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Vijay Narayan presenting Straight Talk

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Vijay Narayan speaks with the people shaping Fiji about the decisions, ideas and issues that matter.

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A place for serious, honest conversation

Straight Talk goes beyond the headline to examine the decisions, experiences and ideas shaping Fiji.

Through long-form interviews, Vijay Narayan gives guests room to explain their positions while asking the direct questions audiences expect from fijivillage.

The programme covers politics, business, sport, education, health, social issues and the stories affecting communities across Fiji.

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