August 19, 2026

Gambling reforms "like putting Dracula in charge of a blood bank" + finding God and gains

What happens when the gym becomes a place of worship? We meet the young guys in Melbourne who're coming together to lift weights and pray. Plus, legislation aimed at stopping gambling harm is set to pass Parliament this week. But is it strong enough?If this episode raised issues for you or anyone you know help is available. Call the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858.Listen now:01:00 - Labor strikes a deal to pass gambling reform23:10 - The young men finding God in the gymGuests:Kai Cantwell, CEO of Responsible Wagering AustraliaMark Kempster, Gambling Reform AdvocateGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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