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Hack brings you the stories that matter to young people. Every weekday host Dave Marchese and the triple j Hack team cover the latest news, politics and culture from all around Australia.

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Dating with a micropenis

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06/21/21 • 30 min

There’s heaps of shame and stigma around small dicks, but does size actually matter? We hear about what it’s like dating with a micropenis. Would you buy an electric car if they were cheaper? Well, the NSW Government says they’ll spend almost half a billion dollars to get more EVs on the road. Plus, why Barnaby Joyce is the new Deputy Prime Minister of Australia again. Live guests: Dr Chris Fox, senior lecturer in Sexual Health at the University of Sydney Shalailah Medhora, Hack’s political reporter Andrew Constance, NSW Transport Minister

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The future of music therapy and the NDIS

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12/03/24 • 31 min

The NDIS has cut back funding for music therapy. We speak to those who use the treatment and the people who provide it.

And, how much longer will it be until the Bali 9 are back on Australian soil?

Plus, what's behind the huge spike in demand for private health insurance from young people?

Guests:

Michael Bachelard, reporter and former Indonesia correspondent, The Age
Jen Hankin, musician and NDIS recipient

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The Shakeup: Spicy texts, Meta tanks and thriving exes

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02/04/22 • 30 min

It's the Shake Up and we're talking... A chaotic week for the PM, as he attempts to downplay leaked texts by colleagues calling him a “fraud” and “psycho”, how Mark Zuckerberg became $30 billion poorer overnight, and why someone should probably check in on Drake. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with NewsCorp journalist Eliza Barr, and actor Remy Hii.

Do you see sounds as colours?

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02/02/22 • 30 min

Imagine smelling your dog’s barks or seeing music as colours. It sounds kinda strange, but people who have synaesthesia live with this sensory cross-wiring. And while some love it, others find it overwhelming. It’s been a tough few days for Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who’s fighting to defend his character after a spicy leaked text. A report released this week has exposed a rampant culture of sexual harassment, racism and bullying at one of the country’s biggest mining companies - Rio Tinto. Plus, why Afghan women are accusing the Taliban of using a pregnant journalist as a publicity stunt to get international support. Live guests: James Elton, ABC political journalist Rebecca Trigger, ABC reporter Muzhgan Samarqandi, Afghan journalist from New Zealand

The Shakeup: Frosty exchanges, rowdy tennis and unwritten life rules

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01/28/22 • 30 min

It's the Shake Up and we're talking... Outgoing Australian of the Year Grace Tame refusing to put on a fake smile for the cameras, whether rowdy crowds and players like Nick Kyrgios are breathing new life into tennis, and the unwritten rules of life we should all follow. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with gender equality and youth advocate Yasmin Poole, and musician Joyride.

Why your refreshing summer swim might not be so cool

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12/21/23 • 7 min

We’re not even a month through summer and parts of the country have already experienced scorching heatwaves.

But they’re not just on land — marine heatwaves have been declared too.

What are they? And what kind of impacts can they have on ocean life?

A bill against “cancel culture”

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11/25/21 • 30 min

Three years after it was announced, the PM has finally introduced a controversial religious discrimination bill in parliament. He believes people of faith need more protection under the law, but there are concerns that LGBTQI+ students and teachers could be worse off. Plus, Yorta Yorta-Gunditjmara singer Isaiah Firebrace has presented his petition for Aboriginal history to be taught in Australian schools at Parliament House. Live guests: Keysar Trad, Australian Federation of Islamic Councils Jo Inkpin, Minister of Pitt St Uniting Church Sydney, Anglican priest and trans woman Steff Fenton, queer Christian and co-pastor at New City Church Isaiah Firebrace, musician

Will surfing survive this?

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02/12/25 • 11 min

Australia is known for its beach culture.

In fact, 1 in 10 of us surf.

But some of our most famous breaks are under threat from rising sea levels.

So is there anything we can do about it?

Guests:

Steph Curley, CEO, Surfrider Foundation Australia

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Where’s all the male birth control?

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11/22/21 • 30 min

Sick of all the side-effects from taking the birth control pill, a German inventor has created a new form of contraception for men that uses ultrasound to temporarily immobilise sperm. Protestors are marching across a town in America’s midwest after teenager Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty of killing two Black Lives Matter activists last year. Plus, a remake of The Cure’s iconic song ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ is shining a light on men’s mental health and encouraging blokes to reach out for help and check in on their mates. Live guests: Jamal Hakim, Marie Stopes Australia Tavis Grant, bishop and black rights activist Simon Lee, advertising executive

The Shakeup: tesla buyers' regret, wombat woman + taskmasking

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03/14/25 • 29 min

Donald Trump tried to help Elon Musk this week by buying a Tesla. But is it really the kind of boost the brand needs?

Also this week: Trump’s trade war started. Would holding Bluey hostage help Australia’s case?

And an influencer who picked up a baby wombat started an entirely different Australia-US fight.

Plus, how taskmasking is the secret way to looking busy without actually being busy at work.

Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedians Lauren Bonner and Dave Hoey.

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Hack currently has 1441 episodes available.

What topics does Hack cover?

The podcast is about News, Daily News and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Hack?

The episode title 'Dating with a micropenis' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hack?

The average episode length on Hack is 28 minutes.

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Episodes of Hack are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of Hack?

The first episode of Hack was released on Sep 17, 2019.

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