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Dating is pretty difficult in the time of COVID-19. Long distance love? Even harder. But young couples are making it work by getting creative online. Politicians have been fighting over whether some states have been given more Pfizer vaccines than others - but what are the ethics behind those decisions? Plus, there’s a term for the lack of joy and aim you’re feeling at the moment. It’s called languishing, and you’re not alone in it. Live guests: Dr Leslie Cannold, ethicist Dr John Malouff, associate professor of psychology from the University of New England Linda Marigliano, host of the Tough Love podcast and former triple j presenter

The national curriculum is being changed to teach students about things like colonisation and the impact of European settlement on Indigenous Australians. But the Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge thinks students should be learning a more patriotic view of Australian history. The National Summit on Women's Safety brought together hundreds of advocates, community leaders and experts to help the government shape its next national plan to end violence against women. But critics say the government initiative is nothing more than lip service. Plus, how to feel less lonely in lockdown. Live guests: Grace Tame, Australian of the Year and child sexual abuse survivor Alan Tudge, Federal Education Minister Dr Michelle Lim, chair of Ending Loneliness Together

As vax rates continue to climb, states and territories must decide on their vision to deal with COVID. Some have conceded that we’ve got to live with the virus, while others are staying firmly shut. Western Australia has the strictest rules in the country, where they’re pursuing COVID zero and want 90 per cent of their population vaccinated before easing restrictions. But the hard border has consequences, like labour shortages that are threatening to decimate parts of WA’s agriculture industry. Live guests: Jenna Clarke, political columnist at The West Australian Mick Fels is from WA Farmers Tim Soutphommasane, Director of Culture Strategy at the University of Sydney

It's the Shake Up and we're talking… Why some members of the government want more funding set aside for school chaplains, whether there's a line between an artist being inspired by someone else and blatantly ripping them off, and whether Kanye's latest album is going to get him cancelled. Join Hack's Avani Dias with actor Remy Hii and podcaster Talica Tamanitoakula.

China has moved to regulate the hours young people can spend gaming, due to an increase in dopamine addiction from online gaming. We speak to the world's foremost expert on dopamine about what this does to your brain. We also get a bit of a dopamine hit from receiving parcels in the post. Will the upcoming AusPost pause make us think twice about our online shopping habits? And, Olivia Rodrigo has copped criticism from other artists who say she's copied their work. GUESTS: Anna Lembke, Stanford University psychiatrist Becki Whitton, music producer Dr Kylie Pappalardo, copyright lawyer Dr Tim Payne, psychologist

How much does stress and anxiety over climate change affect your mental health? A government MP says we should be putting more funding towards school chaplains to help tackle the problem. Also, we explain who the terror group IS-K is, and why the Taliban is teaming up with countries in the West to oppose them. And, after being excluded from a party, one young woman became a TikTok sensation. LIVE GUESTS: Luke Howarth, Assistant Youth Minister Associate Professor Fiona Charlson, University of Queensland Greg Barton, Counter-terrorism expert

Australia has recorded the grim milestone of its first Aboriginal death from COVID, despite First Nations communities being a priority vaccination group. And at least 80 people in jails throughout New South Wales have been diagnosed with the virus, prompting even stricter lockdown procedures in some facilities. Health experts say COVID infiltrating our most vulnerable communities is a public health catastrophe, with some officials warning the federal government of an impending disaster. LIVE GUESTS Barkaa, Barkindji rapper Greg Barns, Australian Lawyers Alliance

All young people across the states and territories will be able to book in for their Pfizer vaccine from today, though that doesn't mean they'll be able to get the jab any time soon. Tonight we answer your questions on what the opening up of the COVID vaccine eligibility means in practical terms, and if we have the supply for it. Plus, the pandemic has seen a surge in demand for delivery drivers and other gig economy workers, but some employers are engaging in dodgy work practices. And, we speak to gold medallist Paralympian Madison de Rozario on why your mental state before competing is as important as your physical form. LIVE GUESTS Dr Nick Coatsworth, Infectious diseases expert Pat McGrath, ABC Investigations journalist

It's the Shake Up and we're talking… Why sport seems to have fewer COVID restrictions than other industries, how to talk to your mates when your friendship changes, and why more and more people are engaging in DIY beauty treatments. Join Hack's Avani Dias with musician Joyride and podcaster Wintana Kidane.

The federal government has announced a new visa for agricultural workers, after the pandemic saw massive staff shortages on farms. So, would you spend your gap year working on a farm? We speak to farmers, backpackers and academics about the pros and cons of working in the agricultural sector. And, COVID has messed with our lives in a big way, and that includes how we relate to our friends. We find out how you can reconnect if you're feeling isolated from your mates. Live guests: Dr Michael Rose, Australian National University Jack Cresswell, Farmers Advice Dr Elisabeth Shaw, Relationships Australia

Would it turn you off if a partner described themselves as having mummy or daddy issues? What if they liked calling you mummy or daddy in bed? Some psychologists say the terms mummy and daddy issues come from "crumby pop-psychology" and should be chucked out altogether. And, Australia can learn a lot from how the rest of the world is coping with the Delta strain of COVID. Also, how artists like Gotye and MGMT got caught up in videos by extremists on TikTok. Live guests: Daniella, Israeli-Australian living in Tel Aviv Dr Zoe Krupka, psychotherapist

The 2021 Paralympics are kicking off in Tokyo and wheelchair tennis champion Dylan Alcott couldn't be more excited to compete. But it wasn't always gold medals and champagne showers. Dylan tells Hack how sport helped him emerge from a really dark time. Plus, young Aussie workers heading into COVID hotspots to work each day say they feel unsafe and unsupported by their employers and the government - so what needs to change? And, a hairdresser is giving fellow locked-down people free Zoom haircutting tutorials so they don't end up with dodgy DIY mullets. Live guests: Mairead Lesman, Acting director of Young Workers Centre Dylan Alcott, Paralympian and wheelchair tennis champion Nic Singer, Sydney hairdresser

National Cabinet agreed to start reopening the country when 80 percent of the eligible population is vaccinated - but now some states are saying they'll still use lockdowns if necessary. The jitters are a result of outbreaks in Victoria and New South Wales but the Prime Minister says the country needs to prepare to live with COVID-19. One part of opening up will be music festivals - but with Splendour and Bluesfest cancelled again this year, there are concerns there isn't a timeline for the live music industry to get back up and running. Live guests: Tony Blakeley, Epidemiologist Professor, University of Melbourne. Peter Noble, Bluesfest owner. Julia Robinson, Australian Festival Association.

It's the Shake Up and we're talking… Stricter lockdown restrictions in NSW, increasing our intake of refugees from Afghanistan and how some young Aussies are waking up as early as 5am to be more productive. Join Hack's Avani Dias with writer and advocate Tarang Chawla and Daily Telegraph journalist Eliza Barr.

While many of us are taking advantage of our pandemic sleep-ins, some ambitious young Aussies are waking up as early as 5am to work on their side hustles and personal projects. But is waking up early all it's made out to be? More than 100,000 people have signed a petition calling for the Australian Government to let more refugees in from Afghanistan after the PM announced we’d grant humanitarian visas for 3,000 vulnerable people. Plus, what to do when your mate disappears into a relationship. Live guests: Elaine Pearson, Human Rights Watch Australia Dr Jo Lukins, psychology consultant and author Elizabeth Shaw, Relationships Australia

Meet the Melbourne teenager who’s trying to join the board of Australia's largest greenhouse gas emitter, electricity company AGL. Despite the IPCC’s stark calls for urgent action on climate change, Victoria has approved a gas project near the Twelve Apostles. NSW has set another record today with 633 new COVID-19 cases, and experts say workplace transmission is driving the numbers. Live guests: Sally McManus, The Australian Council of Trade Unions Ashjayeen Sharif, climate activist

Hack asks Barnaby Joyce about the government’s slow vaccine rollout in regional and remote Australia and why First Nations communities are lagging behind. And, we get his thoughts on the IPCC’s dire climate report and his plans to tackle emissions. Plus, an investigation by the ABC's Foreign Correspondent has found many of the clothes we donate to charities end up in rotting textile mountains in West Africa, creating an environmental disaster. Live guests: Barnaby Joyce, deputy PM and leader of the Nationals party Clare Press, sustainable fashion expert and presenter of the Wardrobe Crisis podcast.

Two decades after they lost power of the country, Afghanistan is back in the hands of the Taliban. Humanitarian groups and Afghan Australians are urging the federal government to consider a special intake of Afghan refugees facing threats from the militant organisation. And, young veterans talk to Hack about watching Afghanistan fall. Live guests: Andrew Quilty, Australian photojournalist Shamsiya Hussainpoor, Afghan Australian from Melbourne Stuart McCarthy, Retired army officer

It's the Shake Up and we're talking… The IPCC’s dire report on climate change, privileges for vaccinated people and why gardening makes us feel so good. Join Hack's Avani Dias with former federal MP Wyatt Roy and climate activist Varsha Yajman.

We know conspiracies are all over Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, but we've discovered misinformation about Australia's COVID lockdowns have been going viral on TikTok, fuelled by the app’s powerful algorithm. And, influencers are helping to peddle this dangerous information. Plus, how you can spot fake posts on social media and protect yourself and your community from going down conspiratorial rabbit holes. Live guests: Dr Joshua Roose, extremism researcher at Deakin Uni Dr Brad McKay, GP and author of ‘Fake Medicine’ Dr Tanya Notley, researcher at Western Sydney University