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  High schoolers protest Hanson + searching for answers after a sudden death 13.08.2026 31min

  Students around the country have walked out of school and university to protest the rise of One Nation and its leader Pauline Hanson.  We hear from the protesters and what Pauline thought about the nationwide events.  Plus, sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death among young people. One mum opens up about her search for answers after the death of her son. Listen now:  01:56 - Nationwide student protests against One Nation 06:28 - Life, grief and pleas for research after sudden cardiac arrest Guests:  Alison Grove O'Grady, Australian Sudden Cardiac Arrest Alliance 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
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  INTERVIEW: Xavier died in a half marathon. His family is still looking for answers 13.08.2026 28min

  Xavier was a happy, popular 20-year-old when he took a trip to Melbourne for a half marathon. It ended in heartbreak. In front of his family, Xavier suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and died. About three young Australians die every week in Australia from sudden cardiac arrest but sometimes there's no warning. In this chat, Dave speaks with Xavier's mum Alison, who is pleading with politicians to put more money into research.  She opens up about what it's like to lose a child and why she's passionate about sharing Xavier's story with other young Australians. Guests: Alison Grove O'Grady, Australian Sudden Cardiac Arrest Alliance 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
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  Slashing rules for new builds, hiding rapists' identities + bird flu can't be contained 12.08.2026 31min

  Is red tape what's holding Australia back from building the houses it needs? The Coalition thinks so, pledging to demolish the country's building code, squeezing more than 2,000 pages into just 80. Will it get more people into homes? Dave questions Andrew Bragg on the Coalition's pitch, and we hear from construction workers. Plus, Victoria has announced plans to ban suppression orders hiding the identities of convicted rapists. And, the spread of bird flu in Australia is getting worse. So what's being done about it?  Listen now:  01:02 - Should suppression orders be scrapped in some cases?  06:26 - What would the Coalition do to fix housing? 22:46 - Bird flu vaccine for native species in captivity Guests:  Andrew Bragg, Shadow Housing Minister 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
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  Is success the reason you’re single? Reef recovery + Colombia’s earthquake 11.08.2026 31min

  Whether it’s career goals, study accomplishments, or property ownership - some women say big aspirations are a challenge when dating. We find out why. Plus, a new report shows some parts of the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery.  And, we bring you the latest from Colombia where an earthquake has killed over a hundred people.  Listen now: 01:10 - Colombia's earthquake 05:14 - Reef recovery 14:05 - Is this why you're single?  Guests: Dr Daniela Ceccarelli, Australian Institute of Marine Science Lauren French, sexologist Joshua Thorburn, Monash University  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
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  Census conspiracy theories, AFL's secret concussion contract + creepy AI agents 10.08.2026 31min

  The Geelong Cats are copping heat over a secret contract for a player with a history of concussion. Was it a fair move by the club, or were they dodging accountability?    Plus, an AI assistant has hacked a gym website in what's being described as Australia's first known autonomous cyber attack. So, are the robots finally taking over?    And, tomorrow is Census night - here's what you need to know.  Listen now: 01:13 - Rogue AI assistant 07:26 - Secret concussion contract  20:17 - What's the Census? Guests: Brendan Swan, CEO of Concussions Australia Cam Wilson, ABC AI reporter Liz Allen, Australian National University demographer 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  
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  DEEP DIVE: Is privacy dead? The "pervert glasses" go mainstream 08.08.2026 13min

  Have camera glasses officially entered the mainstream? A Kmart dupe of the Meta glasses sold out across Australia this week, and they’ve been dubbed "pervert glasses" because they allow wearers to discreetly record videos and take photos.  So, will we see more instances of people being unknowingly recorded in public? And if we know there's significant potential for misuse of this tech, who's responsible? The company selling or the consumer recording? In this week's deep dive, hear from an expert about the harms of this surveillance tech and whether our privacy laws need to step up. Guests: Lizzie O'Shea, lawyer and co-founder, Digital Rights Watch 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
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  THE SHAKEUP: "F*** my job is boring", the enshittification of flying + drug claims in gambling 07.08.2026 31min

  Canberra Liberals leader Mark Parton has admitted to sending a text that said "f*** my job is boring" during a budget estimates hearing last week. We talk about texts that reached unwanted eyes.   Plus, Jetstar travellers will soon have to pay extra for carry-on - is that fair or are we one step away from paying for a window seat?    And, could the government be about to dump its proposed crackdown on gambling ads?   Host Dave Marchese is joined by advocate Grace Tame, and podcast host Reuben Williams. 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
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  The SpaceX moon crash + she can’t leave, but she can’t stay - Yasmin’s life in limbo 06.08.2026 31min

  A SpaceX rocket part is believed to have crashed into the moon at high speed, with the impact potentially visible from Earth. So, who's responsible for this junk? And do we need to clean up space?  Plus, we sit down with "Yasmin" to hear about what it was like growing up in immigration detention on the island of Nauru and how she lives in fear of being deported.  Listen now: 01:17 - Space junk 07:27 - Life in limbo Guests: Dr Sara Webb, Author, Science Communicator and Astrophysicist from Swinburne University "Yasmin", asylum seeker 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
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  INTERVIEW: What it's like growing up in immigration detention 06.08.2026 19min

  "Yasmin" could be any other young Australian, trying to build a life in her twenties. She finished high school here, has a bunch of Australian friends and family and pays taxes. But "Yasmin" has been told she can never be Australian because she arrived on a people smuggling boat as a child. She is one of hundreds in Australia who have been in limbo for more than a decade with no permanent protection. In this chat with Dave, "Yasmin" opens up about what it was like growing up in immigration detention on the island of Nauru, living with the fear of being deported and her pleas to the Australian government to let her stay. Guests: "Yasmin", asylum seeker 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
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  "Australia's largest drug dealer", the camera glasses that won’t quit + are movies so back? 05.08.2026 31min

  Unregulated peptides are everywhere right now, with young people using them to lose weight and even build muscle. We hear from someone who says they lost their brother to injection addiction. And, would you wear "pervert glasses"? A dupe has just hit the shelves and some privacy experts are warning about people being filmed without consent.  Plus, one of Australia's biggest names in media, Alan Jones, is on trial for indecent assault and sexual touching. We bring you the latest from the courtroom.  Also, Australian box-office records were smashed over the weekend, so maybe cinema isn't dead after all? Listen now: 01:07 - Camera glasses 12:02 - Alan Jones trial 18:41 - The impacts of peptides 22:59 - Cinema comeback? Guests: Isobel Roe, ABC Reporter Lizzie O'Shea, Lawyer and Founder of Digital Rights Watch Ruari Elkington, Senior Lecturer, QUT Digital Media Research Centre 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
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  Gambling companies hit back, food label fraud + Ariana Grande under scrutiny 04.08.2026 30min

  Gambling companies have strongly refuted yesterday's explosive allegations that gamblers were given inducements of sex workers and illegal drugs. We dig into what happened on the final day of the Senate inquiry into gambling reforms.  Plus, can you trust what's written on the labels of the food you buy? A massive investigation has uncovered how Aussie consumers are being duped.  And, Ariana Grande is taking some time out of the spotlight after "endless ongoing public scrutiny". So,  what's the line between genuine concern and harmful commentary? Listen now: 01:27 - Day two of the gambling inquiry 11:37 - Food label fraud 21:12 - Ariana Grande under scrutiny Guests: Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young Adele Ferguson, investigative reporter at ABC’s Four Corners Dr Vivienne Lewis, clinical psychologist and lecturer, University of Canberra  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
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  Ex-NRL player says gambling companies offered him drugs, fuel prices rise + are the Comm Games relevant? 03.08.2026 30min

  Today, former NRL player and BookTok star Luke Bateman gave explosive evidence at the Senate inquiry into the federal government's legislation to restrict gambling ads in Canberra. He chats with Dave about the role of inducements in his addiction. Plus, the government's fuel excise tax is back, and prices are already on the rise.  And, Australia cleaned up at the Commonwealth Games, but are they still relevant? Listen now: 01:10 - Why fuel prices are going up again 05:31 - Day one of the gambling inquiry 23:36 - A wrap on the Commonwealth Games Guests: Luke Bateman, former NRL player and writer Hunter Fujak, senior lecturer in sports management, Deakin University 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
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  DEEP DIVE: The 'confusion and isolation' of pregnancy loss 01.08.2026 16min

  For the first time Australia's got official data on pregnancy loss and it's more common than you might think. The figures reveal one in three women who gave birth in 2022 had experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth. So what's it like navigating this kind of grief? In this deep dive you'll hear from young women who've been through pregnancy loss, as well as an expert who has advice if you or someone you know is going through this. If this story impacted you or someone you know help is available through Red Nose Australia on 1300 308 307 or online at Pink Elephants.  Guests: Clare Bellhouse, psychologist specialising in post-natal care 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
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  THE SHAKEUP: Stealing from work, pollies getting gifts + is FIFA selling the World Cup? 31.07.2026 29min

  A Hobart councillor has landed herself in hot water admitting to taking snacks from work over several years. So is it ok to take stuff from your work? Plus, political gifts are back in the spotlight after One Nation leader Pauline Hanson admitted Gina Rinehart paid for parts of her European holiday. The Prime Minister is also facing criticism after attending a private dinner hosted by a billionaire family.  And, what is the future of world football? Because FIFA says it wants to sell stakes in the World Cup but other governing bodies are promising to boycott if they do. Host Dave Marchese is joined by Daily Aus editor-in-chief Billi FitzSimons and comedian Billy D'Arcy. 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
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  The content creator gunning for Albo's seat + an alt medicine rabbit hole 30.07.2026 29min

  Media commentator Hannah Ferguson has announced she's going after the Prime Minister's seat at the next election. But does she actually stand a chance? And how would you feel seeing a content creator on the ballot?  Plus, author Hannah McElhinney sits down with Dave to talk about how her cousin was sucked into an internet "wormhole" of alternative medicine before she died seeking treatment overseas.  If you or anyone you know needs help contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Listen now: 01:23 - Influencers in politics 12:25 - Alternative medicine Guests: Professor Mark Kenny, director, ANU's Australian Studies Institute Hannah McElhinney, author 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
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  INTERVIEW: Bleach in smoothies and coffee enemas - how Hannah's cousin was sucked into a "wormhole" 30.07.2026 26min

  When Hannah learnt her cousin Lauren died overseas, she was shocked. Lauren didn't tell anyone in her family she was going on a trip, they only learnt she was in trouble via a message from a stranger. Lauren had gone to Malaysia for an alternative therapy, and something had gone wrong. Hannah spent years investigating Lauren's death, falling into the same social media spiral that had led her cousin to seek help outside Australia's medical system. In this week's hack long listen, Wormhole author Hannah McElhinney tells Dave how she tracked down the doctor who performed Lauren's fatal procedure and why she thinks Australia's healthcare system failed her cousin. If you or anyone you know needs help contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Guests: Hannah McElhinney, author 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
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  Is pregnancy loss unique for young people? European wildfires + Aussie winners 29.07.2026 31min

  New data has confirmed that miscarriages are common for women in Australia - so why do young people who experience miscarriages often feel their loss is dismissed or minimised? Plus, hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes as wildfires continue burning across Europe.  And, we bring you the latest on the Aussies bringing home gold at the Commonwealth Games.    Listen now: 01:49 - Pregnancy loss 07:17 - European wildfires  24:08 - Commonwealth Games Guests: Clare Bellhouse, psychologist specialising in post-natal care Jonathon Healy, ABC Sport Reporter 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
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  Are digital nomads ruining Bali? Weed and the risk of psychosis + Vic's new premier 28.07.2026 31min

  A run club in Bali has gone viral after allegations of discrimination against locals. The two Dutch nationals who organised the club have now been banned from Indonesia - we unpack what went down.  Plus, Victoria has a new premier after the former Labor leader resigned. So, who has taken the top job?  And, can smoking weed every day increase the risk of psychosis? New research reckons there may be a link.  Listen now: 01:27 - Victoria's new premier 06:34 - Can weed cause psychosis?  18:50 - Bali run club Guests: Doctor Janni Leung, University of Queensland Angty Jiwasiddi, University of New South Wales
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  Should cops use facial recognition technology? The rise of thrifting apps + Cockroach Party victory 27.07.2026 31min

  How would you feel if you could be recognised by a camera when you're going about your business? Turns out police in Western Australia have been trialling this new technology for the past month in a nation-first. And, a youth-led movement dubbed the Cockroach Party has pushed India's education minister to resign after nation-wide protests. We unpack what happened.  Plus, there's a growing market for second-hand clothing apps, especially among Gen Zs. But is this helping with clothing waste, or adding to it? Listen now: 01:28 - Facial recognition technology   12:34 - Cockroach Party victory  19:35 - Thrifting apps  Guests: Lauren Perry, Responsible Technology Policy Specialist at the University of Technology Sydney Tavleen Singh, ABC Journalist Maggie Zhou, Fashion Editor-at-large at Broadsheet and co-host of the Culture Club podcast 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
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  DEEP DIVE: Has illicit tobacco got us back on ciggies? 25.07.2026 17min

  Across the country, illicit tobacco is cheap and accessible - which is down to a booming black market.  But even though most of the nicotine consumed in Australia is illicit, smoking rates have reached a historic low. In this week's Deep Dive, we unpack how illicit tobacco is impacting smoking habits.  Guests: Becky Freeman, Professor of Public Health, University of Sydney 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