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Young Australians are struggling to justify how much it's costing them to fill up the tank. Around the country, fuel prices have risen above $3 a litre, with some servos running out of both petrol and diesel. The government's main response so far has been to halve the tax that's put on every litre of fuel, and to encourage people to take the bus or the train where they can. So will this work? Because right now, drivers are still paying way more than they were before the conflict in the Middle East started. On the deep dive this week, we hear your stories of the fuel crisis, and chat to the Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson about what the Coalition would be doing differently. We also ask him about the Coalition's policy on the mounting calls for a profits tax on Australia's gas exports. Guests: Tim Wilson, Shadow Treasurer 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

Nearly three years after a major report calling for a ban on gambling advertising, the Prime Minister has finally announced proposed reforms. But advocates have slammed the announcement and reckon it doesn't go far enough. Plus, we hear from someone who's been travelling around the country to speak with some of Australia's most vulnerable young people.Why? To get them to write letters directly to the Prime Minister.Listen now:01:00 - Gambling ad reforms19:24 - The message Satara wants the PM to hearGuest: Mark Kempster, anti-gambling advocate, Alliance of Gambling ReformKate, whose name we've changed to protect her identityJosh, whose name we've changed to protect his identity Satara Uthayakumaran, Australian 2025 United Nations Youth Representative Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Satara Uthayakumaran has had a busy year. She's not only been juggling study with caring responsibilities, but has also been travelling Australia as our 2025 Youth Representative to the United Nations. As part of her trip, Satara has spoken to some of Australia's most vulnerable young people — including those behind bars, in remote communities, and many who have never felt they have a voice. Satara asked the young people she met to write letters to the Prime Minister ... so what did they say? In this week's long listen, Satara tells Dave about her travels, the most inspiring people she met, addressing the United Nations, and her own message for the PM. Guest: Satara Uthayakumaran, Australian 2025 United Nations Youth Representative Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Is Iran winning the war? Donald Trump reckons the US will leave the conflict "very soon", so is America preparing to cut its losses? And one (more) giant leap for mankind: the first phase for nuclear power on the moon is underway. Plus, we unpack the "don't be a jerk" laws designed to stop Aussies getting stuck in subscription traps.Listen now: 01:15 - Donald Trump tells America's allies: get your own oil 05:45 - Who's winning the war on Iran?15:25 - What are the "don't be a jerk" laws? 24:40 - A moon landing 50 years in the making Guests:Jennifer Kavanagh, senior fellow, Defense Priorities Chandni Gupta, deputy CEO, Consumer Policy Research Centre 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

Why are 150+ musos calling for changes to gas tax? And does the government really collect more money from beer than from gas exports? We're unpacking the big gas tax debate dominating Canberra. And 18 year olds are officially adults when it comes to wages in Australia. What changes will it make to the young workforce? Plus, as young people decide whether to stick with farming or throw in the towel: can drones and bots sway their decision?Listen now:01:08 - The changes to young adult wages explained07:57 - The gas v beer tax debate13:58 - What David Pocock thinks Australia should do next24:55 - The ag tech convincing young farmers to stayGuests:David Pocock, independent senator for the ACTDan Ziffer, business reporter, ABCGet 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 soaring price of petrol is up-ending young Austalians' lives, many cancelling plans and, as we hear today, even quitting their jobs. Fuel should drop by 26.3 cents a litre after the government halved the fuel excise but will that provide the relief people need?And 7 months after killing 2 polices officers and vanishing into bushland, Dezi Freeman has been shot and killed in a stand off with police in north-east Victoria. Where has he been and how did police find him? Listen now: 01:00 - What is the government doing about petrol prices?17:00 - How Dezi Freeman was found and killedGuests: Tim Wilson, Shadow TreasurerDr Vince Hurley, former police officer and criminologist, Macquarie 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

There's a group of young Aussies trying to make bush doofs legit. Doofs are massive with partygoers, but they're also known for pissing off the neighbours and giving local authorities a headache. Police and councils have been cracking down on doofs for years over noise complaints and public safety concerns. But what if you could actually get your bush doof approved? On the deep dive this week we hear from a group of young people in regional Western Australia who are determined to legitimise the doof.So can you really turn the forest into a proper nightclub?And what could that mean for Australia's live music scene? Guests: Dr Mike Callender, researcher in electronic dance music, RMIT 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

Easter road trips cancelled, jerry cans raffled off instead of meat trays and thieves draining fuel tanks: we hear how the "biggest energy crisis in history" is impacting you.And Chappell Roan has addressed another controversy surrounding her treatment of fans, insisting she does "not hate children". Plus, social media is full of videos of AI fruit kissing, dating, fighting and cheating. Is it the reality TV parody we all need or proof AI slop has gone too far? Host Dave Marchese is joined by Mamamia's Gemma Donahoe and creator Flynn Martin. Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramListen to our deep dive wherever you get your podcasts Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Are YouTube, Instagram and Facebook harming us on purpose? A US court finding says: yes. So will there be any consequences from the massive jury verdict last night?And Medicare owes 1 million Aussies money. We get into why, and what to do if you're one of them. Plus, meet the woman walking the length of the world. Listen now: 01:06 - Taking on Meta and Google12:13 - Getting your Medicare money back17:17 - Walking the AmericasGuests: Cam Wilson, technology reporter, CrikeyLucy Barnard, world walkerGet 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

Donald Trump threatened more strikes against Iran, but overnight he backtracked on his deadline. So what happens now? And with shortages and talk of lowering the speed limits to save fuel, we ask: is Australia in more of a mess than we should be?And it's 1,000 days since a report into the dangers of gambling advertising was handed down. So why hasn't the government done anything about it? Plus, a cheeseboard, a picnic rug and a headstone: meet the people having picnics in cemeteries. Listen now:01:14 - Why gambling ads still aren't banned12:37 - Trump's deadline backflip17:30 - Why the fuel crisis leaves Australia so vulnerable25:00 - Cemetery picnicsGuests: Saul Kavonic, senior energy analyst, MST FinancialMark Kempster, anti-gambling advocate, Alliance of Gambling ReformGet 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

South Australian Premier, Peter Malinauskas, was re-elected in a landslide victory on the weekend, but it's another political leader that's getting all the attention.Voters delivered Pauline Hanson's One Nation its best election result anywhere in the country in nearly 30 years. So what does this election tell us about how support for the populist party will change future elections?And for a long time, authorities have cracked down on illegal bush doofs due to noise complaints and risks to public safety. But what if you could get your bush doof approved? We hear about a group of locals in WA determined to "bring a nightclub to the forest".Plus, we unpack the success of the Women's Asian Cup and whether renewed hype around the Matildas will help improve the state of women's football in Australia. Listen now: 01:17 - What the South Australian election tells us12:21 - Creating a legal bush doof alternative23:11 - Capitalising on the Matildas' success Guests: Dr Rob Manwaring, associate professor, Flinders UniversityFiona Crawford, author, Matilda EffectGet 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

There's a cybercrime in Australia every 6 minutes, and new data suggests a lot of the victims are under 30.Reusing passwords, not using 2-factor authentication or not thinking twice before clicking on sus links: if this is you, you're not alone.On the deep dive today, we hear from Australians who've had their whole identities stolen by hackers, including a 26 year old whose laptop was infiltrated by hackers who tracked her via her webcam and locked her out of her bank account.Why is this happening more often? And are younger Australians being too casual about the risks of cyber-theft? We also hear from an expert who reckons: probably.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

It seems like everyone has a take on the latest Louis Theroux documentary. So was it a chilling insight into an online world, or did Louis give the men a free pass? We get into it. And remember when we were all going to live on the metaverse forever? After Mark Zuckerberg spent $80 billion on his augmented reality dream, his company Meta this week quietly shut it down.... or did it? Plus: we roll out the red carpet for your best second-hand find, after a TikToker took home part of the Oscars set. Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalists Emma Gillespie from The Daily Aus and Lachlan Leeming from The Australian. 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

Are you being ripped off at the bowser? Fuel suppliers are now being investigated for 'anti-competitive conduct' and a new fuel supply task force has been established amid the global oil crisis. And Annaliese Holland was once opposed to voluntary assisted dying. Now, the 26 year old feels very differently, and is preparing to end her life.She opens up about life with a rare autoimmune condition, why she's not scared of death and how she hopes her story might help others. Listen now: 01:00 - What is Australia doing about fuel security?06.10 - Annaliese Holland's storyGuests:Annaliese HollandGet 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

Annaliese Holland has chosen the day she will die.At 26, she has been living with a very rare autoimmune condition for years, suffering in pain and having to be fed through a tube.Within months Annaliese will end her life through voluntary assisted dying, wrestling back control of the one thing that's certain: her death.In this chat with Dave, Annie explains what it's been like coming to terms with mortality so young, the thoughts that still bring her to tears, and her advice to other young Australians about living a full life and planning to die. And this episode gets into some very heavy topics so if you need to chat, there's Lifeline: 13 11 14.Guest: Annaliese HollandGet 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 is in Donald Trump's bad books again, this time for not sending ships to help with the war in Iran. So should we be worried?And getting scammed online isn't just for boomers: in fact, new stats make it seem like young people might be even more vulnerable. Plus: after 25 years, Kyle and Jackie O are done. So what happens now? Listen now:01:12 - The latest on the war in the Middle East12:28 - The young people caught up in cyber crime21:30 - The end of Kyle and Jackie OGuests:Dr Stuart Rollo, postdoctoral research fellow, Centre for International Security Studies, University of SydneyTim Burrowes, Publisher of media industry publication MumbrellaGet 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 you disclose things about yourself in a job application, can that information be used against you? With a new study on workplace discrimination revealing 7 in 10 employers exclude candidates based on things like mental illness and disability, we hear what your rights are. And thousands of young people in Australia are juggling parenthood with finishing high school, studying and trying to land a job. So what's it like having a baby when you're still a teenager?Plus, journalists have been trying to expose the identity of the illusive street artist Banksy for years. Now a team of Reuters journalists say they've done it. Listen now: 01:31 - Workplace discrimination13:31 - Teenage pregnancy18:57 - Who is Banksy? Guests:Yolanda Robson, Director, Young Workers CentreSimon Gardner, Reuters Journalist and Global Head of Editorial SafetyGet 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

Fears are growing for the safety of the Iranian women's football team, after 5 of the 7 women granted asylum in Australia left the country. And with the war in the Middle East now in its third week, we unpack the latest American strikes on Kharg Island. Will it worsen the cost and availability of fuel in Australia? Plus, Pauline Hanson is in South Australia ahead of the state election, where One Nation's success or failure is being closely watched as a test of its popularity nationwide. Also: IV drip therapy. Is it worthwhile, or a waste of money? Listen now: 01:38 - Why did the US bomb Kharg Island?05:16 - What happens now for Iran's female footballers?14:57 - Skipping school to meet Pauline 20.06 - Is IV drip therapy legit? Guests:Tina Kordrostami, Iranian Australian advocate and City of Ryde councillor Emily Burch, dietician and lecturer, Southern Cross 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

Has feminism gone too far? Is misogyny getting worse? It turns out your answer to that question might might come down less to your gender, and more to your age. A survey of younger and older Australian men and women has found some pretty big differences in opinions on gender, feminism and misogyny. So what's going on? And how do Australian attitudes compare to what people in other parts of the world think? On this week's deep dive, we hear from young Australians on these topics, dig into some data that suggest younger men and women have more conservative views than their parents, and talk to two different researchers about some trends they both reckon are pretty alarming.Guests: Dr Sara Meger, researcher and senior lecturerDr Lisa Portolan, author and researcherGet 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

Six members of the Iranian women's football team were granted asylum in Australia this week. We unpack the politics, fears and impossible choices the women had to make.And in breaking news, it was another good week to be a baby boomer in Australia: the generation that's mostly kicking back and enjoying retirement is now collectively worth $6 trillion, a third of all the wealth in Australia. Plus, do people care about ballet and opera? After Timothée Chalamet's got massive backlash, we're asking: was his take completely off the mark or does he have a point?Host Dave Marchese is joined by AAP reporter Dominic Giannini and performer Etcetera Etcetera. 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 Australia running out of fuel? With the war in the Middle East disrupting the global supply of oil, the government is asking people not to panic-buy. We take stock of servo prices all over Australia right now, and ask: are prices going to go even higher?And Sidemen creator Vikkstar takes hack behind the scenes of his YouTube career. We hear how his obsession with making content affected his health, what he thinks of "addictive" algorithms and why his latest hustle has left him feeling a bit of impostor syndrome. Listen now: 02:03 - The price of petrol where you are05:10 - Does Australia have enough fuel? 13:20 - Becoming one of the world's biggest YouTubersGuests:David Leaney, international supply chain expert, Australian National UniversityVikkstar, YouTuber and content creatorGet 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

Vikkstar is one of the biggest names in YouTube.He's got tens of millions of followers and is part of the massive YouTube group the Sidemen.So how did he go from making quick videos in his bedroom as a kid to doing collabs with Mr Beast?In this week's long chat, Vikkstar sits down with Dave to talk about how his hobby turned into a full-time job, how he's dealt with social media addiction and what he thinks is the future of YouTube.Guest: Vikkstar, YouTuber and content creatorGet 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

Should we be worried about AI warfare? Anthropic, a major AI company, didn't want their product used by the US Department of War, but OpenAi were happy to take over for them. And is misogyny getting worse? From tradwives to MAFS, new data shows attitudes to feminism are going backwards among Gen Z. Listen now:01:43 - Anthropic vs the US government vs OpenAi16:05 - Unpacking the latest misogyny dataGuests: Neil Renic, ethics lecturer, University of New South WalesDr Lisa Portolan, author and researcherGet 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 is sending weapons, personnel and a high-tech plane to the Middle East, after being asked for help by the United Arab Emirates. So did we just join the war in Iran?Plus: after a bus protest, two social posts from Donald Trump and a 2 am phone-call, Australia has granted asylum to five Iranian women's football players.And another political party leader has quit, but he's hanging onto his seat in parliament and reckons he'll run again at the next election. We get into what David Littleproud had to say today.Listen now:09:11 - David Littleproud resigns 11:58 - Is Australia at war?18:09 - The latest on the Iranian women players being granted asylumGuest:Monte Bovill, hack political reporterDon Rothwell, professor of international law, Australian National UniversityTracey Holmes, host, The Sports Ambassador podcastGet 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

As of today, Australians need to prove they're over 18 to access porn sites. Will these new laws succeed at protecting children? And what about your data and privacy? And Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son is officially Iran's new supreme leader. So who is he, and what does his leadership mean for the people of Iran? Also, we hear how the biggest moment of the Australian Grand Prix went down before the race even began, after Oscar Piastri's crash shattered the hopes of an enormous home crowd. Listen now: 00:55 - How will age verification on porn sites work? 10:46- Who is Iran's new supreme leader? 22:00 - Hometown heartbreak at the Grand Prix Guests: Paul Haskell Dowland, Professor of Cyber Security Practice, Edith Cowan UniversityJessica Genauer, Associate Professor in International Relations, Flinders UniversityElle Baillieu, co-host Paddock 43Get 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 minimum amount of holidays for a full-time worker in Australia is four weeks a year.But is that enough? Unions are pushing for workers to get one whole week extra, in what they reckon would be the first substantial increase to the minimum standards since the mid 70s. Part of the argument for younger workers is that the change is especially important because they're already doing several weeks' worth of unpaid overtime every year. Not everyone backs it though: some small businesses reckon they simply can't afford it. In the deep dive today, we unpack the proposal for an extra week of holidays, and hear from an expert who reckons Aussies aren't even using the leave we're already getting. Guests: Dr Libby Sander, Associate Professor, Bond 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

It's Kyle and Jackie O-ver: an argument about astrology ended Australian radio's most successful double act. Was it the pettiest way to kill a $200M deal? And the war in Iran has grounded flights and trapped influencers in Dubai and beyond. Plus: boy kibble and the return of "real" milk. Are our diets going backwards?Host Dave Marchese is joined by author and comedian Lucinda "Froomes" Price and journalist Marty Smiley. 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

While war rages in Iran, the nation's women's football team is a long way away, here in Australia for one of their sport's biggest tournaments. So after silent protests on the field, what does the team's future hold? And after 7 years as a Catholic priest, Alberto Ravagnani decided to quit, saying it was too hard to stay celibate.He was never an ordinary priest — preaching on YouTube, sharing gym selfies and ditching the traditional attire for more common clothes.Alberto spoke with hack from Italy about his decision to quit and why he thinks the church needs to change.Listen now:01:10 - The latest from Iran05:30 - The Iranian women's football team in Australia09:49 - Meet Alberto, the former priest who quit to have sexGuests:Jackson Worthington, reporter, triple j hackAlberto Ravagnani, former Catholic priestGet 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

Alberto Ravagnani wasn't an ordinary Catholic priest. Preaching on YouTube, taking gym selfies and even using AI to help write his sermons, he admits he was always pushing the boundaries. But a few weeks ago he decided to quit the priesthood after seven years, saying it's too hard to stay celibate. In this chat with Dave, Alberto opens up about abstaining from sex, why he felt like a hypocrite and what he thinks needs to change to get young people to church.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

The death toll is continuing to rise in the war on Iran, as Israeli and American missile strikes continue to rain down.Iranian attacks on at least 10 Middle Eastern countries are also causing deaths and casualties. So what should Australia's position be? We talk to the leader of the Australian Greens, Larissa Waters.And one state is reviewing the residential care system. We hear what it's like growing up in the system and how it could be changed. Plus, unions are pushing for workers to get more annual leave. Is it out of touch or deserved? Listen now: 01:06 - Death toll rises to more than 800 in Iran05:50 - Greens leader Larissa Waters on the war in Iran14:11 - Changing the residential care system18:30 - Would 5 weeks annual leave help you? Guests: Larissa Waters, Greens leaderDr Libby Sander, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond 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

Uni used to be a place to make lifelong friends, party and (who knew!) study face-to-face. But have virtual learning and cost-of-living pressures killed campus culture? Two students who went to the same uni 30 years apart tell us about their radically different experiences.And as America's war with Iran keeps drawing in new countries, thousands of Aussies are stuck. It's the worst travel crisis since COVID. So what should you do if you've got travel plans? Plus, with the Asian Cup underway, the Tillies are back in the spotlight. We hear one superfan's big promise to the team. Listen now: 01:06 - Is uni a lonely experience now?13:05 - The latest from the war on Iran 18:32 - Your international travel questions answered24:35 - Will the Asian Cup revive 'Matildas mania'?Guests: Felix Hughes, president, National Union of StudentsDean Long, CEO, Australian Travel Industry AssociationGet 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

Iran is leaderless and tumbling into crisis, after surprise US and Israeli strikes on the weekend killed the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with more than 40 other top officials.In Iran, authorities say more than 165 people were killed in a strike on a school, while Iran's deadly strikes on airports, military bases and civilian targets in other countries are widening the conflict further.So how does this end? And what do Iranians here make of it all?Plus, a new ABC doco being released tonight gets into the biggest revelations from the Epstein files. What questions still need to be answered? Listen now: 01:20 - The widening war with Iran06:17 - How Iranian Australians are feeling today12:31 - Could what comes next in Iran be worse?20:51 - What we've learned from the Epstein filesGuests:Aida Kashefi, Iranian AustralianDr Andrew Thomas, Deakin University politics expertGrace Tobin, ABC investigative reporterGet 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

Have you clocked people talking about the capital gains tax discount this week?It's a tax break that basically lets property owners pay less tax when they sell their houses, and it tends to benefit older, richer Australians and investors.So when it comes to the generational wealth divide, is it part of the problem?A bunch of economists certainly think so, and this week there've been hints from the government that some type of change might be on the table.So what might that look like?On the deep dive today, we unpack whether the capital gains tax is fair, and chat to an economist about policy alternatives.Guest:Elyse Dwyer, research economist, e61 instituteGet 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

A single word from Anthony Albanese this week got massive backlash, after he called child sexual abuse survivor and former Australian of the Year Grace Tame "difficult". So what's with that word? And does Anthony Albanese's explanation about why he used it stack up? And the gold medal-winning US men's hockey team got into trouble for laughing when Donald Trump joked about not inviting the gold medal-winning women's team to his State of the Union speech.Plus, do group assignments need to go? One politician is calling on unis to ban them, saying they cheapen degrees. We hear your group project nightmares.Host Dave Marchese is joined by writer Mohammad Awad and creator Calista Clements.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

For a long time people have been advocating for a change to the capital gains tax discount. The government is hinting change might be on the way, so what would capital gains reform mean for housing affordability? And, tennis player Destanee Aiava made headlines around the world when she called the sport ‘racist, misogynistic, homophobic and hostile’ in a shock retirement post. Destanee opens up about her experiences and how she plans to move on from the career she's been building since she was a child. Listen now: 01:05 - What's CGT and why is everyone talking about it? 15:56 - Why Destanee Aiava quit tennisGuests: Elyse Dwyer, research economist, e61 instituteDestanee Aiava, tennis playerIf you need someone to talk to, call:Lifeline on 13 11 14Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673Get 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 Destanee Aiava announced she was breaking up with her 'toxic boyfriend' on Valentine's Day this year, it wasn't your typical break-up post.Destanee wasn't leaving her partner, she was announcing her retirement from tennis.The professional player described a toxic culture in tennis which led her to start hating the sport.Destanee sits down with hack to open up about her experience, including allegations of racism, death threats and feeling like she didn't belong.If you need someone to talk to, call:Lifeline on 13 11 14Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673

Gay and bisexual young people in Sydney are facing rising violence at the hands of a resurgent IS terrorist network — the same one that produced the Bondi gunmen.And an alternate writers festival is about to kick off after the chaotic cancellation and controversy of the Adelaide Writers' Week. We unpack what it's like to run an event like this, their role in promoting free speech and what it takes to stand up to political pressure. Plus, what do you want to tell the universe? An Australian museum has teamed up with an American research institute to send messages from humanity into deep space. Listen now: 01:13 - IS-inspired attacks on Sydney teens09:29 - What's the point of a writers' festival?24:13 - Messages for the universeGuests: Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop, reporter, ABC InvestigationsRosemarie Milsom, founding director, Newcastle Wirters festivalGet 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

Despite being the first member of the royal family to be taken into custody in 3 centuries, the former prince Andrew could still (technically) end up king one day. We get into why Australia is trying to change the line of succession. And there's a lot of talk about Tourette's Syndrome after the BAFTAs last night. So what's it like to live with Tourette's, and what's the best way to react to a tic? Plus, high speed rail Australia. Could it actually happen? Listen now:01:18 - Blocking Andrew from ever being King of Australia05:58 - Tourette's and the BAFTAs16:30 - The dream of high speed railGuests:Conor Maysey, disability advocate Matt Burke, adjunct professor, 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

The ABC's Four Corners has done a big investigation hearing from young women who had aggressive surgery to treat endo when pathology tests showed little or no trace of the disease. We chat to reporter Louise Milligan about the story.And Donald Trump made a big deal about bringing in tariffs last year. After they were all ruled illegal by the US Supreme Court on the weekend, he's having another go.Plus, chess clubs are popping up around the country, taking the game from your screen to the bar. Hack meets up with a group in Perth combining social chess with DJ decks. Listen now:02:12 - Endo patients speak out14:00 - Unpacking the latest change to Trump's tariffs 17:30 - The people making chess club cool againGuests:Louise Milligan, Four Corners reporterSyl Freedman, co-founder, EndoActiveDr Melissa Rogerson, researcher, 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

When you think about your best friends, you're probably thinking of people around the same age.Maybe people you know from school, or at work, or who you grew up with.But have you ever built a friendship with someone who's a lot older — maybe 30, 40 or 50 years your senior?On the hack deep dive this week, we're hearing from people who reckon their intergenerational friendships give them access to insights, perspectives and wisdom they would otherwise never get to experience.We hear from a 17-year-old with a group of friends in their 50s, a teenager who's learnt so much from chats with his elders, and we tag along with our own reporter Alice Angeloni on her hangout with her 82-year-old friend Clive.Could friendships like these help with Australia's growing problem of loneliness?We also catch up with a psychologist who reckons: yes.Guests: Danielle Kennedy, psychologistGet 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

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor got arrested on his birthday overnight before being released, with the King's brother facing serious allegations as the fallout from the Epstein files continues. Who's next?And are aliens real? Barack Obama has had to explain himself, after a suspiciously confident answer on a podcast this week. Plus, Channel Nine reporter Danika Mason said sorry and fessed up to having some drinks before a slurred TV cross at the Winter Olympics. When has a drink too many landed you in strife?And Collingwood is being slammed for asking older members to consider leaving the club money when they die. Host Dave Marchese is joined by creator and model Christian Wilkins and sports journalist Marlee Silva. 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

Meta is on trial in a landmark case in the US and CEO Mark Zuckerberg spoke in front of the jury today for the first time. Plus Gary Stevenson (who you might know as @garyseconomics) grew up poor, became a millionaire trader, and now wants to tax the super rich. In the big chat this week, he sits down with Dave to talk about poverty, extreme wealth, and why he reckons Australia has a unique window to fix inequality before it spirals out of control. Listen now:01:11 - Mark Zuckerberg in court 07:25 - Gary Stevenson on wealth inequality Guests: Gary Stevenson, author, economist and former Citibank traderGet 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

Growing up poor, Gary Stevenson always dreamed of being rich.At 21, he won a job at one of the world's biggest banks and was soon earning more money than he could have ever imagined.But instead of feeling satisfied, Gary was furious.He's become one of the world's loudest voices campaigning for higher taxes on billionaires, reaching millions of followers through his socials @garyseconomics.And now he's shifted his focus to Australia.In this chat with Dave, Gary opens up about his life, why he believes inequality will only get worse, and how he thinks young Australians can help turn it all around.Guests: Gary Stevenson, author, economist and former Citibank traderGet 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

Pauline Hanson kind of apologised today, after saying there were "no good Muslims" in a Sky News interview on Monday. So how is the Muslim community feeling?And everyone knows it's annoying flying with luggage. Turns out, it's even worse when that luggage is a mobility aid that you need to get around.Plus, six weeks into a ban on demersal fishing off parts of the WA coast, there've been death threats, dead fish in the mail and a guy locking himself to a roof and swallowing the key. What's going on?Listen now:01:05 - The impact of Pauline Hanson's "no good Muslims" comment09:42 - Can the airlines do more for flyers living with disability?15:43 - The fishing ban fight in the westGuests: Yasmeen Shadid, member of Lakemba Mosque Professor Jessica Meeuwig, School of Biological Sciences, University of Western AustraliaGet 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

A group of Australian women and children linked to Islamic State who've spent a decade in a Syrian refugee camp desperately want to come home. But with the government saying it's not its job to help them and One Nation calling for them to be banned, are they stuck?And one of Australia's biggest unions is facing wild allegations of corruption in Victoria. So how much are dodgy unions costing taxpayers? Plus, everyone is talking about fire horses. We get into why Lunar New Year celebrations feel a little different this year. Listen now:01:30 - The Aussie ISIS brides stuck in Syria 06:40 - How bad is Victoria's union corruption problem?22:30 - Ringing in the lunar new yearGuests: Benita Kolovos, Victorian correspondent, Guardian AustraliaMaggie Zhou, content creator and podcast hostGet 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

Are Australia's major supermarkets tricking customers with discounts that actually don't offer a saving? The ACCC thinks so, and its action against Coles officially kicked off today.And Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram appeared in court today, facing 15 murder charges and one charge of terrorism. We hear from a reporter who was there.Plus, have you got a friend from a different generation? How about an age gap of 50 years? We catch up with some young people who reckon their inter-generational friendships bring them a joy they can't find anywhere else.Listen now: 01:15 - The ACCC takes on Coles13:40 - Naveed Akram in court17:59 - Friendships across generationsGuests:Paniora Nukunuku, content creatorJamie McKinnell, ABC reporterDanielle Kennedy, 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

Juggling study and work can be a struggle at the best of times.But some uni students are also required to complete thousands of unpaid hours for placement, and many say 'placement poverty' is causing severe financial and psychological distress. Now, a group of students and politicians are calling for the government to expand its paid placement scheme. Last year, the government started paying students in nursing, midwifery, teaching and social work degrees a small wage during their mandatory placement. But students in medicine, speech pathology, dentistry, pharmacy, OT and other courses are not included. In this episode, we hear what it's like struggling to get by while on placement and unpack a new proposal to expand the scheme.Guests: Seniru Mudannayake, president, Australian Medical Students' 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