Police in France have been firing tear gas and stun grenades into crowds, and the streets are littered with burnt cars, but these riots started as peaceful student protests. Why did the demonstrations escalate and how did they spread to other parts of Europe? And, Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has released a lengthy statement on social media denying allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women and has blamed his party for the public fallout. Plus, why are so many women coming forward alleging pregnancy discrimination at their job? Finally, PhD students say that the stipend is not enough to live off and that it’s discouraging students from pursuing important research. Listen now: 01:16 – Protests in Europe06:22 – Jordon Steele-John responds11:29 – PhD stipend20:02 – Pregnancy discriminationGuests:<ul><li>Shalailah Medhora, triple j hack political reporter</li><li>Avani Dias, Four Corners reporter</li></ul>Get the whole story from hack:<ul><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triplejhack/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@triplejhack">TikTok</a></li><li>Subscribe to the hack podcast</li><li>Listen on the <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/app">triple j app</a> or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm</li></ul>

Police in France have been firing tear gas and stun grenades into crowds, and the streets are littered with burnt cars, but these riots started as peaceful student protests. Why did the demonstrations escalate and how did they spread to other parts of Europe? And, Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has released a lengthy statement on social media denying allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women and has blamed his party for the public fallout. Plus, why are so many women coming forward alleging pregnancy discrimination at their job? Finally, PhD students say that the stipend is not enough to live off and that it’s discouraging students from pursuing important research. Listen now: 01:16 – Protests in Europe 06:22 – Jordon Steele-John responds 11:29 – PhD stipend 20:02 – Pregnancy discrimination Guests:Shalailah Medhora, triple j hack political reporterAvani Dias, Four Corners reporterGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Police in France have been firing tear gas and stun grenades into crowds, and the streets are littered with burnt cars, but these riots started as peaceful student protests. Why did the demonstrations escalate and how did they spread to other parts of Europe?&nbsp;And, Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has released a lengthy statement on social media denying allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women and has blamed his party for the public fallout.&nbsp;Plus, why are so many women coming forward alleging pregnancy discrimination at their job?&nbsp;Finally, PhD students say that the stipend is not enough to live off and that it’s discouraging students from pursuing important research.&nbsp;Listen now:&nbsp;01:16 – Protests in Europe06:22 – Jordon Steele-John responds11:29 – PhD stipend20:02 – Pregnancy discriminationGuests:<ul><li>Shalailah Medhora, triple j hack political reporter</li><li>Avani Dias, Four Corners reporter</li></ul>Get the whole story from hack:<ul><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triplejhack/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@triplejhack" rel="noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a></li><li>Subscribe to the hack podcast</li><li>Listen on the <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/app" rel="noopener noreferrer">triple j app</a> or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm</li></ul>

Violent protests in Europe, Greens senator speaks out, pregnancy discrimination + PhD poverty

Huge news for airports and viral internet memes this week as the two combined for a memorable opening of Western Sydney International Airport. A Kiwi bloke was planning for a trip away to Western Australia only to step onto the tarmac in Western Sydney. Whether it's Paris, Texas or Paris, France, where have you ended up by accident?Also, a convicted killer in Victoria's Barwon Prison went to the Supreme Court to overturn the prison's ban on Vegemite. He was unsuccessful but it got us wondering, what can't you live without?Plus, art and AI don't seem to go hand-in-hand but they keep finding themselves in the same room... this time we're talking about the idea of using AI to make mini episodes of old TV shows. Host Dave Marchese is joined by Emma Gillespie, from The Daily Aus and executive producer at The Guardian, Stephen Byrne. Get the whole story from hack:<ul><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triplejhack/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@triplejhack">TikTok</a></li><li>Subscribe to the hack podcast</li><li>Listen on the <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/app">triple j app</a> or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm</li></ul>

Huge news for airports and viral internet memes this week as the two combined for a memorable opening of Western Sydney International Airport. A Kiwi bloke was planning for a trip away to Western Australia only to step onto the tarmac in Western Sydney. Whether it's Paris, Texas or Paris, France, where have you ended up by accident? Also, a convicted killer in Victoria's Barwon Prison went to the Supreme Court to overturn the prison's ban on Vegemite. He was unsuccessful but it got us wondering, what can't you live without? Plus, art and AI don't seem to go hand-in-hand but they keep finding themselves in the same room... this time we're talking about the idea of using AI to make mini episodes of old TV shows. Host Dave Marchese is joined by Emma Gillespie, from The Daily Aus and executive producer at The Guardian, Stephen Byrne. Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Huge news for airports and viral internet memes this week as the two combined for a memorable opening of Western Sydney International Airport. A Kiwi bloke was planning for a trip away to Western Australia only to step onto the tarmac in Western Sydney. Whether it's Paris, Texas or Paris, France, where have you ended up by accident?Also, a convicted killer in Victoria's Barwon Prison went to the Supreme Court to overturn the prison's ban on Vegemite. He was unsuccessful but it got us wondering, what can't you live without?Plus, art and AI don't seem to go hand-in-hand but they keep finding themselves in the same room... this time we're talking about the idea of using AI to make mini episodes of old TV shows.&nbsp;Host Dave Marchese is joined by Emma Gillespie, from The Daily Aus and executive producer at The Guardian, Stephen Byrne.&nbsp;Get the whole story from hack:<ul><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triplejhack/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@triplejhack" rel="noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a></li><li>Subscribe to the hack podcast</li><li>Listen on the <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/app" rel="noopener noreferrer">triple j app</a> or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm</li></ul>

THE SHAKEUP: Western Sydney confusion, Vegemite a human right? + Neighbours' AI episodes

With about 90 per cent of the vote counted in the Israel elections, there's still no clear winner. Israeli's went to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since the October 7 attacks, but it could be weeks before they know who will lead the country.Plus, in this week's long listen Dave sits down with model, advocate and Epstein survivor Lisa Phillips.Listen now:01:03 – Israel election06:12 – Life as an Epstein survivorGuests:<ul><li>Lisa Phillips, advocate, survivor and host of the From Now On podcast.</li></ul>Get the whole story from hack:<ul><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triplejhack/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@triplejhack">TikTok</a></li><li>Subscribe to the hack podcast</li><li>Listen on the <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/app">triple j app</a> or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm</li></ul>

With about 90 per cent of the vote counted in the Israel elections, there's still no clear winner. Israeli's went to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since the October 7 attacks, but it could be weeks before they know who will lead the country. Plus, in this week's long listen Dave sits down with model, advocate and Epstein survivor Lisa Phillips. Listen now: 01:03 – Israel election 06:12 – Life as an Epstein survivor Guests:Lisa Phillips, advocate, survivor and host of the From Now On podcast.Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

With about 90 per cent of the vote counted in the Israel elections, there's still no clear winner.&nbsp;Israeli's went to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since the October 7 attacks, but it could be weeks before they know who will lead the country.Plus, in this week's long listen Dave sits down with model, advocate and Epstein survivor Lisa Phillips.Listen now:01:03 – Israel election06:12 – Life as an Epstein survivorGuests:<ul><li>Lisa Phillips, advocate, survivor and host of the From Now On podcast.</li></ul>Get the whole story from hack:<ul><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triplejhack/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@triplejhack" rel="noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a></li><li>Subscribe to the hack podcast</li><li>Listen on the <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/app" rel="noopener noreferrer">triple j app</a> or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm</li></ul>

Israel's election deadlock + what an Epstein survivor wants young Australians to know

The Jeffrey Epstein abuse scandal has been one of the biggest stories in the world for years.The revelations have horrified people, ended political careers, and forced responses from presidents, royalty and the richest people on Earth.But what does it feel like to be at the centre of the story?Lisa Phillips is one of hundreds of Epstein survivors.She's been sharing her experience and speaking to other abuse survivors on her podcast From Now On.In this week's long listen Lisa explains how she met Epstein, what happened to her and how she believes the abuser would react to so many women coming forward.If this story raises any issues for you or anyone you know help is available. You can call the national domestic family and sexual violence counselling service on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.Guests:<ul><li>Lisa Phillips, advocate, survivor and host of the From Now On podcast.</li></ul>Get the whole story from hack:<ul><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triplejhack/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@triplejhack">TikTok</a></li><li>Subscribe to the hack podcast</li><li>Listen on the <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/app">triple j app</a> or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm</li></ul>

The Jeffrey Epstein abuse scandal has been one of the biggest stories in the world for years. The revelations have horrified people, ended political careers, and forced responses from presidents, royalty and the richest people on Earth. But what does it feel like to be at the centre of the story? Lisa Phillips is one of hundreds of Epstein survivors. She's been sharing her experience and speaking to other abuse survivors on her podcast From Now On. In this week's long listen Lisa explains how she met Epstein, what happened to her and how she believes the abuser would react to so many women coming forward. If this story raises any issues for you or anyone you know help is available. You can call the national domestic family and sexual violence counselling service on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. Guests:Lisa Phillips, advocate, survivor and host of the From Now On podcast.Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

The Jeffrey Epstein abuse scandal has been one of the biggest stories in the world for years.The revelations have horrified people, ended political careers, and forced responses from presidents, royalty and the richest people on Earth.But what does it feel like to be at the centre of the story?Lisa Phillips is one of hundreds of Epstein survivors.She's been sharing her experience and speaking to other abuse survivors on her podcast From Now On.In this week's long listen Lisa explains how she met Epstein, what happened to her and how she believes the abuser would react to so many women coming forward.If this story raises any issues for you or anyone you know help is available. You can call the national domestic family and sexual violence counselling service on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.Guests:<ul><li>Lisa Phillips, advocate, survivor and host of the From Now On podcast.</li></ul>Get the whole story from hack:<ul><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triplejhack/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@triplejhack" rel="noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a></li><li>Subscribe to the hack podcast</li><li>Listen on the <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/app" rel="noopener noreferrer">triple j app</a> or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm</li></ul>

INTERVIEW: Life as an Epstein survivor

New regulations are being floated to ensure sunscreen does what is says on the label. It follows an explosive report from last year that showed a bunch of brands failed to meet their SPF claims. We hear about the proposed changes and whether they go far enough.And, is Senator Jacqui Lambie owed an apology? She's called One Nation's online political content that mocked her prolapse as "divisive" and "awful", but the creator says he's just trying to "do the best thing for the country and for satire".Plus, hey Claude please explain this Anthropic IPO stuff to me... oh wait never mind there's a human expert on hack. Listen now:01:02 - One Nation cartoon07:55 -  Sunscreen SPF scandal21:43 - Anthropic IPOGuests:<ul><li>Alysia Thomas Sam, 7.30 reporter</li><li>Dr Laura Dawes, expert in medicine and law at Australian National University</li><li>David Taylor, ABC business correspondent</li></ul>Get the whole story from hack:<ul><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triplejhack/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@triplejhack">TikTok</a></li><li>Subscribe to the hack podcast</li><li>Listen on the <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/app">triple j app</a> or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm</li></ul>

New regulations are being floated to ensure sunscreen does what is says on the label. It follows an explosive report from last year that showed a bunch of brands failed to meet their SPF claims. We hear about the proposed changes and whether they go far enough. And, is Senator Jacqui Lambie owed an apology? She's called One Nation's online political content that mocked her prolapse as "divisive" and "awful", but the creator says he's just trying to "do the best thing for the country and for satire". Plus, hey Claude please explain this Anthropic IPO stuff to me... oh wait never mind there's a human expert on hack. Listen now: 01:02 - One Nation cartoon 07:55 - Sunscreen SPF scandal 21:43 - Anthropic IPO Guests:Alysia Thomas Sam, 7.30 reporterDr Laura Dawes, expert in medicine and law at Australian National UniversityDavid Taylor, ABC business correspondentGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

New regulations are being floated to ensure sunscreen does what is says on the label. It follows an explosive report from last year that showed a bunch of brands failed to meet their SPF claims. We hear about the proposed changes and whether they go far enough.And, is Senator Jacqui Lambie owed an apology? She's called One Nation's online political content that mocked her prolapse as "divisive" and "awful", but the creator says he's just trying to "do the best thing for the country and for satire".Plus, hey Claude please explain this Anthropic IPO stuff to me... oh wait never mind there's a human expert on hack.&nbsp;Listen now:01:02 - One Nation cartoon07:55 - &nbsp;Sunscreen SPF scandal21:43 - Anthropic IPOGuests:<ul><li>Alysia Thomas Sam, 7.30 reporter</li><li>Dr Laura Dawes, expert in medicine and law at Australian National University</li><li>David Taylor, ABC business correspondent</li></ul>Get the whole story from hack:<ul><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triplejhack/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@triplejhack" rel="noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a></li><li>Subscribe to the hack podcast</li><li>Listen on the <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/app" rel="noopener noreferrer">triple j app</a> or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm</li></ul>

Sunscreen crackdown, no apology from One Nation + Anthropic on Wall Street?

They're slow and fall over heaps right now, but the droids may one day take on the humans.

They're slow and fall over heaps right now, but the droids may one day take on the humans.

Tax cuts, soccer RoboCup, e-cigarette use, and young vets vs pokies

Campaigns to stop body shaming appear to be not working. What's wrong?

Campaigns to stop body shaming appear to be not working. What's wrong?

HIV rates are down, even vegans kill animals, and body shaming

Could your family tree help solve crimes?

Could your family tree help solve crimes?

Genealogy solving crimes, Hong Kong protests, chronic illness, terrorism arrests

Japan have resumed commercial whaling for the first time in 30 years.

Japan have resumed commercial whaling for the first time in 30 years.

Japan renews whaling, penalty rate and tax cuts, and vomiting after cannabis use

The Friday shakeup with comedian Rhys Nicholson and Buzzfeed reporter Lane Sainty.

The Friday shakeup with comedian Rhys Nicholson and Buzzfeed reporter Lane Sainty.

Missing Aussie in North Korea, whistleblower protections, and hangxiety

Alek Sigley was studying in Pyongyang. He hasn't been heard from in days.

Alek Sigley was studying in Pyongyang. He hasn't been heard from in days.

Missing in North Korea, bowel cancer checks, and Lucindale's One Night Stand

The Victorian Government is banning mobile phones in schools, even during lunchtime.

The Victorian Government is banning mobile phones in schools, even during lunchtime.

Freedom of the press, phone ban in schools, and the new Federal Environment Minister

RJ Mitte, who plays Walter White's son in Breaking Bad, joins us to talk disability visibility in Hollywood.

RJ Mitte, who plays Walter White's son in Breaking Bad, joins us to talk disability visibility in Hollywood.

Extinction crisis, Planet Youth, US Iran tensions and RJ Mitte talks disability visibility

Do you ever wake up with crippling anxiety after a big night on the booze and wonder why?

Do you ever wake up with crippling anxiety after a big night on the booze and wonder why?

Strip search laws, rescued Sharrouf kids and hangxiety

The Friday shakeup with The Monthly's Richard Cook and comedian Steph Tisdale.

The Friday shakeup with The Monthly's Richard Cook and comedian Steph Tisdale.

Israel Folau crowdfunding, wellness coaches, and rating on dating apps

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