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How safe are alcohol delivery services? Oct 20, 2021

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A ton of alcohol delivery services have popped up across the country during the pandemic. They can be super convenient - but some people are worried they could also be damaging and even fatal. Young people all over the world are getting ready to protest at Glasgow’s climate conference, including a 16-year-old climate activist from the US. Plus, while Canberra is on track to become the most vaccinated places in the world, remote Indigenous communities are still struggling to get their first jabs. Live guests: Professor Peter Miller, alcohol and violence researcher at Deakin University Alexandria Villaseñor, American climate activist Professor James Ward, Pitjantjatjara and Nukunu epidemiologist from The University of Queensland

Why we get the ick Oct 19, 2021

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Have you ever been instantly turned off by someone you’re into because of a super trivial thing they did? It could be because they chewed a bit too loudly or their laugh is too much. It's called ‘The Ick’, and there's a psychological reason why some people experience it. A global report published today reveals that Australia has one of the highest rates of online child sexual abuse in the world. Plus, Australia’s medicine regulator has rejected a bid to allow the contraceptive pill to be sold over the counter to some women. Live guests: Dr Raquel Peel, researcher at University of Southern Queensland Michael Salter, Professor of Criminology at UNSW Dr Fei Sim, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

Why powerful people go to psychics Oct 18, 2021

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Psychics have become a multi-billion dollar industry, despite not being backed by science. But powerful people, like politicians and the police, still rely on them. The Liberal party has come up with its long-awaited plan to get to net zero by 2050. But the government still needs the support of their regional colleagues, the National party, who remain unconvinced. Live guests: Gary Nunn, author of ‘The Psychic Tests’ Debbie Malone, psychic Darren Chester, Nationals MP

The Shakeup: Glasgow, the future of uni’s and PDA Oct 15, 2021

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It's the Shake Up and we're talking… PM Scott Morrison finally committing to attend the Glasgow climate conference, what going to uni will look like post-pandemic, and celebrities laying on the PDA. Join Hack's Avani Dias with footballer Akec Makur Chuot, and actor Remy Hii.

The future of universities Oct 14, 2021

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From online learning, to vaccine mandates, to fewer international students - there's no doubt the university sector has taken a hit due to COVID. We look at how the student experience has changed, and what the revenue shortfall from fewer international students will mean for the sector going forward. Plus, we speak to the Education Minister on why the uni sector wasn't eligible for JobKeeper, and if freedom of speech on campuses is under threat. Live guests: Alan Tudge, federal Education Minister

PM’s BBQ curries Oct 13, 2021

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PM Scott Morrison loves a weekend curry on the barbie and posting it on his socials. But the posts have drawn flack from young South Asian Australians for being tokenistic, saying his government's policies tell a different story. Australia is about to launch our first mission to the moon to help figure out if humans can live in space. Plus, antidepressants can be life changing if you’ve been in a world of pain for a long time. But what happens when - just as your mental health starts to improve - your sex-life goes to shit? Live guests: Charishma Kaliyanda, south west Sydney councillor, former Labor candidate, community leader Anthony Murfett, Australian Space Agency Lauren French, Karajarri woman and sexologist

Prince of Climate Oct 12, 2021

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The Prime Minister Scott Morrison is still deciding if he's going to the major international climate summit in Glasgow next month... And he's been criticised for it by the future King of England, Princes Charles. Plus, in 2017 First Nations leaders gathered around the country and wrote the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Now young First Nations people are asking everyone to stay true to Uluru. And, how a super violent show, about class divide in South Korea, has become the most streamed show on Netflix in the world. Live guests: Emma Hurst, Animal Justice Party NSW Wenlei Ma, TV and film critic

Young workers become vax police Oct 11, 2021

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Australia has taken its first step toward living with COVID, with restrictions relaxed in NSW after more than 100 days of lockdown. But young hospitality workers are worried about the abuse they’ll cop when checking customers’ vaccination statuses. Plus, a Four Corners investigation has found a culture of systemic bullying, discrimination and misconduct towards staff at Sony Music Australia. Live guests: Mairead Lesman, Young Workers Centre Leanne de Souza, artist manager and researcher

The Shakeup: Facebook fails, vax passports and baby witches Oct 08, 2021

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It's the Shake Up and we're talking… Facebook exposing teen girls to eating disorder content, how vaccine passports could work as restrictions ease, and young Aussies finding their spirituality in witchcraft. Join Hack's Avani Dias with model and podcaster Bodzilla, and influencer Christian Wilkins.

Australia’s next space traveller Oct 07, 2021

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A former NASA engineer from the regions of NSW and 90-year-old Star Trek actor William Shatner take a flight into space. Vaccine passports are the key to our freedoms as lockdowns ease, but cyber security experts say there are a bunch of flaws in the system. Young West Australians taking part in rite-of-passage school leavers celebrations will be some of the first people to test out this passport system. But a lot of them haven’t been able to access the vaccine. Live guests: Pauline Wright, NSW Council of Civil Liberties Dr Brad Tucker, astrophysicist

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