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Plants over partying Aug 11, 2021

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As we all try to figure out how to get through the pandemic, some young people are taking up gardening. And research shows it makes us feel pretty good. The Federal government is floating a new law it says protects religious freedom, but critics say it’ll actually make it easier to discriminate against minorities. Plus, Instagram has launched new tools to help athletes deal with racist abuse. But is it too little, too late? Live guests: Steph Lentz, former English teacher at Sydney’s Covenant Christian School Kusini Yengi, Adelaide United player Costa Georgiadis, Gardening Australia

Code red for humanity Aug 10, 2021

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Worse fires, longer droughts, and more severe floods — that’s what some of the world's top climate scientists predict in the latest IPCC report. So, how can we save our planet, or is it too late? Plus, it's time to fill out the Census - the government's roll call of all Australians that happens every five years. So, why aren't there questions about sexuality and gender diversity? Live guests: Professor Tim Flannery, conservationist Anika Molesworth, Farmers for Climate Action

Why aren’t young men getting jabbed? Aug 09, 2021

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Vaccination is our key to getting out of lockdowns, but data shows young men could stop us from getting there. Plus, in a massive boost to our vaccine rollout, Moderna’s COVID vaccine has been approved by the medicine regulator, with 10 million doses due before the end of the year. Six months after Myanmar's military seized control, young people are organising themselves on the country's border and promising to assassinate people if things don't change. And, would you date someone who was shit with money? Live guests: Tegan Taylor, ABC science journalist and host of Coronacast Dr Zac Seidler, men's health expert

The Shake Up: 16 million Aussies in lockdown and the joy of the Olympics Aug 06, 2021

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It's the Shake Up and we're talking… More than half the population in lockdown, the government’s strict new border policy for overseas Australians and cash for vaccines. Plus, how the Olympics are sparking joy. Join Hack's Ange McCormack with Federal Labor MP Josh Burns and Herald Sun political reporter Jade Gailberger.

Do you see yourself through a filter? Aug 05, 2021

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Beauty filters have become an unavoidable part of our increasingly digital lives, but their impact on our mental health can be more dangerous than we think. Young Aussies have been told getting vaccinated is the fastest way to return to our pre-pandemic lives and freedoms. But what happens when you can't prove you've had one? Some people whose COVID vaccinations are missing from their immunisation record have been told a "system error" is to blame. Plus, only three of the government's targets to improve the lives of First Nations people are on track, including Improving birth weight and early education attendance, and reducing the number of teenagers in the justice system. Live guests: Dr Carmen Huckel Schnieder, Menzies Centre for Health Policy Teela Reid, Lawyer and Wiradjuri Woman Dr Gemma Sharp, Psychologist

Grace Tame: 'It's a slap in the face to survivors' Aug 04, 2021

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Australian of the Year, Grace Tame, has called out the Prime Minister for temporarily elevating Christian Porter to leader of the House of Representatives. She's described it as a "slap in the face". The former Attorney General has strenuously denied rape allegations made against him. For the first time in 53 years, an Australian is running in the 800 metre athletics final at the Olympics. It's a massive moment for the country and his South Sudanese community. Plus, we talk about health anxiety during the pandemic and how to cope with it. Live guests: Grace Tame, Australian of the Year and child sexual abuse survivor Joseph Deng, friend of Australian Olympian Peter Bol Charlotte Hespe, Royal Australian College of GPs

Cash for vaccines Aug 03, 2021

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Opposition leader, Anthony Albanese, wants to give you $300 to get vaccinated. He thinks it's a great incentive to get more jabs in arms but the Government reckons it's "insulting" and "unlikely to work". Plus, a young Sydney man has developed a website that lets you know when there's a vaccine appointment available near you. And, buy-now-pay-later business Afterpay has sold for $39 billion - but some young Aussies are getting into financial trouble with these types of schemes. Live guests: Anthony Albanese, Labor leader Fraser Hemphill, COVID Queue creator Melissa Browne, Financial expert

Is AstraZeneca worth the risk? Aug 02, 2021

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The messaging around vaccines has been confusing... So what exactly are the risks and benefits for young people when it comes to the AstraZeneca vaccine? Plus, why do the Olympics have us weeping like babies? There's some interesting psychology behind it...And it's hard not to get emotional when Aussie swimmer Emma McKeon wins seven medals in the one Games! Hack hears from one of her stoked mates. Live guests: Dr Nick Coatsworth, Former deputy chief medical officer Dr John Hall, president of the Rural Doctors Association Lex Mastro, friend of Emma McKeon

The Shake Up: Body image, social media and the health system Jul 30, 2021

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It's the Shake Up and we're talking... Where the TikTok algorithm is taking you, how social media affects your body image, and how helpful GPs are when you go to get help. Join Hack's Avani Dias with body image advocate Patrick Boyle and eating disorder recovery coach Mia Findlay.

How your postcode can impact eating disorder treatment Jul 29, 2021

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There's a 'paradox' for accessing treatment for eating disorders, young people have told us: you'll often only get treatment when you're seriously ill. So, what happens to the people who are sick enough for a diagnosis, but aren't considered unwell enough for a hospital bed? We explore the gaps in eating disorder care. Plus, GPs are the frontline of healthcare, but do they have enough training to identify and treat the complexities of an eating disorder? Live guests: Dr. Cathy Andronis, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Christine Morgan, National Mental Health Commissioner If you or someone you know needs help with an eating disorder, contact the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 ED HOPE.

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