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Meghan Markle reveals that conversations were had about how dark her baby son's skin would be before he was born. Will this have ramifications for the Royal family and Australia's head of state, the Queen?

On International Women's Day we speak to Elizabeth Broderick, former Sex Discrimination Commissioner and current United Nations special rapporteur for Discrimination against Women and Girls.

Also, why the Young Australian of the Year Isobel Marshall wants to end period poverty.

And, Tamworth had its first ever Mardi Gras event over the weekend, and young people who attended say it's a turning point for the community.

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking...

Whether the MP rape allegations put young women off entering politics, what crystal sex toys say about the wellness industry, and how the Mardi Gras will look different this year.

Join Hack's Avani Dias with ex-Young Nat Siobhan Blake and podcaster Rowdie Walden.

People are using COVID safe check-ins outside shops and restaurants to hit on customers and breach their privacy.

Also, the family and friends of a woman who accused Attorney-General Christian Porter of raping her when she was a teenager want an independent inquiry held.

A Sydney private school principal responds to thousands of sexual assault claims emerging as advocates push for better sex and consent education.

And, British journalist Ioan Grillo talks about how cocaine is peddled by Mexican drug cartels all around the world, including down under.

After days of speculation, Attorney-General Christian Porter has identified himself as the senior member of the Government involved in an alleged rape in 1988. He strenuously denies the allegation.

On a special episode of Hack we look at why the Attorney-General identified himself, and what happens now for the Government and family of the alleged victim.

We also look at how the internet may or may not have played a role in the MP stepping forward.

More and more young people are shunning traditional religion in favour of alternative spirituality. But some experts warn that could pave the way for wellness conspiracy theories.

And, more than 20 people have died in protests in Myanmar. Why have young people there and in Australia been taking to the streets?

Also, Aussie music industry legend Michael Gudinski dies suddenly aged 68.

A letter alleging a woman was raped in 1988 by a man who is now a Cabinet Minister has been forwarded to Australian Federal Police.

The woman at the centre of the allegations took her own life last year, but a group of her friends want Prime Minister Scott Morrison to launch his own investigation.

And, a landmark report into Australia's aged care system has made 148 recommendations to improve the lives of our elderly citizens.

It's the Friday Shake Up and we're talking...

Whether the Government's new 'Dob-seeker' idea proves we're a nation of snitches, if hosting the Olympics is worth it, and what happens to your dog after a break up.

Join Hack's Ange McCormack with comedians Nat Damena and broadcaster Alice Matthews.

Qantas has said international travel won't start again fully until 2024, but that hasn't stopped tens of thousands of Australians from getting special consideration to move overseas permanently.

And, political pressure is mounting on the Government over the alleged rape of a young staffer, Brittany Higgins.

Also, South Australia has become the first state to ban some single-use plastics. Will it make a difference to the environment?

Doctors have been warned off prescribing one type of contraceptive pill, Microgynon 50, because of an 'unacceptably high risk' of blood clots.

Also, two elderly women have received four times the recommended dosage of the Pfizer COVID vaccine, after the doctor who administered the dose didn't undertake the right training.

And, what happens to the dog when you split up with your partner?

The government has announced a plan to permanently increase welfare by just $4 a day, prompting concerns it will plunge people into poverty.

Also, news will be back on our Facebook feeds after the social media giant reached an agreement with the Federal Government over the media bargaining code.

Controversial backbencher Craig Kelly, who’s been spreading COVID conspiracies for months, says he quit the government so he could speak more openly about unproven treatments.

And, as the COVID vaccine is rolled out across the country, how do you talk to people who’re still unsure about getting it.