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Have you ever been instantly turned off by someone you’re into because of a super trivial thing they did?

It could be because they chewed a bit too loudly or their laugh is too much. It's called ‘The Ick’, and there's a psychological reason why some people experience it.

A global report published today reveals that Australia has one of the highest rates of online child sexual abuse in the world.

Plus, Australia’s medicine regulator has rejected a bid to allow the contraceptive pill to be sold over the counter to some women.

Live guests:Dr Raquel Peel, researcher at University of Southern QueenslandMichael Salter, Professor of Criminology at UNSW Dr Fei Sim, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

Psychics have become a multi-billion dollar industry, despite not being backed by science. But powerful people, like politicians and the police, still rely on them.

The Liberal party has come up with its long-awaited plan to get to net zero by 2050. But the government still needs the support of their regional colleagues, the National party, who remain unconvinced.

Live guests:Gary Nunn, author of ‘The Psychic Tests’Debbie Malone, psychicDarren Chester, Nationals MP

It's the Shake Up and we're talking…

PM Scott Morrison finally committing to attend the Glasgow climate conference, what going to uni will look like post-pandemic, and celebrities laying on the PDA.

Join Hack's Avani Dias with footballer Akec Makur Chuot, and actor Remy Hii.

From online learning, to vaccine mandates, to fewer international students - there's no doubt the university sector has taken a hit due to COVID.

We look at how the student experience has changed, and what the revenue shortfall from fewer international students will mean for the sector going forward.

Plus, we speak to the Education Minister on why the uni sector wasn't eligible for JobKeeper, and if freedom of speech on campuses is under threat.

Live guests:

Alan Tudge, federal Education Minister

PM Scott Morrison loves a weekend curry on the barbie and posting it on his socials.

But the posts have drawn flack from young South Asian Australians for being tokenistic, saying his government's policies tell a different story.

Australia is about to launch our first mission to the moon to help figure out if humans can live in space.

Plus, antidepressants can be life changing if you’ve been in a world of pain for a long time. But what happens when - just as your mental health starts to improve - your sex-life goes to shit?

Live guests:

Charishma Kaliyanda, south west Sydney councillor, former Labor candidate, community leaderAnthony Murfett, Australian Space AgencyLauren French, Karajarri woman and sexologist

The Prime Minister Scott Morrison is still deciding if he's going to the major international climate summit in Glasgow next month... And he's been criticised for it by the future King of England, Princes Charles.

Plus, in 2017 First Nations leaders gathered around the country and wrote the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Now young First Nations people are asking everyone to stay true to Uluru.

And, how a super violent show, about class divide in South Korea, has become the most streamed show on Netflix in the world.

Live guests:

Emma Hurst, Animal Justice Party NSW

Wenlei Ma, TV and film critic

Australia has taken its first step toward living with COVID, with restrictions relaxed in NSW after more than 100 days of lockdown.

But young hospitality workers are worried about the abuse they’ll cop when checking customers’ vaccination statuses.

Plus, a Four Corners investigation has found a culture of systemic bullying, discrimination and misconduct towards staff at Sony Music Australia.

Live guests:Mairead Lesman, Young Workers CentreLeanne de Souza, artist manager and researcher

It's the Shake Up and we're talking…

Facebook exposing teen girls to eating disorder content, how vaccine passports could work as restrictions ease, and young Aussies finding their spirituality in witchcraft.

Join Hack's Avani Dias with model and podcaster Bodzilla, and influencer Christian Wilkins.

A former NASA engineer from the regions of NSW and 90-year-old Star Trek actor William Shatner take a flight into space.

Vaccine passports are the key to our freedoms as lockdowns ease, but cyber security experts say there are a bunch of flaws in the system.

Young West Australians taking part in rite-of-passage school leavers celebrations will be some of the first people to test out this passport system. But a lot of them haven’t been able to access the vaccine.

Live guests:Pauline Wright, NSW Council of Civil LibertiesDr Brad Tucker, astrophysicist

From crystal healing to tarot card readings, how witchcraft became a viral sensation on social media.

Every year, fewer Aussies identify as being religious, but some young people are going the opposite way and becoming Catholic priests.

Plus, a former Facebook data scientist has blown the whistle on how Facebook knows that it’s app, Instagram, contributes to eating disorders and suicidal thoughts in teen girls.

Live guests:David Swan, Technology Editor at The AustralianDr Natasha Moore, Centre for Public Christianity