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Sydneysider Ben Newmarch struggled with loneliness through lockdown, but his whole life changed after a chance encounter with a couple of lorikeets. A review by an independent expert panel has found MDMA and magic mushrooms could be used to treat mental illnesses. Plus, YouTube has announced it'll ban some big channels promoting dodgy information, and delete all anti-vax content. Live guests: Professor Colleen Loo, Black Dog Institute Elise Thomas, researcher at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue

Nicotine vapes will be illegal without a prescription from October 1, but young vapers and sellers tell Hack they aren’t fazed. And experts reckon the laws will backfire and create a bigger black market. While the Federal Government is still lagging behind on a concrete climate commitment, their NSW counterparts have promised to cut emissions by half over the next decade. Plus, pandemic disaster payments will stop once states and territories hit the 80 per cent vaccination mark. And there are fears young people will be left struggling. Live guests: Dr Michelle Jongenelis, e-cigarette researcher at the University of Melbourne Matt Kean, NSW Environment Minister Mairead Lesman, Young Workers Centre

The Federal Government has greenlit COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for at-home use, which return results in less than 30 minutes. And musicians say it could help their industry get back on track. Young Aussies are spending huge amounts of money on sports betting during the pandemic - but is boredom to blame? Plus, two out of five of us are working from home right now. It can be a pain, but Hack listeners tell us there are a few silver linings. Live guests: Professor Nigel McMillan, Menzies Health Institute Elizabeth Shaw, psychologist from Relationships Australia