Thousands of nurses didn't turn up for work today in NSW, where the same work attracts much lower pay than other parts of Australia. Plus, the Defence Force has a problem with keeping staff. Will a new retention bonus work, or are there deeper issues it needs to address? And from an anti-vaxxer in a major health role, to Elon Musk leading a government department: here's who President-elect Donald Trump wants by his side.  Guests: Nick Dole, NSW political reporter, ABC Grace Searle,...

Canola, cropping and Chappell Roan: here's what it's like on the back of a harvester during harvest season.  And Trump reckons he can end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. Plus, could LEDs put a stop to shark attacks on surfers?  Guests: Dr Jessica Genauer, senior lecturer in international relations, Flinders University Dr Laura Ryan, research fellow in comparative neurobiology, Macquarie University Nick McKenna, agronomist

When your sense of your own identity gets attached to your job, how do you move on when you're let go? Younger workers are more likely than older people to be sacked or made redundant. So what should you do if this happens to you? Plus, the world's biggest climate meeting, COP29, is kicking off in a country whose president has described oil and gas as a "gift of the gods". And we head to Margaret River, where some locals say there's a big battle coming between tourism and...

OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue's Australian visa has been cancelled ahead of Schoolies. So is the cancellation justified?  And now that the dust has settled on the US election results, we're unpacking the major takeaways from the world's biggest news story.  Plus, Raygun has called it quits and a dodgy souvlaki gave a bunch of students the s***s.  Host Dave Marchese is joined by the editor of The Daily Aus Emma Gillespie and actor and model Tom Gay. 

We now know Donald Trump will be the next President of the United States, with Kamala Harris conceding today. So how did young voters swing in the election? We crunch the numbers.  Plus, how do you still hang out with your mates and have a good time if you're living with addiction? Guests: Casey Briggs, elections analyst, ABC Rob Kaczan, clinical psychologist

The 'bro-vote', swing states and the return of President Trump.  We're unpacking what just happened in the US election and asking how did Trump do it. Plus, what does it mean for young American voters and for us here in Australia?  Guests:  Stephen Smiley, executive producer, hack Isabella Higgins, correspondent, ABC Sarah, Trump voter Ava Kalinauskas, research associate, United States Studies Centre Samuel Garrett, research associate, United States Studies Centre

Stalking isn't just something that happens in movies and TV shows. Meet Scott, who's been stalked by a complete stranger for 8 years. And is it fair that more than one thousand big companies paid $0 in tax last year? We look into how they did it. Plus it's US Election Eve, so what's the vibe on the ground with young voters as the campaigns officially wrap up?  Guests: Scott Guerini Lia Walsh, reporter, ABC  Jason Ward, principal analyst, Centre for International Corporate Tax...

You've probably heard a lot about the electoral college and swing states playing a massive role in the US election. But how does it all actually work?  Today, on a special edition of the Hack podcast, we'll break down the electoral college system and how it decides who becomes President of the United States. 

There's more than 2000 long-term missing people in Australia. So what's it like spending years grieving and searching for answers? Also, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are making their final pitches to Americans ahead of the US election this week. And the government says it will cut 20% of your HECS/HELP debt... if Labor is re-elected next year. Guests: Lili Greer, Missed Foundation Dr Intifar Chowdhury, youth voter researcher, Flinders University

Brat, garbage trucks, celebrity endorsements.  The race to the White House has been filled with memes and TikToks as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris each try to secure the presidency. But what are the policies they are campaigning on? Today, on a special edition of the Hack podcast, we re-introduce you to the candidates, their policies and everything else that's happened in the lead up.

Is lockdown a trauma we're collectively burying, or should we look back on our pandemic experiences more? The government has been doing some self-reflection.  We also get into Saoirse Ronan's comment that silenced a room full of men.  Plus, Russia has hit Google with a fine worth more than all the money in the world combined.  And, why do paranormal investigators think ghosts are going extinct? Host Dave Marchese is joined by culture and fashion writer Maggie Zhou and journalist Marty...

With climate disasters making headlines around the world, it's no surprise that the latest State of the Climate report gives Australia just 7 years to get our emissions under control.  And the Greens have proposed unlimited mental health treatment under Medicare, but can we afford it?  Plus have you seen the sun today? The impact of light on your mental health goes further than just seasonal affective disorder.  Guests: Dr Karl Braganza, manager of climate monitoring, Bureau of...

The public's trust is so eroded they'd be unlikely to cop harsh lockdowns again, according to an inquiry into Australia's COVID response. Do Aussie governments need to apologise? Plus, is an "unspoken ban" on abortions in regional and rural areas robbing women of access to legal health care?  And could a racist attack on Puerto Rico and a Bad Bunny endorsement swing the US election? There’s a week to go. Guests: Lucy Barbour, regional affairs reporter, ABC Matt Bevan, host, America's Last...

How do you survive domestic violence at home when it's being perpetrated by your sibling? Also, humanitarian groups are warning children will pay the ultimate price for Israel's decision to ban the main aid organisation helping Palestinians. And should we be recycling our old phones to mine the valuable metals they contain? Guests: Alexandra Saieh, head of humanitarian policy and advocacy, Save the Children Elisabeth Shaw, CEO, Relationships Australia NSW

Anthony Albanese has been forced to defend himself over his history of Qantas upgrades. And Queensland's new premier David Crisafulli has promised to crack down on youth crime by introducing his "adult crime, adult time" laws before Christmas.  But, in Western Australia, locals in one small town reckon they've worked out a different fix for youth crime, and it involves apprenticeships in mechanics, landscaping and horse-training.  Also, we find out how Lost Paradise pulled itself out of...

Supermarket chain Woolworths is copping it this week for tracking and timing its workers. Woolies says it's fair and keeps its teams productive, but some staff are calling it bullying. Plus, the 3G phone network is getting shut down on Monday, giving us time to mourn our first internet experiences. A girlie in NSW is also mourning tech, after her phone fell into a crack between rocks. She climbed in to get it... and got stuck for 7 hours. Also, Jacob Elordi was filmed walking in a Byron Bay...

Menopause usually arrives in your 40s and 50s with a barrage of hot flushes, body aches and emotional changes... but sometimes it can come way earlier. Like, in your teens or early 20s. Plus, a freak storm, a failed generator and high school exams — we unpack the power outage saga in the far west of New South Wales.  Also, did Senator Lidia Thorpe say "hairs" or "heirs", and why does it matter?  Guests: Adelaide Elliot, Grazier Dr Simon Wright, energy expert, Charles Sturt...

Car crashes have killed almost 200 young Australians this year. So why isn't road safety messaging working? Plus, the Northern Territory has become the country’s first jurisdiction to lower its minimum age of criminal responsibility back down to 10. And is the cost of living crisis bringing back a rare disease that sailors used to suffer at sea?  Guests: Jessie Smith, road safety campaigner Teresa Senserrick, Director, Western Australian Centre for Road Safety Research Lauren Ball,...

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe wanted her message to be heard, and it worked: her cry of "you are not my king" and "this is not your land" during King Charles’s visit is making headlines around the world.  In Australia, it's kicked off a debate around appropriateness and respectability. So how should someone deliver a plea about colonisation to the head of the Commonwealth? And Gladstone is famous for coal, gas and aluminium refining, but is that about to change? The community is...

Abortion was decriminalised in Queensland in 2018. But with a state election this weekend, a debate about whether to make it a crime again is blowing up.  And Elon Musk wants to give away $1 million to voters who will sign his pro-constitution petition. Is it legal? Plus, a housing policy putting billions towards... not building houses. This is what's in the Coalition's big housing announcement.  Also, meet the Tamil refugees stuck in immigration visa limbo.  Guests: Ryan Mac, reporter,...

King Charles is officially here, and Australia is revisiting the debate about ditching him to become a republic. Plus, is buying a mansion during a housing crisis out of touch, or is the PM’s new clifftop pad fine?  We also unpack the "completely unacceptable" behaviour of an AFL team at their post-season event.  And the work farewell card that only 3 people signed. Host Dave Marchese is joined by comedian and sports podcaster Josh Garlepp and political reporter and comedian Sarah Ison.

Liam Payne's death has left fans shocked and heartbroken. Why do we grieve deeply for people we only know from afar or through music? Plus, lots of young Aussies are skipping meals because they can't afford to eat. And while finding a 'sugar daddy' is having a TikTok moment, it’s risky. We chat with someone who’s done it. Guests:  Dr Georgia Carroll, fan culture expert Professor Michael Salter, Director, Childlight UNSW

Being bullied can change your life forever, and it's particularly prevalent in Tasmania, where an inquiry is uncovering the scale and impact of the issue at schools.  Also, aid workers say conditions in Gaza are among the worst yet. So will a threat by the US to cut Israel's military funding actually change anything?  And the prime minister has a fancy new house on a clifftop. But he’s not the only politician with a multi-million-dollar property portfolio… Guests:  Dr Charles Miller,...

Should queer athletes be expected to compete in countries where homosexuality is not only not accepted, it's against the law? Plus, Papua New Guinea's chance to join the NRL could hinge on the country promising not to do a security deal with China: welcome to sports diplomacy.  And the federal government wants to ban annoying debit card payment surcharges.  Also, could nuclear power solve AI's big energy problem?  Guests: Beau Newell, national program manager, Pride in Sport Ascelin...