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Should Australian workers get ten days off a year for menstruation, PMDD, endometriosis, IVF, miscarriage, menopause, prostate checks and more? We get you across the latest push for reproductive leave entitlements. Plus, the latest in the trial of former police offer Beau Lamarre-Condon. Also, what’s the line between preserving history, and grave robbing? For decades artefacts from the Titanic have been brought to the surface and displayed around the world... but should they be?Listen now:01:22 – Double murder trial update05:38 – Reproductive leave19:50 – Robbing the Titanic?Guests:Tony Ibrahim, ABC reporterMichelle O'Shea, Senior lecturer, School of Business at Western Sydney UniversityMike Brady, Oceanliner DesignsGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Four elections around the world could be about to shift international politics. Voters have been gathering in the streets in celebration and protest of what is yet to come. We get you across the developments for Brazil, Serbia, the US and IsraelAnd, federal politicians returned to parliament today for the first time since the attack on Helen Haines. Parliamentary business was suspended to allow MPs to share messages of support.Plus, a US start-up is planning on selling ‘sunlight on demand’ via giant mirrors in space. Sorry, what?Finally, we hear about mutton birding – an Indigenous tradition that's been happening in Tasmania for thousands of years.Listen now: 01:09 – Global elections12:44 – Helen Haines tributes17:25 – Selling sunlight25:00 – Mutton birdingGuests:Matt Doran, ABC Middle East CorrespondentSara Webb, Astrophysicist, Swinburne UniversityGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

It's been a heavy week of news with the alleged targeted attack on MP Helen Haines. We unpack what's unfolded online and in the political sphereAnd, soon Airbnb will ban hosts from making guests do check-out chores like washing dishes and stripping the sheets (finally). It's got hosts pretty fired up, so how are guests feeling? Plus, the Victorian Premier Ben Carroll made headlines this week when he drove off without paying for his petrol. True to the warnings plastered on every pump, the servo called the cops! He's since settled the bill (it was an accident) but it got us wondering, what have you forgotten to pay for? Host Dave Marchese is joined by former Labor government staffer Alisha Aitken-Radburn and Zak Kirkup, former member of the Liberal Party.Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Yonatan Zeigen's mum Vivian Silver was one of the most prominent victims of the 2023 October 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel.The human rights activist spent her last moments speaking with her son Yonatan before being killed in a massacre.But instead of responding to the death with anger, Yonatan decided to take on his mum's mission of pushing for peace.In this week's long listen, Yonatan tells Dave why his mother's death was a wakeup call, what he believes is the way forward for Palestinians and Israelis, and his biggest fear ahead of Israel's upcoming elections.Guests:Yonatan Zeigen, activistGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Australia's been left stunned after independent MP Helen Haines was attacked outside her electorate office in regional Victoria.In this special edition of hack, we hear the latest from the investigation, speak with friends and colleagues of Helen Haines about how they're feeling, and ask how this has changed Australian politics.Guests:David Pocock, Independent Senator for the ACTKate Chaney, Independent MP for CurtinDr Josh Roose, extremism expert, Deakin University Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Did you know you could lose your job for being gay, getting divorced or falling pregnant?Protections in our national laws shield people from discrimination based on gender, sexuality, marital and pregnancy status, but exemptions allow religious schools to discriminate in certain circumstances for religious reasons.A new bill attempts to change this, and has reignited debate between faith-based organisations and LGBTQIA+ advocates. On this week’s Deep Dive, host Dave Marchese sits down with Michelle Pearse, CEO of the Australian Christian Lobby, and James, an LGBTQIA+ advocate, to hear both sides of the argument.Guests:Michelle Pearse, CEO of the Australian Christian LobbyJames, LGBTQIA+ advocateGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the Greens party room today, following allegations he made inappropriate comments toward women, which he denies. We get you across it. And, should we scrap Youth Allowance? A new report from Anglicare Australia reckons yes – saying young people shouldn’t get less than the regular Job Seeker Payment. Plus, we’re joined by journalist and host of new documentary The State of Man, Marc Fennell, who has investigated the world of the manosphere, and reveals what he thinks could be the antidote. Listen now: 01:11 – Jordon Steele-John allegations 05:05 – Nixing Youth Allowance? 14:05 – The ‘manosphere’ and moreGuests:Shalailah Medhora, triple j hack political reporterFelix Hughes, President of the National Union of StudentsMarc Fennell, journalist and host of 'The State of Man'Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Should prisoners be allowed to freeze their eggs? A 'landmark' High Court decision could soon give one Queenslander prisoner the chance after her initial application was rejected.And the NT government has announced it will make pepper spray available to 16 and 17-year-olds as it moves to permanently legalise the weapon for self-defence. We speak to both sides of the debate. Plus, it’s not often you see intergenerational competition in sport... unless you attend your local wood chopping competition, where it’s often passed down through families. Listen now: 01:10 – Prison reproductive health 07:01 – Legalising pepper spray 24:55 – Fourth-generation wood choppersGuests:Talissa Siganto, ABC ReporterTatum Martin, advocate for the legalisation of pepper sprayJeff Rodwell, pepper spray retailer Dr Chay Brown, FDV victim survivor and advocateGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

An estimated 15,000 Aussies head overseas for surgery each year – but some people are stepping off the plane home with botched results and infections. We hear about what changes Aussies are getting done overseas, and what's going wrong. And, three of Western Australia's biggest universities are potentially merging, but not everyone is happy about it. Plus, Trump has called an ‘energy ceasefire’ between Ukraine and Russia, which was a surprise to Ukraine’s President Zelensky. So... what exactly is an ‘energy ceasefire’?Listen now: 01:13 – University merger 12:26 – Energy ceasefire 18:40 – Medical tourism Guests:Dylan Storer, President of the Curtin University Student GuildDr Matthew Sussex, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National UniversityDr Lily Vrtik, President of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Christa Pike is alive, talking, and reportedly ‘angry’, after surviving a botched execution. So what happens now? And, a One Nation electoral ad has gone viral this week – but not only for its content. It’s raised the question, should AI be allowed in political ads? Plus, is the ‘singles tax’ real? Apparently, it’s costing people thousands of dollars a year... Also, would you cheat... in a marathon? A fitness influencer’s been caught hitching a ride mid-race. Host, Dave Marchese, is joined by Daily Aus Editor-in-Chief , Billi FitzSimons, and comedian, Billy D’Arcy. Listen now: 04:10 – What now for Christa Pike? 12:10 – AI in election ads 19:50 – The ‘singles tax’ 26:40 – Marathon cheaterGuests:Billi FitzSimons, Editor-in-Chief at the Daily AusBilly D’Arcy, Comedian Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

How far would you go to help people you have never met?Would you commit to giving away a proportion of your income for the rest of your life or even donate a kidney?Hu Pennington has done both in the name of "effective altruism" — a social movement centred around positive impact and charity.In this chat with Dave, Hu explains why he decided to give his kidney to a stranger, and how his family reacted when he told them.Guests:Hu Pennington, Effective Altruism Australia board memberGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

The big tech companies were in the hot seat today, ready to be grilled at a parliamentary inquiry into artificial intelligence. We listened in to find out what they were asked, and what they had to say. And, the Greens want to force Coles and Woolworths to sell off 200 stores so they can be publicly owned - much like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan for his city. Why do this? To make groceries cheaper, says Max Chandler-Mather. But we have more questions. Plus, there's been reports of a suspected plague death in Russia that has health experts monitoring closely. So, how worried should we be?Finally, we talk about a country pub with some unexpected stars taking the stage.Listen now: 01:15 – AI inquiry06:07 – The Greens’ supermarket idea18:53 – Pneumonic plague24:17 – Outback dragGuests:Max Chandler-Green, Former Greens MP & Executive Director, The Greens InstituteThomas Jefferies, Senior Lecturer of Microbiology, Western Sydney UniversityGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

The lawsuit alleging a gang rape at Cornell University has sparked a cultural movement that might be the biggest since #MeToo. It's all anyone is talking about right now... but do enough men join the conversation when it really matters? And, how do we create a culture that doesn't enable sexual violence? And, Donald Trump decided AI needed a rebrand this week, and signed an executive order to rename it "Super Intelligence", or "SI". Catchy? Jury's out, but it got us thinking, what are some of the great rebrand flops of all time? Also, the Singapore government is trying to play cupid... for its staff! Is this a good idea or a very bad one? Host Gabby Katanasho is joined by author and creator Jack Toohey and senior writer at Pedestrian TV and co-host of Broadly Relevant", Simran Pasricha.Get the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm