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Hack brings you the stories that matter to young people. Every weekday host Dave Marchese and the triple j Hack team cover the latest news, politics and culture from all around Australia.
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Behind the historic Tupac verdict, banning strangulation in porn + are school reunions over?
Former gang boss Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur.
And should depictions of strangulation...
What it's like searching for survivors in Nepal, One Nation's win + selling dinosaur bones
As rescuers desperately search for survivors after catastrophic floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border region, we speak to an Australian man working to fre...
DEEP DIVE: Who's really pulling the strings in parliament?
Does there need to be more transparency around lobbying?
A Four Corners investigation has revealed dozens of former defence officials, includin...
THE SHAKEUP: Meta's $23B addiction settlement, living forever + your unofficial pets
Meta has agreed to pay $23.6 billion to settle social media addiction lawsuits accusing it of contributing to the youth mental health crisis in Americ...
What we know about the Nepal-Tibet floods + the couple chasing immortality
More than a thousand people are missing after deadly flash floods on the Tibet-Nepal border.
With dozens of Australians among those unaccounted...
INTERVIEW: Bryan Johnson and Kate Tolo want to live forever
He's either a freak or a pioneer, depending on who you ask.
Millionaire "biohacker" Bryan Johnson — the man who wants to live forever.
For...
Dolly Parton’s best moments + the data centre defence
American country music legend Dolly Parton has died, aged 80. We hear about her unique journey in show business and how she has influenced Australians...
The lobbyists you don't know about, Ukraine gets new missile tech + the power of a third place
There are growing calls for a crackdown on lobbyists after a Four Corners investigation revealed dozens of political staffers have jumped from governm...
Why your rent keeps going up, a 'devastating' bird flu update + is the AI boom a bubble?
Renters earning an average wage are now spending more than half their income on housing in every capital city, according to a new report.
So why...
DEEP DIVE: We hear from the gambling lobby and anti-gambling advocates
Gambling reform has been on the political agenda for years. Now, after days of negotiations, the government has finally pushed the laws through Parlia...
THE SHAKEUP: Sydney Swans scandal, wacky discoveries + is Vine back?
The AFL has been rocked by scandal this week. Five Sydney Swans players have been banned for breaching club standards on drinking and staying out late...
Outrage as IDF clears soldiers over Zomi Frankcom killing + Bugs reflect on death, music and friendship
The Israel Defense Forces has cleared its personnel of any criminal wrongdoing in the 2024 strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza, where Aus...
INTERVIEW: Bugs' Jordan Brunoli on being told he has months to live
Almost a year since Jordan Brunoli sat down with hack to talk through his stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis, the Bugs bassist returns with an update...
Gambling reforms "like putting Dracula in charge of a blood bank" + finding God and gains
What happens when the gym becomes a place of worship? We meet the young guys in Melbourne who're coming together to lift weights and pray.
Plus...
Sydney Swans allegations, the 'widox tax' deal for NDIS cuts + what's your secret?
Police are continuing to investigate an alleged sexual assault linked to Sydney Swans players. We unpack the club's response and what happens now.
Will this gun buyback make Australia safer? Sexual violence on public transport + Spotify's AI plan
New South Wales' decision to become the first state to sign up to the federal government's gun buyback scheme, announced after last year's Bondi Beach...
DEEP DIVE: Why some men are intimidated by successful women
Are men attracted to or intimidated by ambitious women?
Some women feel like they're being penalised when it comes to dating because of their c...
THE SHAKEUP: Melon gate, Sussan Ley's road to nowhere + looking hot at work
Anthony Albanese's "joke" about receiving crown melons from Japan's Prime Minister has landed him in hot water. Was it problematic, or overblown?
High schoolers protest Hanson + searching for answers after a sudden death
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 f...
INTERVIEW: Xavier died in a half marathon. His family is still looking for answers
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 fami...
Slashing rules for new builds, hiding rapists' identities + bird flu can't be contained
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...
Is success the reason you’re single? Reef recovery + Colombia’s earthquake
Whether it’s career goals, study accomplishments, or property ownership - some women say big aspirations are a challenge when dating. We find out why....
Census conspiracy theories, AFL's secret concussion contract + creepy AI agents
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 dodgi...
DEEP DIVE: Is privacy dead? The "pervert glasses" go mainstream
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 "...
THE SHAKEUP: "F*** my job is boring", the enshittification of flying + drug claims in gambling
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...
The SpaceX moon crash + she can’t leave, but she can’t stay - Yasmin’s life in limbo
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 fo...
INTERVIEW: What it's like growing up in immigration detention
"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 f...
"Australia's largest drug dealer", the camera glasses that won’t quit + are movies so back?
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 l...
Gambling companies hit back, food label fraud + Ariana Grande under scrutiny
Gambling companies have strongly refuted yesterday's explosive allegations that gamblers were given inducements of sex workers and illegal drugs. We d...
Ex-NRL player says gambling companies offered him drugs, fuel prices rise + are the Comm Games relevant?
Today, former NRL player and BookTok star Luke Bateman gave explosive evidence at the Senate inquiry into the federal government's legislation to rest...
DEEP DIVE: The 'confusion and isolation' of pregnancy loss
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 wo...
THE SHAKEUP: Stealing from work, pollies getting gifts + is FIFA selling the World Cup?
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?...
The content creator gunning for Albo's seat + an alt medicine rabbit hole
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...
INTERVIEW: Bleach in smoothies and coffee enemas - how Hannah's cousin was sucked into a "wormhole"
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...
Is pregnancy loss unique for young people? European wildfires + Aussie winners
New data has confirmed that miscarriages are common for women in Australia - so why do young people who experience miscarriages often feel their loss...
Are digital nomads ruining Bali? Weed and the risk of psychosis + Vic's new premier
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 ban...
Should cops use facial recognition technology? The rise of thrifting apps + Cockroach Party victory
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 trial...
DEEP DIVE: Has illicit tobacco got us back on ciggies?
Across the country, illicit tobacco is cheap and accessible - which is down to a booming black market.
But even though most of the nicotine con...
THE SHAKEUP: Barnaby's dog drama, office etiquette + fake retail therapy
One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce went viral after yelling at his dog during a TV interview. But some people are asking if it was the perfect way to dodge a...
Who's now eligible to get paid on student prac? + Life as a beekeeper
More students will soon be able to access payments to support them while on mandatory practical placements. So, who's getting the cash and which cours...