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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.
Where 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.
What 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 Trum...
The Union Raids: A Shakespearean epic in three acts
The raid, the denial, and the staffer's resignation. Tuesday's AFP raid on the Australian Workers Union has morphed into a story about honesty, credib...
How do pokie machines work?
When the pokie reels spin, what's happening inside the machine? We go to the pub for a punt.
Why 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 happ...
KRACK: 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 inclu...
Citizenship 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 w...
Catalonia and Spain: A 300 year old break up story
Catalonia 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 ...
What 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.