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The CrossFit Games have just wrapped up, but the tournament was overshadowed when a competitor died during an event. Now the community is reeling, and some are turning away from the sport all together.
Also, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Palestinians fleeing Gaza should not be granted visas for now, with arguments breaking out in parliament.
And the report into the unexplained deaths of more than 300 Aboriginal women and children has been released after a Senate inquiry was set up two years ago.
Plus, making friends is hard. So what if a service could find your perfect friend match for you?
Guests:
Dr Kim Way, exercise physiologist, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition at Deakin UniDorinda Cox, Noongar Yamatji woman and Greens senator -
Are tracking apps are an important safety tool or a massive privacy risk? It depends on who you ask.
And the Green Cicada Network is an AI-controlled bot network that might just influence the US election. Now that Aussie cyber security experts have uncovered it, what can we do about it?
Plus, the Great Barrier Reef is in decline. So how does that impact the people who live, work and have strong cultural connections to the natural wonder?
Guests:
Katherine Mansted, executive director of cyber intelligence, Cyber CXDr Ausma Bernot, tech and crime lecturer, Griffith UniversityDr Ben Henley, ecosystem sciences lecturer, University of Melbourne -
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Could Australia's next iconic piece of art be a video game? As the industry grows, Aussie game developers are helping players from across the world explore never-before-seen regions and communities.
And the federal government has a plan to stop big business data leaks from stealing all your information. Instead, the government wants to be the one to hold all your information securely. Are they up to the challenge?
Plus, we think of cosmetic surgery as a personal choice, but what if it feels like your culture makes that choice for you? Liana, who's an image stylist and a Korean Australian, says the pressure to change your appearance has become a deeply ingrained part of South Korean culture.
Guests:
Richard Buckland, professor in cybercrime cyberwar and cyberterror, UNSWLiana Choi, image stylistGoldie Bartlett, artist and game developer, RMIT -
Dr Rachael Gunn — aka B-girl Raygun — is a global sensation. So did she steal the show or kill it? Hack speaks to Australia's breaking community and those who know her.
Also, do we need more supervised injecting centres across Australia? We look at the spike in overdoses in suburban areas.
And the world reacts to a school bombing in Gaza. So what's happened over the weekend?
Guests:
Dr Robert Graham, addiction medicine specialistLeah Clark, B-girl flix and breaker business ownerB-boy Sette -
Australia's terror threat has been raised from "possible" to "probable", and a foiled terror plot led to three Taylor Swift concerts in Europe being cancelled. So should we be concerned about more threats?
And imagine, in an instant, your whole worldview changed: your parents, who you are, and where you come from - all completely made up. This was what happened to two Argentinian kids this week who found out their parents were actually Russian spies living in Slovenia and posing as Argentinians.
Plus, Anthony Albanese has been jumping on the political meme train, but there's just something off about them.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by fashion and culture writer Maggie Zhou and journalist Daniel Healion.
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Sports betting, online lotteries, or a cheeky slap at the pokies: gambling is a pervasive part of Australian life, with two in five gambling every week. It's a part of our culture that's social, but it can also can bring a lot of shame.
And early childhood educators have negotiated a 15% pay rise. Is it too little, too late to stop workers leaving the industry in droves?
Plus, while women dominate Australia's gold medal tally at the Olympics, research from Share the Dignity has found 70% of women miss out on sport because of their period. So what can we do to support women in sport at the community level?
Guests:
Zoe Daniel, independent member for GoldsteinDr Marty Mills-Bayne, senior lecturer in early childhood education, University of South Australia -
You've heard of AI, but what about SBI? Synthetic biological intelligence is the next big tech frontier.
And a teacher, serviceman, and football coach: here's what we know about Kamala Harris's new running mate, Tim Walz.
Also, is the hardcore music scene a safe space? These queer and gender diverse fans think so.
Plus, Gen Alpha just picked up its first gold medal for Australia thanks to 14-year-old Queensland skateboarder Arisa Trew. So will sports like skateboarding, breaking, and surfing help younger people get interested in the Olympics?
Guests:
Dr Brett Kagan, scientist, Cortical LabsHunter Fujak, sports management lecturer, Deakin University -
Is getting your drivers licence too easy? And would making driver testing harder lower the road toll?
And the federal government wants to crack down on international student numbers in Australia but are caps the answer? Unis, businesses and students themselves are all slamming this idea.
Plus, a US judge ruled Google has illegally crushed its competition to maintain a monopoly in online search.
Also, disability advocates are concerned that proposed changes to the NDIS could make it harder for people with multiple disabilities to receive the support they need.
Guests:
Levi Anderson, young drivers researcher, University of the Sunshine Coast
Gerrit De Vynch, technoloy reporter, Washington Post
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An Olympic boxer has been caught in the middle of a transgender hate campaign on social media, all while trying to win a medal for her country.
And from "possible" to "probable": what does the terror threat being raised actually mean for Australians and why is it being bumped up?
Also in the UK, violent riots have broken out across the country after disinformation spread online following a mass stabbing attack that left three kids dead.
Plus, we get the wrap on the 2024 Garma Festival, Australia's biggest gathering focused on Indigenous culture and politics.
Guests:
Dr Andrew Zammit, terrorism researcher, Victoria University
Dr Ryan Storr, research fellow in sport innovation, Swinburne University of Technology
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Is the Ballerina Farm backlash fair? The woman at the centre of it all, Hannah Neeleman, has called the original article a hit piece but many online think it just exposes the reality of the 'trad-wife' lifestyle she promotes.
And every Australian gold medal winner is a woman (so far) and we're sitting at fourth place on the medal tally...unless you ask the United States. The way that US media has been counting Olympic success has a lot of people scratching their heads.
Plus, how would you feel if your phone calls were recorded AND there was a written transcript to go with it?
Host Dave Marchese is joined by content creator Tim Abbott and author Lucinda Price (aka Froomes).
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Is it bad for your body to be a renter? We explore whether the rental crisis is impacting our health as well as our wallets.
And bush blocks, booby traps and body cams: the inquest into the murder of two police officers and a civilian at Wieambilla in December 2022 is well underway and the evidence has been harrowing.
Also, here's why thousands of people are protesting across Venezuela after the re-election of President Nicolás Maduro. While some international watchdogs are casting doubt on the results all together, Venezuelans are taking their anger to the streets. Plus, is fast food really the first thing to go when money is tight?
Guests:
Dr Erika Martino, healthy housing research fellow, University of Melbourne Laura Lavelle, journalist, ABCDr Christina Zorbas, nutrition researcher and dietician, Deakin University -
It's been 10 months since the disability royal commission made 172 recommendations within the federal government's primary or shared control, to improve the lives of people with disability.
Now, the government’s responded: it says it will accept 13 of them in full. So what’s not going to change?
And, another regional Aussie airline is in deep financial trouble.
Plus, Victoria may soon be the second place in the country where it’s legal to drive if you've been prescribed medicinal cannabis.
Guests:
Marayke Jonkers, president, People with Disability AustraliaClaudia Long, political reporter, ABCProfessor Jen Martin, director, Australian Centre for Cannabinoid Clinical and Research Excellence -
What if we told you Australia actually won the Tokyo Olympics? Well, some mathematicians have developed a "fairer" way to tally Olympic medals and it could change the way we determine winning.
And Australians are being told to leave Lebanon immediately as tensions rise along the borders with Israel and Syria.
Plus, is "underconsumption core" just a way to repackage minimalism? Or is it actually just the way we all live?
Guests:
Ryan Holloway, chief partnerships officer, Australian Sports FoundationDr Brent Coker, marketing lecturer, University of MelbourneLottie Dalziel, founder, Banish -
We hear all the time about kids borrowing from their parents for home loans and other financial struggles. But new research suggests it's not as common as we might think. So is the Bank of Mum and Dad actually an option in 2024?
And, it's hard to imagine being forced to marry someone you don't want to, but for the first time today, someone in Australia has been jailed for breaking forced marriage laws.
Plus, life in the Australian outback can be pretty isolating, especially if you have endometriosis.
Guests:
Dan Woodman, professor of sociology, University of MelbourneProfessor Jennifer Burn, director, Anti Slavery AustraliaMichelle Hannan, Queensland primary health lead, Royal Flying Doctor Service -
Theft, fashion, and already a loss for the Matildas. The 2024 Olympics are just getting started and they're set to be the most online ever.
Plus, can a sea of acid green squares and TikTok edits actually get Kamala elected?
And Katy Perry performing at the AFL Grand Final sounds like an executive thought it up in a dream but now it's going to be reality.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by sports journalist Marlee Silva and comedian Billy D'Arcy.
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Musicians say it's getting harder to make a living in the arts. So what does the government need to do to fix the problem?
Also, unis are under fire for using surveillance technology to find and punish students who took part in pro-Palestinian encampments.
And two senior ministers are retiring from politics at the next election, paving the way for the PM to do a cabinet reshuffle.
Plus, should people who don't have a disability laugh at vids on the official Paralympics TikTok?
Guests:
Scarlett McKahey and Jaida Stevenson, Teen Jesus and the Jean TeasersShalailah Medhora, triple j Hack political reporterShane Clifton, Associate Professor, Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney -
How low could Australia's birth rate go? We talk about the dilemma young people are facing when deciding whether or not to become parents.
Plus, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the US — could a peace deal be around the corner?
Also, the uni fees system is broken, according to experts.
And how do you find a date in the outback when the station you work on is bigger than the dating apps' radius?
Guests:
Jared Mondschein, research director, United States Studies CentreGina Rushton, journalist and host of The Dilemma podcast -
ACT police are searching for a group responsible for two separate attacks on men, lured to locations through Grindr. We ask what you can do to keep yourself safe on hook-up apps.
And internet blackouts remain in force in Bangladesh, after deadly protests fuelled by high youth unemployment killed at least 114 people.
Plus, how much do you think your private data is worth? The data stolen from Medisecure has been sold on the dark web for a price that might surprise you.
Guests:
Acting Commander Richard Breiner, ACT PolicingEloise Layard, manager of LGBTQ+ Health Programs at ACONAnge Lavoipierre, ABC's national technology reporter -
Joe's out ... so now is it all up to Kamala Harris? We look at whether the memes, edits and celeb endorsements will help or hurt her chances in the race to be president.
Plus, should tradies be worried about new research on their exposure to potentially cancer-causing fumes?
And we unpack why we're seeing a boom in some niche sports, while others are fading away.
Guests:
Jessica Siles, advocate with Voters for TomorrowDr Renee Carey, Curtin University researcherRochelle Eime, professor of sports science at Federation University -
A tech outage led to chaos around the world - what happened?
Also, Donald Trump's given a big speech after surviving an assassination attempt, with Republican's donning ear patches in solidarity.
Plus, Italy's Prime Minister has sued a journalist who roasted her online, calling her short.
And an Aussie Olympian has amputated part of his finger to get to Paris.
Host Dave Marchese is joined by performer Etcetera Etcetera and journalist Ellie Grounds.
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