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Why renting could get even harder May 03, 2022

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Interest rates have gone up for the first time in more than 10 years. But why should you care? What will it mean for your bank account, and the price of your rent? We look at this massive announcement and what it means for you. Plus, there’s five key 'megatrends' that can show us why mental health issues have been on the rise among young people in the past two decades. What are they - and how can we make politicians listen? Meanwhile, Australia isn’t lagging behind in something about climate change, for once. Actually - Tasmania has achieved a "miracle" by becoming carbon negative. So, how'd they do it? Live guests: Alison Pennington, Senior Economist at The Australia Institute's Centre for Future Work Professor Pat McGorry, Executive Director at Orygen Professor David Lindenmayer, expert in forest ecology and resource management, ANU

The cost of getting an ADHD diagnosis May 02, 2022

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Everything feels super expensive at the moment, but what if you had to spend hundreds, even thousands, of dollars on a medical diagnosis? That's the reality for heaps of young Australians trying to get an ADHD diagnosis at the moment - and usually after months on a waitlist. So why is it so hard? Plus, Labor has unveiled its plans to tackle housing affordability if they win the election, including a scheme where the government would basically own a house with you. We're looking at how it'd work, and how it compares to other parties' ideas to deal with the crisis. And Qantas has announced they'll start running the world's longest passenger flights from 2025: non-stop routes almost 20 hours long. Experts reckon that's the future of travel, but could you last that long on a plane? Guests: Brendan Coates, Grattan Institute Professor James Scott, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Ben Groundwater, travel writer

The Shakeup: Albanese's back, WA's election issues, and having both of your parents' names Apr 29, 2022

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It's the Shakeup and we're talking... Anthony Albanese is back on the campaign trail after completing a week in COVID isolation, the big issues for young voters in Western Australia, and Italy's new rule where children will be given both their parents' surnames at birth. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with the ABC's Nick Sas and The Australian's Jenna Clarke.

Hack's election road trip: Perth Apr 28, 2022

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The next stop on our election road trip has taken us West - we're in Perth! Western Australia doesn't usually get much of a mention during the federal election campaign - but this time, there's a few seats that could make a big difference on election night. We find out what matters to young Western Australian voters, and which issues will swing their vote. Plus, We speak with WA Greens Senator Jordon Steele John, and sit down with former leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party Zak Kirkup. Live guests Jordon Steele-John, Greens Senator for Western Australia Zak Kirkup, former leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party

YouTube could be showing young men disturbing content Apr 27, 2022

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We all know how easy it is to get lost in the YouTube rabbit hole. But new Australian research suggests that the algorithm is taking young male users to some pretty dark places. Specifically, they're being directed to anti-feminist and far-right material. Also, Uber has admitted to sending misleading cancellation warnings to over two million Australians. Plus, how are human medications ending up in natural ecosystems and waterways? And we look into a pretty wild new idea from NASA: sending a message into space, to tell aliens exactly where we are. Guests: Chris Cooper, Reset Australia David Chau, ABC business reporter Dr Brad Tucker, ANU

Will Elon Musk ruin Twitter? Apr 26, 2022

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What would you do if you were the richest person in the world? Solve world hunger? Fight climate change? Or… buy Twitter? The world's richest man Elon Musk is doing the latter. We find out why, and how the platform might change. Plus, there's good news about a life-saving medication for Australians with cystic fibrosis. And we get you up to speed on the latest from the election campaign trail. Live guests Lizzie O'Shea, Digital Rights Watch James Elton, political reporter for ABC's 7:30 Dr Chris Moy, Vice President of the Australian Medical Association

The (Melbourne) Shakeup: Political blunders, ‘Vexit’ and cancelled Comedy Festival shows Apr 22, 2022

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It's a special election Shakeup from Melbourne, and we're talking ... Political blunders along the campaign trail, a radical idea for Victoria to leave the federation of states, and how comedians are copping cancelled shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, thanks to old mate COVID. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Guardian reporter Matilda Boseley and comedian Dane Simpson.

Hack’s Election Road Trip: Bendigo Apr 21, 2022

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Hack's hitting the road to talk to young Australians about the election issues that matter most to them. We're broadcasting out of the regional Victorian town of Bendigo first up, chatting to locals about some of the biggest things that'll sway their vote: access to mental health services, and affordable housing. We look into how young people are dealing with the mental health crisis in regional and rural parts of Australia, and find out what the parties are promising to do about it. And we'll take you inside a pretty amazing social housing project that's helping young people get back on their feet. Guests David Coleman, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Lisa Chesters, MP for Bendigo

Why your focus is so messed up Apr 20, 2022

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The struggle to pay attention these days is real. Experts reckon we're in an 'attention crisis', and that feels very relatable for anyone who's tried to study or work - particularly during the pandemic / since TikTok. It feels like it's our fault ... but what if our focus was actually stolen from us? Also, as the election campaign gears up you've probably been hearing a bit about independent candidates. There's a lot of excitement around them this time round, but who are they - and what kind of power could they end up having if elected? Plus, there's been some big developments in the Pacific overnight, with China striking a security deal with the Solomon Islands. And it's got Australian leaders worried. Guests: Alex Dyson, independent candidate Johann Hari, journalist and author Mihai Sora, Lowy Institute

What do trans athletes have to do with the election? Apr 19, 2022

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Last week, some pretty transphobic comments surfaced from NSW Liberal candidate Katherine Deves. Before being selected to run in the Sydney seat of Warringah, she'd been campaigning to ban transgender women from sport. And while she's now apologised for those comments, it's causing a big split in the Liberal party - between those who want her dropped, and those sticking by her selection (the PM Scott Morrison). But how's this affecting people in the trans community? Plus, what if it was the government's responsibility to find young people a job or traineeship? It's a scheme that actually exists in other parts of the world, and now there's calls to introduce it in Australia. And a whole lot's been happening in the war in Ukraine over the weekend - we get an update on it all. Guests: Jeremy Wiggins, Transcend Australia Matt Kean, NSW Treasurer Eliza Littleton, The Australia Institute A/Prof. Matthew Sussex, ANU

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