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Are digital nomads ruining Bali? Weed and the risk of psychosis + Vic's new premier
28/07/2026 | 31 mins.A run club in Bali has gone viral after allegations of discrimination against locals. The two Dutch nationals who organised the club have now been banned from Indonesia - we unpack what went down.
Plus, Victoria has a new premier after the former Labor leader resigned. So, who's taken the top job?
And, can smoking weed every day increase the risk of psychosis? New research reckons there may be a link.
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01:26 - Victoria's new premier
06:32 - Can weed cause psychosis?
18:48 - Bali run club
Guests:
Doctor Janni Leung, University of Queensland
Angty Jiwasiddi, University of New South WalesShould cops use facial recognition technology? The rise of thrifting apps + Cockroach Party victory
27/07/2026 | 31 mins.How would you feel if you could be recognised by a camera when you're going about your business? Turns out police in Western Australia have been trialling this new technology for the past month in a nation-first.
And, a youth-led movement dubbed the Cockroach Party has pushed India's education minister to resign after nation-wide protests. We unpack what happened.
Plus, there's a growing market for second-hand clothing apps, especially among Gen Zs. But is this helping with clothing waste, or adding to it?
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01:28 - Facial recognition technology
12:34 - Cockroach Party victory
19:35 - Thrifting apps
Guests:
Lauren Perry, Responsible Technology Policy Specialist at the University of Technology Sydney
Tavleen Singh, ABC Journalist
Maggie Zhou, Fashion Editor-at-large at Broadsheet and co-host of the Culture Club podcast
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Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm- Across the country, illicit tobacco is cheap and accessible - which is down to a booming black market.
But even though most of the nicotine consumed in Australia is illicit, smoking rates have reached a historic low.
In this week's Deep Dive, we unpack how illicit tobacco is impacting smoking habits.
Guests:
Becky Freeman, Professor of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm - One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce went viral after yelling at his dog during a TV interview. But some people are asking if it was the perfect way to dodge a tricky question? And others ask if dogs should be yelled at.
Plus, fake shopping apps are popping up, giving people the thrill of buying stuff without spending a cent. Is it a harmless dopamine hit, or proof we're letting apps rule our lives?
And, Tokyo's government is urging workers to wear shorts during the hotter months, but some women reckon it's "leg hair harassment" in the office. We talk all things workplace etiquette.
Host angel Parsons is joined by journalist, creator Issy Phillips, and comedian Will Gibb.
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Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm - More students will soon be able to access payments to support them while on mandatory practical placements. So, who's getting the cash and which courses missed out?
Plus, 'Bee Drover' Sophia Croker sits down with Angel to talk about the hidden struggles that are pushing Aussie beekeepers to the brink.
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01:08 - Paid prac
15:24 - Droving bees
Guests:
Seniru Mudannayake, Medical Student at Monash University, President of the Australian Medical Students’ Association
Sophia Croker, bee drover
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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.
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