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Why is this a story? How did we get here? We explain the most interesting and outlandish stories making headlines. Hosted by ABC News journos Yasmin Parry and Will Ockenden.... more
FAQs about Tell Me Straight:How many episodes does Tell Me Straight have?The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.
November 01, 2017Where will the Manus asylum seekers go?Manus Island detention centre closed this week, so where will the asylum seekers go? There are three options - stay, settle or hope....more17minPlay
October 31, 2017What does Paul Manafort's arrest mean for Trump?Former Trump advisor Paul Manafort has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 12 counts - basically he's in big trouble. Will he turn on Donald Trump to bargain for a reduced sentence?...more18minPlay
October 26, 2017The Union Raids: A Shakespearean epic in three actsThe raid, the denial, and the staffer's resignation. Tuesday's AFP raid on the Australian Workers Union has morphed into a story about honesty, credibility and who knew what....more17minPlay
October 25, 2017How do pokie machines work?When the pokie reels spin, what's happening inside the machine? We go to the pub for a punt....more15minPlay
October 20, 2017Why does Trump hate the Iran nuclear deal?Donald Trump has hated the Iran nuclear deal from day one, and now he's done something about it. He's told Congress to nix it or fix it - so what happens now?...more17minPlay
October 17, 2017KRACK: Should you throw out your WiFi and go live in the woods?A mathematician has revealed a "really bad and really significant" security flaw that weakens nearly every Wi-Fi system in the world - yep, that includes yours....more23minPlay
October 13, 2017Citizenship 7: Who has a better boat?Seven pollies faced the High Court this week, arguing their dual citizenship case. Who had a strong argument, is ignorance a defence of the law, who was called "un-Australian" and why so much talk about boats?...more25minPlay
October 10, 2017Catalonia and Spain: A 300 year old break up storyCatalonia is a region in Spain with delicious food, an epic football club and a lot of money. For 300 years some Catalans have wanted to become their own nation - so why won't Spain let them leave?...more14minPlay
October 04, 2017What happens if you stand next to a gravitational wave?Gravitational waves? They're like a fun house mirror without the fun. Today we're talking about perfect mirrors, lasers, and gossiping scientists....more21minPlay
FAQs about Tell Me Straight:How many episodes does Tell Me Straight have?The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.