Sam Kerr verdict explained 08:30 - How HECS can hol...

Australia is known for its beach culture.  In fact, 1 in 10 of us surf. But some of our most famous breaks are under threat from rising sea levels. So is there anything we can do about it? Guests: Steph Curley, CEO, Surfrider Foundation Australia 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...

Trump is imposing tariffs on steel imports, a major blow to a big Australian industry. So after a pretty important phone call, can Prime Minister Anthony Albanese talk his way into an exemption?  Plus, the Antoinette Lattouf unlawful termination case against the ABC continues in the federal court with some of the broadcaster's top bosses taking the stand. What's gone down so far?  And the Kendrick...

Ever skipped a doctor's visit because of the price? You're probably not alone.  Australians in their 20s are some of the most likely to avoid a visit to the GP due to the rising cost of living. Now a peak doctors' group is calling for free visits to address the issue.  In this episode we explore how the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners plans to fix medical accessibility.  Guests:...

Should the government consider future generations when making legislation? Well, this independent MP wants to make sure they do.  And are we any closer to closing the disadvantage gap for Indigenous Australians? The federal government has released an update on how we are tracking...and where we are falling behind.  Plus bike rideouts are taking over city streets, so who is behind them?  Listen now...

Bike rideouts, where big groups of young guys take to the streets, have been popping up in the last few years everywhere from Perth and Sydney to the Gold Coast and Melbourne. Organisers say they're all about getting young people off the streets and giving them something to do, but police are worried they’re dangerous, and some people are even threatening the riders with violence. In Perth last ye...

A transport minister stepping down after a winery lunch, an election promise for taxpayers to cover long lunches for businesses, and a literal Aussie Trump: we’re dissecting the week in politics. And a "workforce of marshmallows": that’s what some bosses think of junior doctors who are threatening to walk off the job.  Plus, the Anna v Mikaela beef: losing followers, "feeling broke" and influencer...

New hate crime laws have been rushed through Parliament, with mandatory jail time included. So how will it work?  And Sam Kerr's racial harassment trial has been happening in London this week. Here's everything that's gone down so far.  Also, the National Student Ombudsman opened this week. It's hit the ground running with the first complaint hitting the office within 15 minutes of the new website...

"Stupid and white." Do those three words amount to racially motivated harassment?  That's the question that's being unpacked in a UK courtroom, two years after Matildas star Sam Kerr was arrested in 2023.  But is there more to it than that? Here's everything you need to know about the case so far.  Guests Johnpaul Gonzo, Europe correspondent, Network 10  Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on...

Trump reckons the US will "take over" Gaza and turn it into the "Riviera of the Middle East" while relocating the Palestinians that live there.  And two cases of parasomnia have made headlines in Australia. So what is it, and how is it being wielded in the court room? Plus, the esports industry is "dying" according to Aussie players. What can be done to bring it back from the brink? Listen now: 01...

Trump has a new goal: turning Gaza into the "Riviera of the Middle East".  At a press conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said that the US will "take over the Gaza Strip", while suggesting Palestinians in Gaza could be permanently relocated to neighbouring countries like Egypt or Jordan.  The comments were backed up by Netanyahu, as protesters gathered outside the...

This week, floods devastated north Queensland while fires raged in Victoria and Western Australia. It's forced a bunch of people to evacuate their homes. So what does that moment actually feel like? And all the pollies are (finally) back in Canberra for work. Here's what they need to get done before the PM sets a date for the federal election.  Plus how bad are steroids for you really? And could t...

What is it really like to regularly take steroids? Is it actually a body image issue?  Is the black market stuff dodgy? In this episode, we're unpacking how those using steroids actually feel about the illegal drugs, what harm reduction tools are available, what doctors reckon, and what comes next when it's time to get off the juice.  If you, or someone you know needs support, there is help availa...

Trump is doubling down on his US election promises by imposing new tariffs in the next few days on China, Canada and Mexico.  He's calling it a reaction to those countries allowing immigrants and fentanyl to flow into the US.  So who do the tariffs actually impact? And we hear a lot about international students at Australian unis, but it's rare to hear from them directly about what it's like study...

Some of Australia’s mental health wards are operating at 100% capacity. For many inside the system, it’s at crisis point, which is why in one state hundreds of psychiatrists are this week deciding whether to quit in protest. So what are they asking for, and will their protest catch on in other states and territories too? Today, everything you need to know about the fight between the NSW government...

It's the Shakeup and this week we're talking Trump's return to the White House.  From pardoning Jan 6 rioters to mass deportations and now inviting influencers into the White House press office, we're covering it all.  And the doomsday clock is 89 seconds away from midnight. So, what really is the sign of the end of days?  Plus ever been brought to court over some cyber-farting? Hack host Dave Mar...

A caravan of explosives and an anti-Semitic note with a list of potential targets: here's what we know about the planned mass-casualty event that was discovered in Sydney.  Is it a potential act of terrorism, or is the discovery itself enough to put the community on edge?  And Queensland has become the first state to ban puberty blockers for under-18s.  Advocates and doctors’ groups are furious. W...

Raneem has lost about 40 family members during the war in Gaza. Now, the rest of her family is returning home to the north as the tentative ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues.  It's estimated 1.5 million Palestinians are making their way north, returning to devastated homes and neighbourhoods.  With the unfiltered details posted day by day on social media, Raneem shares what it's like wa...