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Dr Mohammed Mustafa has gone from being a junior doctor in Perth to saving lives and meeting world leaders, urging them to do more to end the war in Gaza. As tens of thousands of people rally in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, Dr Mo joins us in the studio to talk about what he's witnessed, and what the world needs to do.Also, is a TikTok campaign the reason why sign-ups to the Australian Defence Force are at a 15-year high?Listen now: 01:15 - The Sydney Harbour Bridge protest fallout05:35 - What Dr Mo wants the world to know about Gaza19:05 - The huge boost to ADF sign-upsGuests:Dr Mohammed Mustafa, emergency physician Peter Dean, strategic studies professor, ANUGet 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

Most of the world recognises Palestine as a state, but Australia and some of its closest allies have refused to.Until this week.A growing list of Western countries — including Canada and the UK — have announced plans to recognise Palestinian statehood. And pressure is mounting for Australia to do the same.But what does statehood recognition mean? And will it lead to peace in Gaza? In this extended episode, leading international law expert Ben Saul shares his time with us for the third time since the war began. We ask him all about Palestinian statehood, the allegations of genocide against Israel, and how much power countries like Australia have in helping to end the war.Guest: Ben Saul, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Counter-terrorismGet 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

There are calls to ban strip searches after new data revealed almost 9 out of 10 searches by NSW police didn't find anything illegal at all. And woman-only 'dating safety' app Tea seems to have been hacked, exposing personal details and messages from thousands of users. Plus, the first Australian-made rocket to launch on home soil has crashed shortly after take off. But the company says that's a success. Also: what really makes life admin so hard? Host Dave Marchese is joined by editor-in-chief of The Daily Aus, Billi FitzSimons, and comedian Luke Kidgell.Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Increased rates of incarceration, suicide, and children in out-of-home: with only 4 targets on track, here's what you need to know about the latest Closing the Gap report. And is the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia holding? Plus, 43% of young people feel lonely. So what can we do about it? Listen now: 01.30 - Update on Closing the Gap09.47 - What's going on with Cambodia and Thailand?14.41 - The loneliness epidemic affecting young peopleGuests: Tahnee Jash, ABC Indigenous affairs reporterBen Smith, professor of Public Health, 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 at 5:30pm

The Australian government is being pressured to recognise Palestinian statehood after the UK gave Israel an ultimatum.So what is statehood? And how would recognising Palestine change Israel's bombardment of the region? Plus, the under-16 social media ban list has been announced, and YouTube is not happy. Listen now: 01.56 - Why the conversation around statehood is changing05.23 - What recognising Palestine would mean21.24 - YouTube v AustraliaGuests: Ben Saul, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Counter-terrorismAnge Lavoipierre, national technology 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 at 5:30pm

The coalition is arguing about whether to drop its net zero commitment, as the CSIRO releases a report on the cheapest way of generating electricity. Spoiler: renewables did well. Plus, ever heard of the partner income test? Some people who rely on the DSP reckon it's outdated, and is putting people living with disability at risk. And do you skip your breaks at work? It could be impacting your health. Listen now: 01:30 - Energy commitments14:45 - How the Partner Income Test is holding back people on the DSP 20:00 - Why you need to be taking your work breaksGuests: Paul Graham, Chief Energy economist and lead author of the CSIRO GenCost reportVanessa Miles, organisational psychologistGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Palestinian health authorities say 133 people have died from starvation in Gaza in the last week, and 87 were children. As Israel begins military pauses and airdrops of supplies, it's denying the reports of starvation. Plus, Uber passengers could be paying up to 3 times the true cost of their trip because drivers are gaming the system.We speak with a driver about how it works.Listen now: 01:13 - Gaza's starvation crisis06:57 - What doctors say is happening in Gaza12:46 - One man's protest action19:44 - Uber price surgesGuests: Jennifer Tierney, Executive Director, Médecins Sans FrontièresNahed Elrayes, Palestinian Australian artistJarni Blakkarly, investigative journalist, CHOICE Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

You expect to see a few clubs trying to recruit at uni O-week. Maybe it's a sport team, or an arts group.But what about a cult? Students across the country are experiencing "walk up evangelism", and it's not just mainstream religious groups using the tactic. In this deep dive, hack explores how South Korean church Shincheonji uses campuses to recruit, and why cult-like groups prey on uni students in the first place. Guest:Sarah Steel, podcast host, Let's Talk About SectsGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Albanese has called Gaza's humanitarian crisis "beyond the world's worst fears", but is a statement on Instagram enough as Palestinians in Gaza starve? And colleagues yelling at each other, MPs snubbing a Welcome to Country, Bob Katter nodding off — we unpack the big moments as parliament resumes for the first time since the election. Plus, while tinned fish is having a moment online, a tinned lizard caused a different stir. Host Dave Marchese is joined by PEDESTRIAN.TV's Laura Masia and AAP reporter Dominic Giannini.Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

For a lot of young parents, childcare is a necessary part of life. But how do you rebuild that trust when allegations of neglect, misconduct and sexual assault come to light? Also, thousands of vulnerable people may go without crucial care as Australia's largest private hospital operator closes the majority of its psychology clinics. And we're always told: don't mix money and friends. But shouting your mates can actually make you happier according to new research. Listen now: 01:15 - How do young parents feel about childcare? 16:15 - Ramsay Health Clinic closures 22:05 - Stingy v generous friendsGuests: Sue Cogur, early childhood educator and registered trainer and assessorSteph Dalzell, national health reporter, ABCDr Aimee Smith, research officer, UQGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Do you have debt from an apprenticeship, a TAFE course or a uni degree? A bill introduced to parliament today will slash it by 20% and also change how you repay it.Plus, a series of recent assaults against women who were out jogging has sparked new worry from runners about their safety. And Tup Forge went from being a ranch bronc riding rookie in regional Victoria to winning the world champs within 18 months. She tells us about her path to victory. Listen now: 01:18 - The 20% cut to student debt09:35 - Interview with the shadow education minister19:45 - Do you ever feel unsafe when running? 25:05 - Inside the world of ranch bronc riding Guests:Senator Jonathon Duniam, Shadow Minister for EducationTup Forge, winner, 2025 Women’s Ranch Bronc ChampionshipGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Is uni worth it? The people in charge are getting paid big bucks, while huge cuts are coming on campus. We're chatting to people impacted. And Australia has joined 27 other countries to condemn Israel's "inhumane killings" in Gaza. So does this joint statement mark a shift in Australia's approach to the war? Plus: is the changing climate going to change the way we play sport? Listen now:01:08 - Is university worth it? 06:27 - Unpacking the major education cuts17.48 - Australia's changing Gaza stance 24:38 - The athletes prepping for climate changeGuests:Conor Duffy, national education reporter, ABCAmra Lee, PhD researcher, Australian National UniversityNicola Barr, decarbonising sport lead at FrontRunner and AFLW playerGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Religious cults are allegedly using uni campuses to recruit new members, and some of the unis are trying to crack down. So does walk-up recruitment need to get banned? And health officials in Gaza say Sunday was the deadliest day for civilians in the war, with more than 80 people killed while trying to get food. Now, humanitarian agencies are warning the starvation crisis is getting even worse. Plus: ever been the youngest person in your workplace? What if that workplace was Parliament House? The first sitting week of Parliament is about to kick off and we have a new Baby of the Senate. Listen now:01:12 - The Gazans killed while waiting for food06:08 - The Baby of the Senate12:11 - Being the youngest in the workplace19:18 - Uni campus cult recruitmentGuests:Sarah McCann Bertlett, CEO and managing director, Australian HR Institute Sarah Steel, podcast host, Let's Talk About SectsGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Brain zaps, increased anxiety, confusion: these are just some of the symptoms people report when they're getting off antidepressants. So why is coming off antidepressants such a taboo topic? And why are researchers arguing about what actually happens during withdrawal? In this extended episode, we unpack the withdrawal symptoms you're experiencing, look into the massive debate about a recent study, and get some advice for what to do if you decide to stop taking antidepressants. Guest: Professor Jon Jureidini, psychiatrist, University of AdelaideGet 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

You can pay taxes and join the army. So should 16-year-olds also be able to vote? And after Jack Graham was banned for 4 weeks of play, we get into the AFL's homophobia problem.Also, has cringe culture stifled art? Plus, it's the kiss cam that has (potentially) sunk two marriages. So what should you do if you get caught in 4K? Host Dave Marchese is joined by Mamamia's Gemma Donahoe and content creator Jack Tossol. Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Dead sharks, dead dolphins, dead seadragons: the scale of SA's algal bloom crisis is hard to imagine. So why hasn't it been declared a national disaster? And Anthony Albanese's on his way home from an official trip to China. What did he achieve?Plus, a footy stadium, a billion dollars in debt, or a vote of no-confidence for the Premier: this is what's influencing young voters at the Tasmanian election. Listen now: 01:58 - The algal bloom wiping out South Australia's marine life11:30 - Unpacking Anthony Albanese's China visit21:46 - What's swaying young voters in Tasmania's electionGuests:Dr Dominic Mcafee, researcher, Environment Institute at the University of AdelaideBang Xiao, reporter, Asia Pacific newsroom, ABCGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Donald Trump's campaign once promised to release the Epstein list. Now, he's saying it doesn't exist. So what's true? And could the backflip cost him the MAGA base that got him into the White House in the first place? And is antidepressant withdrawal worse than the depression you had to get on it? We're getting into some research around withdrawal symptoms.Listen now: 01:08 - The latest on the Epstein list05.15 - Why has Donald Trump changed his tune? 11:20 - What it's like to come off your antidepressantsGuests:Stephen Harrington, associate professor, QUT's School of CommunicationProfessor Jon Jureidini, psychiatrist, University of AdelaideGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Does the Australian government have a duty of care to protect Torres Strait communities from the impacts of climate change? We look into why the Federal Court's decided... nah.Plus, Donald Trump has given Vladimir Putin a 50-day deadline for a peace deal after promising Ukraine a rapid weapons boost. Is Trump going cold on Russia?And a third of workers under 30 experience workplace exploitation, and most don't do anything about it. We're looking into why. Listen now: 01:26 - Unpacking the Torres Strait Island climate verdict06:57 - Arms deal and an ultimatum17:03 - When your boss rips you off Guests:Kirstie Wellauer, Indigenous Affairs reporter, ABCDr Matthew Sussex, strategic policy expert, ANUProfessor John Howe, 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 at 5:30pm

What caused the Air India crash that killed 260 people last month? A preliminary report has some answers, but also brings up more questions. Plus, German backpacker Carolina Wilga has made her first public comments since being rescued from the WA outback on Friday. So what does it take to survive such an ordeal? And it was one of the most astonishing golfing fightbacks in history, and at the right time: 24-year-old Sydney golfer Grace Kim just bagged her first major title.Listen now: 02:00 - Do we know what caused the Air India crash?12:30 - Surviving for 12 days in the outback24:09 - Australia's big golfing win Guests:Dr Steve Leib, senior lecturer in aviation, CQUJake Cassar, bushcraft and survival teacherDane Heverin, digital reporter, Fox SportsGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Now the mushroom trial has wrapped up... can the world move on? And is this the season of public crash outs? Plus, did ketamine kill the dancefloor? Host Dave Marchese is joined by NRLW sideline commentator and sports journalist Marlee Silva and culture writer at Guardian Australia Michael Sun. Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Deep and troubling: that's how Anthony Albanese is describing the rise in antisemitism in Australia. So what's his government planning to do about it, and do young Jewish Australians back it? Also, who will the next Dalai Lama be, and what's the deal with reincarnation?Plus, we're heading out to hear from young First Nations people about what NAIDOC week means to them. Listen now:01:17 - The 15 ideas to fight anti-Semitism05:31 - How are young Jewish Aussies feeling right now? 11:20 - The Dalai Lama succession21:35 - Celebrating NAIDOC weekGuests:Ruby Kraner-Tucci, acting editor in chief, The Jewish Independent Rohan Salmond, religion and ethics unit, ABCAnika Gosling, 2025 NAIDOC Award winnerGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

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Lily Steele-Park took legal action after she was was raped in her first year of uni by a man known to her friends. Her rapist was then found guilty and sentenced to 6 years in jail. But Lily's experience is an outlier. In NSW, only 7% of reported rapes and sexual assaults result in a conviction.In this episode, Lily shares her story and what it's like to speak out. Plus as the mushroom trial wraps up, we ask a mycologist if foraging for mushrooms is ever safe?Listen now:01:29 - Victim-survivors on the cracks in the system07:10 - Lily's story24:34 - Mushroom foragers warningsGuest:Lily Steele-Park, victim-survivorBrett Summerell, chief scientist, Royal Botanic Garden SydneyGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

The jury has delivered its verdict in the mushroom case that's been gripping the world, finding Erin Patterson guilty of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.So what happens now, and what was it about the mushroom trial that captivated so many people? We unpack it with a criminologist. Plus, the NT coroner has handed down her long-awaited findings into the police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker.And an Anti-Hate Taskforce has been set up in Victoria following a spate of anti-Semitic attacks.Also, cancer is rising in young people. Why? Listen now:00:00 - Inside the courtroom for the mushroom trial verdict00:00 - Why was the world obsessed with that case?00:00 - Did racism contribute to Kumanjayi Walker's death?00:00 - Anti-Semitism in Melbourne00:00 - Getting cancer young Guests: Jarrod Whittaker, editor, ABC Gippsland Associate Professor Xanthe Mallet, criminologist, CQUMelissa Mackay, reporter, ABCDr Norman Swan, reporter, ABC 4 CornersGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Police are investigating controversial Glastonbury sets, Kanye's visa's been cancelled and one festival is asking artists to sign an ethics pledge: what place does politics have in music? Plus, a new study has found cool people have 6 traits in common. And is our reliance on phones killing our memory? Host Dave Marchese is joined by Crikey's media reporter Daanyal Saeed and Today Show reporter Iza Staskowski.Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

The jury in the Diddy trial has handed down its verdict, finding the hip hop mogul guilty of prostitution-related crimes but acquitting him of other charges that could have put him behind bars for life. Plus, anyone studying knows AI is everywhere. So is it normalising cheating, and can unis rein it in?And we get into the popular vitamin that's being linked to a bunch of blood toxicity cases.Listen now:01:20 - In court for the Diddy verdict09:00 - Our deep dive into AI at uni24:50 - Vitamin B6 toxicityGuests: Lauren Day, North America correspondent, ABCJackson Worthington, reporter, hackDr Lenka Ucnik, acting director, TEQSA Higher Education Integrity UnitGarth Maker, associate professor, Murdoch UniversityGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

The arrest of a male childcare worker on 70 charges has sparked distress from parents. Now there are concerns the case could cause male educators to quit.Plus, Donald Trump says Israel has agreed "to the necessary conditions to finalise" a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. So what happens?And people in a bunch of regional towns can't watch their favourite sport as free-to-air broadcasters fail to reach an agreement. Listen now: 01:15 - The shocking childcare allegations in Melbourne10:30 - Being a male early childhood educator right now18:55 - Is a ceasefire in Gaza close? 23:30 - Access to sports on TVGuests:Seb Hand, delegate, United Workers UnionNick Stephens, early childhood educatorDr Hunter Fujak, lecturer in sports management, Deakin UniversityGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Student unions reckon it's getting harder for low-income and country kids to go to uni. So why are fewer and fewer students taking up Youth Allowance? Plus, 1,200 children will be asked to undergo health screening after police charged a childcare worker with more than 70 offences, including sexual assault. And we head to a dairy in Victoria to find out if a special kind of gap year can fix a big problem: farmers are getting old. Listen now:01:19 - Why aren't people applying for Youth Allowance?07:11 - The call to raise the rate16:00 - The allegations against the Melbourne childcare worker21:00 - Taking an ag-yearGuests: Charmaine Crowe, Australian Council of Social Services Zeke Bennett, content creator and farmer, Zele AngusGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Chants led by Kneecap and Bob Vylan at Glastonbury are sparking massive controversy.Plus, police believe they've found the remains of 23-year-old Joshua Bishop who disappeared a month ago. A 27-year-old accused of his murder has faced court. Also, advocates for press freedom are worried Donald Trump's cuts to media outlets in Asia will allow authoritarian propaganda to flourish. And should Australia do more to make sure parent influencers aren't exploiting their children for content? Listen now: 01:21 - The Glastonbury fallout07:35 - Joshua Bishop's disappearance 12:20 - Impacts of Radio Free Asia cuts17:20 - Calls to protect child influencersGuests: Miles Proust, court reporter, The Herald SunPatrick Witnall, managing director, Austalian Influencer Marketing CouncilGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

From launching strikes on Iran to lashing out at world leaders who "don't know what the f*** they're doing", Donald Trump's style of diplomacy has been on full display this week. Plus, celebrities are arriving in Venice for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' wedding, but it hasn't been a warm welcome. And as ASOS bans some customers for too many returns, we unpack the etiquette of online shopping. Also, is there a more embarrassing work slip-up than calling a judge 'honey'?Host Dave Marchese is joined by Features Editor at The Daily Aus, Em Gillespie, and 7 News journalist Daniel Healion.

The mother of murdered Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey has delivered an emotional speech in court, saying her community was "thrust into a world of pain" due to the violence of her son's killers. Plus, is it okay to laugh about war? With content creators posting WW3 memes, is this a valid way to cope with global unrest? And booming crocodile populations are dividing some communities in northern Australia over how to deal with it. Also, researchers have found a difficult childhood is linked with a greater likelihood of being diagnosed with endometriosis later on. Listen now:01:15 - The impact of Cassius Turvey's murder05:23 - Why the internet's making light of war14:18 - What should Qld do about crocs?24:24 - New endometriosis researchGuests:Ashley Fell, social researcher, McCrindleDr Cameron Baker, behavioural ecologist, Charles Darwin UniversityDee Salmin, host, The Hook UpGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

An Instagram story re-share ended up in the Federal Court. Today, we're getting into Antoinette Lattouf's big win against the ABC. And it's been 2 years since a major report into gambling. Has there been any meaningful change? Plus, shot-hole borers are little, but they could become a big problem after WA authorities declared they can't eradicate them. Also, are bio-age tests even accurate?Listen now:01:12 - Antoinette Lattouf's win against the ABC05:57 - Has Australia got better at fighting gambling addiction?19:25 - Shot-hole borers24:17 - The truth about biological age testsGuests:Mark Kempster, anti-gambling advocate, Alliance of Gambling ReformDr Hassan Vally, associate professor of epidemiology, Deakin UniversityGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Donald Trump has declared it the '12 Day War'. But is the Israel-Iran war really over? Plus, Kayla's life was taken over by the government and now she's gagged from speaking out: we get a glimpse into life under state guardianship orders. And we hear from workers injured on the job who feel let down by the workers comp system, as one state moves to tighten eligibility. Listen now:01:27 - Donald Trump's ceasefire05:52 - Is the Iran-Israel war really over?10:36 - Life under guardianship19:43 - Workers comp troublesGuests:Dr Ben Isakhan, Professor of International Politics, Deakin UniversityCason Ho, reporter, ABCProfessor Alex Collie, project lead, Workers' Voice Get the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Australia's closest ally is at war. What does that mean for Australia? And what is it like living in Australia, when your family is still in Iran? We're speaking to an Iranian refugee about life in his home country, trying to contact his family during the bombing and why he fled its regime. Plus, is your cheap heater just costing you more in the long run?Listen now:01:18 - Why did the US strike Iran over the weekend?06:16 - What are the nuclear capabilities in the Middle East?13:55 - 'If we're going to die, I hope we die together'25:59 - How to heat your cold house this winterGuests:Dr Ben Zala, senior lecturer in politics and international relations, Monash UniversityBijan Kardouni, Iranian-Australian refugeeLish Fejer, Fix It ChicksGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Influencer Indy Clinton got handed a 64-page dossier of all her trolls this week, after hiring a private investigator to track them down. Is this the best way to deal with hate in the comments? And Trump stood up Albo this week in Canada. Now, the PM is considering going to Europe to try to catch him again. Is it okay to chase someone after they let you down?Plus is calling someone out of the blue... actually rude? Are we all sending courtesy texts before a phonecall?Host Dave Marchese is joined by social entrepreneur Eloise Hall 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 at 5:30pm

What's next for the Greens? We sit down with the new leader Larissa Waters to ask about her plan, the lessons from the election, and whether the Greens block progress. Plus, the Iran-Israel conflict is getting more deadly. Is Trump about to get America involved? As he says: "nobody knows".Also, another festival is officially in voluntary administration: Victoria's Esoteric Festival. And some lab-grown meat products have been approved for sale in Australia. Listen now: 01:00 - "Nobody knows": Trump on whether the US will intervene in the Iran-Israel conflict05:45 - Hack speaks to the new Greens leader Larissa Waters20:10 - Another music festival folds25:18 - Australia's first lab grown meatGuests: Larissa Waters, Greens leaderDr Hope Johnson, socio-legal researcher, 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 at 5:30pm

Hack dives into the news that's happening now, from Australia's first formal truth-telling process, mushroom trials and more.

HPV vaccine rates are declining in Australia, and experts have warned it's putting our ability to eradicate cervical cancer at risk. Plus, Alistair Kitchen is an Aussie who flew to the US last week for a holiday. But when he landed, he was detained, interrogated and eventually deported. Why? He reckons it was because of his stance on Gaza. Also, why gen z is capturing Y2K nostalgia through the lens of a digital camera. Listen now:01:14 - The decline in HPV vaccination rates06:31 - Why Trump ditched Albanese10:19 - Alistair Kitchen on being deported from the US 23:13 - Why digi cams are having a moment right nowGuests:Professor Julie Leask, School of Public Health, University of SydneyAlistair Kitchen, freelance journalist Dr Kathleen Williams, School of Creative Arts and Media, University of TasmaniaGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Israel and Iran have spent the weekend launching lethal missile strikes at each other's major cities. So what does it mean for the region? And is this the beginning of World War 3? And are some healthcare specialists ripping off their patients? The writers of a new report think so, and want them to be named and shamed. Plus, Dylan Voller helped to expose the mistreatment of kids in detention in the Northern Territory. Now, he's turned to music to try to process his story. Listen now: 1.05 - What's fuelling the conflict between Iran and Israel 18.07 - Are healthcare specialists ripping us off? 26.22 - How Dylan Voller is using musicGuests:Dr Ali Mamouri, research fellow, Deakin UniDr Jessie Moritz, senior lecturer at the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, ANUGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm

Are year 9 students grown up enough to properly debate the topic of trad wives? Plus: sexism, satire or subversion? Or is the discourse around Sabrina Carpenter's new album artwork just good PR? We unpack. And Q+A and The Project are dead. Will their cancellation change the way issues are discussed, or have audiences fundamentally moved on from the format?Host Dave Marchese is joined by performer and artist Etcetera Etcetera 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 at 5:30pm

Sussan Ley took on the Liberal leadership after the party suffered its worst ever election wipe out. Is it a glass cliff scenario? Hear what she says in her first interview with hack as opposition leader. Plus, can you trust the SPF rating in your favourite sunblock? Choice has been testing some of Australia's most popular brands, and they're not living up to the claims on the labels.Listen now: 01:13 - Sussan Ley says 'underestimate me at your own peril'20:47 - Choice's warning about your daily sunblockGuests: Sussan Ley, Leader of the OppositionDr Jessica Stokes-Parish, registered nurse and science communicator, Bond UniversityGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm