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...
The Shakeup: Wrapped up, beg your pardons and a six-pack ban
Was it just us, or was Spotify Wrapped just a bit sh*t this year?And the Hunter Biden pardon: fair or fraud? Plus, the biggest backflips and an NRL coach's war on the six-pack. Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalists Sarah Ison and Marty Smiley.Â
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Why are young guys becoming more Christian?
We're always hearing that Australians are turning away from churches in big numbers. But there's one group going the other way: Gen Z men. So what's behind this?Plus, Australia has changed its position at the UN to demand Israel end its occupation of the Palestinian Territories. And women say their real issues have been ignored by GPs because of weight stigma. Guests:Dr Andrew Thomas, lecturer in international relations and Middle East studies, Deakin UniversityFather Nathan Webb, priest, Catholic Diocese of ToowoombaDr Kathleen McPhillips, sociologist researching women and religion, University of NewcastleÂ
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Alex became an addict at 12. Now he's 1 year sober
Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today.Sobriety. Addiction. Harm reduction. In this episode, we're unpacking one of Australia's most deep-rooted issues: our drinking and drug culture. You'll hear Alex's story of addiction, as well as other Australians from across the country experimenting with sobriety.Plus, we get into the importance of carrying Naloxone this summer festival season.Guests: Alex Milovanov, sober advocate
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The future of music therapy and the NDIS
Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today.The NDIS has cut back funding for music therapy. We speak to those who use the treatment and the people who provide it.And, how much longer will it be until the Bali 9 are back on Australian soil? Plus, what's behind the huge spike in demand for private health insurance from young people?Guests:Michael Bachelard, reporter and former Indonesia correspondent, The AgeJen Hankin, musician and NDIS recipient
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Is Australia doing enough for young veterans?
Tell us what you want to hear more of in 2025. Fill out the hack survey today.The government reckons Australia needs to do more to support veterans and people serving in the ADF. So what’s changing, and do young vets reckon it’s enough?Also, a huge moment in Syria's 13+ year old civil war, with rebel forces overrunning the government in the city of Aleppo.  And Joe Biden has pardoned his own son Hunter, who was facing possible prison time for gun and tax crimes. Plus, what's the deal with Australia's new free mental health support centres?Guests: Brodie Moore, former soldier and CEO of Medilinks AccessKermit Roosevelt III, legal expert, University of Pennsylvania Law School
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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