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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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INTERVIEW: What it's like to give up booze and bags for good

It's the social season in Australia — barbecues, festivals, long nights out. And with it often comes alcohol and drugs, which are woven into how we celebrate and connect. But what about the costs to your health, your bank account, and your headspace? And while more people are cutting back, others are realising they can't have a healthy relationship with booze, opting for sobriety instead. So how do you stop? Dave Marchese sits down with Julia Rangiheuea from the Soberly Speaking podcast to unpack Australia's drinking culture, the real costs of partying, and her journey from self-described "party girl" to being 3 years sober this month. And if this chat brought up anything for you, there is help available: the National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is on 1800 250 015. A version of this episode was first published in October 2025. Guest: Julia Rangiheuea, host of Soberly SpeakingGet 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

24 min
6 DAYS AGO

DEEP DIVE: Can you trust your sunscreen?

It's something drummed into Australians before they can even walk or talk. To beat our strong Aussie sun, you've gotta put on sunscreen. We all know the jingles and slogans: Slip Slop Slap, There's Nothing Healthy About A Tan. But is the sunscreen we've been told is so vital... actually working? Consumer group CHOICE tested 20 popular sunscreens this year, and found most of them weren't providing the protection they claimed. So is your favourite sunscreen brand among them? And what should you actually be looking for in SPF protection? We chatted to a bunch of you about your sunscreen habits for this summer pod episode, as well as an assistant professor of medicine to get the lowdown on the study and how to protect yourself from UV. A version of this episode was first published in June 2025. Guests: Dr Jessica Stokes-Parish, educator, registered nurse, assistant professor in medicine at Bond University. 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

10 min
24/12/2025

INTERVIEW: Going blind as a teenager

When she was just 14 years old, Molly Burke lost her vision, and with it the way she understood the world. But Molly refused to let losing her sight mean giving up what she loved: beauty. For Molly, makeup isn't just an interest, it's a passion, and today she's a hugely influential beauty creator with millions of followers. So how does someone who can't see choose an outfit, apply makeup, and build a huge following online? In this extended interview, Molly joins host Dave Marchese to talk about why the blind community "deserves to be seen" just as much as anyone else. Also if you want to learn more about Molly's journey, her memoir 'Unseen: How I Lost My Vision But Found My Voice' is out now. A version of this episode was first published in May 2025. Guest: Molly Burke, content 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

12 min
19/12/2025

INTERVIEW: What science says about why humans kiss

There are certain things in life that we don't question too much. Like kissing, for example. Snogging, making out, even just a peck... but why? Why is swapping saliva something all human societies have normalised? So where did it originate? Well, it turns out kissing isn't just a human thing: all sorts of species appear to kiss, and new research now suggests Neanderthals did it too, possibly even with modern humans. In this special episode of the hack summer podcast, Dave Marchese unpacks the potential origins and purpose of kissing with University of Oxford evolutionary biologist Dr Matilda Brindle, as well as why we masturbate. Guest: Dr Matilda Brindle, University of Oxford, evolutionary biologistGet 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

17 min
16/12/2025

INTERVIEW: The weight of being a Jewish Australian right now

Horror, anger and intense grief have gripped Australia in the days since two gunmen opened fire on Bondi Beach targeting those gathered to mark the start of Hanukkah. But many young Jewish Australians are telling us while they were shocked, they weren't surprised. In this chat, Sam and Jas sit down with hack to explain why they've felt like a target for a long time. We hear what it's like experiencing a rise in antisemitism first-hand and what Jewish Australians hope to see from the wider community at this time. Guests: Jas and Sam, members of Sydney's Jewish communityGet the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcast

12 min
15/12/2025

How the Bondi terrorist attack has changed Australia

Australia has changed in the past 24 hours, after a shocking act of terrorism targeted at the Jewish community left 15 people dead on Sydney's Bondi Beach. The attack happened during a community event to mark the first day of Hanukkah on Sunday, with a 10-year-old girl, two rabbis and a holocaust survivor among those who were killed. Amid the devastating pain there have also been stories of heroism, with blood banks inundated with volunteers and that incredible video of Ahmed al Ahmed wrestling the gun from one of the shooters. In this special episode of hack, we head to Bondi Beach. We speak with witnesses, members of Sydney's Jewish community and politicians, and ask how this unspeakable crime happened and how the nation can come to terms with its pain. Listen now: 02:42 - What we know so far 08:18 - How Jewish Australians are processing yesterday 17:48 - Allegra Spender and Sussan Ley on Australia's antisemitism problem 24:21 - Australia's terror threat level Guests: Sussan Ley, Opposition LeaderAllegra Spender, Independent Member for WentworthAssociate Professor Josh Roose, religious violence expert, Deakin UniversityGet the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcast

30 min
12/12/2025

DEEP DIVE: How ket sticks became the new festival accessory

Been at a festival lately? You might have spotted more people using walking sticks. But it's not a traditional accessibility aid. So is it Australia's growing ketamine obsession that's fuelling the trend? In the hack deep dive this week, we're unpacking the "ket stick" thing. We speak with young Aussies who are on the walking stick bandwagon, and chat with a disability advocate who's worried the prop could de-legitimise the needs of the community. Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

6 min
12/12/2025

THE SHAKEUP: 2025, hooroo!!!!

It's our last show on the radio for the year. So from Labubus and a heist at the Louvre to a court trial in a small Victorian town that captivated the world, we're unpacking the biggest moments of 2025. From the fun moments to the intense, we hear your Ins and Outs from this year, and what you're looking forward to next year. Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Anthony Locascio and Gemma Donahoe from Mamamia. Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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Hack

03/05/2022

96742zs

Great insight on a range of topics
Government Rhetoric to Indoctrinate Vulnerable Young Minds !

15/09/2025

Grateful1Greatful

Absolute tripe, Hack presents Labor government narrative in a trendy nature in an effort to fool young listeners into blindly believing Government propaganda !
New format needs to go

18/05/2025

Chasing Phill

The new format of smaller interviews which are then repeated in the longer version needs to go. You can’t listen back to back with out having to skip over the shorter episodes. Really tricky if you’re listening whilst run/riding.
Corny and uninformed

10/12/2024

Trust Winters

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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.