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There's heaps of discussion about whether there should be a retirement age for politicians here in Australia.

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It's the Shakeup and we're chatting about your weird sleeping habits. Do you swap sides of the bed?  Plus, we're talking about the game that gripped the nation! Our Matildas playing in the World Cup finals. And I don't know about you, but we're still low-key pissed we're not getting a public holiday. Host Dave Marchese is joined by podcaster Josh Garlepp, and Sky Sports reporter and founder of Bro...

Ten young women competed at this year's Ekka to be named Queensland Country Life Showgirl for 2023. Does the award still have any meaning in the modern world? More and more retail and hospo workers, and even real estate agents, are using body worn cameras to deal with aggressive customers and clients. But there are warnings it might breach our privacy. And, what happened to the tens of thousands o...

There's so much excitement around the Matildas semifinal match against England in the World Cup. We hear from some of the fans ahead of the showdown. Also, the Matildas have their own sporting rituals before a game and so do fans, but do superstitions actually help us or our team? And national cabinet has met today in Brisbane and rental rights and reform was on the agenda. So, has anything change...

Four Australian surfers have been found alive off the coast of Aceh in Indonesia after several days lost at sea. We find out about the incredible moment they were spotted by rescuers bobbing on  their surfboards. Plus, the woman at the centre of the deadly mushroom dinner that killed three people in Victoria has give a statement to the media. So how does she explain how this tragedy happened?  And...

Australia has made it through to the semifinals in the Women's World Cup, and Matildas-fever is at an all time high. The team's victory is inspiring players at a grassroots level.

It's the Shakeup and we're asking you about the most over-the-top rules you've seen at a holiday rental or hotel.  Plus, do you feel younger or older than your actual age? And our boss has been away this week so we're chatting mischief and workplace dynamics. Host Dave Marchese is joined by Pedestrian Daily podcaster Louis Hanson and Today Show reporter Iza Staskowski.

A lot of research and science that gets done in Australia gets silenced. It's called research suppression, and it can really impact early-career researchers and the environment.

What's behind this TikTok trend that's turning us all into background characters in our own lives? Also, universities respond to claims they're not doing enough to crack down on sexual violence. And a plan to shoot feral horses from helicopters has fired up debate. Why are brumbies so controversial? Guests: Claudia Long, ABC political reporter Anthony Sharwood, author of The Brumby Wars Dr Edith H...

Geoff and Kitale Wilson are setting off for two years on a fully-sustainable expedition around the world.

When Australia votes in its first referendum since 1999 later this year, about 43 per cent of voters will be Gen Z and Millennials. We unpack how this could influence the outcome for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.  Plus, we journey to north-east Arnhem Land where the country’s biggest gathering of First Nations politics and culture — the Garma festival — has just wrapped up.  Guests: Senator J...

It's the Shakeup and we're chatting about the allegations made against Lizzo this week, which she claims are false and outrageous.  Plus, we're dishing the dirt on bad neighbours after a lotto winner in the UK got some pushback from his over plans to host a "mini Glastonbury" festival on his estate.  And have we lost our sense of etiquette when going to the movies or theatre?  Host Dave Marchese i...

Did a South Korean research team just make one of the biggest physics breakthroughs of our time? Scientists around the world are scrambling to find out if bold claims about super conductor advancements are true — but there's a lot of skepticism and caution.  Plus, we break down the latest on Trump's indictment. And this week marks six years since a report exposed widespread sexual violence on uni...

One of Australia's best surfers, Owen Wright suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2015. We catch up with him and his wife, singer-songwriter Kita Alexander, to hear what it took to be able to walk, talk, surf and win again. And amid growing concerns about gangland shootings in Sydney, a New South Wales Greens MP is calling for cocaine to be legalised to try to stop the violence.  Guests:  Surfer O...

UNESCO has decided not to label the Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger' which has environmentalists scratching their heads. Also, Australian runner Peter Bol was cleared of doping charges, with Sports Integrity Australia finally dropping its seven-month investigation. And classical music is trending with film soundtracks, study music and even trap beats all part of the classical comeback. Hack spoke...

Senator David Pocock says the government should be forced to consider whether new developments will increase environmental disasters before approving them. So he's introducing a bill to federal parliament that would impose a duty of care on the government.  Plus, we look at the issue of youth crime in Queensland — the state with the highest number of children behind bars. And it's time to gear up...

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...