Fake News has been around for thousands of years. You’ve probably heard of Nero, who was accused of playing the fiddle while Rome burned. But nowadays, the word gets around a lot faster. Thanks to the Internet and Social Media, a lie can travel around the world before the truth has even got out of bed. So fake news spreads quickly, and it takes more time to set straight than it took to tell the original lie.

We were warned that it would dominate our lives but instead it has quietly come to underpin more technology and parts of our lives that we might never have expected - from manufacturing, to maps and travel. So where is the technology of Artificial Intelligence at, and where is it going? Should it be regulated, if at all? And will it end up reflecting its creators, for better or for worse? Guests: Rae Johnston, SBS NITV Science and Technology editor & Dr Ollie Bown, Associate Professor UNSW School of Art Design, author 'Beyond the Creative Species'

In this episode of stupid, Zoe talks about her cat, Charles talks about his greatest triumph. If you’re worried that you’re a bit stupid, consider taking the Chaser IQ Test. Details are available at the end of the episode. Plus Rebecca De Unamuno with all the latest, greatest improvised news.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neel and Jordan discuss their inner dialogues.

Chas and Dr Dave talk Hawley policy, Zinke mania, and All the Thrills and Spills that Energy Deregulation can Provide!

After days of speculation, Attorney-General Christian Porter has identified himself as the senior member of the Government involved in an alleged rape in 1988. He strenuously denies the allegation. On a special episode of Hack we look at why the Attorney-General identified himself, and what happens now for the Government and family of the alleged victim. We also look at how the internet may or may not have played a role in the MP stepping forward.

Former Sydney copper turned investigative journalist, Duncan McNab joins the editors this week to discuss a range of different yarns he’s chased over the years. From Roger Rogerson to the Bondi Gay Hate Murders - he’s told a lot of stories that a lot of people wanted to ignore. His new book, “The Ruby Princess” tells the behind the scenes story of the bin fire that was Australia’s index cluster of COVID-19 on the high seas. Click here for on the book " The Ruby Princess"

1. Catching up  2. Power tools Special Skill  3. Horgs’ complaints line  4. Tall terrier mixtape  5. Another bitcoin password victim

What do we need to look out for when buying insurance and how do we avoid bad deals?

Commentator Bruce Shapiro discusses the latest from the US, including President Joe Biden's response to the declassified report into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Financial markets guru Satyajit Das talks about the future, casting his eye over our economic system, resource scarcity and the democracy deficit.

Jay-Z has gone by many names.

Urban greening takes a tiny turn

New approach needed for urban settlements after apocalyptic bushfires Plans for the Australian Space Agency Sharing the overview effect Investigating the upper limit to the speed of sound

The first 100 days of any US presidency are critical, so what can President Biden learn from Franklin Delano Roosevelt? FDR led the United States through the depression and in his first 100 days he steered 16 major pieces of legislation through Congress and convinced the American public that they could both trust and rely on the government. How did FDR achieve this legislative feat and could the Biden administration replicate it?

The measures Facebook has taken over the past week have precipitated a long-overdue reckoning. Now that the “social network” has lifted the veil on its ambitions and civic disdain, how can news media companies continue, in good conscience, with their Faustian pact?

A cabinet minister in the federal government has been accused of rape, but he hasn’t been publicly identified and the Prime Minister has so far refused to initiate an inquiry into the allegations. Today, Karen Middleton on the sexual assault crisis that has rocked the country.   Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

They breathe air but live underwater, and like their land-dwelling counterparts their bites are venomous.

On Thank God It’s Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Lizzie Hoo, Tommy Dean and Carlo Ritchie as they discuss dancing at weddings, Brisbane’s Olympic victory and how “dob-seeker” could benefit from some competition. Oh, and hear Carlo Ritchie describe his own role in the history of the lentil.