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As the clean-up begins and the full impact of Hurricane Milton becomes clearer, millions of people around the world watched the storm unfold over TikTok. 

Also, should Billie Eilish have to explain her sexuality in every interview?

Plus, hot girls sleep with soft toys... apparently. 

And are YOU the loser sibling?

Host Dave Marchese is joined by sports journalist Marlee Silva and KIIS FM newsreader Brooklyn Ross. 

What is it like to live in the most dangerous place on Earth? We speak to Abeer Abou Mutlak about the past year in Gaza. 

And the UK has shut down its last coal-fired power station. How did they get there? 

Plus, firebombings, a police taskforce and illicit tobacco: this is Melbourne's tobacco wars... and it's spreading to other states. 

Guests:

• Abeer Abou Mutlak, social researcher and field project coordinator, Caritas Jerusalem
• Chris Vedelago, law and justice editor, The Age

He was a commander in the Israel Defense Forces, but now Josh Drill is pushing for peace in the Middle East. 

And is intergenerational living the solution to Australia's housing crisis? We meet a young Aussie whose housemate is about to turn 100.

Plus, the (fly) ins and outs of dating and relationships as a FIFO worker.

Guests:

• Dr Lyndall Bryant, senior lecturer and property economics researcher, QUT
• Josh Drill, former IDF commander and peace advocate
• Shane Puxley, psychologist, The Mind Room

Hack is bringing you stories from people affected by the war in Gaza, as the conflict escalates in the Middle East a year on from the October 7 attacks.

Yesterday marked a year since the attack by Hamas in southern Israel, while today marks a year since Israel's invasion of Gaza started. 

Today Perth doctor Mohammed Mustafa tells us why he risked his life to volunteer in Gaza, the horrors he saw, and how hard it's been to adjust to life now he's home. 

Plus, young people in Warrnambool are fighting to stop seismic testing offshore. 

And a spacecraft is on its way to find and study the asteroid NASA rammed in its save-the-world test.

Guests:

• Mohammed Mustafa, emergency physician
• Dr Laura Driessen, radio astronomer, University of Sydney

Whether it’s Charli, Taylor or Chappell, should celebrities feel pressured to endorse politicians? Or should we let our fave artists do what they do best, sing?

Also, are we a bit too into true crime shows like Baby Reindeer and the Menendez Brothers? 

And an unofficial pop-up in Sydney copped flack for charging $17.50 for a Crumbl cookie. 

Host Dave Marchese is joined by Daily Aus editor Em Gillespie and comedian Anthony Locascio.

Are earn-and-learn education degrees the solution to get more people into teaching?

And sex workers, vapes and assistance dogs: here's what is in and out of the new NDIS funding list.

Plus climate change is moving mountains and it means some countries are going to have to redraw their borders.

Guests:

• Nas Campanella, disability affairs reporter, ABC
• Correna Haythorpe, federal president, Australian Education Union
• Dr Lauren Vargo, glaciologist, Victoria University of Wellington 

NSW Police has launched a legal bid to stop the Palestine Action Group's planned protest on October 6 and 7. The group says they'll go ahead anyway. 

And the IDF is sending more troops into Lebanon after Iranian missile attacks on Israel. 

Also, a Senate inquiry has found that anti-semitism is a "sad indictment" on the university sector. 

Plus, trans folk share the unique pressure to fit themselves into unrealistic beauty standards. 

Guests:

• Alex Ryvchin, co-chief executive, Executive Council of Australian Jewry
• Amal Naser, spokesperson, Palestine Action Group
• Isobel Roe, political reporter, ABC

It's 50 times stronger than heroin and can kill in just two minutes. The dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl has been found in drugs in Canberra. We explain what it does and how to keep yourself safe.

Also, Qatar Airways wants to buy 25 per cent of Virgin Australia ... so would it make airfares cheaper and should Qantas be worried?

Plus, a new online code has come into effect for dating apps to crack down on abusive behaviour.

And find out what it's really like to run away to join the circus!

Guests:

• Dr Lisa Portolan, academic, University of Technology Sydney
• Chris Gough, Executive Director, Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy 

Young Australians need mental health support more than ever but what happens when the advice you're getting... isn't legit?

Also, the death toll in Lebanon is rising after Israeli strikes also killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. 

Guests:

• Dr Ali Mamouri, research fellow, Deakin Univeristy
• Carly Dober, Director, Australian Association of Psychologists 

Daniel Ricciardo has been sacked by Red Bull, effectively ending his Formula 1 career. So what do you do when your career ends so early in life?

Also, there's been speculation the government is thinking of making changes to tax breaks, but the PM says he has no plans to scrap negative gearing.

And Sabrina Carpenter kicked off her Short n' Sweet tour this week, with some fans complaining it's too... short.