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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.

Location:

Sydney, NSW

Description:

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.

Twitter:

@triplejhack

Language:

English

Contact:

triple j GPO Box 9994 Sydney Australia 1300 0555 36


Episodes

Is clubbing dead?

7/11/2022
More than 100 clubs have closed down around Australia in the last couple of years. With lockdowns and lockouts, health kicks and Tinder, people have been hitting clubs way less, particularly in Sydney. So is clubbing a thing of the past? Plus, have you seen the historic photos of protesters taking over the Sri Lankan Presidential Palace? It's a massive moment for the country. We talk to former Hack host Avani Dias about what's going on, and what's led to this. And, Monekypox is not going...

Duration:00:28:56

The Shakeup: Wimbledon period stress, bye-bye Boris, and Euro vacay jealousy

7/8/2022
It's the Shakeup! This week we're chatting about… Female tennis players wanting a change to Wimbledon's all-white dress code, especially when they're menstruating, Boris making a brexit from politics (soon-ish), and switching off the socials when everyone but you (and us!) are holidaying in sunny Europe. Yeah, we're so happy for them... Join Joanna Lauder with comedian Rhys Nicholson and journalist Matilda Boseley.

Duration:00:29:25

South Australia finally decriminalises abortion

7/7/2022
There's been a lot of talk about abortion laws in the US recently. But we've actually had some pretty major changes here in Australia. South Australia has become the last jurisdiction to decriminalise abortion, meaning it will finally be more accessible, and people with unwanted pregnancies won't have to fit through tricky legal loopholes. Plus, just this week we've seen the impact of climate change on our country – floods taking over towns that have already been flooded two or three times....

Duration:00:29:05

And you thought things were expensive before...

7/6/2022
Thirty bucks for watermelon, $12 for lettuce, this is food insecurity at play. But your rent might be going up too. And somehow rental vacancies are going down as well. We have a big cost of living theme on the show today. We're digging into why food is getting so pricey, why it could get even worse, and where it’s particularly bad. Then we're going to look into some new rental data that shows there are almost no options for some renters. Plus, are we about to get COVID again? Because we're...

Duration:00:29:54

Big changes to unemployment payments

7/5/2022
It's big, it's dramatic and it's points-based. Major changes have been introduced to Centrelink and some people think they're too confusing. Five points for this, ten points for that, but what if you make a mistake and suddenly lose your payments? And, a program called Emma's Project empowers kids with the language to articulate sexual assault if it's something they experience. Live guests: Tony Burke, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Nunami Sculthorpe-Green, Blak Led Tours...

Duration:00:29:29

Would you change your diet to live an extra 20 years?

7/4/2022
How committed would you be to living longer? Would you change your diet to get another 20 years? Some findings published in the journal Cell detail that a specific balance of whole foods, fasting, staying within a specific BMI, and limiting meat intake can combine for a much longer life. But can you really BF? And, it's NAIDOC week! We'll be profiling a whole bunch of incredible people. Today, that's artist Dylan Mooney who illustrates First Nations' identity and queer love. Plus, cultural...

Duration:00:27:53

The Shakeup: forgetting names, cultural tattoo discrimination, and millennials outnumbering boomers

7/1/2022
It's the Shakeup! This week we're talking... Justin Trudeau forgetting PM Anthony Albanese's name, cultural tattoo discrimination when it comes to nightclub dress codes, and the millennials now outnumbering boomers, so get ready for more Harry Potter references and chat about 'adulting'. Join Dave Marchese with musician Raph Dixon and journalist Isa Staskovski.

Duration:00:29:47

Conversion therapy is still happening

6/30/2022
Conversion practices that try to 'pray the gay away' are still happening in some parts of Australia, and they're extremely harmful. Some states like Queensland, have banned conversion practices, but some activists think the Federal Government should step in. And, a lot of clubs have dress codes that ban face and neck tattoos, but what about when those tattoos have cultural significance and importance? One woman says she was denied entry into a Brisbane nightclub because of her face tattoos...

Duration:00:29:09

A win for the gig economy

6/29/2022
They're the MVPs of our time – Uber drivers kept us fed during lockdowns and COVID outbreaks, even when we didn't know if a vaccine was possible. The job comes with huge safety risks (particularly for those on bikes) and instability. But it's looking like they're going to get a minimum wage and, oh, idk, like some basic job security. But does it mean the price of your Uber order is about to go up? And, we sometimes think volunteering is for Boomers and retirees with heaps of time on their...

Duration:00:29:15

Stranded in the regions

6/28/2022
Imagine calling a ride to get home, but it never comes, and you realise you're stranded. That's what it's like for many people living with disability in the regions – sometimes they order a lift and are left waiting for literal hours in the cold. And it doesn't just make having a social life hard, but even just maintaining a job. Plus, happy nerd christmas! The results from Australia's biggest ever quiz – sorry, survey – are in, and there are some interesting findings, (yes, we promise)...

Duration:00:25:48

Roe v Wade falls

6/27/2022
Many young Americans now have fewer rights than their mothers did at their age, due to the overturning of Roe v Wade. Access to abortion is no longer a guaranteed right in America, and states will be able to decide whether abortion is legal and accessible in their jurisdiction. This could dramatically shift the face of America. And, for the first time in Australia we now have data on the gender pay gap that is broken down by age - and it's pretty grim. There is no age bracket where women...

Duration:00:29:32

The Shakeup: age limits for politicians, our obsession with big things, and, who's ashamed of the Aussie flag?

6/24/2022
It's the Shakeup! And this week we're talking… Whether there should be an age limit for politicians, our obsession with really big (and s**t) things, and this week's debate around the Australian flag following that move by Greens leader Adam Bandt to remove it from his press conference. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with journalists Elfy Scott and Perry Duffin.

Duration:00:28:58

How old is too old in politics?

6/23/2022
Should there be an age limit in politics? An American wannabe pollie reckons people should get kicked out at 72. It's a pretty controversial idea, so naturally, we sent reporter Claudia Long out to pound the hallways of Parliament House and asked political journos what they think the expiry date should be. Plus, have you been having super intense dreams or insomnia since the pandemic? It's not in your imagination. There's research to back it up. And, we mostly hear about mums getting...

Duration:00:29:07

Shedding the glam for a glow down

6/22/2022
Gabrielle from Perth was so sick of people on TikTok setting unrealistic beauty standards in their "glow up" videos that she decided to set a new challenge: the glow down. And people really got into it in a big way. Is this a new way to have healthy body image on social media? Or are glam, buff, botoxed bods taking up too much space already. Also, we'll find out why a Logies speech has resulted in a high rape profile trial being delayed and discuss whether new offence laws in Victoria are...

Duration:00:28:36

This town's rich in mining but kids are still dying

6/21/2022
There are only six mental health beds in the Goldfields for a population of 60,000 — and none of them are for minors. The community is begging for a youth mental health ward ASAP to prevent any further loss. Plus, our native ingredients industry is thriving, but without proper regulation, a lot of Indigenous Australians are worried it's woven with cultural insensitivity and exploitation. And, a government report card for the environment does not read well, and we've got work to do. Or, the...

Duration:00:29:52

Why are you calling me?

6/20/2022
Picture this: you're minding your own business when your phone starts ringing. Why is someone calling, and why don't they just text? How dare they. In the olden days people would wait by the phone for a call. Now, we shudder at the thought of having to answer a stranger at the end of the line. And it's causing tension in the workplace. So what are we afraid of? And, the spicy cough is striking again, with some people on their second, third, even fourth round of COVID in a couple of months...

Duration:00:29:54

The Shakeup: emotional AI, chill uniforms and Lizzo's new lyrics

6/17/2022
It's the shakeup! We're talking... Lizzo rapidly updating her lyrics after coming under fire, artificial intelligence catching the feels, and a new Australian airline doesn't care about its staff showing tatts, wearing sneakers and not following gendered uniforms. Join Dave Marchese with Joy Ride and Eliza Barr.

Duration:00:28:20

Fertility freak out

6/16/2022
Egg freezing has mostly been associated with women in their 30s and 40s, but a bunch of Hack listeners told us they're keen to get it done in their 20s. Celebrity mum Kris Jenner suggested to Kendall recently that she should freeze her eggs – she's 26 – and Mary from Selling Sunset is telling women to do it while they're young to avoid future fertility issues. The fertility freak out is real. Plus, we're being told to limit our power use, or risk accidentally sending the whole east coast...

Duration:00:29:14

More money for low-paid workers

6/15/2022
Minimum wage got a small bump today and will make life a little more affordable for people on the lowest salaries. But there are some Ts&Cs which mean it won't exactly break even for everyone when it comes to inflation and cost of living. Plus, drink driving can lead to some pretty intense trauma, not only for the victim and their family, but also the perpetrators. Experts say we need to seriously consider why it’s men who take these massive risks on the road (and off), especially when the...

Duration:00:30:00

Artificial intelligence may now have feelings

6/14/2022
There have been some pretty creepy developments in the world of artificial intelligence, recently. One Google employee was put on leave for publishing a conversation he had with the Google AI bot, which shows signs of sentience, and even fear of death. Everybody stay calm. Plus, remember that Christmas recently when bushfires ravaged the country and put entire species on the brink of extinction? Well, it turns out that one of the last things the Coalition did in office was scrap recovery...

Duration:00:30:00