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She's one of the most influential young political commentators in the country, leading a media company and hoping to unseat the Prime Minister.
Some hold her up as a role model, others have accused her of hypocrisy.
So what drives Hannah Ferguson?
In this chat, Hannah answers her critics, details the threats she's faced in recent months and unpacks her dream of a more inclusive political discourse in Australia.
Guests:
Hannah Ferguson, political candidate and media founder
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Often seen as a report card for the president, the midterm elections give American voters the chance to decide which party will control Congress for the second half of the presidential term. The results are in, and the Democrats have secured a majority in both chambers. In this special edition of hack, we dig into the significance of the 'blue wave'.

There’s a big blame game going on in politics right now because the Reserve Bank has increased the cash rate again, in an attempt to reduce inflation. It's now at 4.85 per cent, making it the highest since 2008. The government is pointing to outside influences, while the opposition says the problems are coming from inside the house. And, is the Melbourne Cup still the race that stops the nation? Crowds have been dipping since the 2010s but started to bump up again recently, with 90,000 expected to attend this year. Also in attendance were protesters who say the race is run on animal cruelty. 
Listen now: 
01:30 – Interest rate hike
18:55 – Melbourne Cup
Guests:
Tim Wilson, Liberal MP, Shadow Treasurer
Hunter Fujak, Senior Lecturer in Sports Management, Deakin University 
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The first phase of a new national gun buyback scheme has begun in New South Wales. The scheme was introduced after the Bondi Beach terror attack last year, with PM Anthony Albanese saying it was needed to keep the community safe. But hunters and recreational shooters say they're being unfairly targeted. And, the housing market is facing its biggest downturn in 40 years. So how does this impact young people hoping to buy their own place?Plus, a leaked letter by the WA environmental watchdog says a plan by energy giant Woodside to drill for gas in a remote reef could put endangered turtles at risk. Environmental groups want the Browse gasfield development to be scrapped. And, Kimi Antonelli has become the F1's youngest ever champion at the age of 20 after winning the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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01:50 – Gun buyback scheme
11:15 – House prices drop
19:33 – Scott Reef
24:12– Youngest F1 champion
Guests:
Piers Grove, Gun Control Australia spokesperson
Tim Lawless, Research Director at Cotality
Elle Ballieu, host of the Paddock 43 podcast
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Right now a federal parliamentary inquiry is looking into national employment standards across Australia.
One of the key issues being considered is whether or not Australian workers should be entitled to paid reproductive leave, on top of existing sick leave entitlements.
Unions want workers to have access to at least 10 days of leave, which could be used for things like IVF, menstrual pain, vasectomies, endometriosis and other chronic conditions.
So how would that work? What impact would it have? And can businesses afford it?In this week's deep dive we break down how reproductive leave could work in Australia and the latest push to have it legislated.
Guests:
Michelle O'Shea, Senior lecturer, School of Business at Western Sydney University
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