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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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Would you choose to escape social media algorithms and instead just see content from accounts you follow?

Labor has unveiled draft legislation that would force tech giants to let you opt out of algorithms.

Plus, the government has quietly broken ... more

One Nation has a new pitch for superannuation: that Aussies should be able to access their super payments to help pay for the mortgage or rent. But what do experts think?

And almost two years since the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suici... more

Some tradies are anticipating a 'blue collar gold rush'. Big infrastructure projects to build data centres and underground tunnels mean that tradies, particularly electricians, are about to be in high demand.

But, what if there aren't enough tradies... more

Prisoners would be put to work fixing Victoria's roads if Labor is re-elected. A good idea, or exploitation?

And we unpack why young Australians are turning away from ambition and instead embracing 'career minimalism'.

Plus, people are speaking les... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Hamilton
Map maker and author
Independent map-maker
Episode: One Nation's controversial super plan, veteran support capped + the world map gets a makeover
Evan Lucas
Economist
Commonwealth Bank (economist on show)
Episode: One Nation's controversial super plan, veteran support capped + the world map gets a makeover
Awer Mabil
Professional footballer, Socceroo
Melbourne City FC; Australian national team
Episode: INTERVIEW: Socceroos star Awer Mabil on that viral bullsh*t moment and how football saved him
Ben Bardon
Head of the National Australian Apprenticeships Association
National Australian Apprenticeships Association
Episode: Why tradies are dropping out, mistaken identity murder investigation + live music in the country
Josh Hanrahan
Chief Reporter for The Daily Telegraph, Sydney
The Daily Telegraph
Episode: Why tradies are dropping out, mistaken identity murder investigation + live music in the country
Chanel Contos
Consent advocate, Teach Us Consent
Teach Us Consent
Episode: Behind the historic Tupac verdict, banning strangulation in porn + are school reunions over?
Arnold Dix
Geologist and disaster rescuer helping Nepali authorities
Australian geologist and disaster rescuer
Episode: What it's like searching for survivors in Nepal, One Nation's win + selling dinosaur bones
Bijay Sapkota
International student advocate
Nepalese student community in Australia
Episode: What it's like searching for survivors in Nepal, One Nation's win + selling dinosaur bones
Kale Matthews
Reporter focused on fossils
Hack/Triple J
Episode: What it's like searching for survivors in Nepal, One Nation's win + selling dinosaur bones

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Dave Marchese
Host of Hack; frequent presenter on current affairs and politics with Triple J; associated with Hack/Triple J outlets

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
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    10 months ago
  • Government Rhetoric to Indoctrinate Vulnerable Young Minds !

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Behind the Lindsay Clancy obsession + from a refugee camp to the Socceroos
Q: Why do you think this case has gripped the world in this way?
Xanthe Weston explains that the case touches on taboo topics around motherhood and crime, and that social media amplification and sensationalism amplify public interest, while legal nuance requires careful scrutiny.
Behind the historic Tupac verdict, banning strangulation in porn + are school reunions over?
Q: Do you think regulating social media algorithms amounts to censorship, and would you sign up for an option to turn off your algorithm?
Contos argues the policy is content-neutral and about individual choice, emphasizing that it offers an opt-in mechanism rather than banning content, and that it could reduce exposure to misogynistic material while preserving free access to information.
One Nation's controversial super plan, veteran support capped + the world map gets a makeover
Q: What do you think of One Nation's plan to give people access to their super for rent and mortgages?
Evan Lucas argues that while the idea may sound helpful in the short term, it risks undermining long-term retirement security and could contribute to inflationary pressures, complicating macroeconomic stability.
INTERVIEW: Bryan Johnson and Kate Tolo want to live forever
Q: What role does Kate's health data protocol play in the broader picture of women's health and longevity?
Kate explains the ongoing data collection across multiple physiological domains to shed light on the female body within longevity research, highlighting the importance of rigorous measurement and the potential to inform future interventions.
INTERVIEW: Bryan Johnson and Kate Tolo want to live forever
Q: How do you handle criticism that your work is more marketing than medicine, and what steps do you take to maintain credibility?
They argue that they design and document their protocols publicly, emphasize measurement and safety, and treat feedback as part of a broader conversation about health, not just sensationalism.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hack

What is Hack about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced daily current-events show that combines hard-hitting politics, science, technology, and culture with accessible explanation and audience input. Episodes frequently feature expert guests—from researchers and academics to journalists and advocates—tackling timely Australian issues such as housing policy, privacy, bioethics, online dating norms, and public health, often balanced with lighter cultural commentary. The program is known for direct interviews, live listener interactions, and a confrontational yet informative style that aims to make complex topics approachable for a younger audience. Its standout traits include a steady stream of expert perspectives on contemporary problems and a willingness to explore nuanced angles ac... more

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Recent guests on Hack include:

1. Sarah Hamilton
2. Evan Lucas
3. Awer Mabil
4. Ben Bardon
5. Josh Hanrahan
6. Chanel Contos
7. Arnold Dix
8. Bijay Sapkota

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