From crystal healing to tarot card readings, how witchcraft became a viral sensation on social media.
Every year, fewer Aussies identify as being religious, but some young people are going the opposite way and becoming Catholic priests.
Plus, a former Facebook data scientist has blown the whistle on how Facebook knows that it’s app, Instagram, contributes to eating disorders and suicidal thoughts in teen girls.
Live guests:
David Swan, Technology Editor at The Australian
Dr Natasha Moore, Centre for Public Christianity

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Folge vom 06.10.2021Swapping Christianity for witchcraft
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Folge vom 05.10.2021TikTok stans farewell GladysWhile we’ve seen plenty of political stanning throughout the pandemic, until now, no one was really fawning over a leader being investigated by the corruption watchdog. So what’s going on? Tasmanian advocates say a lack of appropriate housing and support for teens leaving youth detention is increasing their risk of reoffending. Plus, swapping everything in your home that runs on gas to electricity could save Aussie households $5,000 a year, while significantly reducing our emissions. Live guests: Professor Nick Biddle, Deputy Director of the ANU Centre for Social Research and Methods Dr Saul Griffith, American-Australia inventor and advisor to US President Joe Biden
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Folge vom 04.10.2021Who is Dominic Perrottet?Dominic Perrottet, a conservative father-of-six with links to a strict and controversial part of the Catholic Church, is set to become the next NSW Premier. It follows the dramatic resignation of Gladys Berijiklian, who is being investigated for corruption. A new plan to protect vulnerable ecosystems will see the culling of 11,000 brumbies in the Kosciuszko National Park. Plus, fully vaccinated Aussies can go into a lottery to win $1 million, as a group of philanthropists hope to drive up vaccination rates. Live guests: Richard Vella, Opus Dei in Australia and member of the Labor Party Anthony Sharwood, author of 'The Brumby Wars: The battle for the soul of Australia' Craig Winkler, chair at Million Dollar Vax Alliance
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Folge vom 01.10.2021The Shakeup: Gladys resigns and borders reopeningIt's the Shake Up and we're talking… NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian resigning after ICAC announced it's investigating her, and international travel resuming next month. Join Hack's Avani Dias with former Liberal politician, lawyer and Kamillaroi man Geoffry Winters and podcast host Rahel Davies