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Why our mates pressure us to drink Jun 30, 2021

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Have you ever tried to give up or cut back on booze only to have your mates roast you? Today on Hack, we unpack the psychology behind why succumbing to peer pressure is hard wired into humans and what you can do about it. States are rebelling against the PM’s announcement that young people can now get the AstraZeneca vaccine. So what’s next? We get into whether men’s fashion has gotten bolder during the pandemic. Plus, what effect do screens and spending more time indoors have on our eyesight? Live guests: Andy Moore, CEO of Hello Sunday Morning Casey Briggs, ABC reporter and data analyst Luke Arundel, Chief Clinical Officer at Optometry Australia

Young Aussies can finally get the jab, but will we? Jun 29, 2021

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Young people are rushing to book their AstraZeneca shots after the PM said we could, but a lot of work is needed to combat attitudes about the vaccine's safety. Plus, ABC journo and host of 'Coronacast' Tegan Taylor answers all your vax-related questions including why the government's advice has changed, and what the benefits and risks are. And, we get into the reasons fewer young people are getting hitched.

What do UFOs and the Delta variant have in common? Jun 28, 2021

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It's starting to feel like 2020 all over again. Limits on how much toilet paper you can buy, constant COVID pressers, lockdowns... And it's all thanks to the Delta variant. But what is it? Why is it so good at spreading? And what the heck is the Government going to do about it? In other news...the US Government dropped a report about UFOs and it turns out there's been heaps of sightings no one can explain. And, we get into women's reproductive choices and something called "reproductive coercion", which has been in the zeitgeist since Britney Spears claimed she's not allowed to remove her IUD.

The Shake Up: Barnaby Joyce, Britney Spears speaks, and cancel culture Jun 25, 2021

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It's the Shake Up and we're talking... Barnaby Joyce is back as the deputy top dog, Britney Spears speaks out about her conservatorship and should we cancel - cancel culture? Join Hack's Ange McCormack with Junkee's Gyan Yankovich and Laurie Lawira from SBS World News.

Britney Spears finally speaks Jun 24, 2021

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After living for 13 years under a conservatorship, Britney Spears has spoken out about the kind of impact it's had on her life. Calling it "abusive" she told an LA judge she wants it ended. We unpack the details of the court case and hear some of the harrowing details she shared. Have you seen the recent TikTok of Tom Cruise swinging a golf stick, well... that's actually a deepfake. We get into the future of this developing technology. Yesterday, the Murugappan family were granted bridging visas, so what happens next? Plus, we answer your questions on electric cars. Live guests: Nick Bond, entertainment editor at News.com.au Jo Lauder, Hack Reporter Hamish McDonald, ABC Journalist and Presenter Simone Cameron, Biloela resident

The 'wild west' of Facebook Marketplace Jun 23, 2021

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Do you sell or buy your stuff on Facebook Marketplace? It can be a great place to grab a bargain but what if something goes wrong? We find out what rights you have as a buyer and seller. Have you missed a holiday because of COVID? Border closures and travel restrictions have totally changed travel, so is it worth it? Plus, You'll hear an amazing story from an Australian-based refugee with his heart set on the Tokyo Olympics. Live Guests: Chris Zeiher, from Lonely Planet Graham Cooke, head of consumer research at Finder

Great Barrier Reef 'in danger' Jun 22, 2021

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The Great Barrier Reef has been suffering for years and now UNESCO has recommended the reef be listed as 'in danger'. They say we're not doing enough to tackle climate change, but Environment Minister Sussan Ley disagrees. So what do marine scientists think? Plus, the most powerful man in Australian music, Denis Handlin, who was the CEO of Sony Music and the chairman of the ARIA board, has left his job. We take a look at what led to his shock departure and what's been going on within the broader Australian music industry. Live guests: Kelly Burke, The Guardian Vicki Gordon, the founder of the AWMA Warren Entsch, Liberal MP Jon Day, from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University

Dating with a micropenis Jun 21, 2021

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There’s heaps of shame and stigma around small dicks, but does size actually matter? We hear about what it’s like dating with a micropenis. Would you buy an electric car if they were cheaper? Well, the NSW Government says they’ll spend almost half a billion dollars to get more EVs on the road. Plus, why Barnaby Joyce is the new Deputy Prime Minister of Australia again. Live guests: Dr Chris Fox, senior lecturer in Sexual Health at the University of Sydney Shalailah Medhora, Hack’s political reporter Andrew Constance, NSW Transport Minister

The Shake Up: Men's mental health, city vs country, and billionaires Jun 18, 2021

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It's the Shake Up and we're talking... Why do guys dropout of therapy, is there really a country/city divide and should billionaires even exist? Join Hack's Ange McCormack with reporter Brendan Crew and The Feed's Alice Matthews.

Why guys struggle with therapy Jun 17, 2021

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Research out this week found that almost half of all guys who go to therapy drop out. So why is this happening? And what options are there for men who have struggled with seeing a psych? The government is so confident with how they're tackling HIV they've launched a plan to end HIV transmission by 2025, so will it work? Plus, should billionaires exist? We get into the ethical debate. Live guests: Dr Zac Seidler, clinical psychologist and Director of Mental Health training at Movember Nic Holas, co-founder of The Institute of Many Patrick Stokes, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Deakin Uni

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