Australia has made it through to the semifinals in the Women's World Cup, and Matildas-fever is at an all time high. The team's victory is inspiring players at a grassroots level.

Matildas inspiring next gen of football fans

It's the Shakeup and we're asking you about the most over-the-top rules you've seen at a holiday rental or hotel. Plus, do you feel younger or older than your actual age?And our boss has been away this week so we're chatting mischief and workplace dynamics.Host Dave Marchese is joined by Pedestrian Daily podcaster Louis Hanson and Today Show reporter Iza Staskowski.

It's the Shakeup and we're asking you about the most over-the-top rules you've seen at a holiday rental or hotel.  Plus, do you feel younger or older than your actual age? And our boss has been away this week so we're chatting mischief and workplace dynamics. Host Dave Marchese is joined by Pedestrian Daily podcaster Louis Hanson and Today Show reporter Iza Staskowski.

The Shakeup: What happens when the boss is away, OTT renting rules and is age subjective?

A lot of research and science that gets done in Australia gets silenced. It's called research suppression, and it can really impact early-career researchers and the environment.

Is Australian research being covered up?

What's behind this TikTok trend that's turning us all into background characters in our own lives?Also, universities respond to claims they're not doing enough to crack down on sexual violence.And a plan to shoot feral horses from helicopters has fired up debate. Why are brumbies so controversial?Guests:Claudia Long, ABC political reporterAnthony Sharwood, author of The Brumby WarsDr Edith Hill, Flinders University

What's behind this TikTok trend that's turning us all into background characters in our own lives? Also, universities respond to claims they're not doing enough to crack down on sexual violence. And a plan to shoot feral horses from helicopters has fired up debate. Why are brumbies so controversial? Guests: Claudia Long, ABC political reporter Anthony Sharwood, author of The Brumby Wars Dr Edith Hill, Flinders University

What this strange TikTok trend says about us

Geoff and Kitale Wilson are setting off for two years on a fully-sustainable expedition around the world.

The father-son global expedition to document the climate crisis

When Australia votes in its first referendum since 1999 later this year, about 43 per cent of voters will be Gen Z and Millennials.We unpack how this could influence the outcome for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Plus, we journey to north-east Arnhem Land where the country’s biggest gathering of First Nations politics and culture — the Garma festival — has just wrapped up. Guests:Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Shadow Minister for Indigenous AustraliansDean Parkin, campaign director for Yes23

When Australia votes in its first referendum since 1999 later this year, about 43 per cent of voters will be Gen Z and Millennials. We unpack how this could influence the outcome for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.  Plus, we journey to north-east Arnhem Land where the country’s biggest gathering of First Nations politics and culture — the Garma festival — has just wrapped up.  Guests: Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Dean Parkin, campaign director for Yes23

Young voters could sway the Voice outcome

It's the Shakeup and we're chatting about the allegations made against Lizzo this week, which she claims are false and outrageous. Plus, we're dishing the dirt on bad neighbours after a lotto winner in the UK got some pushback from his over plans to host a "mini Glastonbury" festival on his estate. And have we lost our sense of etiquette when going to the movies or theatre? Host Dave Marchese is joined by podcaster and presenter Nic Kelly, and Cheek Media CEO Hannah Ferguson.

It's the Shakeup and we're chatting about the allegations made against Lizzo this week, which she claims are false and outrageous.  Plus, we're dishing the dirt on bad neighbours after a lotto winner in the UK got some pushback from his over plans to host a "mini Glastonbury" festival on his estate.  And have we lost our sense of etiquette when going to the movies or theatre?  Host Dave Marchese is joined by podcaster and presenter Nic Kelly, and Cheek Media CEO Hannah Ferguson.

The Shakeup: Lizzo lawsuit, bad neighbours and cinema etiquette

Did a South Korean research team just make one of the biggest physics breakthroughs of our time?Scientists around the world are scrambling to find out if bold claims about super conductor advancements are true — but there's a lot of skepticism and caution. Plus, we break down the latest on Trump's indictment.And this week marks six years since a report exposed widespread sexual violence on uni campuses. What's changed? Guests: Emma Shortis, Social and Global Studies lecturer at RMITAudrey Mims, Stop CampaignSimon Devitt, Centre for Quantum Software and Information, University of Sydney

Did a South Korean research team just make one of the biggest physics breakthroughs of our time? Scientists around the world are scrambling to find out if bold claims about super conductor advancements are true — but there's a lot of skepticism and caution.  Plus, we break down the latest on Trump's indictment. And this week marks six years since a report exposed widespread sexual violence on uni campuses. What's changed?  Guests:  Emma Shortis, Social and Global Studies lecturer at RMIT Audrey Mims, Stop Campaign Simon Devitt, Centre for Quantum Software and Information, University of Sydney

Is this super conductor discovery legit?

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Owen Wright

One of Australia's best surfers, Owen Wright suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2015.We catch up with him and his wife, singer-songwriter Kita Alexander, to hear what it took to be able to walk, talk, surf and win again.And amid growing concerns about gangland shootings in Sydney, a New South Wales Greens MP is calling for cocaine to be legalised to try to stop the violence. Guests: Surfer Owen Wright and singer-songwriter Kita AlexanderPerry Duffin, Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter

One of Australia's best surfers, Owen Wright suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2015. We catch up with him and his wife, singer-songwriter Kita Alexander, to hear what it took to be able to walk, talk, surf and win again. And amid growing concerns about gangland shootings in Sydney, a New South Wales Greens MP is calling for cocaine to be legalised to try to stop the violence.  Guests:  Surfer Owen Wright and singer-songwriter Kita Alexander Perry Duffin, Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter

Owen Wright and Kita Alexander on the surfer's massive recovery

UNESCO has decided not to label the Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger' which has environmentalists scratching their heads.Also, Australian runner Peter Bol was cleared of doping charges, with Sports Integrity Australia finally dropping its seven-month investigation.And classical music is trending with film soundtracks, study music and even trap beats all part of the classical comeback. Hack spoke to composers in their 20s who are making music.GuestsJodie Rummer, reef scientistKieran Pender, lawyer and sportswriter, The Guardian Stéphanie Kabanyana Kanyandekwe, ABC Classic

UNESCO has decided not to label the Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger' which has environmentalists scratching their heads. Also, Australian runner Peter Bol was cleared of doping charges, with Sports Integrity Australia finally dropping its seven-month investigation. And classical music is trending with film soundtracks, study music and even trap beats all part of the classical comeback. Hack spoke to composers in their 20s who are making music. Guests Jodie Rummer, reef scientist Kieran Pender, lawyer and sportswriter, The Guardian  Stéphanie Kabanyana Kanyandekwe, ABC Classic

Is the Great Barrier Reef in danger or not?

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.

Senator David Pocock says the government should be forced to consider whether new developments will increase environmental disasters before approving them.So he's introducing a bill to federal parliament that would impose a duty of care on the government. Plus, we look at the issue of youth crime in Queensland — the state with the highest number of children behind bars.And it's time to gear up for the Matilda's high-stakes game against Canada in the FIFA Women's World Cup — if they lose, they're out of the comp. Guests:Brooke Fryer, ABC journalistSenator David PocockMyles Houlbrook-Walk, Hack reporter

Senator David Pocock says the government should be forced to consider whether new developments will increase environmental disasters before approving them. So he's introducing a bill to federal parliament that would impose a duty of care on the government.  Plus, we look at the issue of youth crime in Queensland — the state with the highest number of children behind bars. And it's time to gear up for the Matilda's high-stakes game against Canada in the FIFA Women's World Cup — if they lose, they're out of the comp.  Guests: Brooke Fryer, ABC journalist Senator David Pocock Myles Houlbrook-Walk, Hack reporter

Should the government have a duty of care to protect us from climate change?

It's not the first time that Doja Cat has been snarky to her adoring fans, but has she gone too far this time? We also discuss the embarrassing notes you keep on your phone that you don't think anyone will ever see. And, Elon has rebranded Twitter to X, UFOs are now apparently "unidentified anomalous phenomena". What's the point of rebranding things that are also so recognisable? Guests: Etcetera Etcetera, entertainerIssy Phillips, journalist and writer at Pedestrian

It's not the first time that Doja Cat has been snarky to her adoring fans, but has she gone too far this time?  We also discuss the embarrassing notes you keep on your phone that you don't think anyone will ever see.  And, Elon has rebranded Twitter to X, UFOs are now apparently "unidentified anomalous phenomena". What's the point of rebranding things that are also so recognisable?  Guests:  Etcetera Etcetera, entertainer Issy Phillips, journalist and writer at Pedestrian

The Shakeup: Doja Cat trolling fans, your notes apps, and weird rebrands

As more women get into farming, it means that the tradition of the eldest son taking over is changing too. We meet some young female farmers who are looking to inherit the farm instead of their brothers.Plus, what it's like to be diagnosed with a rare and severe form of multiple sclerosis (MS) at 21, just as you're gaining independence in the world and learning about yourself. And we also find out what went down at the US Congress's public hearings into UFOs! Is there really a cover-up? Guests: Dr Lucie Newsome, lecturer at the University of New England.Hannah TagueDr Brad Tucker, ANU astrophysicist.

As more women get into farming, it means that the tradition of the eldest son taking over is changing too. We meet some young female farmers who are looking to inherit the farm instead of their brothers. Plus, what it's like to be diagnosed with a rare and severe form of multiple sclerosis (MS) at 21, just as you're gaining independence in the world and learning about yourself.  And we also find out what went down at the US Congress's public hearings into UFOs! Is there really a cover-up?  Guests:  Dr Lucie Newsome, lecturer at the University of New England. Hannah Tague Dr Brad Tucker, ANU astrophysicist.

Move over Succession, these daughters are fighting to take over the family farm

Constant news and conversations about climate change can be pretty hard to deal with. How can you help your climate anxiety without totally disengaging with the issue?We also look at how will climate change impact tourism into the future, as extreme heat causes havoc and devastation across parts of the planet. Plus, how could the construction union's calls for a super profits tax help address the housing crisis? Guests:Zach Smith, CFMEUSusanne Becken, Professor of Sustainable Tourism at Griffith UniversityDr Beth Hill, Psychology for a Safe Climate

Constant news and conversations about climate change can be pretty hard to deal with. How can you help your climate anxiety without totally disengaging with the issue? We also look at how will climate change impact tourism into the future, as extreme heat causes havoc and devastation across parts of the planet.  Plus, how could the construction union's calls for a super profits tax help address the housing crisis?  Guests: Zach Smith, CFMEU Susanne Becken, Professor of Sustainable Tourism at Griffith University Dr Beth Hill, Psychology for a Safe Climate

How to cope with climate anxiety

Whether it's finding someone to teach you or access to a car...getting your driver's licence can be super challenging.But how can not having a licence impact us long term? Plus, Israeli politicians just passed a deeply controversial judicial reform bill. What does this mean for the country, where protests have been ongoing for months? And a Senate inquiry looking at sexual consent laws in Australia has begun.Guests:Eve, student protester in Israel Claudia Long, ABC political reporterBlake Angell, The George Institute for Global Health

Whether it's finding someone to teach you or access to a car...getting your driver's licence can be super challenging. But how can not having a licence impact us long term?  Plus, Israeli politicians just passed a deeply controversial judicial reform bill. What does this mean for the country, where protests have been ongoing for months?  And a Senate inquiry looking at sexual consent laws in Australia has begun. Guests: Eve, student protester in Israel  Claudia Long, ABC political reporter Blake Angell, The George Institute for Global Health

The problems with not having a driver's licence 

Young people with life-limiting illnesses will soon be able to have consistent end of life care under a new plan launched by the federal government today. And, casual workers are being given new rights to permanent employment in a move designed to improve job security. Guests:Professor Rae Cooper, University of SydneyAndrew McKellar, Chief Executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and IndustrySonia Fenwick, Canberra Grief Centre

Young people with life-limiting illnesses will soon be able to have consistent end of life care under a new plan launched by the federal government today.  And, casual workers are being given new rights to permanent employment in a move designed to improve job security.  Guests: Professor Rae Cooper, University of Sydney Andrew McKellar, Chief Executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sonia Fenwick, Canberra Grief Centre

What palliative care for young people looks like 

It's the Shakeup and we're talking about the Matildas' nailbiting win over Ireland, whether a thumbs up could be seen as a binding agreement and do you reckon time blindness gives you permission to be late at work? Hack host Dave Marchese is joined by presenter Olan Tekkers and sports presenter Dani Pirello.

It's the Shakeup and we're talking about the Matildas' nailbiting win over Ireland, whether a thumbs up could be seen as a binding agreement and do you reckon time blindness gives you permission to be late at work?  Hack host Dave Marchese is joined by presenter Olan Tekkers and sports presenter Dani Pirello.

The Shakeup: World Cup fever, time blindness and is a thumbs up legally binding?

A sex education book for teenagers has been removed from some shelves after retail staff were abused over it. We chat to Welcome to Sex co-author Yumi Stynes about the controversy.Plus, we preview the opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup, which kicks off in Sydney with the Matildas taking on Ireland.And, we meet some young Aussies who are keeping traditions alive with rare and forgotten trades, including making saddles and brooms.GuestsYumi Stynes, author of Welcome to Sex and host of Ladies, We Need to Talk.Myles Houlbrook-Walk, Hack reporterAndrew Wortes, third-generation broommaker and manager of the Tumut Broom Factory.

A sex education book for teenagers has been removed from some shelves after retail staff were abused over it. We chat to Welcome to Sex co-author Yumi Stynes about the controversy. Plus, we preview the opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup, which kicks off in Sydney with the Matildas taking on Ireland. And, we meet some young Aussies who are keeping traditions alive with rare and forgotten trades, including making saddles and brooms. Guests Yumi Stynes, author of Welcome to Sex and host of Ladies, We Need to Talk. Myles Houlbrook-Walk, Hack reporter Andrew Wortes, third-generation broommaker and manager of the Tumut Broom Factory.

Why this author is receiving death threats for writing about sex

What's the issue with unis right now? A massive review into the sector — the Universities Accord — has its interim report in the wild and the government has okayed the first five recommendations. One of the big ones is about expanding regional university centres, so we talk to students who already use the hubs in their towns and to the Education Minister about what's missing from the report. Also, the writers' strike continues in Hollywood, with actors joining last week. What does this mean for the Aussie industry?Guests:Jason Clare, Minister for EducationElin Charles-Edwards, population geographer at the University of QueenslandRemy Hii, actor

What's the issue with unis right now? A massive review into the sector — the Universities Accord — has its interim report in the wild and the government has okayed the first five recommendations.  One of the big ones is about expanding regional university centres, so we talk to students who already use the hubs in their towns and to the Education Minister about what's missing from the report.  Also, the writers' strike continues in Hollywood, with actors joining last week. What does this mean for the Aussie industry? Guests: Jason Clare, Minister for Education Elin Charles-Edwards, population geographer at the University of Queensland Remy Hii, actor

A closer look at the University Accord

Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying it's going to cost too much. The shock announcement had a mixed response — sporting groups are angry, but others think it's a smart economic decision.Also, the official arguments for the Yes and No campaigns for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum have been published today. And, we go to a nature reserve in the Northern Territory where protesters are fighting to save it from being partially demolished to build houses.Guests: Luke Beck, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law at Monash UniversityDavid Rowe, Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research at Western Sydney University

Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying it's going to cost too much. The shock announcement had a mixed response — sporting groups are angry, but others think it's a smart economic decision. Also, the official arguments for the Yes and No campaigns for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum have been published today.  And, we go to a nature reserve in the Northern Territory where protesters are fighting to save it from being partially demolished to build houses. Guests:  Luke Beck, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law at Monash University David Rowe, Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research at Western Sydney University

Why Victoria doesn't want to host the Commonwealth Games anymore

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