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Will mandating the vaccine get people jabbed? Sep 22, 2021

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Hundreds of people have gathered at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance in a third day of protests against mandatory vaccines and a two week snap shutdown of construction. Health authorities say getting vaccinated is our path out of the pandemic, but is forcing people the best way to do it? Plus, Victorian authorities say there could be “significant aftershocks” in the next few weeks and months, after the state was struck by an earthquake that was felt all the way from Tasmania to New South Wales. So what caused it? Live guests: Katie Attwell, vaccine policy expert from the University of WA Brett Mitchell, Intrepid Travel Adam Pascale, chief scientist at the Seismology Research Centre

How the pandemic deepens inequality Sep 21, 2021

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Despite the pollies telling us “we’re all in this together”, it’s been pretty clear from the start of the pandemic that it wasn’t gonna affect us all in the same way. Sydney’s seen some people from the west suffer more than wealthier residents in the eastern suburbs and beaches, while Melbourne is divided over vaccines. The riot police have been deployed to Melbourne’s CBD as thousands marched to protest against mandatory vaccinations and a two week shutdown of the construction industry. Plus, there’s a big stigma amongst young guys about going bald. There’s a few things you can do about it. Live guests: Kristian Silva, ABC Melbourne reporter Ben Harris-Roxas, Associate Professor at UNSW’s School of Population Health Dr Zac Turner, Biomedical scientist and doctor

Anti-vax protests turn violent Sep 20, 2021

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An anti-vaccination protest turned violent as more than 500 construction workers stormed a union office in Melbourne’s CBD. The resignation of Federal pollie Christian Porter from the frontbench has raised questions around whether we do enough to hold our leaders to account. Plus, it's technically a crime in Australia to give medical or financial advice without a licence. So why do influencers with huge followings get away with it? Live guests: John Setka, leader of CFMEU Victoria Dr Joshua Roose, extremism researcher at Deakin Uni Zak Kirkup, former leader of the WA Liberals Jordan Guiao, Australia Institute

The Shakeup: Nuclear subs, political diversity and resurrecting woolly mammoths Sep 17, 2021

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It's the Shake Up and we're talking… Why Australia’s getting a fleet of nuclear submarines, the lack of diversity in politics and ethical issues around using DNA to bring extinct animals back to life. Join Hack's Avani Dias with racial justice advocate Neha Madhok and founder of ‘The Meeting Tree’ Raph Dixon.

Why do we need nuclear submarines? Sep 16, 2021

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Australia has announced the most significant change in its defence and strategic direction in decades - a plan to team up with the US and UK to build nuclear-powered submarines. It’s all in a bid to protect us from threats in the Indo-Pacific, but we may have pissed off France in the process. Plus, if you’re feeling a bit frustrated by a vaccine hesitant friend or family member, don’t fret. Armed with the right information and tone, you can actually have really productive conversations around getting vaxxed. Live guests: Sam Roggeveen, Director of the Lowy Institute’s International Security Program Margie Danchin, Associate Professor from the University of Melbourne

No, the vaccine doesn’t give you swollen balls Sep 15, 2021

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Australian health authorities have called out rapper Nicki’s Minaj’s inaccurate tweet about the COVID jab causing big ol’ balls. Plus, why young men are still lagging behind in the vaccine race. A US company wants to bring back the extinct woolly mammoth using DNA samples, but there are ethical concerns about how they’ll do it. And, residents of a WA town built on the timber industry are protesting after a government decision to ban logging of native forests. Live guests: Dr Zac Seidler, men's health advocate Piers Verstegen, Conservation Council WA

Escaping Jehovah's Witnesses Sep 14, 2021

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Australian members describe the world of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and the consequences of leaving the congregation. Australian-Vietnamese lawyer Tu Le speaks out about her disappointment in not being able to represent Western Sydney at the next federal election and the need for greater diversity in politics. Facebook has teamed up with Ray-Ban to create sunglasses that can take photos, record video, answer phone calls and play podcasts. What do they mean for privacy? Live guests: Tu Le, Australian-Vietnamese lawyer and former candidate for Fowler Paul Grundy, former member of Jehovah's Witness

The cost of 9/11 Sep 13, 2021

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On September 11, 2001 planes hijacked by terrorists crashed into New York’s World Trade Centre, starting a day of horrifying attacks that would kill 2,700 people. Almost immediately, the Australian Government committed to sending troops to Afghanistan with the US, effectively to get revenge. Two decades on, Hack asks leaders of the day if it was worth it. And, we hear from family members of those who died in the attacks Plus, young Muslims talk about living in an inflamed era of Islamophobia. Live guests: John Howard, former Prime Minister Sanam Wahidi, a young Afghan Australian from Afghan Women's Organisation

The Shakeup: Classroom culture wars, #VAXTHENATION and rogue political texts Sep 10, 2021

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It's the Shake Up and we're talking… Politicians wanting us to learn a more patriotic view of Australian history, the music industry encouraging eligible fans to get vaccinated and Federal MP Craig Kelly spamming us with misinformation. Join Hack's Avani Dias with musician and doctor, Gordi and Kamilaroi man and lawyer, Geoffrey Winters.

RUOK? In reality, a lot of us aren’t Sep 09, 2021

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This R U OK? Day Australia’s only federally funded, free mental health service for under 25s, headspace, is turning distressed young people away with waiting lists as long as six months. Men in the construction industry are more likely to die by suicide than other employed men in this country. Young tradies are fighting to change that. Plus, there’s no big strategy or silver bullet that’s going to make us feel better during the pandemic, but there is a trait experts say can help us cope when there’s no end in sight - resilience. Live guests: Christine Morgan, National Mental Health Commissioner Shae Graham, international wheelchair rugby champion and paralympian If you or anyone you know needs help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. If someone is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).

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