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Picture this: you're minding your own business when your phone starts ringing. Why is someone calling, and why don't they just text? How dare they. In the olden days people would wait by the phone for a call. Now, we shudder at the thought of having to answer a stranger at the end of the line. And it's causing tension in the workplace. So what are we afraid of?  And, the spicy cough is striking ag...

It's the shakeup! We're talking...  Lizzo rapidly updating her lyrics after coming under fire, artificial intelligence catching the feels, and a new Australian airline doesn't care about its staff showing tatts, wearing sneakers and not following gendered uniforms.  Join Dave Marchese with Joy Ride and Eliza Barr.

Egg freezing has mostly been associated with women in their 30s and 40s, but a bunch of Hack listeners told us they're keen to get it done in their 20s.  Celebrity mum Kris Jenner suggested to Kendall recently that she should freeze her eggs – she's 26 – and Mary from Selling Sunset is telling women to do it while they're young to avoid future fertility issues. The fertility freak out is real.  Pl...

Minimum wage got a small bump today and will make life a little more affordable for people on the lowest salaries. But there are some Ts&Cs which mean it won't exactly break even for everyone when it comes to inflation and cost of living. Plus, drink driving can lead to some pretty intense trauma, not only for the victim and their family, but also the perpetrators. Experts say we need to serio...

There have been some pretty creepy developments in the world of artificial intelligence, recently. One Google employee was put on leave for publishing a conversation he had with the Google AI bot, which shows signs of sentience, and even fear of death. Everybody stay calm.  Plus, remember that Christmas recently when bushfires ravaged the country and put entire species on the brink of extinction?...

It's the Shakeup and we're talking… Un-sending and editing texts, the benefits of moderate swearing, and our desperation to bust out the puffer jacket, even though internationals think we're taking the piss with these temps. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Mamamia's Em Gillespie and model Christian Wilkins.

It's been a long four years since the Nadesalingam family, Tamil asylum seekers, were suddenly moved from their home in central Queensland's Biloela, and into immigration detention. Tomorrow, after a long and very public battle, they'll finally return to Bilo', but their fight to stay in Australia isn't over. Plus, Tasmania has committed to raising the minimum age of detention from 10 to 14 -- it'...

Are our humble beachside chippies creating killer seagulls? The birds have increased in strength, stamina and population over the years because they've been fed by humans. And now they're travelling longer distances and even preying on vulnerable wildlife. Plus, teen girls bucked a few trends in the pandemic, and not in a good way. A new study has found their drinking bumped up, contrasting to the...

Today the RBA announced interest rates will go up  -- even higher than the experts anticipated. The Government is warning that things could get tough. Mortgages will get more expensive, and rent could, too. Buckle up. Plus, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson weathered a pretty intense no-confidence motion overnight, and even though he's trying to play it down, many MPs think he’s not fit to lead the...

Elon Musk is demanding everyone get back to the office already, but the whole pandemic proved desk jobs can be done from almost anywhere. And while some are debating the rights of employees to negotiate flexible work arrangements, others are concerned that the WFH life could make some gender inequalities worse. Plus, cross-examinations of witnesses in the long-running Ben Roberts-Smith defamation...

It's the Shakeup and we're talking… Australia's potential future as a republic, why the Swedes don't feed their dinner guests, and our obsession with youth; would you eat shit to keep youthful skin? Because Kim K would, and she's quite the trend setter… Join Hack's Dave Marchese with The Feed’s Alice Matthews and KIIS FM's Brooklyn Ross.

An energy crisis is here, and your power bill will probably go up -- just in time for winter. A big combo of factors mean Australia can't keep its own power prices down, even though we supply so much energy. How much will your bill go up? It depends on where you live. Plus, most Aussies support decriminalisation of some drug use, and there's a lot of discussion around drug reform at the moment, pa...

After two years of lockdowns, Aussies are getting TF outta here and taking a holiday. But the huge influx in passport applications mean some people are waiting months to get their new documents, and scarily close to their departure date. So is there anything you can do to speed it up? And it's been a while -- how do we holiday, again? And, there are some new kids on the block of Labor's new cabine...

Last year, the only cough we talked about was Covid. This year, the flu is back with a vengeance. Some state governments are handing out free vaccines to avoid hospital overload, and the flu season has kicked off much earlier than usual. So why is this year so much worse than others? Plus, there was a lot of talk about China trying to win over the Pacific during the election. So much so, that just...

The persistent rain has allowed mould to flourish from the Queensland coast and all the way down to Melbourne. So what are your rights in a rental? Plus, the Liberal and National parties chose new leaders today, so what do these new kids on the block have ahead of them? And what does the massive change mean for the future of the Coalition? And, 'Be Brave, Make Change.' It's a powerful message for...

It’s the Shakeup and we're talking… A debrief on the election, the future of politics now that the 'two party' system has been shaken up, and pets on social media - including the kind of creepy twitter account for the PM's dog, Toto. Join Hack's Jo Lauder with Guardian Australia journalist Matilda Boseley and Greens councillor Adam Pulford.

Remember those embarrassing government videos about consent that featured milkshakes and cheeseburgers? The NSW government has taken notes and is rolling out their own ads to teach young people about affirmative consent. There aren't any milkshakes in sight and they've been well-received by young people and consent educators. So, how will new consent laws in NSW work, and what impact could this ca...

Once again, America is experiencing déjà vu: a school shooting in Texas has left at least 19 children and two adults dead. There's been thousands of mass shootings in the US since Sandy Hook, the elementary school shooting which many thought would help to end gun violence in America. What's stopping the US from acting, and will President Joe Biden turn pain into progress? Plus, your uni debt is ab...

On election night, Anthony Albanese's first commitment was on the Uluru statement from the heart. So, what does that commitment look like, and what plans does Labor have to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians? We speak to Australia's first Indigenous woman to be the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Linda Burney. Plus, there's growing calls to ban gay conversion practices in Tasmania. And,...

Australians fired the prime minister on Saturday, and did some significant rearranging of the furniture in Canberra while they were at it. We take a look at what happened on election night - from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's path to victory, carnage in the Coalition, and the enormous support for the Greens, minor parties, and independent candidates. What role did young people have in deliveri...

It’s the Shakeup and we're talking… The election finally being upon us, the highs and lows of the campaign, who might win and what surprises might be in store. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with former WA Liberal party leader Zak Kirkup and National Youth Commissioner, Sophie Johnston.

If you've come down with the spicy cough in the last week, voting will look a bit different this weekend. Until Wednesday night, there was the option to vote by post or now you can register for a phone vote. But a whole bunch of people have found themselves in an awkward spot where they may have no way to vote at all. Plus, if you're planning an election night TV binge we've got a guide on which s...

‘Preferences’ are a pretty big part of our voting system, sometimes the deciding factor in who wins a seat in the election. So how do they actually work? We’ve got quick 101 on why it matters how you number your ballot, and some myth-busting about how much power parties have to decide where your preferences go (spoiler: none). Also, more than 30 retired judges have written an open letter calling f...

The last election feels like it was a decade ago. Or maybe this is your first time voting. Either way, we're getting stuck into the basics of voting: lower houses, upper houses, above or below the line, and what you'll need on election day. Also, how do the major parties compare when it comes their policies on health? Plus, some of the Hack team are in Shepparton for triple j's takeover of the reg...

With just one week until voting, Anthony Albanese joins Hack for a chat about the policies Labor are pushing this election. Plus, the Coalition have announced a new housing policy that would let first home buyers pull up to $50k from their super for a house deposit. But is it a good idea, particularly for young people? And will it make a dent in the housing affordability crisis? We'll take a look...