Last year, the only cough we talked about was Covid. This year, the flu is back with a vengeance.
Some state governments are handing out free vaccines to avoid hospital overload, and the flu season has kicked off much earlier than usual. So why is this year so much worse than others?
Plus, there was a lot of talk about China trying to win over the Pacific during the election. So much so, that just days after Labor won government, Foreign Minister Penny Wong hightailed it to Fiji. But experts are saying that's not the end of the tension. So what's going on?
And finally, did you lose cash in the crypto crash? Some coins have taken a nosedive, so is this the beginning of the end?
Live guests:
Tracey Plowman, Crypto Curious
Dr Graeme Smith, Australian National University
Dr Paul Griffin, Director of Infectious Diseases, Mater Hospital

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Folge vom 31.05.2022Did you lose cash in the crypto crash?
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Folge vom 30.05.2022What are your rights in a mouldy rental?The persistent rain has allowed mould to flourish from the Queensland coast and all the way down to Melbourne. So what are your rights in a rental? Plus, the Liberal and National parties chose new leaders today, so what do these new kids on the block have ahead of them? And what does the massive change mean for the future of the Coalition? And, 'Be Brave, Make Change.' It's a powerful message for all Australians, and it's the theme of this Reconciliation Week. So, what does Reconciliation mean to young Indigenous Australians? Live guests; Holly Jones, University of Melbourne Mike Tomalaris, former SBS World cycling commentator
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Folge vom 27.05.2022The Shakeup: Labor's first week, the future of politics, and Toto AlbaneseIt’s the Shakeup and we're talking… A debrief on the election, the future of politics now that the 'two party' system has been shaken up, and pets on social media - including the kind of creepy twitter account for the PM's dog, Toto. Join Hack's Jo Lauder with Guardian Australia journalist Matilda Boseley and Greens councillor Adam Pulford.
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Folge vom 26.05.2022A consent campaign that isn't cringeRemember those embarrassing government videos about consent that featured milkshakes and cheeseburgers? The NSW government has taken notes and is rolling out their own ads to teach young people about affirmative consent. There aren't any milkshakes in sight and they've been well-received by young people and consent educators. So, how will new consent laws in NSW work, and what impact could this campaign have? Plus, thousands of refugees have fled war-torn Ukraine and arrived in Australia on temporary visas. But is the government doing enough to support them to stay longer? And we meet Tom Turcich, one half of the first man-and-dog duo to walk around the world. It's taken him more than seven years and millions of steps - so what has he learnt along the way? Live guests: Saxon Mullins, Director of Advocacy at Rape and Sexual Assault Research and Advocacy Tom Turcich, tenth man to walk around the globe