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Interest rates have gone up for the first time in more than 10 years. But why should you care? What will it mean for your bank account, and the price of your rent? We look at this massive announcement and what it means for you. Plus, there’s five key 'megatrends' that can show us why mental health issues have been on the rise among young people in the past two decades. What are they - and how can we make politicians listen? Meanwhile, Australia isn’t lagging behind in something about climate change, for once. Actually - Tasmania has achieved a "miracle" by becoming carbon negative. So, how'd they do it? Live guests: Alison Pennington, Senior Economist at The Australia Institute's Centre for Future Work Professor Pat McGorry, Executive Director at Orygen Professor David Lindenmayer, expert in forest ecology and resource management, ANU

Everything feels super expensive at the moment, but what if you had to spend hundreds, even thousands, of dollars on a medical diagnosis? That's the reality for heaps of young Australians trying to get an ADHD diagnosis at the moment - and usually after months on a waitlist. So why is it so hard? Plus, Labor has unveiled its plans to tackle housing affordability if they win the election, including a scheme where the government would basically own a house with you. We're looking at how it'd work, and how it compares to other parties' ideas to deal with the crisis. And Qantas has announced they'll start running the world's longest passenger flights from 2025: non-stop routes almost 20 hours long. Experts reckon that's the future of travel, but could you last that long on a plane? Guests: Brendan Coates, Grattan Institute Professor James Scott, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Ben Groundwater, travel writer

It's the Shakeup and we're talking... Anthony Albanese is back on the campaign trail after completing a week in COVID isolation, the big issues for young voters in Western Australia, and Italy's new rule where children will be given both their parents' surnames at birth. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with the ABC's Nick Sas and The Australian's Jenna Clarke.

The next stop on our election road trip has taken us West - we're in Perth! Western Australia doesn't usually get much of a mention during the federal election campaign - but this time, there's a few seats that could make a big difference on election night. We find out what matters to young Western Australian voters, and which issues will swing their vote. Plus, We speak with WA Greens Senator Jordon Steele John, and sit down with former leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party Zak Kirkup. Live guests Jordon Steele-John, Greens Senator for Western Australia Zak Kirkup, former leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party

We all know how easy it is to get lost in the YouTube rabbit hole. But new Australian research suggests that the algorithm is taking young male users to some pretty dark places. Specifically, they're being directed to anti-feminist and far-right material. Also, Uber has admitted to sending misleading cancellation warnings to over two million Australians. Plus, how are human medications ending up in natural ecosystems and waterways? And we look into a pretty wild new idea from NASA: sending a message into space, to tell aliens exactly where we are. Guests: Chris Cooper, Reset Australia David Chau, ABC business reporter Dr Brad Tucker, ANU

What would you do if you were the richest person in the world? Solve world hunger? Fight climate change? Or… buy Twitter? The world's richest man Elon Musk is doing the latter. We find out why, and how the platform might change. Plus, there's good news about a life-saving medication for Australians with cystic fibrosis. And we get you up to speed on the latest from the election campaign trail. Live guests Lizzie O'Shea, Digital Rights Watch James Elton, political reporter for ABC's 7:30 Dr Chris Moy, Vice President of the Australian Medical Association

It's a special election Shakeup from Melbourne, and we're talking ... Political blunders along the campaign trail, a radical idea for Victoria to leave the federation of states, and how comedians are copping cancelled shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, thanks to old mate COVID. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Guardian reporter Matilda Boseley and comedian Dane Simpson.

Hack's hitting the road to talk to young Australians about the election issues that matter most to them. We're broadcasting out of the regional Victorian town of Bendigo first up, chatting to locals about some of the biggest things that'll sway their vote: access to mental health services, and affordable housing. We look into how young people are dealing with the mental health crisis in regional and rural parts of Australia, and find out what the parties are promising to do about it. And we'll take you inside a pretty amazing social housing project that's helping young people get back on their feet. Guests David Coleman, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Lisa Chesters, MP for Bendigo

The struggle to pay attention these days is real. Experts reckon we're in an 'attention crisis', and that feels very relatable for anyone who's tried to study or work - particularly during the pandemic / since TikTok. It feels like it's our fault ... but what if our focus was actually stolen from us? Also, as the election campaign gears up you've probably been hearing a bit about independent candidates. There's a lot of excitement around them this time round, but who are they - and what kind of power could they end up having if elected? Plus, there's been some big developments in the Pacific overnight, with China striking a security deal with the Solomon Islands. And it's got Australian leaders worried. Guests: Alex Dyson, independent candidate Johann Hari, journalist and author Mihai Sora, Lowy Institute

Last week, some pretty transphobic comments surfaced from NSW Liberal candidate Katherine Deves. Before being selected to run in the Sydney seat of Warringah, she'd been campaigning to ban transgender women from sport. And while she's now apologised for those comments, it's causing a big split in the Liberal party - between those who want her dropped, and those sticking by her selection (the PM Scott Morrison). But how's this affecting people in the trans community? Plus, what if it was the government's responsibility to find young people a job or traineeship? It's a scheme that actually exists in other parts of the world, and now there's calls to introduce it in Australia. And a whole lot's been happening in the war in Ukraine over the weekend - we get an update on it all. Guests: Jeremy Wiggins, Transcend Australia Matt Kean, NSW Treasurer Eliza Littleton, The Australia Institute A/Prof. Matthew Sussex, ANU

It's the Shakeup and we're talking… The curly 'gotcha' questions on week one of the election campaign trail, whether we should lower the voting age, and is 'decaf' catching on? Join Hack's Dave Marchese with influencer Christian Wilkins and host of the 2 Brownish Girls podcast, Talica Tamanitoakula.

The stories that matter to young Australians, in your ears and 24/7 on your feeds.

Flood-weary residents in the Northern Rivers are gearing up for another challenge: tourists. We head to Evans Head in NSW, where displaced families living in temporary accommodation have to make way for holidaymakers. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's economic and political crisis is worsening by the day. Some locals are dying in line for precious fuel, and school exams have been called off because paper is too expensive. Plus, a group of teen activists won't be appealing their case against the environment minister. We find out what's next for their fight against climate change And we look at new research which has found people who love cryptocurrency are more likely to be impulsive psychopaths. Live guests Anjali Sharma, climate activist Avani Dias, ABC South Asia correspondent Professor Brett Martin, QUT

It's finally happening: Australians will head to the polls on May 21 to vote in the federal election. We check in on the official first day of the election campaign, and get you up to speed on the most important item on your to do list: enrolling to vote, or updating your details. Plus, TikTok has become the latest political battleground – but videos aren't always playing by the AEC's strict rules. And we meet the first single man in Victoria to be approved to have a child through a surrogate. Live guests Claudia Long, Hack political reporter Evan Ekin-Smyth, Australian Electoral Commission Meghna Bali, ABC Investigations Shaun Resnik, first single man in Victoria to have a child through a surrogate

It's the Shakeup and we're talking ... Awkward encounters and confrontations between pollies and the public, the nightmare of trying to find affordable places to rent right now, and weird habits we've picked up during the pandemic. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with political reporters Jade Gailberger from the Herald Sun and Josh Butler from the Guardian.

Finding a place to rent is a massive struggle right now. Only one per cent of rental properties across Australia are actually available, and tenants who saw some rent relief during the pandemic are now facing huge price hikes as things get back to normal. We hear from a bunch of young people who've been battling this problem lately. Also, a major report looking at the health risks of vaping is out - and the findings are not good. Plus, the story of how an Indigenous charity logo ended up on the side of multi-million dollar Formula One cars in this weekend's Australian Grand Prix. And why are less than 20 per cent of Wikipedia profiles about women? A group of Australians are trying to change that. Guests Leo Patterson Ross, Tenants’ Union of NSW Professor Emily Banks, ANU Corey Tutt, DeadlyScience Dr Melina Georgousakis, Franklin Women

About a third of young people follow a 'finfluencer', and heaps of them actually change their financial behaviour as a result. But now Australia's corporate watchdog ASIC is cracking down on people who share unlicensed financial advice on social media. If they don't shut down, they could cop a $1 million fine or even jail time. Plus, there's so much content circulating about the war between Russia and Ukraine. So how do you work out what's real, and what's propaganda? And we chat to Rabbitohs star, Bundjalung and Yuin man Cody Walker. He opens up about the challenges he's faced - grief, injury, isolation - while trying to make it in the NRL. Guests: A/Prof. Matt Sussex, ANU Dr Angel Zhong, RMIT

You've probably seen the 'haul' trends on TikTok and Instagram. People unveiling the mountains clothes they've managed to snag from companies like Shein for just a few hundred bucks. But the reality behind that is a fast fashion industry with devastating impacts on the environment, and often terrible working conditions to make its products so cheap. Those companies are making billions selling people stuff they don't need. So why are they still so popular? Plus, a new climate report is out and this time it's focusing what we need to do, to avoid catastrophic climate change. The good news? We've got a lot of the answers already. We're also looking at a new stick-on patch that could tell you if you're sick - before showing symptoms. And some experts are recommending breaking up our sleep into "shifts" for better productivity. Guests: Ketan Joshi, science communicator Dr Mark Liu, Uni of Technology Sydney Dr Chris Seton, sleep specialist

Chantelle was thrilled when she got an after-school job at Subway. But she soon suspected she was being underpaid. She's now taking the fast food giant to the Fair Work Commission. Hospitality is one of the worst-offending industries when it comes to wage theft, according to a senate committee report handed down last week. It found underpayment in Australian workplaces is "systemic, sustained and shameful". So what should you do if you think you're being ripped off by your employer? Plus, we look into the massive threat feral cats and foxes pose to native wildlife, killing billions of animals each year. Also, about half of Tasmanians are considered "functionally illiterate" - so what's going on with literacy levels in the state? And a quick politics update after a big 48 hours, including allegations of racism against the PM, and the resignation of Tassie premier Peter Gutwein. Guests Dr Katherine Moseby, ecologist Chantelle Zentveld, former Subway worker Sharmilla Bargon, employment law soli

It's the Shakeup and we're talking… Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, what was in the budget for young people, and how to deal with friend poaching. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with The Daily Aus's Billi FitzSimons, and CADA's Marty Smiley.