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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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Juggling study and work can be a struggle at the best of times.

But some uni students are also required to complete thousands of unpaid hours for placement, and many say 'placement poverty' is causing severe financial and psychological distress.

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Angus Taylor has been voted in as the new leader of the Liberal party and Sussan Ley says she's quitting politics. We unpack the leadership showdown (and Taylor's infamous social media comment).

And is a grand gesture romantic or manipulative? Olymp... more

Australia may have a new opposition leader by tomorrow, with Angus Taylor officially challenging Sussan Ley today.

As of now, eight members of the shadow frontbench have quit ahead of the partyroom vote.

So how did we get here?

We unpack the key... more

Have you ever thought about how much plastic might be in your body?

We're in constant contact with plastics, even though we don't know much about many of the chemicals that are used to make them.

It's something that was worrying Kal Glanznig, so he... more

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Jason Lipshutz
Co-Chief Content Officer at Billboard
Billboard
Episode: Placement poverty, Herzog here + Bad Bunny's halftime show
Seniru Muda-Nayake
President of the Australian Medical Students' Association
Australian Medical Students' Association
Episode: Placement poverty, Herzog here + Bad Bunny's halftime show
Isobel Roe
ABC News reporter
ABC News
Episode: Placement poverty, Herzog here + Bad Bunny's halftime show
Tina Kodrastami
Councillor for Ryde and Iranian Australian advocate
Ryde Council
Episode: Invasion Day terrorism charge, standing with Iran + Young Nats on the break up
Charlie Plant
President of the Young Nationals
Young Nationals
Episode: Invasion Day terrorism charge, standing with Iran + Young Nats on the break up
Tina Kordrostami
Iranian Australian activist and local government councillor
Ryde council, former member of the Greens
Episode: INTERVIEW: The Iranians being silenced in Australia
Tahlia Bowen
Member of the Jewish Council of Australia
Jewish Council of Australia
Episode: The tragedy in Perth, what Jewish Australians want you to know + AI's new religion
Noah Gomberg
Young Jewish Australian.
Episode: The tragedy in Perth, what Jewish Australians want you to know + AI's new religion
Audrey Cordy
ABC journalist covering AI developments
ABC
Episode: The tragedy in Perth, what Jewish Australians want you to know + AI's new religion

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Dave Marchese
Host of Hack, known for engaging conversations and covering important issues facing young Australians. Aired on triple j, he brings a youthful and humorous perspective to serious topics.

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    3 months ago
  • Government Rhetoric to Indoctrinate Vulnerable Young Minds !

    Absolute tripe, Hack presents Labor government narrative in a trendy nature in an effort to fool young listeners into blindly believing Government propaganda !

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    ermias76
    7 months ago
  • New format needs to go

    The new format of smaller interviews which are then repeated in the longer version needs to go. You can’t listen back to back with out having to skip over the shorter episodes. Really tricky if you’re listening whilst run/riding.

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    No ads and hard hitting journalism in a soft and fun package wish we had an American equivalent

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Many find the reporting hard-hitting and comprehensive, providing a fresh perspective on current events.
Listeners appreciate the engaging presentation of serious issues with humor and relatability.

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Banning "good character" references + sleighing for Australia
Q: Why don't you think ditching good character references in sentencing is a good thing?
Graham argues that it results in a more rigid and punitive system while eroding incentives for rehabilitation.
Banning "good character" references + sleighing for Australia
Q: How do you feel about it being extended to cover all crimes?
I welcome it and the campaign welcomes it, indicating that it was an extensive consideration for the broader scope.
The tragedy in Perth, what Jewish Australians want you to know + AI's new religion
Q: How do you feel about Israel's president Isaac Herzog visiting Australia next week?
Tahlia felt outraged by the invitation, considering it insulting, especially following the Bondi attack.
The tragedy in Perth, what Jewish Australians want you to know + AI's new religion
Q: What was your reaction when you first saw this news and you heard police talking about health challenges involving these boys?
Isabella expressed heartbreak, indicating that linking health challenges to the tragedy could lead to harmful implications for the perception of disability.
Invasion Day terrorism charge, standing with Iran + Young Nats on the break up
Q: What do you think about Susan Lee as a coalition leader?
Charlie Plant refrains from criticizing or praising another party's leader, especially during a contentious situation.

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

Content is focused on pressing issues faced by young Australians, including current news, politics, and cultural phenomena. Topics range from social media policies affecting youth, public health concerns such as vaping, and significant political shifts in Australia. Episodes often feature interviews with activists, academics, and influential figures who present diverse perspectives on contemporary challenges. This format is unique in providing both serious analysis and relatable conversations, alongside elements of humor, making it engaging for younger audiences who seek both information and entertainment.

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Hack launched 20 years ago and published 1846 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Hack include:

1. Jason Lipshutz
2. Seniru Muda-Nayake
3. Isobel Roe
4. Tina Kodrastami
5. Charlie Plant
6. Tina Kordrostami
7. Tahlia Bowen
8. Noah Gomberg

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