Hack

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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.

20 HR. AGO

The Shakeup: Schoolies mums, heartbreak leave and AI Jesus

Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today. The latest Schoolies essentials are... parents? Helicopter parents are taking over school leavers' celebrations here, and overseas. And ever needed a day off work to deal with heartbreak? In the Philippines, they're considering giving you one. Also, what annoying job do you actually wish AI could take over for you? Plus, a tv personality saved the day this week when he wrangled a snake on a plane. Host Dave Marchese is joined by Channel 9 journalist Iza Staskowski and comedian Billy D'Arcy.

30 min
1 DAY AGO

Paying ransoms, cleaning graves and... milking spiders

The Australian government has a policy to never pay ransoms... so who does? And grave cleaning videos are taking over TikTok. Plus, spiders. Guests: Dr John Coyne, director of National Security Programs, Australian Strategic Policy Institute Emma Teni, spider expert, Australian Reptile Park

30 min
2 DAYS AGO

Did Donald Trump make bitcoin boom?

Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today. Crypto is experiencing one of the biggest booms in its history, but is a crash around the corner? Plus, France's mass rape trial has reached its final statements, with victim-survivor Giselle Pelicot calling out the "macho, patriarchal society that trivialises rape". And how young is too young to start a professional sporting career? Some ex-AFL players want to see the draft age raised. Guests: Brady Dale, crypto reporter, Axios Dr Lyndell Bruce, sports scientist, Deakin Uni

31 min
3 DAYS AGO

What is methanol poisoning?

Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today. How do you go from having drinks with mates on holiday, to fighting for your life? That’s what happened to two 19-year-olds from Melbourne. So what do we know about methanol poisoning? Plus, Bunnings has been found to have breached Australian law by using facial recognition on its customers. And the gender pay gap in Australia means that, on average, women are working for free from today. Also, is 'cortisol face' just another trend making us feel bad about how we look? Guests: Ange Lavoipierre, national technology reporter, ABC Dave Mountain, associate professor, University of Western Australia

30 min
4 DAYS AGO

What's behind the haka that went viral

From the haka in parliament that flooded everyone’s feeds to a 9-day protest march or hīkoi, there’s anger in New Zealand over a proposal to re-interpret the 184-year-old Treaty of Waitangi. What’s at stake? Plus, former TV and radio host Alan Jones has been charged with historical indecent assault and sexual touching offences involving 8 alleged victims. And whether it's diss tracks, influencer boxing matches or It Ends With Us feuds... are celebrity fights just manufactured to make money? Guests: Lakesha-Lee Taurima-Howe, Gold Coast march organiser Sarah Gerathy, reporter, ABC Dr Andrew Hughes, marketing expert, Australian National University

29 min
NOV 15

The Shakeup: $200 rent, Elon's DoGE and fighting bananaphobia

Do politicians really understand how exxy renting has become? A housing minister in one state’s been copping heat after weighing in on what a ‘reasonable’ asking price is for a 2-bedroom flat. Plus, President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet is taking shape with some ~ interesting ~ choices. And how much do phobias affect your life? Host Dave Marchese is joined by 60 Minutes producer Serge Negus and performer Etcetera Etcetera.

29 min
NOV 14

Living with a COVID vaccine injury

The COVID vaccines saved millions of lives worldwide, but one group who experienced adverse reactions after getting immunised want to talk about what happened to them. Also, the government says social media platforms have a 'duty of care' for Australians. So what does that mean? And about one in 10 men experience postpartum depression. So where do you turn for help as a young dad? Guests: Lisa Given, professor, information science, RMIT Maddison Connaughton, reporter, Background Briefing Julie Borninkhof, CEO, Panda (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)

30 min
NOV 13

What are nurses worth?

Thousands of nurses didn't turn up for work today in NSW, where the same work attracts much lower pay than other parts of Australia. Plus, the Defence Force has a problem with keeping staff. Will a new retention bonus work, or are there deeper issues it needs to address? And from an anti-vaxxer in a major health role, to Elon Musk leading a government department: here's who President-elect Donald Trump wants by his side. Guests: Nick Dole, NSW political reporter, ABC Grace Searle, nurse Jennifer Parker, expert associate, ANU's National Security College Dan Diamond, health reporter, Washington Post

30 min

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41 Ratings

super fun

08/17/2020

riley coler

the presenters of hack make this show so engaging, and australians are hilarious when they call in. i look forward to the friday episodes every week.
Fave Podcast of All Time!

06/05/2020

JohnKuczmarski

I need to stay connected to the Aussie wisdom, the lucid Aussie perspective of the world, Avani’s hawt voice (😍!), and the Aussie lingo, accent, and culture. Being outside of Australia is challenging, but while overseas this podcast is unfashionably invaluable! Five 🌟 stars out of five. No, 10 stars out of five! This is even better than the superb Paul Barclay’s Big Ideas (which died and got too dumbed down, political, and not spicy enough) and the excellent Dr. Karl. Hack triple j is my fave podcast that I’ve ever heard in my life (other than my own podcast!). Thanks mates for keeping good people not only entertained, but very very informed from a pristine, quality source! Thanks! I’m a fan! Sincerely, John Kooz
Aussie news + some global current events

05/19/2019

gawings

The hack is definitely a slice of home since I’ve been living abroad. Even just hearing your voices helps with the occasional homesickness!!! Thank you for keeping us up to date with what’s going on down under! :)
Can’t get enough

02/13/2018

Ashmash18

As an American with several ties back in Australia, this is a great way for me to stay in the loop on Australian current events and how similar things are happening in the US. Tom Tilley is killing it, glad to have you back and keep up the good work!

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.