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Was this federal budget really about intergenerational equality? 

Hack read the budget papers so you don't have to, and in this special episode, we're wrapping up exactly what was, and what wasn't, in the budget.

From changes to negative gearing and capital gains, to the lack of gas tax, we ask the government how this budget really impacts young people.

Plus, Hannah Ferguson from Cheek Media and Konrad Benjamin from Punter's Politics break down the reaction to what the government is calling its most 'ambitious' budget yet.

Listen now:

03:34  - Understanding the federal budget in 4 minutes

09:28 - Labor MP Josh Burns on the government's budget promises

19:59 - Roundtable: Was it really the budget for young people? With Cheek Media and Punter's Politics

Guests:

• Josh Burns, Labor MP and Special Envoy for Social Housing and Homelessness
• Hannah Ferguson, Cheek Media 
• Konrad Benjamin, Punter's Politics

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On Canberra's busiest day of the year, the government has been accused of 'burying' its response to a parliamentary report on gambling reform.

Plus, Jewish Australians share stories of being targeted and hiding their identities during the the Royal Commission on Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion.

Also, the government is expected to announce changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax. Could this make housing more affordable?

And, the missing scientists conspiracy theory making the rounds online.

Listen now:

01:03 - Kate Chaney on the government's gambling response

07:39 - Negative gearing + capital gains tax explained

12:18 - Jewish Australians share lived experiences at the antisemitism royal commission

22:21- Missing scientists conspiracy theory

Guests:

• Kate Chaney, independent MP for Curtin
• Thali Blicblau, CEO, the Dor Foundation
• Dan Adler, writer, Vanity Fair

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Australian tradies and apprentices are being targeted by social media influencers claiming to hold the secrets to financial freedom.

In this hack investigation, we find out what happens when people sign up with one of the big agencies promoting these videos: ABC Academy, also called ABC Sales Agency. 

Is it legit, or are people being ripped off?

Plus we unpack One Nation's victory in the Farrer by-election which delivered the party its first ever lower house seat in federal parliament. 

Listen now: 

01:07 - Inside the 'get rich' scheme targeting tradies

21:48 - Will the rise of One Nation spell the end of the Coalition?

Guests:

• Deanna Grant-Smith, professor of management, Sunshine Coast University 
• Alice Angeloni, reporter, triple j hack
• Associate Professor Jill Sheppard, political expert, Australian National University

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What happens to your body when you inhale nitrous oxide?

It's a question a lot of people are asking as experts warn of a rise in young Australians using 'nangs', or happy gas, recreationally.

In this week's hack deep dive you'll hear from a 21-year-old who is running from Sydney to Canberra to raise awareness of nang addiction. 

Sam's life spiralled after trying 'nang's at a party when he was 19. Now he wants to change the law to make 'nangs' harder to get.

Plus, you'll hear from an expert who can break down exactly how nitrous oxide can impact your health.If you or someone you know needs support you can contact the National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015.Guests: 

• Professor Julaine Allen , addiction and mental health expert, Charles Sturt University

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A group of 13 women and children with links to IS fighters are back in Australia. Three of the women are now behind bars on slavery and terror-related charges. 

And, new research has found AI can replicate itself. Are rogue bots upon us?

Plus, would you spend $900 to get across town in a flying taxi? It could be a reality soon on the Gold Coast. 

We also celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday and ask if there's a job you love so much you'd happily still work at his age. 

Dave Marchese is joined by Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter Perry Duffin and journalist Elfie Scott. 

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A group of so-called 'ISIS brides' and their children have returned to Australia.

There's been fierce debate about how to handle the cohort who have been living in refugee camps for years. We speak to a leading counter-terrorism expert about what their return could mean for national security.

And just a few months ago, Charlotte Mortlock was a strong supporter of the Liberal Party and leading a network aimed at encouraging more women to join. 

Now she's trying to build a new party, says she has no hope for the Liberals. So what's changed? 

Listen now:

01:09 - What happens now for 'ISIS brides' and children

11:43 - Quitting the Liberals and starting a new political movement

Guests: 

• Ben Saul, United Nations Special Rapporteur on counter terrorism and human rights
• Charlotte Mortlock, founder, Something Better

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Is it possible to create a new major political party in Australia that would cater to both the left and right?

Charlotte Mortlock thinks so.

The former journalist and political staffer quit the Liberal party earlier this year, frustrated with what she says is a lack of ambition.

Now she's launched a new movement called Something Better, which she hopes will eventually change Australia's political landscape.

So is it a far-fetched dream or could it really work?

Charlotte explains to Dave what her plan is and why she thinks young Australians could lead the way.

Guest: 

• Chartotte Morlock, founder Something Better

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Melbourne pubs and clubs are being targeted in drive-by shootings, firebombings and kidnappings. So what's going on?

And we unpack how the government plans to spend $10 billion bolstering Australia's fuel supplies.

Plus, the AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 over its handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode last month. We hear how it's prompting broader changes in the league. 

Listen now: 

00:57 - What's behind Melbourne firebombings?

10:17 - Latest from the Middle East and how Australia is reacting

22:45 - Mental health in the AFL

Guests: 

• Lachy Abbott, crime reporter, The Age
• David Leaney, international supply chain expert, Australian National University
• Poppy Penny, sports reporter, ABC Sports Daily podcast

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Experts are warning that nang use is on the rise across the country. So what's it like to be addicted to nangs? We speak to a 21-year-old who wants access to nangs restricted after his addiction caused a drug-induced psychosis.

And should you let your parents track your location at all times? Because more and more parents are tracking their adult children, and it could be normalising coercion tactics. 

Plus, we unpack why jars of 'urine' were left at the Met Gala.

Listen now: 

01:25 - What it's like being addicted to nangs

12:50 - Parents using tracking apps

23:47 - Why are there protests at the Met Gala?

Guests: 

• Professor Julaine Allan, Professor of Rural Health, Charles Sturt University
• Maria Atienzar-Prieto, Research Fellow, Griffith University
• Wenlei Ma, Culture Editor, The Nightly

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Healing ceremonies are being held across the Northern Territory as communities grieve Alice Springs girl Kumanjayi Little Baby. 

And we look at how young people are feeling about housing in the lead up to the budget. 

Plus, we hear from young men turning to toupees to find their confidence again, after losing their hair. 

Listen now: 

01:30 - Understanding sorry business

11:41 - Will the budget address inequality?

17:42 - Balding in your 20s

Guests: 

• Dana Morse, Indigenous affairs reporter, ABC
• Ben Buchanan, clinical psychologist

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