StraightTalk Episodes

Straight Talk – Straight to the heart of the matter, no apologies and no compromise.  The Straight Talk panel discuss and debate the key issues without any constraints. Being unashamed social conservatives, we will give you the viewpoints and stories you won’t get from the mainstream media. Live-streaming Mondays at 8pm.

StraightTalk - 100th Episode

StraightTalk – 100th Episode

Here's a special celebration for our 100th episode of StraightTalk. Past and present panelist join us throughout the episode. They're each given the opportunity to ...
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StraightTalk - 20 October 2025

StraightTalk – 20 October 2025

In this episode, we discuss – the latest political polls and is Luxon really toast as the media want you to believe; is Te Pati ...
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StraightTalk – 13 October 2025

StraightTalk – 13 October 2025

Tonight on StraightTalk – we check out the latest political polls. One spells disaster for the Governent, the other doesn’t. So which one is correct; ...
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StraightTalk - 6 October 2025

StraightTalk – 6 October 2025

Tonight, we discuss – should Charlie Kirk’s killer receive the death penalty; is it time to stop live streaming church services – we’ll discuss an ...
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StraightTalk - 22 September 2025

StraightTalk – 22 September 2025

Here's StraightTalk livestream for 22 September 2025, as we cut through the spin and discuss the issues related to family and society.
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Freedom to Speak. Freedom to Believe

StraightTalk – 15 September 2025

A special 90 minute episode with a double-dose of panelists discussing the issues that everyone is talking about.
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StraightTalk - 8 September 2025

StraightTalk – 8 September 2025

In this episode of StraightTalk, we discuss – the latest political poll; Winston Peter’s comments on immigration over the weekend and should migrants sign a ...
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StraightTalk pre-recorded from Forum on the Family 2025

StraightTalk pre-recorded from Forum on the Family 2025

In this episode of StraightTalk which was recorded before a live audience at the recent Forum on the Family, we discuss – trust in the ...
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StraightTalk - 25 August 2025

StraightTalk – 25 August 2025

Here's StraightTalk for 25 August 2025. In this episode we discuss: is there a cost of living crisis – or are we simply living beyond ...
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StraightTalk - 18 Aug 2025

StraightTalk – 18 Aug 2025

In this episode of StraightTalk, we discuss: the Trump Putin summit in Alaska – success, failure, nothing to see here, or progress; more bad behaviour ...
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StraightTalk - 11 Aug 2025

StraightTalk – 11 Aug 2025

In this episode, we discuss – should our politicians work together on significant national issues or should it always be partisan; we check out the ...
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StraightTalk - 4 Aug 2025

StraightTalk – 4 Aug 2025

Here's StraightTalk for 4 Aug 2025. In this episode we discuss – NCEA is going and we’re back to A,B,C,D’s. Is this a good decision ...
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StraightTalk - 28 July 2025

StraightTalk – 28 July 2025

Here's StraightTalk for 28 July 2025. Tonight, we discuss – should we be making easier or harder for people to vote in our general elections; a ...
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StraightTalk - 21 July 2025

StraightTalk – 21 July 2025

Here's StraightTalk for 21 July 2025. In this episode we discuss – 1. Homeschool, Christian school, State school, charter school – which option do our ...
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StraightTalk - 14 July 2025

StraightTalk – 14 July 2025

Here's StraightTalk for 14 July 2025. In this episode, we discuss – according to the latest poll, NZ First is now the 3rd most popular ...
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StraightTalk - 7 July 2025

StraightTalk – 7 July 2025

In this episode of StraightTalk: NZ First wants to ban woke flags – good idea or just a distraction? When are statues and places of ...
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StraightTalk - 30 June 2025

StraightTalk – 30 June 2025

In this episode of StraightTalk we discuss: has the Minister of Education sneaked a “radical” Treaty of Waitangi clause into legislation? Protesting – on the ...
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StraightTalk - 23 June 2025

StraightTalk – 23 June 2025

Here's StraightTalk for 23 June 2025. In this episode we discuss: Luxon out, Jacinda 2.0 in?; Foreign Affairs – Friends & Foes, Iran’s time is ...
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StraightTalk - 16 June 2025

StraightTalk – 16 June 2025

Here’s StraightTalk for 16 June 2025. In today's show we discuss: Is MMP failing?; Christianity in decline. Should we be concerned?; Kicking (truant) families while ...
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StraightTalk - 9 June 2025

StraightTalk – 9 June 2025

Here’s StraightTalk for 9 June 2025. In this episode we discuss: NZ First & Greens on the rise. Why?; Do submissions help or hurt democracy?; ...
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StraightTalk - 26 May 2025

StraightTalk – 26 May 2025

Here's StraightTalk for 27 May 2025. We cut through the spin and discuss the current issues related to family and society. This episode discusses: The ...
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StraightTalk - 19 May 2025

StraightTalk – 19 May 2025

Here's StraightTalk for 19 May 2025. We cut through the spin and discuss the current issues related to family and society. In this episode we ...
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StraightTalk - 12 May 2025

StraightTalk – 12 May 2025

Here's StraightTalk for 12 May 2025. We cut through the spin and discuss the current issues related to family and society. In this episode we ...
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StraightTalk - 5 May 2025

StraightTalk – 5 May 2025

Tonight on StraightTalk, we analyse the outcome of the Australian election, and is it all Trump’s fault as some commentators are arguing; there seems to ...
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Straighttalk_Ep 28 Apr

StraightTalk – 28 April 2025

Join StraightTalk – 28 April 2025, as we cut through the spin and discuss the issues related to family and society. This week we discuss: ...
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StraightTalk - 14 April 2025

StraightTalk – 14 April 2025

In this episode of StraightTalk we discuss the treaty bill – where to from here; a new report says that only 1 in 3 of ...
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StraightTalk 25th Nov 2024

StraightTalk Special – The Treaty Principles Bill

StraightTalk Special - "Treaty Principles Bill - A Family Approach". Our panelists are Brad Haami, Alfred Ngaro, Paul Moon and Ewen McQueen.
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StraightTalk - US Election Special

StraightTalk – US Election Special

There's so much to discuss following Donald Trump's historic victory in the US Presidential Election. Join us for this special episode of StraightTalk. Our StraightTalk ...
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A special edition of StraightTalk with Simon O'Connor and Bob McCoskrie.

StraightTalk Special – 5th June 2024

A special edition of StraightTalk. Simon O'Connor and Bob McCoskrie discuss the Budget and take your questions.
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A special edition of StraightTalk with Simon O'Connor and Bob McCoskrie.

StraightTalk Special – 15th May 2024

StraightTalk Special - welcoming Simon O’Connor to the Family First team. Join Simon O'Connor and Bob McCoskrie for a special edition of Family First's StraightTalk.
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StraightTalk ELECTION episodes

StraightTalk – Special Election Episodes

Here's our 3 Special Election Episodes of StraightTalk - Featuring NZ First leader Winston Peters, ACT leader David Seymour, and the leaders of minor conservative ...
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Here's the full replay of our Special Election Episode, with leaders from the minor socially conservative parties.

StraightTalk with leaders of minor parties

Here’s the full replay of our Special Election Episode, with leaders from the minor socially conservative parties.
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StraightTalk Winston Peters

StraightTalk with Winston Peters – 2nd Oct 2023

Here's a replay of our StraightTalk Special Election Episode - with NZ First Leader Winston Peters.
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StraightTalk David Seymour

StraightTalk – EXPLOSIVE interview with ACT leader David Seymour

And here it is … a full replay of that EXPLOSIVE interview with ACT leader David Seymour on StraightTalk. It’s a “must watch”…
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