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The pandemic’s worst case scenario Nov 17, 2021

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Community members have long warned that overcrowding, misinformation and a lack of communication in Aboriginal languages means those communities are left vulnerable in the pandemic. Now the Northern Territory has recorded 19 cases, and they’re all young Aboriginal people. How did we get here? A survey has revealed Aussies have done eight weeks of unpaid work on average during the pandemic - and young people are the worst off. Plus, the copyright battle over popstar Taylor Swift’s music has heated up after she re-recorded and released her iconic album ‘Red’. Live guests: Malarndirri McCarthy, Garrwa-Yanyuwa woman and NT Labor Senator Dan Nahum, researcher from the Australia Institute Dr Kylie Pappalardo, copyright lawyer

Young people are suing NSW police Nov 16, 2021

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Splendour in the Grass is the country's biggest music festival, but over the last few years more young people have spoken up about the disturbing ways they were stripsearched by NSW Police at the event. In most cases, no drugs were found. Now they’re taking the cops to court. Meet the young Aussie who's created an environmentally friendly and cheap sanitary pad out of bananas. Plus, have you ever thought about the science behind your name? Research shows it could impact our job opportunities and social circles. Live guests: Dr Vicki Sentas, senior lecturer at UNSW’s School of Law, Society & Criminology Mursal Azadzoi, student and creator of the Nana Pad

Can voice notes establish chemistry? Nov 15, 2021

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Hinge has become the first dating app to introduce voice prompts and memos, to help you figure out if you have chemistry or ‘The Ick’. Plus, the biggest climate change meeting in the last decade has ended with a global pact to phase ‘down’ coal, instead of phasing it out altogether. Live guests: Dr Cate Madill, speech pathologist and researcher at Sydney Uni’s Voice Research Lab Tim Buckley, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis

Sex droughts, Astroworld, and drink now, pay later Nov 12, 2021

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It's the Shake Up and we're talking... The importance of mosh pit etiquette following the tragic and deadly crowd crush at Astroworld, whether putting beers on Afterpay will be a recipe for disaster for young people, and why some are feeling way less horny after exiting COVID lockdowns. Join Hack's Avani Dias with Herald Sun journalist Jade Gailberger and artist Raph Dixon.

Using Afterpay at the pub Nov 11, 2021

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Have you ever been out and thought, 'I'll just have the one more', but your wallet is empty? Buy now, pay later services can now be used for a bunch of hospitality services, including at some pubs. But experts say it could unwittingly plunge young people into debt. Also, trading on the stock market has become a lot easier thanks to the proliferation of apps available. And, why young people are turning down sex after the pandemic. GUESTS: Melissa Browne, financial advisor Thomas Keily, economist and podcaster Lauren French, sexologist

Is the internet slower in country Australia? Nov 10, 2021

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Plenty of people decided to make a tree-change or sea-change after the pandemic. But slow internet speeds in some regional areas have made people think twice. Also, Australia's on track to eradicate new diagnoses of cervical cancer, thanks to the Aussie-created HPV vaccine. And, conspiracy theories are flourishing online that the disaster at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival was caused by Satan. GUESTS: Mark A Gregory, Senior Lecturer at RMIT University Professor Ian Frazer, University of Queensland Ray Radford, PhD Candidate in religion studies EDITOR’S NOTE: (13/12/21) The online text for this story has been changed after publication; it inaccurately suggested all Australian regional internet is bad. The audio for the story has also been corrected and statements are now included from both the NBN Co and the Communication Minister’s office. Further reading

Can we all buy electric cars now? Nov 09, 2021

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The federal government has unveiled its electric vehicles policy, but the strategy doesn’t include any subsidies or tax incentives to make them more affordable. More than five million people have taken part in an Instagram campaign that promised to plant one tree for every pet picture posted. Now organisers say they don’t have the resources to follow through. Plus, how a new injection could help treat opioid addiction. Live guests: Dr Jake Whitehead, transport scientist at the University of Queensland Dr Jonathon Hutchinson, digital cultures expert at USYD Suzanne Nielsen, deputy director at the Monash Addiction Research Centre

What went wrong at Astroworld Nov 08, 2021

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Survivors describe the chaos that unfolded at rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld concert in Texas, where eight people were killed. Police are investigating what went wrong, as punters prepare to sue the musician and festival organisers for what they’re calling an avoidable tragedy. Plus, Hack examines the history of Australian gigs, and how safe they are. Live guests: Izel Ayala, Astroworld attendee Lucas Naccarati, Astroworld attendee Julia Robinson, Australian Festival Association

The Great Resignation, toxic masculinity and beef with France Nov 05, 2021

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It's the Shake Up and we're talking… The French president’s beef with Scott Morrison over submarines, burning blazers to protest toxic culture in elite private boys schools and quitting work to prioritise work-life balance. Join Hack's Ange McCormack with journalists Eliza Barr from the Daily Telegraph and Brendan Crew from 10 News First.

Setting fire to toxic masculinity Nov 04, 2021

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Melbourne photographer James Robinson has called out the toxic culture in Australia private schools by breaking into his old college, setting his school blazer on fire and making out with his partner on the lawn. Plus, fruit pickers will be guaranteed a minimum wage under a significant Fair Work Commission ruling. Live guests: James Robinson, artist and former St Kevin’s College student Emma Germano, president of the Victorian Farmers Federation

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