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Bursting your COVID bubble, that misogyny speech on TikTok and Victoria's year 12 students finishing up.

Join Comedian Vic Zerbst from The Feed, Tino Mjawe from the Den of Truth podcast and Hack's own Avani Dias for your weekly debrief.

Year 12 students in Victoria are finishing up their last in-person classes this week as the pandemic forces the state back into lockdown.

But will the study chaos mean disadvantage in the long run?Plus, historic action from Twitter as the platform blocks Trump for tweeting misinformation.

And, are you anxious about death? There's an app for that.

Beirut locals have described the early morning blast as reminiscent of Hiroshima.

The massive explosion has now claimed over 100 lives and injured thousands. We'll take you to the scene.Plus, Australian musician Jaguar Jonze on the Don't Be That Guy campaign tackling sexual harassment in the music industry.

And, a coronial inquest in Victoria has highlighted the dangers of synthetic cannabis.

Tattoo removal companies are helping people get rid of racist and hate-based tattoos that no longer match their beliefs.

We'll take you inside one of the clinics answering the call.

Plus, Australia's first female Prime Minister Julia Gillard on that misogyny speech going Tik Tok viral and the ongoing political debate around climate change action.

And, how we can keep ourselves mentally healthy amidst such a heavy year.

Never in history have we seen restrictions quite like those currently in place in Melbourne, as authorities desperately attempt to curb community transmission of COVID-19. We'll take you inside the stage four restrictions.Plus, U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to ban TikTok.

And, could the success of the recent SpaceX flight finally pave the way for commercial space travel?

It's the Friday shakeup and we're talking...

Public shaming of coronavirus rule breakers, young people being blamed for the spread, and lack of diversity in reality TV shows.

Join former pollie Wyatt Roy, Warlpiri woman and NITV journalist Rachael Hocking and Hack's own Avani Dias for your weekly debrief.

In the new Close the Gap agreement developed alongside first nations Australians, the government will commit to extra targets: including reducing Indigenous incarceration rates, suicides and youth unemployment.

Plus, natural disasters cost Australia billions every year and they're getting worse. So should the companies driving climate change help pay? 

And, it was another record day for Australian COVID-19 cases.

Does last year feel like a decade ago? But this year feels endless too?

Cognitive Neuropsychologist Muireann Irish from the Brain and Mind Institute says there are scientific reasons behind our strange perceptions of time right now.

Plus, Gymnasts are speaking out about the poor treatment of athletes in the sport.

And, a parliamentary inquiry has revealed the government had no proof that university funding changes would encourage students to study science over humanities.

Whether you've moved in quickly with a new fling, or broken up with a long term love, the pandemic has had a huge impact our love lives.

Plus, new research confirms the loss of almost three billion animals in the Black Summer bushfires.

We take a look at whether the AFL Blitz is great for audiences but risky for players?

And, living with chronic pain - why we need to better understand it.

Music artists are blowing up on TikTok and they have million dollar record deals to prove it.

Hack's Stephen Stockwell found out how the platform's being used by music labels to make the next big stars.Plus, Victoria records 532 new cases of COVID-19 - the highest ever daily figure - as concerns grow for those in aged care facilities.

And, Black Lives Matter protests vow to hold tomorrow's Sydney event, despite a court ruling it a prohibited public assembly.