Straight Forward is a unique reality daily morning show that investigates hot public issues such as intricate family problems, lost people or unidentified murders before the cameras. With the help of a team of experts, it explores all avenues and angles to reach a resolution.
Straight Forward, with the participation of eye-witnesses, has investigated many real life cases of people who have either been victimized or lost. With its live investigation, in collaboration with institutions ranging from the police department to the prosecutor's office, the programme has taught people to question the darker side of the coin.
The programme is hosted by an award-winning journalist and television host, backed by a capable team of researchers. It is joined by two permanent guests, a criminal lawyer and a psychiatrist, who offer expert advice. They help the guests and victimized parties to view issues from a different perspective. Guests come together with eye-witnesses and suspects during the programme. Although guest statements form the basis of discussions, the host provides solution-oriented questions, experts analyse and eye-witnesses who call the studio, sometimes anonymously, provide further information that help solve the case.
The cases handled in the programme are "real" cases from everyday lives. The findings, the evidence and the results of the research revealed in the show are shared with the police, while the conclusions drawn in the programme aid the police in their investigations.
The Muhammet Fırtına Murder: Dilber Fırtına, who participated in the show for a 45 day period asking for urgent help to locate her 6-year-old son, had been giving contradictory statements. After interviews with the residents of her neighbourhood, horrendous facts were revealed. Dilber Fırtın, together with five suspected studio guest, was arrested. The judicial process is ongoing.
In comparison with its rivals, its uniquely rich content has helped the programme to become the highest rated morning talk show. According to public polls, "Straight Forward" has proved to be one of the most popular morning talk shows in Turkey, winning the ratings war for the last three full seasons. It also has a solid fan base in both Turkey and within Turkish populations living in other parts of the world.