Hitler salutes, white supremacy slogans and symbols of hate. An investigation by Hack has uncovered so-called “Nazi bands” within Australia’s metal scene.

Plus, Australian universities are falling short on key measures to tackle sexual violence, according to a new report. 

And one of Australia's most popular sports, cricket, has struggled with representation of First Nations players at the elite level. Why has this sport fallen behind when other codes seem to have gotten better? 

Guests:
Josh Roose, associate professor, Deakin University 
Daanyal Saeed, reporter, Crikey

The Aussie metal scene has a Nazi problem

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Uni students have camped out at campuses across the world to protest Israel's invasion of Gaza. They're calling for a ceasefire, and for their unis to cut ties with Israel. So what is it like for student protesters here and at Columbia University in New York?

And what is quantum computing? The federal and Queensland governments have committed almost a billion dollars to what's being called "Australia's moon landing". 

Guests:
Meghnad Bose, student journalist, Columbia University
Professor Michael Biercuk, quantum physicist, University of Sydney

Meet the students camping out at unis across the world

Regional airline Bonza has joined the great budget airline graveyard in the sky. Did it have any chance of survival?

And after a snap national cabinet meeting the government has announced almost a billion dollars in funding over five years for a new program to tackle intimate partner violence. But does it address what advocates and survivors have been calling for?

Plus, a judge in the US has fined Donald Trump for breaching gag orders in his hush money trial, and warned he could send him to jail if he continues to breach orders.

Guests:
Dr Michael Salter, criminologist, UNSW
Dr Ian Douglas, senior lecturer in aviation, UNSW
Emma Shortis, US politics expert, Australia Institute

Why Bonza was doomed to fail

Ozempic has changed the way we treat diabetes. But it's its ability to aid rapid weight loss that has captured the world's attention. 

How will Ozempic change the way we live and interact with the world? Will obesity become a thing of the past? And is this kind of huge change even possible when shortages impact its supply? 

Hack unpacks Ozempic with best-selling author Johann Hari, obesity expert Dr Kathryn Williams... and a couple of bodybuilders too.

Guests:
Johann Hari, author
Dr Kathryn Williams, obesity expert, University of Sydney

Could Ozempic end 'globesity'?

Over the weekend, thousands of people marched through the streets to rally against gender-based violence and the deaths of 27 women this year. But, a comment by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Canberra's event has drawn criticism from organisers and attendees. 

And, in an Australian first a state leader has sat before an Indigenous-led truth-telling inquiry. 

Plus, two guys walk into a bar in the outback. The punchline? They actually ended up buying it. 

Guests: 
Anastasia Powell, criminologist, RMIT
Hunter Johnson, CEO, Man Cave
Rueben Berg, co-chair, First People's Assembly of Victoria

Can Australia stop men’s violence against women?

The staggering number of women being killed by men, including current and ex-partners, has been in the spotlight this week.

And two Melbourne best friends have pitched a radical plan: to job-share being a federal MP. 

Plus, a US senator has claimed that green texts on iPhones are ruining relationships. 

Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalists Sarah Ison and Daanyal Saeed.

The Aussie metal scene has a Nazi problem

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