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    "Australia's largest drug dealer", the camera glasses that won’t quit + are movies so back?

    05/08/2026 | 31 mins.
    Unregulated peptides are everywhere right now, with young people using them to lose weight and even build muscle, we hear from someone who says they lost their brother to injection addiction. 
    And, would you wear "pervert glasses?" A dupe has just hit the shelves and some privacy experts are warning about people being filmed without consent. 
    Plus, one of Australia's biggest names in media Alan Jones is on trial for indecent assault and sexual touching. We bring you the latest from the courtroom. 
    Also,  Australian box office records were smashed over the weekend, so, maybe cinema isn't dead after all? 
    Listen now:
    01:07 - Camera glasses
    12:02 - Alan Jones trial
    18:41 - The impacts of peptides
    22:59 - Cinema comeback?
    Guests:
    Isobel Roe, ABC Reporter
    Lizzie O'Shea, Lawyer and Founder of Digital Rights Watch
    Ruari Elkington, Senior Lecturer, QUT Digital Media Research Centre
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    Gambling companies hit back, food label fraud + Ariana Grande under scrutiny

    04/08/2026 | 30 mins.
    Gambling companies have strongly refuted yesterday's explosive allegations that gamblers were given inducements of sex workers and illegal drugs. We dig into what happened on the final day of the Senate inquiry into gambling reforms. 
    Plus, can you trust what's written on the labels of the food you buy? A massive investigation has uncovered how Aussie consumers are being duped. 
    And, Ariana Grande is taking some time out of the spotlight after "endless ongoing public scrutiny". So,  what's the line between genuine concern and harmful commentary?
    Listen now:
    01:27 - Day two of the gambling inquiry
    11:37 - Food label fraud
    21:12 - Ariana Grande under scrutiny
    Guests:
    Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young
    Adele Ferguson, investigative reporter at ABC’s Four Corners
    Dr Vivienne Lewis, clinical psychologist and lecturer, University of Canberra 
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    Ex-NRL player says gambling companies offered him drugs, fuel prices rise + are the Comm Games relevant?

    03/08/2026 | 30 mins.
    Today, former NRL player and BookTok star Luke Bateman gave explosive evidence at the Senate inquiry into the federal government's legislation to restrict gambling ads in Canberra. He chats with Dave about the role of inducements in his addiction.
    Plus, the government's fuel excise tax is back, and prices are already on the rise. 
    And, Australia cleaned up at the Commonwealth Games, but are they still relevant?
    Listen now:
    01:10 - Why fuel prices are going up again
    05:31 - Day one of the gambling inquiry
    23:36 - A wrap on the Commonwealth Games
    Guests:
    Luke Bateman, former NRL player and writer
    Hunter Fujak, senior lecturer in sports management, Deakin University
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    DEEP DIVE: The 'confusion and isolation' of pregnancy loss

    31/07/2026 | 16 mins.
    For the first time Australia's got official data on pregnancy loss and it's more common than you might think.
    The figures reveal one in three women who gave birth in 2022 had experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth.
    So what's it like navigating this kind of grief?
    In this deep dive you'll hear from young women who've been through pregnancy loss, as well as an expert who has advice if you or someone you know is going through this.If this story impacted you or someone you know help is available through Red Nose Australia on 1300 308 307 or online at Pink Elephants. 
    Guests:
    Clare Bellhouse, psychologist specialising in post-natal care
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    THE SHAKEUP: Stealing from work, pollies getting gifts + is FIFA selling the World Cup?

    31/07/2026 | 29 mins.
    A Hobart councillor has landed herself in hot water admitting to taking snacks from work over several years. So is it ok to take stuff from your work?
    Plus, political gifts are back in the spotlight after One Nation leader Pauline Hanson admitted Gina Rinehart paid for parts of her European holiday.
    The Prime Minister is also facing criticism after attending a private dinner hosted by a billionaire family. 
    And, what is the future of world football? Because FIFA says it wants to sell stakes in the World Cup but other governing bodies are promising to boycott if they do.
    Host Dave Marchese is joined by Daily Aus editor-in-chief Billi FitzSimons and comedian Billy D'Arcy.
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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.
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