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The Shakeup: fighting for leadership, Trump's new plane and taking from work

With 2 of Australia's 4 biggest political parties now led by women, can we expect big change? Plus, can Donald Trump accept a gift from Qatar worth more than $600 million?

Published: YesterdayFri 16 May 2025 at 7:30amwith Dave Marchese

Duration: 29 minutes

FULL SHOW: the new Greens leader, finding medical help in Gaza, a space launch + the milkshake man

After losing their last one at the election, the Greens today picked a new leader. What do we know about Queensland Senator Larissa Waters?

Published: ThuThu 15 May 2025 at 7:30amwith Dave Marchese

Duration: 30 minutes

The small towns firing rockets into space

Space is having a moment (again). So, what does Australia have to offer the space industry? With rocket launches planned in North Queensland and bases being built in South Australia, we're about to experience a major first for the country. Guest

Published: ThuThu 15 May 2025 at 5:30amwith Dave Marchese

Duration: 13 minutes

FULL SHOW: Bondi Junction inquest, Aussies in Ukraine + beef tallow

The deadly stabbing attack at a Sydney shopping centre last year shocked Australia. Now, an inquest is trying to find out how and why it happened.

Published: WedWed 14 May 2025 at 7:30amwith Dave Marchese

Duration: 30 minutes

What is Donald Trump doing in the Middle East?

Donald Trump's on a trip though the Middle East, and on his first stop in Saudi Arabia today, he's said America's ties with the repressive kingdom are "more powerful than ever before".

Published: WedWed 14 May 2025 at 5:30am

donald trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a signing ceremony

Duration: 8 minutes

FULL SHOW: Sussan Ley wins Libs leadership, Diddy's trial + the dark side to work perks

Sussan Ley is the new Liberal leader, the first woman to ever lead the party. Can she turn around its fortunes? Also, Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial in New York. Here's what's happened in court so far.

Published: TueTue 13 May 2025 at 7:30amwith Dave Marchese

Duration: 30 minutes

The Diddy trial has begun. Here's what you need to know

He was once the king of the music industry and mingled with some of the most powerful people in entertainment.

Published: TueTue 13 May 2025 at 5:00amwith Dave Marchese

Duration: 9 minutes

FULL SHOW: the new frontbench, recession indicators + why fish keep washing up dead

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed his new frontbench. So who's in, who's out and what will they do? And here's why gold bars, makeup and memes have become recession indicators.

Published: MonMon 12 May 2025 at 7:30amwith Angel Parsons

Duration: 30 minutes

Is buying gold a recession indicator?

Ed Sheeran being cool again, Lady Gaga touring, Labubu dolls selling out. Memes about recession indicators are everywhere right now, thanks to unstable markets in the US and trade tensions across the world.

Published: MonMon 12 May 2025 at 5:30amwith Angel Parsons

Duration: 11 minutes

The Shakeup: parliament's workplace culture, disappointing prizes + 'we have a pope!'

The world has its first pope born in the United States. Plus, parliament is a workplace where name-calling, heckling and yelling are a given. But should the culture change?

Published: 9 May 2025Fri 9 May 2025 at 7:30amwith Dave Marchese

Duration: 30 minutes

Hack Articles

The Coalition has a young person problem

Post-election analysis showed back in 2022 that the conservative side of politics was failing to attract younger voters. Why didn't it heed the warnings?

Anthony shakes hands with young people in a pub.

Published: SunSun 11 May 2025 at 6:56pmby Shalailah Medhora

'It's bloody awful': High-profile Greens MP on time in parliament

Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather says he has no regrets after losing his seat in the election on Saturday

Max Chandler-Mather speaks while standing in front of the budget tree at parliament house

Published: 6 May 2025Tue 6 May 2025 at 9:12amby Jackson Worthington and David Marchese

Young Aussies are identifying with Gabby Petito's story

Dozens of young Australians reached out to Gabby Petito's family after a documentary series on her death launched in Australia

A slim young woman sits crossed legged in a van while a young man in a baseball hat smiles broadly

Published: 16 Apr 2025Wed 16 Apr 2025 at 7:06amby Shalailah Medhora and Angel Parsons

Every four days a young homeless person dies. Advocates want urgent reform

Every four days a homeless person aged between 15 and 24 dies, and the majority of deaths are due to suicide.

A young homeless person sits on a park bench with their back to the camera. You cannot see their face.

Published: 14 Apr 2025Mon 14 Apr 2025 at 6:51pmby Shalailah Medhora

Program: Hack

The Shakeup: fighting for leadership, Trump's new plane and taking from work

FULL SHOW: the new Greens leader, finding medical help in Gaza, a space launch + the milkshake man

The small towns firing rockets into space

FULL SHOW: Bondi Junction inquest, Aussies in Ukraine + beef tallow

What is Donald Trump doing in the Middle East?

FULL SHOW: Sussan Ley wins Libs leadership, Diddy's trial + the dark side to work perks

The Diddy trial has begun. Here's what you need to know

FULL SHOW: the new frontbench, recession indicators + why fish keep washing up dead

Is buying gold a recession indicator?

The Shakeup: parliament's workplace culture, disappointing prizes + 'we have a pope!'

The Coalition has a young person problem

'It's bloody awful': High-profile Greens MP on time in parliament

Young Aussies are identifying with Gabby Petito's story

Every four days a young homeless person dies. Advocates want urgent reform

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