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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 the Bondi terror attack? We unpack the latest from the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, where the country's top spy boss and federal police have now given evidence. 
Plus, from humanoid sex robots and 'smart' toys, to dating apps with AI matchmaking, we hear how this kind of tech is infiltrating your sex lives. Is it for better or worse? 
Listen now: 
01:10 - The government's JobSeeker proposal
05:46 - Evidence uncovered at the antisemitism royal commission
11:04 - AI sex toys
Guests:
Gavin Coote, reporter, ABC News
Zara Rubinsztein, Business Information Systems PhD candidate, University of Sydney
Dee Salmin, host, The Hook Up
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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 27-year-old Queenslander had been relaxing and drinking beers at a picnic spot when he vanished.
Plus, only one world record was broken, but was the Enhanced Games a marketing success? 
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00:57 - Is dairy milk back? 
14:39 - What happened to Jack?
21:05 - Enhanced Games results
Guests: 
Jemma O'Hanlon, accredited dietitian
Rob Burgin, host, Unravel
Andrew Hughes, Lecturer in Marketing, Australian National University
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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 opposition, how would another alternative rock the major parties?
And Australian activists on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla have returned home after being detained by Israel. A Melbourne student who was among them opens up about her experience. 
Plus, we find out why more and more young people are getting around birdwatching.
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01:13 - Flotilla activists return home 
08:57 - What happens if independents form a party?
18:11 - Birdwatching's comeback 
Guests: 
Kos Samaras, director of strategy and analysis, Redbridge Group
Gemma O'Toole, activist
Sean Dooley, senior advisor, Birdlife Australia
Note: this podcast features audio supplied from the Atlas of Living Australia.
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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 is one thing that linguists agree on: younger generations swear in a different way to those who came before them.
So what's behind that change? And are we losing parts of our national identity?
In today's deep dive we speak to young people right across Australia about their go-to swear words and insults, and how the internet is changing the way we use and create slang. 
Guests: 
Dylan Hughes, Monash University School of Languages PhD student
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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 is about to happen in the world of sports. So how do you feel about the Enhanced Games?
Plus, a radio station in the UK accidentally announced the King was dead (he's not) so we find out about your most embarrassing work stuff ups.
Also we hear your best excuses for missing events after Donald Trump flagged he might not attend his son's wedding. His reason: "I have a thing called Iran".
Dave Marchese is joined by Mamamia's Gemma Donahoe and journalist Marty Smiley. 
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