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Behind the scenes, hospitality can be a tough place to work - long hours, high pressure, angry customers and stressed colleagues. And some workers say bullying and abusive behaviour are part of the culture.
So why has that become normal, and what would it take to change it?
In this week's Deep Dive, you'll hear from hospitality workers about the realities of the industry — from surviving toxic workplaces to one chef who's trying to do things differently.
Plus, you'll hear from a union rep on how the next generation of workers is pushing back against this culture.
Guest:
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There's a lot to talk about Pauline Hanson this week, from her National Press Club speech and her pledge for a 'monoculture', to the protest poster and the toy bulldozer gifted to her by Gina Rinehart.
And, US World Cup fans are being made fun of on social media for their 'lame' chants, will they have anything better prepared than "I believe that we will win" when they take on the Socceroos this weekend?
Plus, Snapchat's parent company dropped its augmented reality glasses this week. Some say they're a game-changer – others reckon they're ugly.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by entertainer Etcetera Etcetera and Crikey News reporter Daany Saeed.
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Iran won't develop nuclear weapons, according to a memorandum of understanding signed with the US to end the war. So what else was agreed to?
And we ask Australia's Minister for Multicultural Affairs if, as Pauline Hanson says, multiculturalism has failed.
Plus, social media is an angry place. We find out who's profiting from the outrage.
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01:04 - What have the US and Iran agreed to?
05:41 - Labor reacts to Pauline Hanson's monoculture speech
12:00 - The power of 'angertainment'
Guests:
Anne Aly, Minister for Multicultural AffairsEd Coper, author, Angertainment: How Social Media Outrage Ruined EverythingGet the whole story from hack:
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Why is everyone so angry online?
Is it just the state of the world, or could some of that fury have been strategically manufactured?
According to political communications expert Ed Coper, "angertainment" is shaping society and there's a high chance you have fallen victim to it.
In this chat, Ed talks about his investigation into the social media algorithms that are designed to make us mad, and why he thinks it's impacting the way we communicate and vote.
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Ed Coper, author, Angertainment: How Social Media Outrage Ruined EverythingGet the whole story from hack:
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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson gave her first speech at the National Press Club today, and there was an unwanted intrusion.
Plus, we hear what it's like being addicted to the pokies, as advocates in one state push for the number of machines to be halved.
Also, we've got the details on Kyle Sandilands' deal with radio giant ARN.
And all the latest from the FIFA World Cup.
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01:08 - What did Pauline Hanson say?
07:30- Addicted to the pokies
18:36 - Kyle Sandilands deal
23:54 - World Cup latest
Guests:
Evelyn Manfield, political reporter, triple j hackDr Louise Francis, lecturer, Curtin UniversitySam Buckingham Jones, media reporter, Australian Financial ReviewGet the whole story from hack:
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Hazing, constant pressure and abusive customers — this can be the norm for hospitality workers, from chefs and wait staff to baristas. We hear what it's like working in kitchens, restaurants and cafes around the country, and what it will take to change the work culture.
And economists, businesses and politicians are revealing what they really think of Labor's controversial proposal to overhaul negative gearing and capital gains tax at a parliamentary inquiry.
Plus, should female prisoners be able to freeze their eggs so they can have a child when they're released? We unpack the reproductive rights of inmates after a Queensland woman was denied egg freezing.
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01:08 - Abuse in the hospitality industry
17:36 - CGT debate
22:29 - The ethics and rights of freezing eggs as a prisoner
Guests:
Tim Kennedy, national secretary, United Workers UnionDarielle Bown, founder, The Wanderlust AgeJulian Koplin, lecturer in bioethics, Monash UniversityGet the whole story from hack:
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Iran and the US have reached an agreement to stop fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz. So what happens now?
And anti-abortion debate is kicking off in a number of states. But with polls finding only 8 per cent of Aussies oppose abortion access, we unpack why it keeps being used as a political tool.
Plus, is writing letters back? We hear from young people turning to handwriting and collage to communicate with friends.
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01:50 - Will this ceasefire end the Iran war?
11:25 - What's driving the abortion debate?
23:13 - Going back to letters
Guests:
Dr Ben Rich, Director, Curtin Extremism Research NetworkPrudence Flowers, Senior Lecturer in US History, Flinders UniversityGet the whole story from hack:
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Going on placement is supposed to be one of the most exciting parts of uni.
It's where nursing, teaching, social work and allied health students finally get hands-on experience in the jobs they've been studying for.
But for many students, the biggest challenge isn't the work itself.
It's figuring out where they're going to sleep.
Mandatory placements can mean weeks away from home and your regular income, while you're still paying rent and bills.
As the cost of living crisis shows no sign of abating, this week's deep dive explores the measures some students are taking to survive their placements.
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Were we happier during COVID? New ABS data suggests Aussies were more satisfied during a pandemic than they are now.
And Donald Trump is installing an MMA fight cage at the White House to mark 250 years of the United States's independence, holding celebrations not on the real anniversary but on his own birthday. And his birthday wish? "Peace for the world."
Plus, we ask if businesses are going too far with apps and logins after it was reported that a restaurant booking platform was asking customers for selfies.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by journalist Emma Gillespie from The Daily Aus and comedian Billy D'Arcy.
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Ads for illegal gambling sites are flooding social media feeds, and the ABC has uncovered a shadow economy of influencers getting paid in crypto to put them there. So, what, and who are 'degen content creators'?
Plus, the US has launched a new wave of missiles towards southern Iran after a US helicopter was shot down — and Iran has hit back. So, is the war re-escalating and does the ceasefire mean anything?
And, losing a friend young can flip your world upside down — we speak with Grace Rouvray who lost her best friend suddenly in COVID.
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01:10 - Inside the world of 'degen' influencers
08:40 - Middle East update
12:44 - Grace + Katie
Guests:
Scobie McKay, ABC's Creator Program journalistGrace Rouvray, author, Is It Too Early To Bitch?Get the whole story from hack:
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Grace Rouvray knows Katie Lees was one of the true loves of her life, her best friend, her rock.
After meeting at drama school, Katie became the most constant and important relationship in Grace's life.
But in 2021, Katie died suddenly. She'd suffered a rare blood clot after having a COVID vaccine.
In comment sections on social media, condolences were often drowned out by debate about the cause of Katie's death — people with wildly different opinions using her death as the chance to air them.
In this long listen, Grace opens up about the pain of losing Katie, what it is like to grieve amid intense debate about Australia's vaccine response, and the power of platonic friendship.
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Grace Rouvray, author, Is It Too Early To Bitch?Get the whole story from hack:
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Violence broke out in Belfast after a man was stabbed and police arrested a Sudanese man on "suspicion of attempted murder". There have been violent anti-immigration protests in the UK broadly, in South Africa too and then there was the March for Australia protests earlier this year. So, is there a link in the anti-immigrant sentiment being seen in some countries?
Plus, if the government's new NDIS bill passes, about 300,000 people could either be removed or prevented from accessing the scheme over the next four years. How will that impact people with disability? And what needs to happen for this bill to pass?
And, mandatory unpaid placements are still leaving many uni students vulnerable — some are literally sleeping in swags to get through their mandatory placement.
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01:14 - Anti-immigration protests
12:45 - NDIS bill senate inquiry
20:01 - Camping for placement
Guests:
Sukhmani Khorana, Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture, UNSW SydneyNas Campanella, ABC Disability Affairs ReporterGet the whole story from hack:
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Tense words were exchanged in a phone call between Trump and Netanyahu last week, and in an interview yesterday, Trump insisted that he '"calls the shots", not Netanyahu. So, is the US/Israel relationship souring?
Plus, a campaign criticising the Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has been travelling around Melbourne, and nearly all sides of politics are calling it out – because the phrase 'Ditch the Witch' is all over it.
The mobile billboard is emblazoned with images of Jacinta Allan wearing a witch's hat. The Premier herself called it an "attack" on women. So, who's behind it?
And, the Football World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, but it's not without controversy. From ticket prices to visa issues, not to mention three countries that are famously not getting along right now are co-hosting it, this year's event is messy.
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01:15 - Trump + Netanyahu
11:00 - Ditch the witch controversy
17:07 - World Cup controversies
Guests:
Jess Genauer, expert in global conflict at UNSWHunter Fujak, Senior Lecturer in Sports Management at Deakin UniversityGet the whole story from hack:
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There's nothing quite like a haircut to make you feel good. You can reinvent yourself in the chair or maybe just sharpen up your current look.
And, you get to have a bit of a chat. But are people opening up a little too much in the salon?
Because research shows people are using hairdressers as pseudo psychologists - opening up about everything from mental health to relationship troubles and even domestic violence.
So what sort of impact is all of this having on salon workers?
In this week's hack deep dive, you hear from current and former hairdressers about how client disclosures impact them and the joy of cutting hair.
Plus you'll hear why some experts believe hairdressers need mental health training as part of their apprenticeship.
If you or someone you know needs help support is available on Lifeline 13 11 14 or the Domestic and Family Violence helpline 1800 737 732.
Guest:
Dr Hannah McCann, Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies at the University of MelbourneGet the whole story from hack:
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Have you ever been sent in the wrong direction by GPS maps? A French national crashed into Hyde Park's Archibald Fountain earlier this week and, allegedly, he was following his maps.
Plus, $300 billion, nuclear-powered submarines, and an Australian rock icon — there's been a lot going on with Australia's AUKUS alliance this week and some people reckon we're being ripped off.
And, Australia has more billionaires than ever. Is this a good thing, or do we need to be taxing wealth differently?
Host Dave Marchese is joined by wealth and culture reporter Mary Madigan and ABC journo Blair Wise.
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It's the biggest deal in Australian military history, the $368 billion AUKUS alliance between Australia, the US and the UK, but this week, the government announced the deal is changing.
Australia is no longer going to get a brand-new submarine — instead, we'll get three second-hand subs. So, does it matter? And does AUKUS still stack up? We speak to Peter Garrett who's leading a crowd-funded inquiry into the deal.
Plus, meet mates Fletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennett. They've blown up on socials with hundreds of thousands of people watching them travel the world, pushing the boundaries of what's wheelchair accessible.
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1:00 - The latest on AUKUS
11:11 - Two mates, 1 chair
Guests:
Peter Garrett, AUKUS Independent Inquiry lead, lead singer of Midnight OilFletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennett, Two Mates 1 ChairGet the whole story from hack:
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Fletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennett have been living out a dream - two mates, visiting four continents, in three months.
Their adventures have blown up on social media with hundreds of thousands of people watching them trek across the globe and pushing the boundaries of what's accessible.
Fletcher has been a wheelchair user since he was 17. But he has never let that slow him down.
In this week's long listen Fletcher and Lachie give Dave the rundown on their holdiay, the pros of travelling with a wheelchair, and why it's important to support your mates.
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Fletcher Crowley and Lachie Bennett, Two Mates 1 ChairGet the whole story from hack:
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You meet someone on a dating app, you link up on socials, you start sharing nudes, it seems like harmless fun — until they threaten to share your intimate photos with your friends and family if you don't pay up.
Thousands of Aussies have been targeted by this sextortion and new data shows young men are particularly at risk. So, what do you do if you find yourself in this situation?
Plus, are people on weight loss drugs being judged differently?
Also, the United Nations has warned the world to prepare for an El Niño this year.
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01:38 - What is sextortion?
11:46 - Weight loss drug stigma
24:33 - El Niño warning
Guests:
Julie Inman Grant, E-Safety CommissionerProfessor Gemma Sharp, Head of body image, eating, and weight disorders at the school of psychology at Adelaide University.Get the whole story from hack:
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Australia now has 178 billionaires, up 17 from last year. Their combined wealth? $686 billion.
The government's changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax have been pitched as a way of tackling wealth inequality. But as the billionaire class grows, could our tax system be fairer?
Also, the ceasefire in the Middle East is looking shaky, with US President Donald Trump saying he has made calls to Israel and Hezbollah to calm tensions.
Plus, meet Bianca Adler, the 18-year-old who just became the youngest Australian ever to summit Mount Everest.
Listen now:
01:35 - Is our tax system broken?
13:51 - Middle East update
18:29 - Climbing Mount Everest
Guests:
Evan Lucas, economic futuristBianca Adler, youngest Australian to summit Mount EverestGet the whole story from hack:
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What is it about the salon chair that makes people open up? New research has found some customers use hair and beauty salon workers as substitute therapists.
So what impact does all this emotional dumping have on workers? And should they get more training to deal with it?
Also, a Four Corners investigation has raised questions about police accountability in New South Wales.
Plus, Year 12 students on the Central Coast have thrown their own music festival.
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01:21 - Are NSW Police being held accountable?
09:09 - Why people trauma dump at the salon
24:38 - High schoolers hold their own music festival
Guests:
Dylan Welch, Four Corners reporterDr Hannah McCann, Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies at the University of MelbourneGet the whole story from hack:
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