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After just ten hours' deliberation, a jury has found Derek Chauvin guilty of two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter of Minnesota man, George Floyd. So is this verdict a turning point in race relations in the United States, or is there more to be done? And what does it mean for Australia, where no police officer has ever been found guilty of a black death in custody?

Football fans are threatening to abandon their favourite clubs over decision to create a new Super League tournament. And, the Department of Education has taken down two videos aimed at teaching school students about consent, after backlash from experts and the wider community. Also, why Byron Bay locals are mad about a new Netflix series on influencers in the area.

Listeners have told us has COVID has made body image issues worse, as people spent more and more time scrolling through social media. Today Hack launches its new crowdsource investigation, and we want to hear from you*. Also, the Government's new consent video has been slammed by experts as way too confusing. And, the fake fairybread controversy that was cooked up by comedians. *If this discussion...

It's the Shake Up and we're talking... Whether the portrayal of a dance routine at the launch of a new naval ship was sexist, why COVID is having an impact on our memories, and what it's like to witness other people's awkward dates. Join Hack's Avani Dias with lawyer Geoffrey Winters and Paralympian Madison de Rozario. EDITOR’S NOTE (14/05/2021): This discussion incorrectly refers to the Governor-...

Today marks 30 years since a powerful inquiry to stop First Nations people dying in prisons and at the hands of police. But the families of those lost are still desperate for justice. Also, young people who’ve been to prison talk about what kind of support they need to keep away from the criminal justice system. Plus, Gunai woman Ronnie Gorrie joined the police force to help change the system. She...

Loneliness, social media and even COVID can have an impact on your memory. But researchers say you can train your brain to stop being so forgetful. And, thousands of people have come forward with stories of having their drink spiked, but the crime remains seriously underreported. Also, Lil Nas X's new video finds a new home on Pornhub, after allegedly being kicked off mainstream platforms.

New Zealand's government has made pill-testing permanent, as harm minimisation experts criticised Australia's response to drug deaths at music festivals. Also, Menulog becomes the first food delivery company to grant drivers and riders minimum wage. And, meet the 21-year old uni student who's made a major breakthrough in quantum computing.

Most young people in Australia would have been set to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine. But late last week the Govt changed the advice on it, following reports of a small risk of blood clots. We speak to one of the leading infectious disease experts in the country, Dr Nick Coatsworth, about what these changes mean for young people. Also, how to know if that unsettled feeling you have in a relations...

It's the Shake Up and we're talking... Australia's vaccine roll out has hit a massive hurdle, whether workers have the right to disconnect when they're not on the job, and why an unapproved photo of Khloe Kardashian posted online has caused a family rift. Join Hack's Avani Dias with Matt and Jack from the Inspired Unemployed and comedian Froomes.

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is improving rapidly, and some scientists reckon we could soon be falling in love and marrying robots. Also, the UK is warning young people to avoid using the AstraZeneca vaccine if they can. Will Australia follow suit? And, a behavioural scientist has identified three dating 'types' that are stopping people from finding love.

More and more people are moving to the regions from the big cities, and that, teamed with a lack of housing stock, has created difficult circumstances for a lot of young people. And, accusations of racism have been levelled at one of Australia's oldest and most loved soaps, Neighbours. Also, we talk to Dr Brad McKay on how you separate fact from fiction when it comes to medication.

An Australian workplace has changed the rules so their bosses can't force them to do any work after hours. Also, Aussies can fly to New Zealand in a fortnight as Jacinda Ardern announces a trans-Tasman COVID travel bubble. And, more young people are identifying as asexual, but the orientation is still widely misunderstood.

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking… Whether you'd call your friends out for their words or behaviour, whether Nike's lawsuit over Lil Nas X's Satan shoes will backfire, and why the heck is April Fools so lame? Join Hack's Avani Dias with journalist Frances Mao and artist Ziggy Ramo.

Nike is suing a company that produced so-called Satan shoes reportedly containing a drop of human blood as part of a collaboration with Old Town Road singer Lil Nas X. Also, Blues Fest is cancelled just a day before doors were due to open, after COVID hit Byron Bay. Plus, an Aboriginal woman having an anxiety attack is arrested in Sydney. And, how right-wing extremists are trying to recruit young...

Over the last few weeks, we've been hearing disclosures from men who have come to the realisation they've perpetrated sexual assault. In a special episode of Hack, we speak to some of these men, as well as counsellors and researchers. We discuss why toxic ideas of masculinity influence why some men feel entitled to sex, and how consent training in schools can help counter those ideas. And we speak...

The Queensland government has ordered a snap three-day lockdown which will see schools closed and restrict people from leaving their homes. The announcement came after a rise in community transmissions of the UK strain of COVID. Also, seven women have been promoted to the federal ministry following a reshuffle. And, we meet the 20-year old space enthusiast who wants to be the first person on Mars.

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking… How a ship stuck in the Suez Canal compares to the worst mistakes you've made at work, more stories of Parliament House being a toxic workplace for women and whether young people are bouncing back from the economic recession. Join Hack's Avani Dias with Victorian MP Steph Ryan and artist Joyride.

Drowning is a huge issue for people born overseas who didn't grow up with the same water safety messages as Australia, and that risk is especially high for young men. Also, the government's JobMaker scheme has only managed to get 600 young people into work so far. And, after a bruising few weeks, a ministerial reshuffle could be on the cards for the Coalition.

Breast injuries are painful and incredibly common in women's sport, with one researcher estimating nearly 50 per cent of AFLW players suffer from them. And, the young woman who exposed the extent of sexual assault in private schools is working with NSW Police on getting more people to report the crime, even in an informal way. Also, the Northern Territory government has suggested harsh new measure...

After saying that he's listening to victims and wants to change things in Parliament House for women, Prime Minister Scott Morrison immediately went on the attack when challenged, prompting criticism he still hasn't learnt how to handle the issue. Also... major flooding continues for parts of New South Wales. So when is it going to ease up? And... many former members of Australia's defence forces...

18,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in New South Wales, following torrential rain and flooding over the weekend. Large areas of the state have been declared a natural disaster and authorities are warning the rain will continue for several more days. And, locals are hoping floods will help flush out millions of mice infesting homes across rural NSW and Queensland.

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking… What prompted tens of thousands of women marched across the country this week, why experts say a sexual consent app is a bad idea, and the dumbest reason you borrowed money off your parents. Join Hack's Avani Dias with political staffer Sarah Whyte and actor Remy Hii.

NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller acknowledges that law enforcement is dealing with a lot of sexual assault and rape cases, and says a consent app that could be tied into dating apps may be a solution. Also, the federal government has announced Australia is moving to the next phase of the vaccine roll out, but it neglected to inform doctors and clinicians. And, experts warn a new Victorian tax o...

The Online Safety Bill will give the office of the eSafety Commissioner the ability to ban content from being viewed online in Australia, in world-first law that was introduced into Parliament this week. And, the Race Discrimination Commissioner has launched an anti-racism campaign. Also, why finding or keeping love when you're in prison could have benefits for society.

Low interest rates and high demand paired with low stock has meant a spike in house prices in Australia. A new bidding app isn't helping young people feel confident in the market, either. Also, what does the suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine in some parts of Europe mean for the vaccine roll out here in Australia? And, a sexual assault counsellor tells us why some survivors decide to disclose t...