A Charli xcx 'diss track', an ode to Travis Kelce's manhood and polarising reviews – Taylor Swift's album The Life of a Showgirl has not stopped making headlines. And it's also sparked conversation around power, fandom and who gets to be criticised.

Also, new research says Gen Z is drinking less alcohol than previous generations. Turns out cost-of-living and wellness are big factors.

And is gossiping a character flaw or a sign of intelligence?

Plus, do you ever talk to strangers? Because a woman has gone viral for sharing an encounter she reckons changed her life.

Host Dee Salmin is joined by PEDESTRIAN.TV reporter and Broadly Relevant podcaster Simran Pasricha and writer and creator Jack Toohey.Get the whole story from Hack:

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