Hack Live - Season 2 / Year 2016
Season 2 / Year 2016
Episodes
Hack Live: On Body Obsession
Australians are image obsessed. Whether it's sharing an Instagram about their latest exercise feat or spending countless hours at the gym, many young Australians are working towards the perfect body. For many that's positive but for some it goes too far. It takes over their life and endangers the very body they're honing to perfection. This can lead to eating disorders and steroid abuse. On the flipside, Australians are among the fattest people on Earth with seven out of ten males either overweight or obese and women not far behind. How does body obsession affect a nation that is increasingly either too buff or too big? triple j's Hack host Tom Tilley moderates a live television event and social media experience to find out whether Australians are too obsessed with their bodies.
Hack Live: The War on Young People
In a world where house prices are out of control & jobs are less secure, young people are starting to feel ripped off. Tom Tilley gathers a panel of Australians, young & old & asks 'is there a war on young people?'
Hack Live: Aussie Patriots
A live debate on the recent resurgence in Aussie patriotism. From flag waving to flag wrapping, triple j Hack's Tom Tilley fires up a range of opinions of young Australians.
Hack Live: Swipe Right
Tom Tilley looks at how we hook up in the 21st century. From pick-up apps to one night stands. Does anyone still meet in real-life, or has the dating landscape fundamentally changed forever? Find out on Hack Live.
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