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Placement Poverty
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Iran
Plastic Pollution
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Jeffrey Epstein
Alcohol
Donald Trump
Sydney
Gas Tax
Pauline Hanson
Addiction
Hate Speech Laws
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Bondi Terror Attack
Intergenerational Friendships

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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Latest Episodes

Are men attracted to or intimidated by ambitious women?

Some women feel like they're being penalised when it comes to dating because of their career success, study accomplishments, or property goals.

Dee Salmin asked the Hook Up audience and heaps... more

Anthony Albanese's "joke" about receiving crown melons from Japan's Prime Minister has landed him in hot water. Was it problematic, or overblown?

And, from leading the federal opposition to being "invisible" on a bus tour through the US, we unpack ... more

Students around the country have walked out of school and university to protest the rise of One Nation and its leader Pauline Hanson.

We hear from the protesters and what Pauline thought about the nationwide events.

Plus, sudden cardiac arrest is... more

Xavier was a happy, popular 20-year-old when he took a trip to Melbourne for a half marathon.

It ended in heartbreak.

In front of his family, Xavier suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and died.

About three young Australians die every week in Austral... more

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Laura Baxter
24-year-old on the contraceptive pill who had a miscarriage
Individual interviewee
Episode: DEEP DIVE: The 'confusion and isolation' of pregnancy loss
Isabel Oderberg
Co-founder and head of the Early Pregnancy Loss Coalition
Early Pregnancy Loss Coalition
Episode: DEEP DIVE: The 'confusion and isolation' of pregnancy loss
Alex Crisp
WATV personality who shares miscarriage experience publicly
Unknown media outlet
Episode: DEEP DIVE: The 'confusion and isolation' of pregnancy loss
Hannah McElhinney
Author, wrote Wormhole
Cheek Media (sister/relative context)
Episode: The content creator gunning for Albo's seat + an alt medicine rabbit hole
Mark Kenny
Political analyst, ANU
Australian National University
Episode: The content creator gunning for Albo's seat + an alt medicine rabbit hole
Clare Bellhouse
Clinical psychologist who specializes in perinatal mental health
Independent clinician; guest expert on miscarriage and perinatal mental health
Episode: Is pregnancy loss unique for young people? European wildfires + Aussie winners
Angty Yasti Dua Siti
Researcher, author and lecturer specializing in the social impacts of the digital economy
Juwа City / University context implied
Episode: Are digital nomads ruining Bali? Weed and the risk of psychosis + Vic's new premier
Lauren Perry
Responsible Technology Policy Specialist at University of Technology Sydney
University of Technology Sydney
Episode: Should cops use facial recognition technology? The rise of thrifting apps + Cockroach Party victory
Tavleen Singh
ABC journalist covering the Cockroach Junta Party movement
ABC
Episode: Should cops use facial recognition technology? The rise of thrifting apps + Cockroach Party victory

Host

Dave Marchese
Host of Hack, a primary presenter on Triple J Hack, with involvement across Hack-related programming.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
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    Great interviews, great deep-dives, excellent topics covered. So listenable. It’s my only current affairs show.

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    tillyflynn08
    9 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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    a year 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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Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Consistently strong investigative reporting and a wide range of guests.
Overall, a trusted source for timely Australian news and policy discussion, with engaging hosts.
Format changes dividing some audience; some prefer older, longer-form episodes or a more streamlined flow.
Sound design or background music has been noted as too loud by a subset of listeners.
Listeners appreciate the concise, direct reporting and the no-nonsense interviewing style.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#145
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#231
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#13
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#42
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#216
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#227
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Should cops use facial recognition technology? The rise of thrifting apps + Cockroach Party victory
Q: Is there a history of this technology actually leading to injustices of racial profiling?
Perry notes that facial recognition has demonstrated biases against people of color, older individuals, and women, and discusses exemptions and gaps in current privacy laws that could allow broader use without sufficient safeguards.
Should cops use facial recognition technology? The rise of thrifting apps + Cockroach Party victory
Q: How would you feel about the police having the power to track you, to scan faces in a crowd and identify people in real time?
Lauren Perry explains that there are safety benefits but also significant privacy risks, emphasizing a balance between public safety goals and safeguarding personal privacy, with concerns about bias, transparency, and scope creep.
INTERVIEW: Bleach in smoothies and coffee enemas - how Hannah's cousin was sucked into a "wormhole"
Q: What does your book suggest about the wider system that allows these wormholes to exist?
The book argues that algorithms and information ecosystems can trap people in cycles of misinformation that reinforce their beliefs, while health systems often fail to validate patients' lived experiences, pushing families toward alternatives and delaying access to evidence-based care.
INTERVIEW: Bleach in smoothies and coffee enemas - how Hannah's cousin was sucked into a "wormhole"
Q: What kinds of treatments did she pursue, and how did you uncover what happened?
She used a mix of treatments including veterinary ivermectin, chlorine dioxide, bee sting therapy, and Gerson-style dietary regimens that required extreme routines like multiple coffee enemas. I gathered information by digging through her online footprints, Facebook groups, and medical records shared by family, then spoke with medical professionals to understand what these interventions could do to the body.
INTERVIEW: Bleach in smoothies and coffee enemas - how Hannah's cousin was sucked into a "wormhole"
Q: Let's explore the story of your cousin Lauren. Can you tell us a bit more about her and what she was like?
Lauren was my older cousin, a quintessential older-nineties cool girl who also wrestled with chronic illness and fatigue from a young age. Over time she became drawn into a range of conditions and treatments, eventually pursuing controversial therapies abroad, driven by a longing for relief and a belief that mainstream medicine didn't validate her symptoms.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hack

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

Hack delivers fast, current coverage of news, politics, and culture with a distinctly youth-oriented lens. The show frequently features on-the-ground reporting, policy analysis, and expert commentary from guests across government, journalism, academia, and industry. Recent episodes mix public health, finance, and policy debates with timely tech and culture segments, often balancing serious issues with accessible explanations and a touch of levity. Notable strengths include rigorous investigative reporting, a clear stance on relevant issues for younger audiences, and a willingness to feature diverse voices, from researchers and frontline service leaders to political commentators and industry insiders. Potential listeners can expect concise n... more

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Recent guests on Hack include:

1. Laura Baxter
2. Isabel Oderberg
3. Alex Crisp
4. Hannah McElhinney
5. Mark Kenny
6. Clare Bellhouse
7. Angty Yasti Dua Siti
8. Lauren Perry

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