Hack

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Putin in power

07.02.2020

Russian voters lured with cash gifts and prize draws have paved the way for President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036. But critics have claimed irregularities in the polling. Plus, huge brands continue to walk away from Facebook ...

Hack episodes:

07.03.2020 Friday Shakeup: state rivalries and super spreaders It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking... State rivalries and super spreaders in Melbourne, JobKeeper rorts and the isolation looks you'll be rocking back into normal life. Join Aussie musician Joyride, Jenna Clarke from The West Australian, and Hack's own ...
07.02.2020 Putin in power Russian voters lured with cash gifts and prize draws have paved the way for President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036. But critics have claimed irregularities in the polling. Plus, huge brands continue to walk away from Facebook ...
07.01.2020 Ethical iso-fashion We've been staying home more and leaning into trackies with socks and slides, but will our iso-fashion choices end up costing the planet when we return to work? Plus, the government's $270 billion plan to boost our defences against the ...
06.30.2020 Rental stress If you're not currently struggling to make your rental payments, chances are you know someone who is. Almost half of Australian renters between 18 and 24 are now reportedly struggling to make payments, according to research by ANU. So what ...
06.29.2020 Are our environmental laws failing? Conservationists say Australia's environmental protection laws are "fundamentally broken" following a scathing review from the National Audit Office. Plus, the government backs away from its plan to ban vapes. And, could we rebuild the economy, create jobs, and tackle climate ...
06.26.2020 Friday Shakeup: Finally some good news It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking... Winning hosting rights for the Women's World Cup, reopening the arts and entertainment industry, and banning the mullet. Join Alice Matthews from The Feed, Michael Roddan from the Australian Financial Review and Hack's ...
06.25.2020 Rescuing the arts and entertainment industry Will the government's arts survival package bring back live music? Or is the help too little too late. Plus, could tomorrow's announcement of the 2023 Women's World Cup hosting rights be the good news we all need? (Please) And, former ...
06.24.2020 Surveillance software vs exam cheats Universities have turned to surveillance software to prevent cheating during exams in isolation, but tech experts say the risks to student privacy and data is a real concern. Plus, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese pledges to end the stalemate on climate ...
06.23.2020 Surviving your first big break up The break up of your first serious relationship can be brutal but it can also mean huge personal growth. Today, a look at the silver lining that comes with breaking up in your 20s. Plus, public health experts say the ...
06.22.2020 Victoria's coronavirus surge With a surge in community-transmitted coronavirus cases in Victoria, is a second wave on the horizon? Plus, how K-Pop fans took down a significant Donald Trump rally. And, what's the real value of a humanities degree? What the experts say ...
06.19.2020 Hack It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking... How people are educating themselves through film, overhauling uni fees and whether swearing can be a pain reliever. Join Australian Young Labor President Jason Byrne, BBC Australia reporter Frances Mao, and Hack's own ...
06.18.2020 Youth unemployment record The youth unemployment rate has reached terrifying new heights and that means people are heading back to uni to up their skills. We speak to the head of the Australian National University to hear how they're going to deal with ...
06.17.2020 Inside the police Wiradjuri woman Jarin Baigent joined the NSW police to heal its relationship with her community. Last year, after 13 years on the force, she quit. We speak to the former senior constable to find out why she left and how ...
06.16.2020 Live export loophole Two years ago horrific footage of Australian sheep dying on a ship to the Middle East led to a change in our live export laws. This week a ship will break those laws, sailing with an exemption from the Federal ...
06.15.2020 Problematic place names The Leopold Ranges in WA were named after a Belgian King who murdered millions. As anti-racism Black Lives Matter protesters continue around the world, the WA Government has decided it's time for a change. Plus, Dr Norman Swan has the ...
06.12.2020 Friday Shakeup: pulling down problematic content It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking... Pulling problematic shows off Netflix, calls to defund the police, and the politics of protesting. Join Nyoongar man and comedian Craig Quartermaine, former Labor staffer Alisha Aitken-Radburn, and Hack's own Avani Dias for ...
06.11.2020 Killer Mike on BLM When asked why Run The Jewels decided to drop their latest album early following the death of George Floyd, Killer Mike said simply "the people needed it." Today, the rapper and activist on why it's important to support the people ...
06.10.2020 Chinese students warned against studying in 'racist' Australia Would you study in a country if you thought you'd experience racism? The Chinese Education Bureau has warned its students about studying in Australia due to "racist incidents." So are international students being targeted, or is this the latest escalation ...
06.09.2020 The move to defund the police You've seen protest banners with 'defund the police' on the news, but what would this actually look like? Plus, should we remove statues which reference problematic parts of our history, or use them to remember hard lessons? And as Wales ...
06.05.2020 Friday Shakeup: Black Lives Matter It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking... Black Lives Matter, Aboriginal Lives Matter and the US protest movement. Join Ngiyampaa Weilwan woman and host of the Guardian's Full Story podcast Laura Murphy-Oates, Waanyi and Kalkadoon man and lawyer Joshua Creamer, ...
06.04.2020 Council refuses Acknowledgement of Country With much of the world focussing on how to better tackle racism, one Sydney councillor's response to calls for an Acknowledgement of Country has caused community uproar. Plus, environmental experts say we're now in the midst of our 6th mass ...
06.03.2020 Clicktivism - Does a black tile help? Does a social media campaign ever lead to lasting change? That was the question experts were debating last night as social media feeds turned black in solidarity with the Black and Aboriginal Lives Matter movements. Plus, you probably know her ...
06.02.2020 Court finds live export ban illegal Remember back in 2011 the Commonwealth banned live exports, destroying some producer's livelihoods? The Federal Court has deliberated for 18 months and on Tuesday finally ruled this ban was unlawful and that producers were "entitled to substantial damages". Producers in ...
06.01.2020 Riots for George Floyd The death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of police has sparked widespread rioting across the United States, with protesters saying police brutality against black Americans must be stopped. And, first nations Australians say we should be ...
05.29.2020 Friday Shakeup: Robodebts and riots in Minneapolis It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking... Riots in Minneapolis, a huge win for robodebt victims in the courts, Trump takes on twitter, and all the other big topics of the week. Join aussie actor Remy Hii, Noongar and Yamatji ...
05.28.2020 The search for Theo Hayez This weekend marks a year since Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez disappeared from Byron Bay, NSW in mysterious circumstances. Today, his family members on why they need anyone with information to come forward. Plus, how we can do our bit for ...
05.27.2020 Is human nature selfish? People often say that the history of humankind proves we're selfish creatures by nature, but author and historian Rutger Bregman says that's not what he found when he stumbled on the real life version of Lord of the Flies. Plus, ...
05.26.2020 Sex work in a pandemic With strip clubs and brothels forced to remain closed through all three stages of the government's roadmap to recovery, sex workers are having to find new ways to serve their clientele to earn a living. Plus, medical experts respond to ...
05.25.2020 Celeste Barber's bushfire fund Comedian Celeste Barber was hailed a hero for raising a staggering $51 million for those affected by the summer bushfires, but today a court ruled the funds couldn't be split between states and other charities as many donors had intended. ...
05.22.2020 Friday Shakeup: border wars and sleep soundtracks It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking... Border wars, four-day working weeks, the weirdest thing you fall asleep to, and all the other big topics of the week. Join Jenna Clarke from the West Australian, Young Labor president Jason Byrne ...
05.21.2020 Sleeping apart We often think of couples who sleep apart as being in trouble, but in a historical sense sleeping together is super new. And if you're shacked up with a snorer it could just work better for you both. Plus, Minister ...
05.20.2020 Why do we dream? Imagine waking up and finding you're unable to move. Your limbs won't stir. Lying there, you hallucinate terrible demons and monsters. We investigate sleep paralysis as well as lucid dreaming, and ask the big unanswered question, 'Why do we dream?'.
05.19.2020 Inside a sleep clinic It's not the most relaxing way to fall asleep - wired up in a hospital bed and monitored via several cameras - but Hack's James Purtill was willing to be studied at Sydney's Woolcock Institute so we could talk about ...
05.18.2020 Adam Goodes In a rare interview retired footballer and former Australian of the Year Adam Goodes tells Hack why he's dedicated his life and profile to giving young people a better education, what the pandemic has meant for education in Aboriginal communities, ...
05.15.2020 Friday Shakeup: Back to the cafes and pubs It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking... potential pub sessions, the return of sport, and all the other big topics of the week. Join Comedian Becky Lucas, GWS Giants Co-captain Phil Davis and Hack's own Avani Dias for your weekly ...
05.14.2020 Losing your job Young people make up one in every three people currently unemployed in Australia, according to the latest jobs figures. Today, what can be done to help those of us out of work and how not to lose ourselves when we ...
05.13.2020 Young climate activists vs Clive Palmer A group of young Aussies are waging a legal battle against Clive Palmer's Waratah Coal, arguing that the project furthers climate change and infringes on their human rights. Plus, why "smelling fear" on someone is an actual thing. And, if ...
05.12.2020 The death of Scott Johnson Scott Johnson fell to his death in Manly in 1988 in suspicious circumstances. While police initially believed Johnson's death was a suicide, his brother Steve has always insisted it was a gay hate crime. Today, 32 years and three coronial ...
05.11.2020 Conspiracy theories Conspiracy theories around 5G and microchip implants were on high rotation at lockdown protests over the weekend and experts say it's no coincidence the pandemic's producing fringe ideas. Plus, the police watchdog has found officers who strip-searched underage teens didn't ...
05.08.2020 Friday Shakeup: Rogue baby names and restrictions It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking... Elon Musk and Grimes' rogue baby name, the path out of restrictions and all the other big topics of the week. Join The Feed's Alice Matthews, former politician Wyatt Roy and Hack's own ...
05.07.2020 Are we ready to roll back restrictions? With restrictions widely expected to be rolled back tomorrow Dr Norman Swan talks to us about the changing face of the fight against coronavirus. Plus, as we flatten the COVID-19 curb health authorities warn we now face a new threat: ...
05.06.2020 Discrimination against frontline workers Authorities have warned that preventing frontline workers from accessing shops and services due to coronavirus fears is tantamount to discrimination, and illegal. Plus, research finds that logging made last summer's bushfires worse. And, going make up free and feeling less ...
05.05.2020 NZ travel bubble While international borders remain closed, talk of a safe travel bubble with our kiwi cousins is providing a glimmer of travel hope. Plus, calls to help the arts as figures reveal almost a third of the industry is out of ...
05.04.2020 What's your plan C? For many young Aussies home ownership is out of reach and now travel's off the table too. Today, will we change our priorities after the pandemic? Plus, what the latest allegations against U.S. democratic candidate Joe Biden mean for his ...
05.01.2020 Friday Shakeup: Anxiety dreams and mood music Talking cooked anxiety dreams, mood music, and whether we should be learning more Aussie history. Join Lucinda 'Froomes' Price, Geoffrey Winters and Hack's own Stephen Stockwell for your weekly debrief.
04.30.2020 Reviewing our environmental laws While we've been preoccupied with the pandemic, a significant review of Australia's national environmental laws has been underway. The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (or EPBC Act) is only reviewed once every 10 years and green groups say it's ...
04.29.2020 Unorthodox If you've been watching Netflix's Unorthodox you already know a bit about Deborah Feldman - the series is based on her life story. Today, Feldman on growing up in the Hasidic Jewish community and the joy of "finding your people". ...
04.28.2020 Jon Ronson on porn No one knows porn like Jon Ronson does - he's spent years of his life speaking to performers and making podcasts like The Butterfly Effect and The Last Days of August about the industry. Today, what he learnt researching and ...
04.27.2020 The COVIDsafe app Almost two million Australians have now downloaded the government's COVIDsafe app hoping to fast-track their way out of social restrictions. Others are still concerned about privacy and the security of their personal data. Today, everything we know about how the ...
04.24.2020 Friday Shakeup: Vaccines and iso grooming Talking vaccines, personal grooming in isolation, and everything else in your newsfeed. Join the Bachelor's Abbie Chatfield, The Feed's Marty Smiley and Hack's own Avani Dias for the debrief you've needed all week.

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Hack episodes:

Friday Shakeup: state rivalries and super spreaders

Putin in power

Ethical iso-fashion

Rental stress

Are our environmental laws failing?

Friday Shakeup: Finally some good news

Rescuing the arts and entertainment industry

Surveillance software vs exam cheats

Surviving your first big break up

Victoria's coronavirus surge

Hack

Youth unemployment record

Inside the police

Live export loophole

Problematic place names

Friday Shakeup: pulling down problematic content

Killer Mike on BLM

Chinese students warned against studying in 'racist' Australia

The move to defund the police

Friday Shakeup: Black Lives Matter

Council refuses Acknowledgement of Country

Clicktivism - Does a black tile help?

Court finds live export ban illegal

Riots for George Floyd

Friday Shakeup: Robodebts and riots in Minneapolis

The search for Theo Hayez

Is human nature selfish?

Sex work in a pandemic

Celeste Barber's bushfire fund

Friday Shakeup: border wars and sleep soundtracks

Sleeping apart

Why do we dream?

Inside a sleep clinic

Adam Goodes

Friday Shakeup: Back to the cafes and pubs

Losing your job

Young climate activists vs Clive Palmer

The death of Scott Johnson

Conspiracy theories

Friday Shakeup: Rogue baby names and restrictions

Are we ready to roll back restrictions?

Discrimination against frontline workers

NZ travel bubble

What's your plan C?

Friday Shakeup: Anxiety dreams and mood music

Reviewing our environmental laws

Unorthodox

Jon Ronson on porn

The COVIDsafe app

Friday Shakeup: Vaccines and iso grooming

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