Tense words were exchanged in a phone call between Trump and Netanyahu last week, and in an interview yesterday, Trump insisted that he 'calls the shots', not Netanyahu. So, is the US/Israel relationship souring?

Plus, a campaign criticising the Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has been travelling around Melbourne, and nearly all sides of politics are calling it out — because the phrase 'Ditch the Witch' is all over it.

The mobile billboard is emblazoned with images of Jacinta Allen wearing a witch's hat. The Premier herself called it an "attack" on women. So, who's behind it?

And, the Football World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, but it's not without controversy. From ticket prices, to visa issues, not to mention three countries that are famously not getting along right now are co-hosting it, this year's event is messy.

Listen now: 

01:15 - Trump + Netanyahu

11:00 - Ditch the witch controversy

17:07 - World Cup controversies

Guests:  

• Jess Genauer, expert in global conflict at UNSW
• Hunter Fujak, Senior Lecturer in Sports Management at Deakin University

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There's nothing quite like a haircut to make you feel good. You can reinvent yourself in the chair or maybe just sharpen up your current look.

And, you get to have a bit of a chat. But are people opening up a little too much in the salon?

Because research shows people are using hairdressers as pseudo psychologists - opening up about everything from mental health to relationship troubles and even domestic violence.

So what sort of impact is all of this having on salon workers?

In this week's hack deep dive, you hear from current and former hairdressers about how client disclosures impact them and the joy of cutting hair. 

Plus you'll hear why some experts believe hairdressers need mental health training as part of their apprenticeship.

If you or someone you know needs help support is available on Lifeline 13 11 14 or the Domestic and Family Violence helpline 1800 737 732.

Guest: 

• Dr Hannah McCann, Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies at the University of Melbourne

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Have you ever been sent in the wrong direction by GPS maps? A French national crashed into Hyde Park's Archibald Fountain earlier this week and, allegedly, he was following his maps.

Plus, $300 billion, nuclear-powered submarines, and an Australian rock icon — there's been a lot going on with Australia's AUKUS alliance this week and some people reckon we're being ripped off.

And, Australia has more billionaires than ever. Is this a good thing, or do we need to be taxing wealth differently?

Host Dave Marchese is joined by wealth and culture reporter Mary Madigan and ABC journo Blair Wise.

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It's the biggest deal in Australian military history, the $368 billion AUKUS alliance between Australia, the US and the UK, but this week, the government announced the deal is changing.

Australia is no longer going to get a brand-new submarine — instead, we'll get three second-hand subs. So, does it matter? And does AUKUS still stack up? We speak to Peter Garrett who's leading a crowd-funded inquiry into the deal.

Plus, meet mates Fletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennett. They've blown up on socials with hundreds of thousands of people watching them travel the world, pushing the boundaries of what's wheelchair accessible.

Listen now: 

1:00 - The latest on AUKUS

11:11 - Two mates, 1 chair

Guests:  

• Peter Garrett, AUKUS Independent Inquiry lead, lead singer of Midnight Oil
• Fletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennett, Two Mates 1 Chair

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Fletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennett have been living out a dream - two mates, visiting four countries, in three months.

Their adventures have blown up on social media with hundreds of thousands of people watching them trek across the globe and pushing the boundaries of what's accessible.

Fletcher has been a wheelchair user since he was 17. But he has never let that slow him down.

In this week's long listen Fletcher and Lachie give Dave the rundown on their holdiay, the pros of travelling with a wheelchair, and why it's important to support your mates.

Guests: 

• Fletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennet, Two Mates 1 Chair

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You meet someone on a dating app, you link up on socials, you start sharing nudes, it seems like harmless fun — until they threaten to share your intimate photos with your friends and family if you don't pay up.

Thousands of Aussies have been targeted by this sextortion and new data shows young men are particularly at risk. So, what do you do if you find yourself in this situation?

Plus, are people on weight loss drugs being judged differently?

Also, the United Nations has warned the world to prepare for an El Niño this year.

Listen now: 

01:38 - What is sextortion?

11:46 - Weight loss drug stigma

24:33 - El Niño warning

Guests:

• Julie Inman Grant, E-Safety Commissioner
• Professor Gemma Sharp, Head of body image, eating, and weight disorders at the school of psychology at Adelaide University.

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Australia now has 178 billionaires, up 17 from last year. Their combined wealth? $686 billion.

The government's changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax have been pitched as a way of tackling wealth inequality. But as the billionaire class grows, could our tax system be fairer?

Also, the ceasefire in the Middle East is looking shaky, with US President Donald Trump saying he has made calls to Israel and Hezbollah to calm tensions.

Plus, meet Bianca Adler, the 18-year-old who just became the youngest Australian ever to summit Mount Everest.

Listen now: 

01:35 - Is our tax system broken?

13:51 - Middle East update

18:29 - Climbing Mount Everest

Guests:

• Evan Lucas, economic futurist
• Bianca Adler, youngest Australian to summit Mount Everest

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What is it about the salon chair that makes people open up? New research has found some customers use hair and beauty salon workers as substitute therapists.

So what impact does all this emotional dumping have on workers? And should they get more training to deal with it?

Also, a Four Corners investigation has raised questions about police accountability in New South Wales.

Plus, Year 12 students on the Central Coast have thrown their own music festival.

Listen now:

01:21 - Are NSW Police being held accountable?

09:09 - Why people trauma dump at the salon

24:38 - High schoolers hold their own music festival

Guests:

• Dylan Welch, Four Corners reporter
• Dr Hannah McCann, Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies at the University of Melbourne

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The sex industry is always at the forefront of technology. It was the first sector to really embrace the internet and now it is taking on artificial intelligence.

AI powered sex toys are popping up in sex stores around the country promising to change the way you have sex.

So would you let AI into your bedroom? And what could all of this mean for how we connect?

In this week's hack deep dive we take a look at the growing AI sex industry. You'll hear from young people about how they feel about the idea of AI sex, and experts who say this trend isn't going away.

Guests: 

• Zara Rubinsztein, Business Information Systems PhD candidate, University of Sydney

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Pope Leo has used his first encyclical to warn the world about the risks AI poses to humanity. 

And does sex education in this country need an overhaul? Some new research has revealed some concerning trends in young people's understanding of safe sex and consent. 

Plus, should water at restaurants be free? Italy's top court says no. 

We also unpack one study suggesting Gen Z aren't interested in fame. 

Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian Sammy Crawford-Smith and Allie Daisy King from Missing Perspectives. 

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