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Despite being the first member of the royal family to be taken into custody in 3 centuries, the former prince Andrew could still (technically) end up king one day. We get into why Australia is trying to change the line of succession. 
And there's a lot of talk about Tourette's Syndrome after the BAFTAs last night. So what's it like to live with Tourette's, and what's the best way to react to a tic? 
Plus, high speed rail Australia. Could it actually happen? 
Listen now:
01:18  - Blocking Andrew from ever being King of Australia
05:58  - Tourette's and the BAFTAs
16:30  - The dream of high speed rail
Guests:
Conor Maysey, disability advocate 
Matt Burke, adjunct professor, Griffith University
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The ABC's Four Corners has done a big investigation hearing from young women who had aggressive surgery to treat endo when pathology tests showed little or no trace of the disease. We chat to reporter Louise Milligan about the story.
And Donald Trump made a big deal about bringing in tariffs last year. After they were all ruled illegal by the US Supreme Court on the weekend, he's having another go.
Plus, chess clubs are popping up around the country, taking the game from your screen to the bar. Hack meets up with a group in Perth combining social chess with DJ decks. 
Listen now:
02:12  - Endo patients speak out
14:00  - Unpacking the latest change to Trump's tariffs 
17:30 - The people making chess club cool again
Guests:
Louise Milligan, Four Corners reporter
Syl Freedman, co-founder, EndoActive
Dr Melissa Rogerson, researcher, University of Melbourne
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When you think about your best friends, you're probably thinking of people around the same age.
Maybe people you know from school, or at work, or who you grew up with.
But have you ever built a friendship with someone who's a lot older — maybe 30, 40 or 50 years your senior?
On the hack deep dive this week, we're hearing from people who reckon their intergenerational friendships give them access to insights, perspectives and wisdom they would otherwise never get to experience.
We hear from a 17-year-old with a group of friends in their 50s, a teenager who's learnt so much from chats with his elders, and we tag along with our own reporter Alice Angeloni on her hangout with her 82-year-old friend Clive.
Could friendships like these help with Australia's growing problem of loneliness?
We also catch up with a psychologist who reckons: yes.
Guests: 
Danielle Kennedy, psychologist
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor got arrested on his birthday overnight before being released, with the King's brother facing serious allegations as the fallout from the Epstein files continues. Who's next?
And are aliens real? Barack Obama has had to explain himself, after a suspiciously confident answer on a podcast this week. 
Plus, Channel Nine reporter Danika Mason said sorry and fessed up to having some drinks before a slurred TV cross at the Winter Olympics. When has a drink too many landed you in strife?
And Collingwood is being slammed for asking older members to consider leaving the club money when they die. 
Host Dave Marchese is joined by creator and model Christian Wilkins and sports journalist Marlee Silva. 
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Meta is on trial in a landmark case in the US and CEO Mark Zuckerberg spoke in front of the jury today for the first time.  
Plus Gary Stevenson (who you might know as @garyseconomics) grew up poor, became a millionaire trader, and now wants to tax the super rich. 
In the big chat this week, he sits down with Dave to talk about poverty, extreme wealth, and why he reckons Australia has a unique window to fix inequality before it spirals out of control. 
Listen now:
01:11 - Mark Zuckerberg in court 
07:25 - Gary Stevenson on wealth inequality 
Guests: 
Gary Stevenson, author, economist and former Citibank trader
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