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The next stop on our election road trip has taken us to the Hunter region in NSW!

It’s an area that's constantly at the centre of massive national debates on energy, environment, and skills.

The seat of Hunter has been held by Labor for more than a century, but things are changing - and the ALP's desperately trying to hang onto it. Can they convince regional voters to stay with them?

Plus, in stark contrast to the mining industry in the region, the Hunter’s known for its world-class wine industry. We visit a farmer and grape grower in Polkobin to see how these industries co-exist.

And we check in with Joel Fitzgibbon, the Labor MP whose retirement is triggering a super tight contest in the area.

Live guests:

• Steve Fordham, Kamilaroi man and mining business owner
• Alisdair Tulloch, farmer and grape-grower
• Joel Fitzgibbon, former Member for Hunter

There's a bit of a stereotype that young people don't care about politics.

But actually ... they're more engaged than ever before. They just don't believe politicians are really doing right by the issues that matter to them.

That's according to the results of triple j's survey of more than 1,600 young people. We'll be taking a deep dive into the data.

Plus, Collingwood Football Club's problems with systemic racism continue, with former player Héretier Lumumba releasing new audio of conversations with his coach Nathan Buckley.

And, the incredible story of a guy walking from Sydney to Darwin with his dog Frankie - to raise awareness about addiction and mental health.

Guests

• Elfy Scott, journalist and Left Right Out host
• Héretier Lumumba, former Collingwood player
• Benny Scott, Walk2Recovery

Ask anyone who's had an IUD - a long-lasting contraceptive device - and they'll probably tell you about the pain of getting it inserted.

So why aren't more people being informed about their anaesthetic options? And how can we make them more accessible?

Plus, young people who want to become farmers are facing a huge barrier: the cost of getting their own land. Will we run out of farmers in the future?

And we get you up to speed on the discovery of 50 kilograms of cocaine in Newcastle - and the mystery surrounding a diver’s body that was found with it.

Live guests:

• Tony Mahar, head of the National Farmers Federation
• Dr Deborah Bateson, Medical Director at Family Planning New South Wales
• Associate Professor Xanthé Mallett, University of Newcastle

Intimate and disturbing details of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s former relationship have been aired during a very public defamation trial in the US.

On TikTok, videos supporting Johnny Depp’s side have gone viral - so, why are so many people fascinated in this case online?

Plus, early voting is open! We get you up to speed on everything you need to know about casting your federal election ballot early, and we also fill you in on a new policy announcement that's aiming to win over young teachers.

And Sydney Fashion Week is featuring a "Curve Runway" to promote more inclusive sizing in Australian fashion.

Live guests:

• Dr Jonathon Hutchinson, University of Technology Sydney
• Evan Ekin-Smith Australian Electoral Commission spokesperson
• Claudia Long, Hack's political reporter
• Leina Broughton, size inclusivity campaigner and fashion designer

It's the Shakeup and we're talking ...

The battle to win Queensland in the upcoming election, the maverick politicians gunning for votes in the state, and boomer tirades about young people.

Join Hack's Dave Marchese with 4ZZZ Radio station manager (and Hack alumni) Stephen Stockwell and the Guardian's Queensland reporter Eden Gillespie.

It's the next stop on our election road trip: the remote mining town of Mount Isa, way up in the northwest outback region of Queensland.

We're chatting to young people about the issues that'll be swaying their votes this election, with the rising cost of living and access to healthcare big on the agenda.

And we sit down for a pretty rogue conversation with local federal MP, Bob Katter.

Guests:

• Lech Blaine, writer
• Bob Katter, Member for Kennedy

A leaked document from the US Supreme Court has sparked mass protests on the streets of America.

It suggests that abortion rights could soon be dramatically wound back, if the historic Roe v Wade ruling is overturned. How did it happen, and what will it mean for Americans' reproductive rights?And what's it like to spend your life capturing the weird and wonderful quirks of the animal kingdom? We speak with wildlife documentary maker Alex Vail.

Plus, the Liberal party is getting anxious about Independent candidates in some key Victorian seats. We take a look at who’s giving the Libs a run for their money, and why they could be so successful in this election.

Live guests:

• Dr Prudence Flowers, Senior Lecturer in US History at Flinders University
• Alex Vail, documentary maker
• Claudia Long, Hack’s political reporter

Interest rates have gone up for the first time in more than 10 years.

But why should you care? What will it mean for your bank account, and the price of your rent? We look at this massive announcement and what it means for you.

Plus, there’s five key 'megatrends' that can show us why mental health issues have been on the rise among young people in the past two decades. What are they - and how can we make politicians listen?

Meanwhile, Australia isn’t lagging behind in something about climate change, for once. Actually - Tasmania has achieved a "miracle" by becoming carbon negative. So, how'd they do it?

Live guests:

• Alison Pennington, Senior Economist at The Australia Institute's Centre for Future Work
• Professor Pat McGorry, Executive Director at Orygen
• Professor David Lindenmayer, expert in forest ecology and resource management, ANU

Everything feels super expensive at the moment, but what if you had to spend hundreds, even thousands, of dollars on a medical diagnosis?

That's the reality for heaps of young Australians trying to get an ADHD diagnosis at the moment - and usually after months on a waitlist.

So why is it so hard?

Plus, Labor has unveiled its plans to tackle housing affordability if they win the election, including a scheme where the government would basically own a house with you. We're looking at how it'd work, and how it compares to other parties' ideas to deal with the crisis.

And Qantas has announced they'll start running the world's longest passenger flights from 2025: non-stop routes almost 20 hours long.

Experts reckon that's the future of travel, but could you last that long on a plane?

Guests:

• Brendan Coates, Grattan Institute
• Professor James Scott, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
• Ben Groundwater, travel writer

It's the Shakeup and we're talking...

Anthony Albanese is back on the campaign trail after completing a week in COVID isolation, the big issues for young voters in Western Australia, and Italy's new rule where children will be given both their parents' surnames at birth.

Join Hack's Dave Marchese with the ABC's Nick Sas and The Australian's Jenna Clarke.