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For the fifth time this year the Reserve Bank has raised interest rates in a bid to combat persistently high inflation.
The move has resulted in a political blame game with the opposition calling for the government to reign in its spending, while the government says international factors are at play.
So what's really going on? And how are you feeling about it?
In this week's deep dive we unpack the reasons for the latest rate rise and hear from young people right across Australia about how inflation is impacting them.
Guests:
Tim Wilson, Liberal MP, Shadow Treasurer
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A British man finished walking around the world this week. The feat took him 28-years and he had hundreds of supporters cheering him to the finish line but not everyone was impressed.
And, the Democrats have won control of both houses of the US congress after what's been dubbed a "blue wave" in the midterm elections. Does that mean woke is back? 
Plus, does pineapple belong on pizza? A court case in Queensland has brought the age old debate back into the headlines this week.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by Daily Telegraph reporter Jessica Wang and performer Etcetera Etcetera.
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The jury for the rape and sexual assault trial of Russell Brand has heard more than three weeks of evidence. Now, they’ve retired to consider their verdict. We get you across everything that’s happened during the case. 
And, we bring you the latest update on the David Jones collapse. There might still be a pulse for the retail giant that entered receivership. Will Christmas be saved for the store?
Plus, in this week's long listen, Dave sits down with Cheek Media founder, and hopeful political candidate, Hannah Ferguson. 
Listen now:
01:00 – Russell Brand trial
06:20 – David Jones collapse
10:12 – Hannah Ferguson
Guests:
Anoushka Mutanda Dougherty, BBC journalist and presenter
Hannah Ferguson, Cheek Media founder
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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'.