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Data centres have been popping up all around Australia as our use of AI increases, so what's it like living near one? And should we be worried about the environmental impact?
Plus, it's been a waiting game, but the second case of bird flu has been detected in Western Australia, meaning Australia is no longer free from the virus.
And, we hear from some young Aussies who are coming up with creative ways to combat loneliness in their community.
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00:54 - AI data centres
18:08  - Bird flu
22:45 - Combating loneliness
Guests:  
Independent Senator David Pocock
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Behind the scenes, hospitality can be a tough place to work - long hours, high pressure, angry customers and stressed colleagues. And some workers say bullying and abusive behaviour are part of the culture.
So why has that become normal, and what would it take to change it?
In this week's Deep Dive, you'll hear from hospitality workers about the realities of the industry — from surviving toxic workplaces to one chef who's trying to do things differently.
Plus, you'll hear from a union rep on how the next generation of workers is pushing back against this culture.
Guest:
Tim Kennedy, national secretary, United Workers Union
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There's a lot to talk about Pauline Hanson this week, from her National Press Club speech and her pledge for a 'monoculture', to the protest poster and the toy bulldozer gifted to her by Gina Rinehart. 
And, US World Cup fans are being made fun of on social media for their 'lame' chants, will they have anything better prepared than "I believe that we will win" when they take on the Socceroos this weekend? 
Plus, Snapchat's parent company dropped its augmented reality glasses this week. Some say they're a game-changer – others reckon they're ugly. 
Host Dave Marchese is joined by entertainer Etcetera Etcetera and Crikey News reporter Daany Saeed.
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Iran won't develop nuclear weapons, according to a memorandum of understanding signed with the US to end the war. So what else was agreed to? 
And we ask Australia's Minister for Multicultural Affairs if, as Pauline Hanson says, multiculturalism has failed.
Plus, social media is an angry place. We find out who's profiting from the outrage. 
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01:04 - What have the US and Iran agreed to? 
05:41 - Labor reacts to Pauline Hanson's monoculture speech
12:00 - The power of 'angertainment'
Guests: 
Anne Aly, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Ed Coper, author, Angertainment: How Social Media Outrage Ruined Everything
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Why is everyone so angry online?
Is it just the state of the world, or could some of that fury have been strategically manufactured?
According to political communications expert Ed Coper, "angertainment" is shaping society and there's a high chance you have fallen victim to it.
In this chat, Ed talks about his investigation into the social media algorithms that are designed to make us mad, and why he thinks it's impacting the way we communicate and vote.
Guests:
Ed Coper, author, Angertainment: How Social Media Outrage Ruined Everything
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