Episodes 250
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (42)
Since Aug 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Outreach Signals

Features Guests

Publishing Details

Schedule
Daily
Consistency
50%
Hosting
www.abc.net.au

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

Hack brings you the stories that matter to young people. Every weekday host Dave Marchese and the triple j Hack team cover the latest news, politics and culture from all around Australia.

Social Media

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

Inside the world of 'degenerate' content creators, Middle East update + losing your best friend

Jun 11, 2026 31m

Ads for illegal gambling sites are flooding social media feeds, and the ABC has uncovered a shadow economy of influencers getting paid in crypto to put them there. So, what, and who are 'degen…

INTERVIEW: Grace's best friend died suddenly. Then came the vaccine debate

Jun 10, 2026 24m

Grace Rouvray knows Katie Lees was one of the true loves of her life, her best friend, her rock. After meeting at drama school, Katie became the most constant and important relationship in Grace's…

Anti-immigration protests, dramatic NDIS changes + camping to get through uni placement

Jun 10, 2026 31m

Violence broke out in Belfast after a man was stabbed and police arrested a Sudanese man on "suspicion of attempted murder". There have been violent anti-immigration protests in the UK broadly, in…

Are Trump and Netanyahu beefing? Ditch the witch billboards + World Cup drama

Jun 09, 2026 31m

Tense words were exchanged in a phone call between Trump and Netanyahu last week, and in an interview yesterday, Trump insisted that he '"calls the shots", not Netanyahu. So, is the US/Israel…

DEEP DIVE: The cost of trauma dumping at the salon

Jun 05, 2026 15m

There's nothing quite like a haircut to make you feel good. You can reinvent yourself in the chair or maybe just sharpen up your current look.And, you get to have a bit of a chat. But are people…

THE SHAKEUP: GPS horrors, second-hand subs + are we better off with more billionaires?

Jun 05, 2026 31m

Have you ever been sent in the wrong direction by GPS maps? A French national crashed into Hyde Park's Archibald Fountain earlier this week and, allegedly, he was following his maps.Plus, $300…

The AUKUS deal is changing + Two mates, 1 chair

Jun 04, 2026 29m

It's the biggest deal in Australian military history, the $368 billion AUKUS alliance between Australia, the US and the UK, but this week, the government announced the deal is changing.Australia is…

INTERVIEW: Two mates, four continents, three months, one wheelchair

Jun 03, 2026 29m

Fletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennett have been living out a dream - two mates, visiting four continents, in three months.Their adventures have blown up on social media with hundreds of thousands of…

Sextortion scammers targeting young men, GLP-1 stigma + a global El Niño warning

Jun 03, 2026 31m

You meet someone on a dating app, you link up on socials, you start sharing nudes, it seems like harmless fun — until they threaten to share your intimate photos with your friends and family if you…

Australia's billionaires get richer, a shaky Middle East ceasefire + the youngest Aussie to summit Everest

Jun 02, 2026 31m

Australia now has 178 billionaires, up 17 from last year. Their combined wealth? $686 billion.The government's changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax have been pitched as a way of…

Trauma dumping at the salon, police assaults + student music festivals

Jun 01, 2026 31m

What is it about the salon chair that makes people open up? New research has found some customers use hair and beauty salon workers as substitute therapists.So what impact does all this emotional…

DEEP DIVE: Would you let AI into your sex life?

May 29, 2026 11m

The sex industry is always at the forefront of technology. It was the first sector to really embrace the internet and now it is taking on artificial intelligence.AI powered sex toys are popping up in…

THE SHAKEUP: The Pope's AI warning, making sex ed better + should water be free?

May 29, 2026 31m

Pope Leo has used his first encyclical to warn the world about the risks AI poses to humanity. And does sex education in this country need an overhaul? Some new research has revealed some concerning…

Push for prediction markets in Australia, Iran peace deal + going beyond 'sorry'

May 28, 2026 31m

Billions of dollars are traded on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi each week. Should prediction markets be allowed in Australia? And three months after the war in Iran began, it's still unclear…

INTERVIEW: Why Ellen says it's time to move past apologies

May 27, 2026 17m

When you think about the Stolen Generations you might think it is ancient history. A chapter of Australia's past where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were forcibly removed from their…

Having sex with AI, JobSeeker changes + the warning signs before Bondi

May 27, 2026 31m

JobSeeker could be about to change in a big way, under a new proposal to overhaul how more than one million unemployed Aussies access support. And what did security agencies know in the lead-up to…

Is dairy back? Jack's disappearance + the 'Fyre Festival of sport'

May 26, 2026 31m

Are people returning to dairy? We hear why some of you are turning away from plant-based milk, and unpack the pros and cons for the environment and health. And what became of Jack McLennan? The…

From the Gaza flotilla to Israeli detention, a party of independents + young birders

May 25, 2026 31m

A group of independent politicians — including multiple 'teals' — say they're exploring the idea of forming a new political party. With one poll now suggesting One Nation could become the federal…

DEEP DIVE: Galah or gronk? Here's why your answer matters

May 22, 2026 10m

Drongo, galah, wombat: they're some of Australia's favourite insults, but their use in everyday language has changed throughout the decades.While everyone has their preferred flavour of insult, there…

THE SHAKEUP: Bezos' tax idea, mortifying work mistakes + can you beat Trump's excuse?

May 22, 2026 31m

With talk about tax dominating Australian politics this week, we unpack billionaire Jeff Bezos' call for the bottom half of earners in the US to pay zero income tax. And something truly unprecedented…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Hack have?

Hack has published 250 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Daily News, News.

Is Hack still active?

Hack is currently highly active with new episodes daily. Average episode length is 26m.

How do I contact Hack for sponsorship or guest appearances?

Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for Hack, including email and social media links.

Similar Podcasts