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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

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 far08:18 - How Jewish Australians are processing yesterday17:48 - Allegra Spender and Sussan Ley on Australia's antisemitism problem24:21 - Australia's terror threat levelGuests: 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

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

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

Albo stayed but Dutton and Bandt were booted, as Aussie voters handed Labor more control than ever: 2025 was a big year in politics. And it's been fiery: from cost-of-living rage to heated fights over immigration, government spending and political stunts, punters have been questioning whether politicians are actually acting in their best interest. And in the US, the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the election of Zohran Mamdani added fuel to the political divides that are reshaping the world. So which of the big changes in politics in 2025 will stick?Host Dave Marchese is joined by former Labor staffer Alisha Aitken-Radburn and former WA Liberal leader Zak Kirkup. 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