Hack
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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Should social media algorithms have an off switch + government ditches recycling plan (opens the original)
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Would you choose to escape social media algorithms and instead just see content from accounts you follow? Labor has unveiled draft legislation that would force tech giants to let you opt out of algorithms. Plus, the government has quietly broken its promise to reform packaging standards aimed at curbing plastic waste. Listen now: 01:44 - Digital Duty of Care bill explained 22:35 - Labor quietly scraps recycling plan Guests: Sophie Scamps, independent MP Cam Wilson, national AI reporter, ABC Kal
One Nation's controversial super plan, veteran support capped + the world map gets a makeover (opens the original)
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One Nation has a new pitch for superannuation: that Aussies should be able to access their super payments to help pay for the mortgage or rent. But what do experts think? And almost two years since the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide produced 122 recommendations, the government has introduced a $5,000 cap on allied health services for veterans. Plus, why has the UN just endorsed a new world map? Listen now: 00:55 - One Nation's super plan 12:31 - Veteran allied health cap 24:38
Behind the Lindsay Clancy obsession + from a refugee camp to the Socceroos (opens the original)
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Some corners of social media are flooded with viral conspiracy theories and support for a US woman accused of murdering her three children. With Lindsay Clancy saying postpartum psychosis led to her actions, we unpack why this case has flamed so much hype and such deep public divisions. And we speak with Awer Mabil, the Socceroos star who was born in a Kenyan refugee camp and now has a message for those trying to 'divide' Australia. Listen now: 00:55 - The Lindsay Clancy case 10:15 - How footbal
INTERVIEW: Socceroos star Awer Mabil on that viral bullsh*t moment and how football saved him (opens the original)
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Awer Mabil is one of Australia's most recognisable footballers, representing Australia at two World Cups. It's a long way from his childhood in a refugee camp, where he was forced to make footballs out of balloons and plastic bags. Now back in Australia after years living overseas, Awer opens up about his past, what he's looking forward to, and how it feels to live his dreams. In this chat with Dave, he also talks about the work he's doing to improve the lives of refugees, and why he called out
Is success the reason you’re single? Reef recovery + Colombia’s earthquake (opens the original)
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Whether it’s career goals, study accomplishments, or property ownership - some women say big aspirations are a challenge when dating. We find out why. Plus, a new report shows some parts of the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery. And, we bring you the latest from Colombia where an earthquake has killed over a hundred people. Listen now: 01:10 - Colombia's earthquake 05:14 - Reef recovery 14:05 - Is this why you're single? Guests: Dr Daniela Ceccarelli, Australian Institute of Marin
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