It's not even summer yet and firefighters across NSW and QLD are battling dozens of blazes. Plus, wrongful arrests and detainments are being attributed to the use of facial recognition AI.  Also, a public housing tenant successfully took their landlord (who happens to be the Northern Territory government) to the High Court. It could have big ramifications for tenants everywhere.  And, we unpack the mixed reaction to Tasmania's JackJumpers' jerseys ahead of the NBL Indigenous Round.  Guests:Ellie Grounds, Hack reporterEd Santow, co-director of the Human Technology Institute, UTSLee Robinson, ABC Alice Springs reporter  

Should we trust facial recognition AI?

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New data shows CEOs had an average salary increase of 14% in the last 12 months. We have to ask: are those kinds of increases fair? Plus a restaurant in the US has announced a ban on anyone under 35 years old from eating at their restaurant.  And speaking of bans: Denmark has taken spicy ramen noodles off the menu, claiming there is a risk of poisoning due to the extreme spice.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by actor Jessica Marchi and filmmaker and creator Jack Toohey. 

The Shakeup: maximum wage, banning gen z and forbidden noodles

With some of the biggest music festivals in the country taking a break this year, some Aussie acts are heading out on regional tours to play for as many punters as possible.  And the Premier of South Australia wants to ban big lobbyists, big businesses, unions and you from donating to political campaigns. So, how would the plan work?  Plus, should we be worried about an egg shortage? Australia's biggest outbreak of bird flu has hit five egg farms in Victoria with over 800,000 birds culled and a chance some businesses could go under.  Guests:Kate Griffiths, democracy researcher, Grattan InstituteJesse Higgs, founder, Party in the PaddockMichael "Maje" Kolmajer, bassist, Rum Jungle

Why small towns put on big gigs

Australians are the world's biggest fashion consumers and it's fuelling a waste crisis. In France, they're talking about a tax to try to fix the problem - so will it work? And about 50 schoolgirls in Victoria have had their faces used to create AI porn that was then shared online. Can governments legislate quick enough to stop crimes like this before they take off?  Also, last year former NRL player Jarryd Hayne was found guilty of sexual assault and jailed, but now he's walking free after his convictions were overturned this morning.  Plus, a web of lies and a cover up: in the wake of the PwC tax leaks scandal, a report on the government's spending on private consulting firms landed this arvo, and it's pretty scathing about the Big Four.  Guests:Jamie McKinnell, court reporter, ABCDr Lisa Lake, director of the Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Fashion and Textiles, UTS

The tax that could kill fast fashion

Ever thought about quitting your job? What about starting a whole new career? If so, you’re not alone: one study has estimated 700,000 young Aussies have considered switching jobs - and that’s just in the last three months. But is job hopping a bad look? Also on the show: the Australian government's official advice is "do not travel" to Afghanistan, but despite that, some young Australians are. But is that helping prop up the Taliban? And just when you thought the climate wars were over, here we go again: the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s come out to say if he becomes PM, he'll get rid of Australia’s 2030 emissions target. Guests:Richie Merzian, acting CEO, Smart Energy Council Dr Mujib Abid, Southern Cross UniversityFiona Anson, director, UTS Enterprise Learning Strategy

Should we trust facial recognition AI?

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