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Do you use a hair loss drug? A vocal minority of younger users of finasteride are speaking out about the rare but potentially long-lasting mental health side effects. Plus: the UN Security Council has approved Donald Trump's plan for an international stabilisation force to provide security in Gaza. So what happens now? And young Kiwis are streaming out of New Zealand in record numbers, with a lot...

After months of unanswered questions and speculation, the Coalition has finally unveiled an energy policy, ditching emissions targets and focusing on lower power prices. So what about doing something about climate change? And what about younger voters? We sit down with the Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to ask these and more questions, including whether her leadership is now officially on life suppo...

Could trans athletes be banned from women's sport at the 2028 Olympic Games? We don't know for sure, but the International Olympic Committee is considering a ban and the US government has already banned trans athletes at college level. So what would a total ban on trans athletes look like for women's sport? And what does the science say? In the deep dive this week, we're taking a look at what's dr...

Is pretty privilege a double-edged sword? Is it okay to rank people by intelligence? It's been a big week for Big Brother, with the live stream reality show returning from hiatus to kick off multiple controversies.  And the Liberal Party has ripped off the bandaid and formally ditched net zero. Is it changing anyone's mind? Plus, a bad run for psychics. Who saw it coming?  Host Dave Marchese is jo...

History was made in Australia today, with the first treaty with Aboriginal people signed into law in Victoria. So what will change? Also, the Liberal party has officially dropped net zero as its climate policy, but still says it wants to bring down emissions.  And could humanity be destroyed in an afternoon? Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Tilman Ruff has spent decades campaigning for nuclear...

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Tilman Ruff has spent decades campaigning for nuclear disarmament, and right now he's worried. With Donald Trump announcing the US will re-start nuclear testing and Russia saying it’ll follow suit, a lot of experts are seeing signs that humanity is dangerously close to a nuclear Armageddon. So does Professor Ruff agree? And what would all-out nuclear war actual...

Adult time for violent crime: Victoria's unveiled a plan to fight youth crime, and it could see 14-year-olds facing life sentences. Also: are you the first person in your family to go to uni? Some researchers have looked at why going first can be hard, and experts have some ideas about how to make it a better experience.  Plus Queensland's Supreme Court is hearing the trial of Rajwinder Singh, the...

Is the International Olympic Committee about to ban trans athletes? We don't know for sure, but it's looking increasingly likely.   And the Liberal Party is meeting tomorrow to debate ditching the net zero emissions target by 2050. We hear how young conservatives feel about it.  Plus: the US has had no functioning federal government for 41 days. This afternoon, a controversial deal was done to ope...

Female politicians speaking out against an antisemitic rally in Sydney say they're now being threatened. With Jewish leaders condemning the rally as "dangerous", why did police allow the neo-Nazis to gather in the first place?  And why are big bosses at the BBC quitting after criticism from Donald Trump? Plus, new research shows young people and those outside major cities have the least confidence...

Year 12 exams are wrapping up, schoolies group chats are firing off, and British adult creator Bonnie Blue is talking about coming to the Gold Coast: yep, it's that time of year again. In 2024, Bonnie Blue's schoolies stunt looked like marketing genius — until the immigration department pointed out it sounded like work, which she didn't have a visa for, and blocked her arrival. Now, she's told Cha...

Hang on: is Elon Musk a trillionaire now?  Potentially... after Tesla approved a record-breaking pay deal. And should ciggies be cheaper? The illicit tobacco market is costing Australia billions of dollars – as the government loses cash to organised criminal groups. Plus: is having a boyfriend embarrassing now? A lot of us are saying... yes. Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalist and presenter...

What does masculinity even look like? A new report says teenage boys feel pressure to act tough, strong and straight – all old school ideas of being a man. But it also says they want more gender equality. Also, adult creator Bonnie Blue says she's planning on filming content at Schoolies on the Gold Coast. But will she really get a visa for Australia or is this all another publicity stunt? Plus: i...

Konrad Benjamin from Punter's Politics went from being a school teacher 2 years ago to one of Australia's most influential political commentators.  He's got millions of followers by pushing a pretty simple message: keep money out of politics.  He's been in Canberra this week, putting on a fundraiser that gives regular people access to politicians.  So how has it gone?  In this longer interview cut...

It's official: Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York. The Muslim Democratic socialist and outspoken critic of the war in Gaza used his victory speech to take aim at Donald Trump. So is the political tide turning in the US? Also, the Maldives just banned anyone born on or after 1 January 2007 from buying tobacco. Will it work? Plus: could tiny homes be the solution to the housing crisis...

House prices in Australia rose faster in September than any time in the past year according to new data.  It's prompted the Opposition to call for house prices to fall for 'entry-level' homes. So what is an 'entry-level' home and is it realistic for house prices to fall? Also, what happens when you're banned on Instagram but you did nothing wrong? Plus, a new radio station is broadcasting into a y...

It's official: the National Party no longer supports reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. So, is the Coalition headed towards another break-up? Or is Sussan Ley's Liberal leadership under threat? Also, queer clubs across Australia are closing down. Are safe queer spaces disappearing and taking community with them? Listen now: 01:08 - Nationals drop net-zero commitment 05:52 - Nationals senator Bri...

When banter crosses a line into bullying, the impacts can be devastating.  Hazing culture is so prevalent on Australian job sites, it's one of the reasons apprentices are quitting their jobs and dropping out of their trade altogether.  In this episode we hear your experiences - from getting attacked with nails to being forbidden to touch the tools as a woman - and find out what you can do if somet...

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been called out by the opposition leader for wearing a Joy Division T-shirt.  Sussan Ley reckons the Prime Minister should've known better, because the name Joy Division is linked to the parts of Nazi concentration camps where women were forced into prostitution. And, Buckingham Palace has announced Prince Andrew will be stripped of his royal titles...

Queensland students have been left scratching their heads after it was revealed at least nine schools taught year 12's the wrong topic for their exam. We talk to three students who sat the exam yesterday. Also, Australian Federal Police are cracking down on so-called 'crimefluencers' who it reckons are targeting young girls. Plus, Olympic BMX rider Saya Sakakibara shares why she became terrified o...

BMX power-duo Saya Sakakibara and her brother Kai were chasing their childhood dreams of competing in the Olympics when everything changed.  Kai suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in 2020.  After seeing the impacts on her brother and suffering multiple concussions herself, Saya became terrified of the sport she loved.  In this extended interview, Saya opens up about what she had to ov...

The government's plan to deport hundreds of convicted criminals to the tiny Pacific Island of Nauru is underway. We unpack what's going on.  Plus, apprentices have been the butt of jokes since the dawn of time. But when is it banter and when is it bullying?  Listen now: 01:17 - Why are people being deported to Nauru?  13:11 - Apprentices being bullied at work Guests: Abul Rizvi, Former Deputy Secr...

Independent Senator David Pocock reckons you should know who politicians are inviting to parliament and he has started a register to prove it. Also, should you have to pay to camp in a national park? The New South Wales government is looking for businesses to run some campsites, so what will that mean for campers? Plus, Hurricane Melissa is expected to cross the coast of Jamaica tomorrow. Listen n...

The Australian Defence Force is facing a land mark class action over alleged systemic sexual violence, harassment and discrimination. So after decades of reviews and inquiries, will this class action lead to cultural change? And, the government says it won't let tech companies use copyrighted material to train AI.  Plus, meet the young First Nations people taking up a career in law to change the j...

Could artificial intelligence (AI) be accelerating the so-call 'loneliness' epidemic in Australia? New research has found one in six Australians would sometimes rather stay home and chat to AI than go out with their friends. While one in seven reckon they could fall in love with a bot. In this deep dive episode, we unpack why young Aussies are turning to AI chatbots for connection. Guests: Dr Raff...

Vintage-style crime or just meme-able: why is the world so obsessed by the Louvre heist? And MTV is switching off a bunch of its music channels. So is making music videos still worth it to artists? Or is the music video dead? Plus Japan's first female Prime Minister backs a bunch of conservative policies, including a law that prevents married couples from having different surnames. Is it another s...