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Pill testing happened at a festival in Queensland for the first time just last year. Now, it's been banned. Why?And a police officer has been charged with assaulting a Greens candidate at an anti-Israel protest in Sydney. Plus, the autism community reacts to the Trump administration's new claims about an unproven link between paracetemol and autism. Listen now:01:13 - The state that introduced pill testing, then banned it06:31 - Is pill testing dangerous?14:02 - The police officer charged with assaulting Hannah Thomas18:50 - The experts lining up to warn about Donald Trump's autism claimsGuests:Adriaan Bazelmans, Students for Sensible Drug PolicyMichael McGowan, investigative reporter, The Sydney Morning HeraldBethany 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

Australia has joined more than 150 other countries in recognising Palestine. So: what changes? And 3 people died after an Optus outage prevented triple 0 calls going through. Now the government is promising 'serious consequences'. Plus a martyr, a hero and the leader of a Christian revival: Charlie Kirk's memorial happened today, with the world's most powerful people in key roles. Also we wrap up Australia's performance at the World Athletics Champs. Listen now:01:07 - The moment Australia recognised Palestine06:09 - Explaining the Optus outage outrage14:56 - Charlie Kirk's arena memorial 21:00 - Australia at the athletics World ChampionshipsGuests:Joel Lisk, space law lecturer, Flinders UniversitySimon Smale, sports reporter, ABCGet 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 use of artificial intelligence begins to take over our daily tasks, what happens when you lean on it for the wrong kind of support?

Kimmel's cancelled and other commentators have been told to watch out. What's going on in America after the death of Charlie Kirk? And Albania's parliament has unveiled its first fully AI-generated minister. So is this the start of AI government? Plus a smooth stone scandal has rocked the stone-skipping world championship so we get into the petty things you've cheated on. 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

An abandoned car, a missing teenager and a tour cancelled: we unpack the latest details about the decomposing body found in singer d4vd's car in LA.And Australia has a new 2035 climate target: a cut to emissions of between 62% and 70% compared to 2005. So does it go far enough? Plus how drugs and alcohol have taken over the local footy scene, and how clubs can change that. Listen now:01:20 - Identifying the body found in d4vd's car 05:50 - Australia's new climate target10:45 - Too far... or not far enough?18:17 - How drugs and alcohol impact footy culture Guests:Courtney Fry, music reporter, triple jAlison Reeve, energy and climate change program director, Grattan InstituteJake Chandler, rural farmer and peer support member, Sober in The CountryGet 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 being mocked for her hijab to being called a terrorist and getting online abuse so bad it left her scared to leave the house, Yasmeen Shadid has faced Islamophobia in Australia.But now, for the first time, she says she has hope things might change. A landmark report by Australia's first ever Islamophobia envoy has made 54 recommendations on how the country should fix the issue.Yasmeen sits down with hack to talk about her experiences, and why this report is such a big deal. Guests: Yasmeen Shadid, member of the Islamophobia Register's Youth CommitteeGet 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

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old who police allege assassinated Charlie Kirk, has appeared in court via video for the first time. We look at what police are saying about him, and why the death penalty is on the table.And getting help while recovering from an eating disorder can be incredibly tough. Recovery coaches say they're filling the gap, but some medical experts have concerns.Plus, finding it hard to save? Hear from the Aussies whose solution is a financial gap year.Listen now:01:05 - The case against Tyler Robinson05:40 - How the Trump administration is reacting to the assassination of Charlie Kirk10:00 - What an eating disorder recovery coach can offer16:10 - The experts who want more ED regulation24:23 - Do you need to take a financial gap year?Guests:Chas Licciardello, co-host, ABC Planet AmericaCallie Cote, eating disorder recovery coachProfessor Gemma Sharpe, eating disorder researcherGet 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 report by the UN's Human Rights Council has found Israeli authorities are committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.And Australia and our nearest neighbour are about to do a big military deal. Does it mean Australia is committed to go to war to defend PNG?Also: ever had a weird experience with a chatbot? We hear from a guy whose chatbot encouraged him to kill his dad.Plus meet the 19-year-old who represented Australia at the Homeless World Cup in Norway.Listen now:01:30 - The UN body ruling Israel is committing genocide in Gaza06:37 - PNG and Australia's new military ties11:00 - 'Stab him in the heart': the chatbot conversation that went off the rails17:02 - Can Australia regulate chatbots?25:20 - The soccer comp for people who've been homelessGuests:Eric Tlozek, ABC Middle East correspondentDr Henry Fraser, law lecturer, Queensland University of TechnologyGet 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

Scientists have been warning for ages that climate change could lead to more extreme weather that threatens our way of life. So how bad could things get? A new report today looks at the risks and costs under 3 different scenarios.Plus, the Special Envoy to combat Islamophobia has found racism against Muslims and Arabs is persistent and under-reported in Australia. We hear what it's like living with that in your day-to-day life.Also: why people are going nuts for murder mystery parties.Listen now:01:25 - 400% more heatwaves and 1.5m at risk from rising seas12:25 - What the government could do about Islamophobia15:40 - The racism that started in primary school25:05 - Murder mystery parties are big now?Guests:Matthew England, Oceanographer and Scientia Professor at the University of New South WalesYasmeen Shadid, member of the Islamophobia Register's Youth CommitteeGet 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

For years now, heaps of us have used Spotify to find and listen to new music. But now a bunch of people are announcing they're leaving the platform — musicians, bands and users. Some say it's part of a bigger boycott because of the CEO's personal investments, while others say it's Spotify's use of AI that's turning them off. In this deep dive, hack gets into who's making this move, and how the thing that brought us to Spotify in the first place has become what's turning many away: its algorithm.Guests: Dr Sophie Freeman, researcher of music streaming and algorithmic recommendation, 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

The assassination of Charlie Kirk in the US horrified millions of people worldwide, but almost instantly it inspired memes.While his family mourns and the gunman is still at large, how should we navigate the online discourse?And what's so hard about sorry? Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been dumped from the shadow ministry after refusing to apologise for hurtful comments she made about Indian Australians.Plus Tunis or to Nice? That is the question. Host Angel Parsons is joined by features editor at The Daily Aus Emma Gillespie and artist and performer Etcetera Etcetera.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

Charlie Kirk built a political movement from debating college students, and became one of Donald Trump's closest allies. Then, he was assassinated on a uni campus in Utah. So what did Charlie Kirk represent? And how might Trump respond now?Plus, former West Coast Eagles player Mitch Brown sits down with hack's Dave Marchese, two weeks after becoming the first male AFL player to publicly come out as bi.Listen now:02:20 - A 'dark moment in America'06:12 - Is Charlie Kirk's assassination a turning point?14:23 - Mitch Brown on the response from fans, players and the AFLGuests:Dr Matthew Boedy, associate professor of rhetoric and composition, University of North GeorgiaMitch Brown, former West Coast Eagles AFL player 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

It's been two weeks since former West Coast Eagles player Mitch Brown made history in an interview with The Daily Aus. So what was it like to be the first male AFL player to come out as bisexual? Mitch sat down with hack's Dave Marchese to talk about the guilt he feels and his challenge to the AFL clubs that stayed silent. In this extended interview, Mitch reflects on being the first to make history and how he hopes to support the second and third. If this chat has brought up anything for you, please reach out to QLife peer support. They're available at 1800 184 527 or online. Guest: Mitch Brown, former West Coast Eagles AFL player 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

It's a backpacker's worst nightmare: a big overseas trip ending in a hospital emergency room because of methanol poisoning. Can a new website prevent more tragedies? And koalas have a chlamydia problem. Now, there's a solution. Plus bands, musicians and consumers are breaking up with Spotify. Why? Listen now:01:23 - The Aussie artists leaving Spotify13:18 - Explaining the Partying Safely Hub16:55 - Remembering the memory of Simone White25.42 - Koala chlamydia vaccinesGuests: Dr Sophie Freeman, researcher of music streaming and algorithmic recommendation, University of MelbourneBethany Clarke, methanol poisoning survivor and advocate, Simone White Methanol Awareness CampaignDr Julien Grosmaire, senior vet, Endeavour Veterinary EcologyGet 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 social media ban in Nepal has led to deadly protests. We chat to an ABC correspondent on the ground in Kathmandu. And the stabbing deaths of 2 Melbourne teenagers is the latest knife crime attack in a state in the midst of a machete amnesty. Also, a global flotilla packed with food and medical aid is heading to Gaza again, and activists say one of their ships just got hit by a drone.Plus, can you house-sit your way out of the rental crisis? Listen now:01:22 - Nepal's Gen Z social media protests 08:30 - Melbourne's knife crime killings 12:50 - The global flotilla headed for Gaza18:47 - Indefinite house sitting Guests: Meghna Bali, South Asia correspondent, ABCAbubakir Rafiq, activist onboard the Global Sumud FlotillaJacqueline Mifsud, comedian and house-sitter 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

Mushroom triple murderer Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole when she's in her 80s. We unpack how her solitary confinement factored into the judge's ruling. Plus after a fatal shark attack at a "netted" beach, the shark net debate is back. And ever imagined taking on your workplace over wage theft? This young worker did, and won. Listen now:1:11 - What the judge said in the mushroom trial sentencing6:03 - Why Erin Patterson's prison conditions had an impact13:42 - The visa-holder wage theft problem 19:09 - The shark net debateGuests: Thalia Anthony, associate law professor, University of Technology SydneyCharlie Huveneers, surfer and director, Flinders University Marine and Coastal Research ConsortiumGet 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 you knew what your health would be like in the decades to come, would you change your life now? That's what genetic testing could offer: a way to help us assess the risk of cancers or diseases that could be treated or prevented early. But knowing what the future may hold is daunting.Researchers at Monash University have just completed a study, testing thousands of young people for genetic variants. We unpack what they found, how it feels to know your risk, and what genetic testing might mean for privacy, health insurance and our entire health system. Guests:Dr Jane Tiller, Co-Lead of Monash University's DNA Screen studyGet 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

Politics this week was dominated by the fallout from the March for Australia protests: the speakers, the arrests, the Nazis... and what it all tells us about Australia right now. And Putin was caught on a hot mic talking to China's Xi Jinping about organ donation and living to 150.Plus: be honest... are you scrolling on the toilet right now? Or are you drinking from it, like Broncos player Reece Walsh? Host Dave Marchese is joined by news.com.au political journalist Jessica Wang and comedian Anthony Locascio.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

The meaning of the Australian flag has changed in its 124 years of use, and debate around it is kicking off after its prominence at controversial anti-immigration rallies. So has the Australian flag become a weapon of division in this country? And we chat with Luke Bateman about his #BookTok fame, why he doesn't reflect fondly on his time in the NRL, and how he overcame gambling addiction.Listen now:01:05 - Should burning the flag be a crime?04:45 - The history of the Australian flag10:30 - Sitting down with Luke BatemanGuests: Dr Benjamin Jones, historian, CQULuke Bateman, former NRL player and BookTok influencerGet 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 know of Luke Bateman?Maybe it's from his time as an NRL player, or his stint on reality TV, or from TikTok, where he's been sharing his love of reading from the cab of his tractor. But along with his many successes, Luke has also had private battles with both addiction and depression.In this extended interview Luke opens up, revealing details of his gambling addiction and how he rebuilt his life. We also get into the backlash he faced after the announcement of his book deal, why he wants more guys to read, and his reflections on football's 'corrosive' culture. Remember, the National Gambling Helpline is available on 1800 858 858.Guest: Luke Bateman, former NRL player and #BookTok creatorGet 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

Ever had a bad experience with a driving instructor? An ABC investigation has heard from hundreds of young Aussies going for their Ls and Ps, with horrifying stories ranging from creepy comments to assaults. And it has been a big day in Beijing: China put on a military parade with heavy hitters watching on including Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un and... former Victorian premier Dan Andrews? Plus: come along with the WA ghost hunters who are part of a worldwide search for paranormal activity. Listen now:01:08 - Driving instructor assaults12:26 - The message of China's big military parade17:01 - Ghost hunting in WA23:00 - Why are some people obsessed with ghosts?Guests: Bianca Fileborn, associate professor and criminologist, University of MelbourneDr Louise Pryke, honorary research associate, University of SydneyGet 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 you could find out how you were going to die, would you want to? It's a question we might all have to grapple with, as genetic testing gets more popular. And the Taliban is calling for help after Afghanistan was rocked by a huge earthquake that has left hundreds dead and thousands more homeless. Plus, is it ever okay to cry at work? We ask an expert.Listen now:00:59 - Learning what your genes predict about your future06:45 - What's good and bad about genetic testing19:41 - The aftermath of the Afghanistan earthquake24:01 - Should we cry at work?Guests: Jane Tiller, public health genomics adviser, Monash UniversityRowena Ditzell, management lecturer, University of Technology SydneyGet 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

Neo-Nazis, Australian flags and inflatable boxing kangaroos: they all made an appearance at yesterday's March for Australia protests.Today, the marches were condemned as racist. But was that the point? Also, the protests turned violent in many places, leaving Australia's multicultural communities feeling unsafe. Plus, South Australia's ban on soy sauce fish just started. Will it work? Listen now:01:06 - What happened at the March for Australia14:07 - How multicultural Aussies feel about racism in this country22:26 - Banning soy sauce fish to tackle plastic wasteGuests: Scobie McKay, journalist and film maker, whatsdoinmediaKano Ravalji, founder of Third Culture and Youth Commissioner at the Victorian Multicultural CommissionLottie Dalziel, founder of Banish and sustainability expertGet 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 obsessively tracking your location or isolating you from your other mates, sometimes friends aren't just toxic, they're abusive. We're getting better at talking about coercive control in romantic relationships, but it happens among friends too. In fact, it seems like it's on the rise.So how do you know if you're in an abusive friendship? And once you realise you are, how do you leave? In today's deep dive, we get into your stories of friendships gone wrong, and we put all your questions to someone whose job it is to help people through it.Guest: Dr Hannah Korrel, neuropsychologist and author of How to Break Up With Friends 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

The culture of the AFL has been under intense scrutiny all season, and this week there were two big moments: Mitch Brown came out as bi, while Bailey Smith spoke about his time in a mental health facility. So are these conversations the sign a new era is starting in the AFL? Also this week, Bob Katter was caught re-reading his own book in an airport, days before threatening to punch a reporter in the face. We get into what's behind the latest Katter crash out. Host Dave Marchese is joined by The Daily Aus features editor Emma Gillespie, and author and former AFL player Brandon Jack. 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

All United Nations Security Council members (except the US) have declared the famine in Gaza a man-made crisis.Plus, we unpack the trial of celebrity croc wrangler Matt Wright, as the jury in Darwin prepares to start deliberating on a verdict. And news of Iran's alleged attacks in Melbourne and Sydney has left young people in Australia's Jewish, Iranian and Palestinian communities afraid of what could happen next. Also, with Sydney about to become the 7th city in the world to host a marathon major this weekend, we find what athletes actually get out of attempting the gruelling run. Listen now:01:10 - The 14 countries declaring a man-made famine in Gaza05:50 - The last day of evidence in the Matt Wright trial14:30 - Kicking out the Iranian ambassador19:40 - Inside the mind of a marathon runnerGuests: Stephen Stockwell, co-host, The Case Of podcastMitch Dyer, track and field journalist, StraightatitJess Stenson, Commonwealth Games gold medallistGet 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

Social cohesion impacts how connected and inclusive our society is. But is it in trouble in Australia? It's a question a lot of people are asking, especially after events this week: a sovereign citizen allegedly killing 2 police officers, ASIO declaring a foreign government is behind antisemitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney, and plans for protests that the government says are targeting immigrants.In this extended interview, we chat to a researcher who's trying to work out what's fuelling it all.Guest:Dr Ben Rich, senior lecturer in international relations, Curtin 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

From foreign interference by Iran to a plan for anti-immigrant rallies, a lot of people are seeing signs this week that Australia's social cohesion is fraying. So what's fuelling it? And the manhunt for the gunman who allegedly killed 2 police officers in Victoria is in its second day. We have the latest.Also, 1 year on we check in on the students in Bangladesh who toppled their government. Plus: why one of the most isolated parts of the country keeps producing iconic Aussie music. Listen now: 01:15 - What we know about Dezi Freeman05:25 - How social cohesion became a flashpoint16:00 - The Bangladesh student uprising 1 year on 24:45 - Why Arnhem Land wants to share its musicGuests:Dr Ben Rich, senior lecturer in international relations, Curtin UniversityEllie Grounds, reporter, ABC TV Foreign CorrespondentGet 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

With 2 police officers killed and another injured, there's still a lot of questions about the shooting situation in Victoria. Here's what we know so far. And for the first time in post-war Australia, we have expelled a foreign ambassador. Why? ASIO has accused the Iranian government of orchestrating at least 2 antisemitic attacks in Australia. Plus, ever had a friendship that went a little too far? This is how to recognise and respond to abuse between friends.Listen now: 01:05 - The latest on the police shooting in Victoria05:05 - Why Australia has called out Iran for antisemitic attacks here14:55 - What to do when a friendship becomes abusiveGuests:April McLennan, reporter, triple j hackDr Ali Mamouri, research fellow, Deakin UniHannah Korrel, neuropsychologist and author of 'How To Break up With Your Friends'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

With just a 5% deposit, the government wants thousands more young Aussies to be able to buy a place. But is it just going to make housing more expensive?And ever been asked to show your bags in a supermarket? Unions say the retail workers who are asking are copping way too much abuse. Plus: why do smaller fashion labels need to be sustainable, but big fast fashion producers don't? Listen now: 01:00 - The latest on the government's plan for first home buyers05:25 - Is this going to make houses more expensive?14:35 - Bag check safety in supermarkets22:10 - Why do some brands feel sustainability pressure but fast fashion doesn't? Guests:Maddie Walton, mortgage broker, Money LoungeSadie Simmonds, retail and fast food workers unionAayushi Badhwar, fashion systems expert and lecturer, RMITGet 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

Izak Rankine has become the most recent AFL player to receive a multi-week ban for using a slur on the field and it's igniting a bigger conversation about the culture of the AFL.So is the punishment enough? And can the AFL be doing more to stamp out its homophobia and harassment problem? In this deep dive, hack unpacks what's been happening on the field, and how the AFL could tackle this issue at a community level, before it makes it all the way up to the Grand Final.Guest: Caitlin Bunker, Falcons VFLW captain and engagement director at Pride CupGet 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

Three days debating economic reform to land on some key priorities of 'broad agreement' - could the productivity roundtable have been an email? And, the AFL has hit Izak Rankine with a 4-week ban over a homophobic slur. Plus, is it okay to bring your parents to a job interview or have them negotiate your pay rise?Host Dave Marchese is joined by artist and performer Etcetera Etcetera and basketballer Anneli Maley.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

Online medical companies offering sick certificates and prescriptions are everywhere. They're cheap and easy. But are they risky too?Plus, the government is planning to divert kids with mild to moderate developmental delay or autism away from the NDIS.And South Australia's algal bloom has killed marine life from hundreds of species. Will an extra $6 million in funding for support and research be enough to put out the 'underwater bushfire'?Also, ever eaten something to appear more healthy, cool, or morally superior? 'Performative eating' is on the rise. Listen now: 01.10 - Are online medical certificates legit? 07.29 - NDIS changes15.07 - What's the government doing about the algal bloom? 20.31- Matcha lattes for likesGuests:Nas Campanella, national disability affairs reporter, ABCLaren Bell, professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, UQGet 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

Despite the physical dangers of the job, the leading cause of death among construction workers isn't job site accidents. It's suicide. So what's fuelling it?And what can you do if you or someone you know is struggling? We've been unpacking the industry's hidden hazards with someone who's lived through them: Dr Simon Tyler, who now works as a psychologist helping to address the high rates of suicide within construction. When we ran a shorter cut of this interview on the radio show, it had a huge response from people wanting to talk about it.In this extended interview, Dr Tyler shares more of his insights and experiences, and also offers some advice.And remember, Lifeline is there on 13 11 14. Guest:Dr Simon Tyler, psychologist and men's mental health researcherGet 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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reckons Anthony Albanese is a "weak politician" who has "abandoned" Jewish Australians. Some Australian government ministers are hitting back. So can Australia repair the relationship with Israel? And another AFL player is facing a ban after using a homophobic slur against an opponent. Are things getting better for queer people in the AFL, or worse? Plus, getting your driver's licence is hard enough when you don't have someone to teach you, let alone a car to practice in. That's where Bear comes in. Listen now: 01.19- The deepening argument between Israel and Australia05.20 - Our interview with the assistant defence minister Peter Khalil14.21 - How the AFL could tackle its slur problem25.23 - How Bear changes lives, one driving lesson at a timeGuests:Peter Khalil, Assistant Minister for DefenceCaitlin Bunker, Falcons VFLW captain and engagement director at Pride CupGet 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

Days after meeting Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump has emerged from peace talks with Volodymyr Zlenskyy and seven other European leaders.Next, the US president wants to set up a meeting between Ukraine and Russia. So can Ukraine trust Trump?And young tradies are two times more likely to die by suicide than other men their age. We chat to them about the pressures and culture of working in construction, and hear what they reckon needs to change.Listen now: 01:00 - The friends Ukraine brought along to the Trump meeting05:49 - What people in Kyiv think about Trump's peace plan10:30 - Looking after your mental health in constructionGuests:Inna Sovsun, People's Deputy of Ukraine Dr Simon Tyler, psychologist and men's mental health researcherSaxon, apprentice and Mates In Construction ConnectorGet 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 women with low iron reckon they're being 'gaslit' by health care providers, and going years without proper care. Do guidelines need to change?And from home-made courts to armed stand-offs, Australia's anti-government movement is growing. So what's the deal with sovereign citizens?Also, meet the young First Nations woman who created an online dictionary to honour her grandmother.Listen now: 01:27 - The sovereign citizens trying to arrest the Prime Minister09:09 - Are doctors treating women with low iron differently to men?20:54 - Young people bringing back Indigenous languagesGuests: Mahmood Fazal, Four Corners reporter, ABCProfessor Nada Hamad, haematologist and clinician researcherAnnaLee Little, Programs Manager, First Languages 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

Using a chatbot for companionship is super popular, but what happens when the AI starts dishing out the wrong kind of advice? In a big investigation this week, we uncovered allegations of bots encouraging suicide, facilitating delusions and even perpetrating sexual harassment. In this deep dive, we get into what can go wrong when turning to AI, and hear from an expert who's predicting it's only a matter of time before AI enables terrorism. Guest:April McLennan, reporter, triple j hackGet 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

How much is your life worth? Kathleen Folbigg was wrongly convicted and spent 20 years in jail. The NSW government is offering compo - but is it enough? And do we treat people who fit male stereotypes differently when they show their vulnerable side?Plus a campaign in the Northern Territory wants ringers to wrap their dingers. Host Dave Marchese is joined by PEDESTRIAN.TV's Issy Phillips and Olympian Harry Garside. 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

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are about to meet face-to-face in Alaska.They're talking about Ukraine, but Ukraine's not there. So what will this mean for peace? And we hear from LGBTQ+ migrants seeking asylum in Australia, fearing persecution for their sexuality back home.Also, scientists have discovered sex reversal in some Aussie birds, but they're not really sure why.Plus, as the AFLW kicks off its 10th season we reflect on its impact so far and the challenges it still faces. Listen now: 01.06 - How Ukraine feels about Trump-Putin meeting09.06 - Fleeing persecution over your sexuality14.22 - Surprising sex-switching discovery24.07 - AFLW season beginsGuests: Dr Oleksandr Merezhko, head, Ukrainian Parliament's Foreign Affairs CommitteeDominique Potvin, senior lecturer, University of the Sunshine Coast Marnie Vinall, sports reporter, ABCGet 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

Better working conditions, shorter work weeks, bold housing policy: that's what experts want on the table at the government's big productivity summit in Canberra next week. Ahead of the meeting, the government's been saying it doesn't want to rule anything in or out yet, although clearly some ideas are going to be politically impossible.But if we could dream big about what would make the Australian economy work better... what would we change first?Economist Trent Wiltshire tells Hack what productivity is, and why it doesn't just mean us working more and more. Guest:Trent Wiltshire, economist, The Grattan InstituteGet 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

150,000 people dead, 12 million displaced, 30 million without enough to eat: a terrible tragedy is unfolding in Sudan. So how did it get to this? Hack speaks to the Head of UNICEF in Sudan about the world's worst humanitarian crisis. And back home: why is everyone talking about productivity right now (and does it mean we all need to work harder)? Plus 6% of Aussie truckies are women, and most of the workforce is getting old. So we speak to young women about why they're now driving big rigs. Listen now:01.08 - Explaining Sudan's hunger crisis05.36- Our interview with the Head of UNICEF in Sudan11.05 - Can Aussies work smarter?24.00 - Why young women are looking at truckingGuest:Sheldon Yett, UNICEF SudanTrent Wiltshire, economist, The Grattan InstituteGet 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

Researchers are sounding the alarm about AI chatbots in Australia. Today, hack investigates chatbots bullying and sexually harassing young Australians, and even one encouraging someone to take their own life.And Tasmania is phasing out greyhound racing. Will other parts of Australia follow? Plus, we hear about the art of the courtroom sketcher tasked with capturing the mushroom murder trial for the world's media. Listen now: 01:10 - The harmful impacts of chatbots11:55 - Is greyhound racing on the outs? 21:45 - What goes into courtroom sketches?Guests:April McLennan, reporter, hackAmy McMahon, president, Coalition to Protect GreyhoundsAnita Lester, courtroom sketch artistGet 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

Australia will formally recognise Palestine next month, following similar commitments by Canada, the UK and France. The Israeli prime minister says that's rewarding Hamas. We speak to the correspondent whose question prompted Benjamin Netanyahu to single out Australia. Plus, the southern hemisphere's largest rodeo almost collapsed last year. Here's how a group of locals bought it back from the brink. And do you know your ripper from your cuppa? Linguists are worried Aussie slang is under threat.Listen now: 01:25 - Anthony Albanese's commitment to recognise Palestine06:15 - Covering Gaza when you can't go there15:30 - How to save a rodeo21:00 - Is Aussie slang in trouble?Guests: Matthew Doran, Middle East correspondent, ABCHoward Manns, senior lecturer in linguistics, Monash 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

Do you really need travel insurance? Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Yes, but you should be reading the fine print. From small things like the airline losing your baggage to big things like a spinal injury while skiing overseas, travel insurance claims to cover you... but does it really? In this deep dive, hack speaks to travellers who've had to make insurance claims and an insurance expert about what you need to look out for if you're planning a big holiday. Guest: Tim Bennett, insurance expertGet 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

Australia's birth rate is down. Could the return of the baby bonus convince you to start a family? Plus, Tourism Australia's new campaign is here, full of iconic landscapes, celebrity appearances and some cliches (yes, shrimp on the BBQ). Is it the best way to sell Australia? And we're asking if AI should be used to reanimate dead people, after Rod Stewart's tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.Host Dave Marchese is joined by writer and presenter Elfy Scott and journalist Marty Smiley. 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 report found a bunch of phone companies have been denying customer requests when they're experiencing financial hardship. So, what can you do when you're struggling to pay your phone bill? And Tassie had an election, a hung Parliament, a no-confidence motion, an election, a hung Parliament, and now... a no-confidence motion. What? Plus, Dave's chat with Jacinda Ardern: on being optimistic, leaving the Mormon church, taking mat leave as PM, and what she regrets. Listen: 01:10 - What to do if you can't pay your phone bill06:05 - Explaining the mess that was the Tasmanian election10:10 - Jacinda Ardern on knowing when to quitGuest: Carol Bennett, CEO, Australian Communications Consumer Action NetworkJacinda Ardern, former NZ prime ministerGet 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

Jacinda Ardern has become an iconic figure. And at 45, her political career is already behind her. She became the leader of her party just weeks before she was elected Prime Minister of New Zealand, and a few months after that she gave birth.In office, she got noticed way beyond New Zealand, from her response to the terrorist attack in Christchurch to her decision to lock down and seal the country off from the world during COVID. After stepping down as PM, she's turned her focus from New Zealand to the world. In this interview, Jacinda speaks to Dave Marchese about burnout, growing up Mormon, the state of politics right now, and knowing when to call time.Guest: Jacinda Ardern, former NZ prime ministerGet 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

Nearly 1,000 jobseekers had their payments cancelled over a 2 year period, even with laws in place to stop it happening. Here's what went wrong, and why the federal watchdog is calling it a "catastrophe". And is Donald Trump's war on DEI coming here? We ask Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner. Plus: lost luggage, ski injuries, scooter accidents. Ever thought you were covered by your travel insurance... when you really weren't? We're breaking down what's actually in the fine print.Listen now:01:20 - Why jobseekers were cut off out of the blue05:55 - How the government should tackle racism in Australia 15:15 - The nightmare of not being covered properly by travel insurance22:00 - What you need to know about the fine printGuests: Giridharan Sivaraman, Race Discrimination CommissionerTim Bennett, insurance expertGet 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

"Not just a bad headache": new research has revealed Australia has a big migraine problem, and women have it way worse than men. And what should Parliament do about an MP convicted of rape? We explain the court fight in NSW to expel a former government minister who's refusing to go.Plus, an activist group's campaign has ended in thousands of adult games being taken offline. So why are payment companies like Visa and Mastercard involved? And where's the line with free speech in gaming?Listen now: 01:15 - How migraines disproportionately affect women 14:10 - Explaining the push to expel a rapist from NSW parliament 19:30 - Censorship v free speech in gamingGuests:Dr Katherine Spira, neurologist and headache specialistNick Dole, NSW political reporter, ABCGianfranco Di Giovanni, gaming journalist, ABC 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