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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 actually look like?In this longer interview cut for the hack podcast, Tilman Ruff answers these and more questions, sketching out how a nuclear war could start, how fast things might spiral out of control, and whether there’s still time for us to step back from the brink.Guests:Dr Tilman Ruff, Nobel laureate and Co-President, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear WarGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pmCreditsDave Marchese, Presenter

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 man accused of murdering Cairns woman Toyah Cordingley. We unpack what's happened in court so far. And heavy metal bands are having a moment right across regional Australia. We head to SA's west coast to catch one that's been driving 800 kms just to gig. Listen now: 01:14 - Victoria's adult time for violent crime plan06:10 - Are uni students disadvantaged by their family?18:35 - Toyah Cordingley murder trial 24:26 - Metal music in the regionsGuestsDr Sarah Attfield, senior lecturer, University of Technology SydneyStephen Stockwell, host of podcast 'The Case Of'Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 open it back up. So what happens next? Listen now: 01:30 - Is the IOC about to ban trans athletes?17:25 - Young Liberals on the Liberal Party22:50 - Ending America's government shutdownGuestsAda Cheung, Professorial Fellow in Endocrinology, The University of MelbourneJared Mondschein, Director of Research, US Studies CentreGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 in democracy. Listen now: 01:30 - Speaking out against neo-Nazis12:55 - The BBC controversy17:25 - Democracy outside the citiesGuestsAllegra Spender, Member for WentworthJacob Wright, young farmers' advocateGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 Channel 9 she's lawyered up ready to try again.So is she actually going to make it to schoolies?And why does everyone care so much?In the deep dive this week, we're getting into the hype and backlash behind one of the internet's most polarising figures. And we get into the key contradiction about Bonnie Blue: is what she's doing feminist trailblazing, or straight up misogyny? Guests:Dr Lexi Eikelboom, senior research fellow in theology and religion, Australian Catholic UniversityGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 Elfy Scott and Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter Perry Duffin.Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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: is it fair that rich people and big corporations can pay to spend time with politicians? Punter's Politics is trying to change that.Listen now:01:05 - What the masculinity study reveals08:31 - Will Bonnie Blue be at Schoolies this year?18:23 - Punter's Politics takes on lobbyistsGuests:Isabella Higgins, ABC's national social affairs reporterDr Lexi Eikelboom, senior research fellow in theology and religion, Australian Catholic UniversityKonrad Benjamin, Punter's PoliticsGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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, Konrad talks to Dave about the pressure he feels to keep going and why he's taking on lobbyists.Guests:Konrad Benjamin, Punter's PoliticsGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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? They're getting more popular, but a lot of people have doubts.Listen now:01:09 - Mamdani wins NYC mayor race13:40 - Banning cigs for anyone born since 200720:30 - Tiny homes: yes/no/maybe?Guests:Jeremy Heimans, co-founder of GetUp! and Purpose + author of 'New Power'Becky Freeman, professor of public health, University of SydneyHeather Shearer, lecturer in urban planning, Griffith UniversityGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 youth detention facility in Western Sydney. The people behind it hope it will help turn the detainees lives around.Listen now:01:20 - The Liberals want house prices to fall14:40 - Losing your Instagram account25:10 - How radio is helping youth offendersGuests:Senator Andrew Bragg, Shadow Housing MinisterDr Shaanan Cohoney, Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security, University of MelbourneGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 commitment05:52 - Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie on the party's decision16:43 - How climate policy impacts young farmers22:50 - Queer venues getting harder to findGuests:Bridget McKenzie, Nationals senatorJake Chandler, rural NSW farmerJack O'Toole, DJ + queer club night producerGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 something like this is happening to you. Guests:Yolanda Robson, Director of the Young Workers CentreGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 and removed from the Royal Lodge on the grounds of Windsor.Plus, it's a nightmare come true. At least nine schools in Queensland taught their ancient history students the wrong topic for their exams. Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Billy D'Arcy and author Lucinda Price (aka Froomes).Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 of the sport she loves. Listen now:01:20 - How 'crimefluencers' are targeting young girls09:05 - Queensland's exam bungle18:20 - Why BMX's fastest woman scared of racingGuests:Helen Schneider, AFP Commander of Human ExploitationElla, Ava, and Jamey, Students at Brisbane State High SchoolSaya Sakakibara, Olympic gold medallist and authorGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 overcome to achieve her dreams, and why she decided to lay it all bare in her new book, Just Go: Turning Fear Into a Superpower.Guests:Saya Sakakibara, Olympic gold medallist and authorGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 workGuests:Abul Rizvi, Former Deputy Secretary of the Department of ImmigrationYolanda Robson, Director of the Young Workers CentreGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 now:01:30 - Hurricane Melissa could be the worst storm to hit Jamaica in 174 years06:25 - Should you know who is meeting politicians?18:50 - Giving businesses access to national parksGuests:Independent Senator David PocockCam Read, NSW tourism operatorGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 justice system.Listen now:01:40 - The government won't let big tech mine Australia's copyrighted material14:30 - What will a class action mean for ADF culture?24:30 - First Nations young people trying to change the justice systemGuests:Sam Hales, singer songwriter, Jungle GiantsRachel Falzon, president, Women in Defence Association Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 Raffaele Ciriello, digital innovation and ethics researcher, University of Sydney Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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 sign the world is leaning toward more traditional values?Host Angel Parsons is joined by Em Gillespie from the Daily Aus and comedian Luke Kidgell.Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Thanks to low taxes in the Northern Territory, more than 40 betting companies call Darwin home.That makes the NT's gambling regulator the de factor national regulator but some say it's not up to the job.Also, could skate parks help reduce youth crime?Plus, Tony Armstrong has been investigating sport's racism problem and how to solve it.Listen now:01:55 - NT politicians call for a gambling review12:30 - Could skate parks help solve youth crime?16:25 - Tony Armstrong on confronting sport's racism problemGuests:Dr Charles Livingstone, gambling researcher, Monash UniversityTony Armstrong, End Game presenter and former footballerGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

It took Tony Armstrong a year to decide he was ready to tackle this project. End Game with Tony Armstrong is a deep dive into sport's racism problem and the people trying to solve it.In this extended interview Tony sits down with hack to talk about players copping racist abuse, everyday racism and what tech companies could do to "turn off the tap". You can stream all three episodes of End Game with Tony Armstrong on ABC iview.Guests:Tony Armstrong, presenter of End GameGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Would you ever date an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot? Because heaps of young Aussies say they're open to it. So should we be worried about what AI will do to our relationships?Also, could a remote community in the Northern Territory run out of food soon because the roads to get into town aren't up to scratch?Plus, a survey from the Electrical Trades Union found one in eight apprentices had been exposed to potentially deadly shocks at work.Listen now:01:25 - Would you date an AI chatbot?17:06 - Why is a Northern Territory town running out of food?21:20 - Electrical apprentices are getting shocked at workGuests:Dr Raffaele Ciriello, digital innovation and ethics researcher, University of Sydney Dominic Lombardi, fourth-year electrical apprenticeGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

US President Donald Trump (and his pen) has finally welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the White House to sign a deal that was months in the making. Here's what went down. And, police in the UK have confirmed they are looking into reports about Prince Andrew allegedly trying to dig up dirt on his accuser Virginia Giuffre. Plus: would you put your life on the line for content? Listen now:01:45 - Trump and Albanese's critical minerals deal06:50 - The Prince Andrew probe16:30 - Dying for contentGuests:Natalie Oliveri, royal reporter, Nine.com.auAmy Peden, injury prevention researcher, UNSWGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Taking care of your family feels like the natural thing to do. It can be super rewarding but it can also be really tough.There are about 400,000 young carers in Australia and new research has found they are having a really hard time. So what support do young carers need?Plus, will the ceasefire in Gaza hold as both sides accuse each other of violating the agreement, and is a lasting peace close?Listen now: 02:00 - Israel strikes Gaza after soldiers killed06:45 - Will the ceasefire hold?14:25 - Caring for your siblings at 1820:30 - What support is available for young carersGuests:Dr Andrew Thomas, Lecturer in International Relations and Middle East Studies, Deakin UniversityMadeleine Buchner, founder and CEO of Little DreamersGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Support for One Nation has surged in regional Australia since the last election.So why are more people turning towards the conservative minor party and is it likely to impact the next election?In this deep dive episode, we unpack why Australian voters are turning away from the two major parties.Guests:Dr Jill Sheppard, senior lecturer in politics, ANUGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Senator David Pocock's been turfed from the parliamentary social sports club because he called out a gambling lobby group listed as a sponsor. It's sparked debate about how cosy politics has become with the gambling industry. A new gay club in Sydney copped backlash for being very specific about who it's for. So how do queer spaces balance exclusivity with inclusion?Over in Ireland, a trial giving artists a basic income is now being made permanent. Could something like that ever work here?Plus, we get back into Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus' surprise retirement — and ask the very important question: should we all quit while we're ahead?Host Angel Parsons is joined by performer, and entertainment manager at a queer venue in Sydney, Etcetera Etcetera and Straight At It sports broadcaster Mitch Dyer.

Ever had to cough up a whole new rental bond before you've even got your last one back? Victoria's trying to change that.Also, plans for a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery in Alice Springs have been scrapped — so how are First Nations artists responding?And, four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus has announced her retirement at just 25. We speak to a former Olympic swimmer about the 'unrelenting pursuit' of the sport — and our future in the pool. Listen now: 01:35 - The states scrapping double bonds12:08 - What a First Nations art gallery would have meant to artists22:59 - Retiring at the top of your gameGuests:Emma Baker, Professor of Housing Research, University of AdelaideAretha Brown, Gumbaynggirr artist and advocateCate Campbell, Olympic medallist and authorGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

As the first phase of Trump's 20-point peace plan continues, how does it actually impact the people living in Gaza and Israel? In this special interview episode, hack speaks to two people on the ground about what a ceasefire means to them. In Gaza, we speak to Abeer Abou Mutlak an aid worker about the personal toll the war has had on her and how she plans to rebuild her life in Northern Gaza. And from Israel, we hear from Max Kresch. An IDF reservist who ended up refusing to serve during Israel's invasion of Gaza. Max has worked as an anti-war campaigner. He says there is still a lot of work to be done. In this episode hack asks Abeer and Max what they hope for the future in the Middle East. Guests:Abeer Abou Mutlak, aid worker in GazaMax Kresch, Israeli reservist and anti-war campaignerGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Support for Pauline Hanson's One Nation party is surging. So why are more people backing them, and will it last?Also, fuel prices can vary a lot depending on where you live. Now the ACCC is facing pressure to investigate why rural people are paying so much more.Plus, Australians are making their mark in American football. We speak to the young Aussies trying to make it as punters in college football in the United States.Listen now: 01:22 - Behind the surge in support for One Nation13:14 - Why fuel prices vary from servo to servo20:32 - Aussie punters playing college footballGuests:Dr Jill Sheppard, senior lecturer in politics, ANUPeter Khoury, NRMA spokespersonRiley Thompson, Penn State University punterGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Hamas has released the last living Israeli hostages, so happens next? We speak to a young Israeli reservist who refused to keep serving in the IDF about his experience, and what he wants to happen now.And advocacy groups are concerned the upcoming social media ban will leave LGBTIQA+ teens living in the bush "cut off" from community.Plus, we hear how one man's fascination with scars is helping people reframe their 'worst moments' through photography. Listen now: 01:30 - Watching the hostage release as an Israeli10:53 - Why online spaces can be life-changing22:23 - The story behind a scarGuests:Max Kresch, Israeli reservist and anti-war campaignerNicky Bath, CEO, LGBTIQ+ Health AustraliaJarrad Seng, photographerGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

As the first steps of a peace plan between Israel and Hamas unfold with the release of hostages, how are Palestinians in Gaza feeling about the future? And dinner vouchers, accommodation incentives and life saving patrols are part of South Australia's plan to boost tourism over summer in areas devastated by the algal bloom. Plus, have we moved beyond ghosting? For some, a blunt breakup text is becoming the norm before a relationship even begins. Listen now:01:20 - Hamas release Israeli hostages05:00 - What life is like in Gaza right now14:50 - Summer during an algal bloom21:10 - Has therapy speak killed ghosting? Guests: Abeer Abou Mutlak, aid worker in GazaLucy Hood, South Australia's Environment MinisterDr Chris Cheers, psychologistGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

If AI is writing your resume... and then AI is reviewing your job application... are there actually any humans involved in the job search anymore?In this deep dive episode: we explore how AI is utilised across the job market and how you can stand out from the slop. Plus we hear from jobseekers about what the market is like right now. Guests:Dr Natalie Sheard, lawyer and McKenzie postdoctoral fellow, Melbourne Law SchoolGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

A Charli xcx 'diss track', an ode to Travis Kelce's manhood and polarising reviews – Taylor Swift's album The Life of a Showgirl has not stopped making headlines. And it's also sparked conversation around power, fandom and who gets to be criticised.Also, new research says Gen Z is drinking less alcohol than previous generations. Turns out cost-of-living and wellness are big factors.And is gossiping a character flaw or a sign of intelligence?Plus, do you ever talk to strangers? Because a woman has gone viral for sharing an encounter she reckons changed her life.Host Dee Salmin is joined by PEDESTRIAN.TV reporter and Broadly Relevant podcaster Simran Pasricha and writer and creator Jack Toohey.Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Be honest: do you use AI to apply for jobs?Because it's creating an AI loop – job-seekers can apply for more jobs with AI, while AI lets recruiters sift through more applications. How is this changing the hiring process and does AI even help?Also Israel and Hamas have agreed to phase 1 of the Gaza peace deal, meaning Israeli hostages will be released and IDF troops will withdraw from Gaza "to an agreed-upon line". So is the war in Gaza over?And after a local teen was killed walking home, a Central Coast town has channelled their grief into tackling gendered violence.Listen now:01:26 - Is this the end of the war in Gaza?06:10 - How is AI changing the job market?20:06 - Audrey Griffin was murdered walking home from a night out24:23 - Can communities use grief to make change?Guests:Dr Natalie Sheard, lawyer + McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellow, Melbourne Law School, the University of MelbourneSarah Wayland, professor of social work, Central Queensland UniversityGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Whether it's Dry July or Ocsober, taking a break from alcohol is getting more popular in Australia.But how do you know if it's time to stop drinking? Julia Rangiheuea didn't know she needed a break from booze until it was forced on her in the Big Brother house. She reckons she's spent more than $150k on alcohol throughout her life.Now, Julia's almost 3 years sober, but getting here wasn't easy. In this extended interview, self described "former party girl" Julia sits down with Hack to unpack her path to sobriety and where she thinks Australia and influencers have gone wrong when it comes to alcohol and addiction. And if this chat brought up anything for you, there is help available:The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015Guests:Julia Rangiheuea, host of Soberly SpeakingGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcast

Young Aussies are drinking less than any other generation according to a new study of more than 23,000 Australians.The Flinders University study analysed data collected across two decades and found Gen Z is drinking less than any other generation.So why are young people giving up booze? And what's it like to quit drinking in your 20s?Plus pro-Palestinian activists want to hold a rally at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday, but police say it will be too dangerous. So what happens now?Listen now:01:19 - The planned Sydney Opera House protest that has ended up in court07:32 - Gen Z less likely to drink alcohol than older generations12:59 - Julia Rangiheuea on her sobrietyGuests:Sean Tarek Goodwin, reporter, ABCJulia Rangiheuea, host of Soberly SpeakingGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Two years on from the October 7 attacks, are we any closer to achieving peace in Israel and Gaza?And, hundreds of activists have been deported from Israel after their aid flotilla was intercepted. What do we know, so far, about the 7 Australians on board? Plus an alleged shooting spree in Sydney and WA Police seize more than 130 guns as part of a raid targeting sovereign citizens: what's going on with Australia's gun laws?Listen now:01:09 - 2 years since the October 7 attacks06:18 - Will the Gaza peace plan work?13:49 - What we know about the detained flotilla activists21:12 - Are Australia's gun control laws working?Guests:Dr Martin Kear, lecturer, University of SydneyChantelle Al-Khouri, reporter, ABCStephen Bendle, convenor, Australian Gun Safety AllianceGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Movie censorship isn't new.But this week an Aussie filmmaker, Michael Shanks, revealed he is pulling his film, Together, which stars Dave Franco and Alison Brie, from China because of the use of AI to censor a queer marriage scene.Shanks says he received photos from an advanced screening of the film which shows a scene being altered, through the use of AI, to make a male character appear female.So what will this new use of AI mean for the future of films and queer representation?On today's deep dive, Michael Shanks tells Dave what it was like when he found out his movie had been changed without his consent.He shares his concerns about the use of AI and the problem with censorship.Guests:Michael Shanks, filmmaker and directorGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Some of the world biggest comedians are copping heat for performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. It's not because their jokes fell flat, but because the event is in Saudi Arabia.Also the Prime Minister reckons the government's 5 per cent deposit scheme will make house prices go up. So, what does this mean for young Aussies wanting to buy their first home? Plus, we're asking: how often do you really need to wash your sheets? Host Dave Marchese is joined by PEDESTRIAN.TV's Issy Phillips and comedian Billy D'Arcy.Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Israel has intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla and detained the activists on board some of the vessels, including Greta Thunberg. The Global Sumud Flotilla says it was trying to deliver humanitarian supplies to the Palestinian people.Plus, Dave Marchese speaks to Bugs bassist, Jordan Brunoli about receiving his stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis. Jordan opens up about how cancer is "terrifying but also freeing", and about what a serious diagnosis does to your mental health.Listen now:01:15 - What happened when Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla06:40 - Bugs bassist Jordan Brunoli on life after a stage 4 cancer diagnosisGuests:Jordan Brunoli, Bugs bassistGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

What do you do when your first reaction to a terminal cancer diagnosis is to sigh in relief because you can finally take some time off work? That's the question Jordan Brunoli, bassist from beloved Brisbane band Bugs, was forced to ask himself after receiving his stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis. In this interview, Dave Marchese speaks to Jordan at home about the moment his life changed, how cancer is "terrifying but also freeing", and about what a serious diagnosis does to your mental health. Guest:Jordan Brunoli, bassist for BugsGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Aussie filmmaker and director Michael Shanks speaks for the first time since a queer scene in his movie Together was censored during an advanced screening in China. He tells hack his movie won't air in China unless theatres play the original version.And from today, first home buyers will only need a five per cent deposit to buy a property. But could this scheme actually push up house prices? Plus, we unpack what happens to your super when you die. Listen now:01:08 - First home buyers scheme 06:40 - AI being used to censor films10:45 - Aussie filmmaker on AI edits 17:49 - Who gets your super when you die? Guests:Michael Shanks, Australian filmmaker and director of TogetherTom Cobban, Director at Berrill & Watson LawyersGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

A young woman has won a case against the NSW Government after she was unlawfully strip searched at a music festival. Raya Meredith has been awarded $93,000 in damages, so what does this ruling mean for a broader class action against NSW Police?And US President Donald Trump has come up with a 20-point plan to end Israel's invasion of Gaza. So will it work? Plus, have you or a friend ever considered breast reduction surgery? Turns out heaps of young Aussies are doing it. Listen now:01:24 - Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza06:30 - Festival strip search class action14:38 - Why young Aussies are getting breast reductions Guests:Samantha Lee, Redfern Legal Centre's Police Accountability Solicitor Lauren Conboy, University of South AustraliaGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

A Gold Coast man has been denied entry to a venue because of his Māori cultural tattoo, messing up his mate's surprise birthday party and sparking a debate about discrimination.And want a say on choosing Australia's head of state? Don't hold your breath. Anthony Albanese went to the UK to meet the King and ruled out holding a vote on it while he's prime minister.Plus, should sheep shearing be in the Olympics? One shearer in WA is trying to build momentum.Listen now:01:09 - The long argument about Australia becoming a Republic05:40 - Do young people care about the King?11:40 - Bouncers and tattoo discrimination 21:28 - Shearing sheep for AustraliaGuests:Yasmin Poole, Youth Convenor for Australian Republic MovementCaleb PokaiCharlie Dunn, sheep shearer Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Donald Trump has a history of making outlandish claims.But one of the things he said this week had experts in the US and here in Australia sounding the alarm: standing alongside his health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jnr, the US president announced his administration would send out a "physician's notice" warning against the use of paracetamol during pregnancy because of a supposed link to autism.Almost immediately, experts lined up to de-bunk it.In Australia, one said it was "a completely exaggerated reading of the science", while our medical regulator the TGA said the weight of evidence "does not support a causal link between paracetamol and autism or ADHD".So how does this kind of rhetoric impact the autism community?On today's deep dive, we bring you a longer cut of Dave's chat this week with an advocate, Bethany Woodman.Bethany chats about how it feels to be autistic right now, and where the conversation on autism should really be focused.Guests:Bethany Woodman, autism advocateGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

From the backlash to the Brownlows to a push to get Grand Final performer Snoop Dogg cancelled, the AFL's controversies are extending right to the end of the season. Does it impact the love people have for the game?Also Donald Trump's calling for people to be arrested over some mishaps at the UN this week. We're asking: when were you convinced you were sabotaged?Plus, why a tourism campaign is urging you to chuck a sickie.And when is TikTok's bedtime? What about Whatsapp?Host Dee Salmin is joined by journalist Brendan Crew and social producer Gemma Donahoe.Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

A new interview for people trying to get NDIS support will ask what they need, rather than how they're impaired. So what does that mean for people trying to get help?And while focus this week has been on countries like Australia recognising a Palestinian state, Israel has continued its ground offensive in Gaza. We talk to an Australian doctor at al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.Plus, how does a new live translation feature on Apple AirPods change travel. Listen now:01:25 - The latest on Israel's ground invasion05:34 - How doctors are coping in Gaza12:30 - NDIS changes21:03 - Understanding any languageGuests:Isabella Choate, CEO, Youth Disability Advocacy NetworkDr Nada Abu Alrub, doctorAnthony Pym, Honorary Research Fellow, University of MelbourneGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Rationing disinfectant, sharing medical gloves, sleeping in tents and working all the way through the night: doctors in Gaza say they're living through hell.After a video on TikTok of an Aussie doctor went viral, we asked if she could speak with us on a rare shift break.Dr Nada Abu Alrub is from Queensland, but right now she's at al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, which is currently the target of an Israeli ground invasion.In this extended interview, Dr Nada describes the immense pressure medical staff are under, and the harrowing conditions in which they're trying to provide care. Guest:Dr Nada Abu Alrub, Australian doctor working in GazaGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Donald Trump made a big speech at the UN in New York this morning, going to town on climate change, immigration and... teleprompters and escalators. Penny Wong was there for the speech: we talk to her about it, as well as Australia recognising Palestine and our relationship with Iran. Plus, have you heard of trans-cranial magnetic stimulation? It’s a high tech way of treating depression, and it just got TGA approval. Also: why NASA's heading back to the moon. Listen now:01:10 - What Trump told the UN04:55 - Our interview with foreign minister Penny Wong14:43 - The TGA's latest device to help treat depression24:43 - Going back to the moonGuests:Penny Wong, foreign ministerProfessor Colleen Loo, UNSW School of Psychiatry and Black Dog InstituteDr Brad Tucker, astrophysicist, ANUGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm