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Looking back at 2021: Politics and a looming election Dec 15, 2021

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It's that time of year when we look back at the major events of the past 12 months. Tonight we’re discussing some of the biggest political issues of the year including our vaccine rollout, the “women’s problem”, climate change and a mass exodus from parliament - and how it’ll impact next year’s federal election. Join Hack's Avani Dias with musician Joyride, and Eliza Barr from the Daily Telegraph.

Looking back at 2021: Sexual assault and consent Dec 14, 2021

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It's that time of year when we look back at the major events of the past 12 months. This year, we saw huge momentum on the movement against sexual assault and harassment in our communities, from Parliament House to inside our high schools. We also questioned what our country’s leaders are doing about it. Join Hack's Avani Dias with the Herald Sun’s political reporter Jade Gailberger, and influencer Christian Wilkins.

Looking back at 2021: COVID-19 Dec 13, 2021

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It's that time of year when we look back at the major events of the past 12 months. Tonight, we’re reflecting on our second year in the pandemic, going through one of the world’s longest lockdowns, and the race to get vaccinated. Join Hack's Avani Dias with triple j Breakfast’s Bryce Mills and Ebony Boadu.

The Shakeup: Boycotting the Olympics, wiping uni debt and clubbing with PMs Dec 10, 2021

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It's the Shake Up and we're talking… Australia’s boycott of China’s Winter Olympics, moving to the regions to wipe your HECS-HELP debt and Finland’s Prime Minister apologising for clubbing till 4am. Join Hack's Avani Dias with podcaster Marty Smiley and The Feed’s Vic Zerbst.

Another death in custody Dec 09, 2021

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At least 500 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples have died in custody since a royal commission into the issue 30 years ago. Ten days ago another young person died at a prison in NSW. Hack speaks exclusively to his family and looks into why First Nations people continue to die in our justice system. It's been a few weeks since we first heard about the new COVID-19 variant and scientists still don’t know much about it. So will Omicron ruin our hot vax summer? Plus, Australian farmers are going viral on TikTok for their dangerous antics. Live guests: Eddie Cubillo, Larrakia, Wadjigan and Central Arrente man, and criminal justice system researcher Dr Steph Davis, Deputy Chief Medical Officer

Can TikTok memes influence an election? Dec 08, 2021

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As the federal election looms next year, a new cohort of politically-engaged young people are turning Tiktok’s signature trends into some serious (and not so serious) Auspol content. But what if the posts you’ve been seeing were paid for by the political parties themselves? Australia has joined the US in staging a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing next year because of human rights abuses in China. Plus, would you move to the bush to work, if it meant all of your uni debt was wiped? Live guests: Andrew Hughes, political advertising researcher at Australian National University Zali Steggall, Independent Federal MP, and former Olympian Kate, junior doctor from Albury Dr Dan Wilson, Rural Doctors Association

Why petrol is so expensive Dec 07, 2021

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At the beginning of the pandemic, fuel was the cheapest it’s been in 20 years. Now it’s close to $2 a litre. And it's got to do with the world coming out of lockdown. A new report has found Australia’s rising value of inheritances and gifts is reinforcing the wealth gap. Plus, the National Disability Insurance Scheme is meant to give Australians living with disability money, care and support, but there's been a 20 per cent increase in people making complaints because their individual funding plans have been cut back. Live guests: David Byrne, associate professor of economics at The University of Melbourne Lisa Gropp, Productivity Commissioner Julie Charlton, Children and Young People with Disability Australia Youth Council

Could Gladys Berejiklian run for federal politics? Dec 06, 2021

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Senior members of the Liberal Party are backing Gladys Berejiklian to run as a federal candidate in the seat of Warringah, despite the former premier being investigated in a corruption inquiry. So are there any legal or constitutional roadblocks to stop that from happening? Thousands of NSW teachers are striking for the first time in a decade over low salaries and staff shortages. Plus, an indestructible "black box” will be built in Tasmania to document every step taken on climate change, so future generations can track what led to our demise. Live guests: Dr Andy Marks, political scientist and assistant vice-chancellor (strategy and policy), Western Sydney University Anna Sullivan, associate professor of education at the University of South Australia Jonathan Kneebone, co-founder of the Glue Society

The Shakeup: Parliament chaos, celebrating disability and stealing the spotlight Dec 03, 2021

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It's the Shake Up and we're talking… The landmark review into workplace culture at Parliament House, celebrating Australians with disabilities, and whether it’s ever okay to steal someone’s spotlight. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Australian actor Bridie McKim and Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John.

Disability pride Dec 02, 2021

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Ahead of International Day of People with a Disability, former triple j newsreader Nas Campanella joins Dave Marchese in a special show raising awareness, understanding and acceptance of the four million Aussies who live with a disability. We hear from people with disabilities about the challenges they've faced and how to approach important life decisions. Plus, we break down all the drama that unfolded in Parliament over the last fortnight - including saying goodbye to some big names, and the struggles to get policies passed. Live guests: Shalailah Medhora, Hack's Political Reporter

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