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It's the Friday Shakeup and we're talking break-ups! Why is everyone following US singer Joe Jonas and UK actress Sophie Turner's divorce saga like it's the latest TV drama? Plus, will Victoria's plan to introduce a short-stay accommodation tax actually help with the housing crisis?  And, has moving overseas become too glamorised? Some young expats have been struggling to find places to live and w...

Living overseas is a dream for heaps of young Aussies, but some expats are struggling with a lack of work and accommodation.  Also, the government's announced an inquiry into the country's response to the pandemic.  And, Australia's been slammed at an international climate change conference. How do our commitments stack up against the rest of the world?  GUESTS:  Chantelle Al-Khouri, Hack reporter...

Victoria has become the first state in the country to put a levy on short-stay accommodation like Airbnb and Stayz Also, there's been a huge jump in the number of young people being hospitalised with endometriosis. And we take a look at the world's sneaker obsession. Why are we paying so much for shoes? GUESTS: Nicole Gurran, Professor of urban and regional planning, University of Sydney Dr Alexan...

Russell Brand has been accused of rape and sexual abuse by four women, but his fans are sticking by him. Also, students at Australian National University are reeling from an attack by a former student that has left two young women in hospital. Plus, can Apple's new operating system really tell your mood and wellbeing? We find out. And, new research has found pandas struggle when they're sent to ne...

Nearly three years after a huge Hack and Four Corners investigation into sexual violence on dating apps, the government has said the companies behind these apps need to do more to keep people safe. So is it enough? Also, an investigation into deadly flooding in the north African nation of Libya is underway, after more than 11,000 people were killed in the disaster. And, why so many parts of the co...

It's the Friday Shakeup and we're asking you if you get pissed off by political text messages? Is it more or less likely to make you support their cause? And, why Australia needs to consider 'third places' that aren't homes or offices in the design of its cities. Plus, property developer Tim Gurner has sparked outrage by saying that unemployment needs to go up so that workers feel more grateful to...

Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin have spent time together this week but what does this relationship mean for the rest of the world and the war in Ukraine?

If you've been feeling a bit a sluggish or burnt out, it could be that you don't just need a holiday. You might be low in vitamin D. Plus, text messages are being sent out from politicians about the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum, but how did they get your number? And a new podcast is linking up young people and mentors to tackle something we all go through: loneliness. Guests: Andrew Hug...

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have faced backlash for supporting former co-star Danny Masterson, who was convicted of raping two women. But did you know character references are used in some child sexual abuses in Australia?

Noise-cancelling headphones and ear plugs are more popular than ever but could too much silence actually be bad for you?

It's the Friday Shakeup and we're asking how important you think work is in your life? A new study found that people are less likely to say work should come first than in previous decades.  Plus, if you shop at op shops, have you noticed that prices have gone up? And have you ever thought about what the role of charity shops is? And, we chat about the big news of the week with the Qantas CEO Alan...

After a rough few years of bushfire and COVID restrictions, hopes had been high for this season's snow. But a warmer than usual winter has got operators wondering if the industry can survive. Speaking of industries that are struggling, live music venues seem to be shutting down at record speed. So could crowdsourcing and community ownership be the answer? We look at the case of the iconic Tote in...

You might not be thinking about having kids yet, but you've probably seen young parents and influencers talking about it online. But not everyone has a calming, wonderful, instagrammable birth experience.  Plus, dating can be tough for anyone, but having a chronic illness can make it even more complicated. We hear what it's like for young single people dating with their illnesses.  And, we find ou...

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Burning Man Festival in the Nevada desert is usually known for the dust, but this year, a downpour of rain has brought epic muddy chaos and one death.  Plus, the federal Opposition leader, Peter Dutton, has suggested a second referendum to recognise First Australians if the Voice to Parliament fails, but what would that look like? And, we meet a 20-year-old climate activist from the Solomon Island...

It's the Shakeup and we're asking how long is too long for a voice memo? And could video memos be about to have their moment? Plus, there are calls for "don't be a jerk" laws to be introduced to stop companies from engaging in unfair practices like luring you into a subscription trap.  And whether you love a lappie (or a blockie or mainie) or hate it, we're taking a look at this Aussie hobby.  Hos...

We get behind the wheel with 'blockie route' drivers to see how fuel prices might be threatening this Aussie tradition (which you might also know as lappies or mainies). Plus, have gig workers' calls for protections at work been answered? We unpack the government's plans to introduce legislation, which will include minimum pay rates.  And Qantas is being sued for allegedly selling flights that did...

Okay so we finally know when we'll be voting on whether Australia should change the Constitution to include an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.  Confused about how voting will work? We got you. Plus, we take a look at the latest 10-year strategy on eating disorders, which has just been released. Guests: Thomas Mayo, Yes campaigner Evan Ekin-Smyth, Australian Electoral Commission Mark Butler, federa...

Calls for Spain's soccer federation president to resign are only getting stronger after he kissed player Jenni Hermoso, who says it was not consensual.  We unpack the world-wide uproar and look at what Luis Rubiales has to say.  Plus, a Sydney woman is turning her time behind bars into an app for other inmates struggling in the prison system.  And surgeons have pulled a living roundworm from a New...

The Victorian Government is going ahead with a trial looking into when users of medicinal cannabis should be allowed to get behind the wheel. Plus, three US marines have died and others are injured after a crash during a military training exercise north of Darwin. And have you ever wondered if you could afford to rent oversees? We compare rental markets across the world.  Guests: Professor John Bl...

It's the Shakeup and we're talking about what it means to go into Olympic mode. And do you have a friend who's always in the right place at the right time? Plus, we unpack why Australia's oldest MP reckons people under the age of 36 shouldn't be in Parliament. When was the last time you thanked a bus driver? Research has found that very few of us are polite to transport workers. Host Dave Marchese...

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Grocery giants are raking it in while many Australians struggle to afford the basics.  Plus, we break down the new plan to revive the troubled Murray Darling Basin.  And hardly any of us use cash regularly any more, but we unpack how a cashless society could affect groups who are already disadvantaged. Guests: Professor Gary Mortimer, QUT Business School Chris Berg, Blockchain Innovation Hub at RM...