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You Can't Ask That

You Can't Ask That is an Australian talk show that was inspired by Reddit's Ask Me Anything (AMA). In each episode questions form the viewers and the public are taken and presented to minority populations in Australia, like sex workers, Muslims and transgenders. The idea behind the show is to provide a better insight into the lives of these minorities, hoping to use the questions and their answers to break down stereotypes. You Can't Ask That is an original ABC series, but several organisations that represent minorities in Australia have been involved with the production over the years. These include Short Statured People of Australia, Alzheimer's Australia and The Karuna Hospice Service. The show has often been praised for managing to combine a serious premise with sufficient amounts of humour to remain attractive to a more mainstream audience as well.

Rating:3.6 of 5Total number of episodes:38Last broadcast:22/05/2019 at 21:00

May 2019

Season 4, Episode 8 (Disaster Survivors)

22/05/2019 3.0 6 x

Eight survivors from eight different disasters go back to the moment of impact, recalling exactly what happened, how they survived and ultimately where their lives are now.

Season 4, Episode 7 (Deaf)

15/05/2019 4.0 1 x

What does being deaf feel like? What do deaf people wish they could hear? Through sign and speech, eight profoundly deaf Australians give a unique insight into their lives.

Season 4, Episode 6 (Alcoholics)

08/05/2019 4.3 34 x

What happens when drinking habits become problematic? Eight former alcoholics open the lid and share their sobering truths.

Season 4, Episode 5 (Ex-politicians)

01/05/2019 4.0 9 x

What is it actually like to put your hand up, be elected and serve the nation in the House of Representatives or the Senate? Eight former politicians go off-script and share their candid opinions.

April 2019

Season 2, Episode 4 (Recent War Veterans)

25/04/2019 4.0 9 x

You Can't Ask That asks recent war veterans the awkward, inappropriate or uncomfortable questions you've always wanted to know the answers to, but never had the guts to ask.

Season 4, Episode 4 (Carnies And Show People)

24/04/2019 4.0 5 x

Travelling show people, or carnies as they are colloquially known, have a reputation that precedes them. What is life on the road really like for these Aussie nomads?

Season 4, Episode 3 (Intersex)

17/04/2019 3.0 14 x

A subject that is still widely misunderstood, secretive and rarely spoken about in detail, eight individuals reveal the complexities of being born with an intersex variation.

Season 4, Episode 2 (African Australians)

10/04/2019 3.0 6 x

A diverse mix of African Australians are asked outrageous questions about racism, poverty, gangs, and hair. Their answers are anything but black and white.

Season 4, Episode 1 (Domestic And Family Violence)

03/04/2019 4.0 21 x

Eight survivors of domestic and family violence share empowering reflections of their experiences living in violent, abusive and controlling relationships.

August 2018

Season 3, Episode 8 (Priests)

29/08/2018 4.3 135 x

In the Season 3 final, You Can't Ask That opens up the confessional to Priests. Representing various denominations, eight priests talk about doubting their beliefs, whether or not they have a sex life and drinking holy wine.

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