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News Weakly with Sami Shah

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News Weakly is the sharpest, funniest, and most professional news satire podcast in Australia—where we punch the news in the headlines… weakly.

Hosted by multi-award-winning comedian, journalist, and author Sami Shah, the show delivers a fast-paced, fiercely intelligent breakdown of the biggest stories in politics, global affairs, and culture. With a background that spans stand-up comedy, radio broadcasting, and serious journalism—including bylines in The New York TimesThe Guardian, and ABC RN—Sami cuts through the noise with biting satire, relentless wit, and just enough sarcasm to keep us all from screaming into the void.

News Weakly isn’t just about the headlines—it’s about the hypocrisy, the absurdity, and the sheer chaos behind them. Whether it's Australian politics, international disasters, or billionaires doing dumb things, Sami delivers a fresh, fearless take that keeps listeners informed and entertained.

With a growing and engaged audience of news junkies, comedy lovers, and politics obsessives, News Weakly is the perfect space for advertisers looking to reach smart, curious, and highly engaged listeners.

Get in on the conversation. Stay ahead of the spin. And never trust a headline again.

New episodes every week.

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Episodes

News Weakly Issue 04

Top stories of the week ending 01/10/2021 Feeling gassy in the UK! Also, Victoria fucked by footy fans! And, The CIA didn’t plan to assassinate Assange and if you say they did they’ll assassinate you as well! All that, plus more, on News Weakly, by Sami Shah! Now with 100% less content about Pauline Hanson’s love-life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 30, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 4

News Weakly Issue 03

Top stories of the week ending 24/09/2021 God hates Melbourne! And frankly, the feeling’s mutual! Also, US, UK, and Aus in a threesome! France left holding the towels and lube! And, Facebook might not have your best interests in mind! All that, plus more, on News Weakly , by Sami Shah ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 23, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 3

News Weakly Issue 02

Top stories of the week ending 17/09/2021: Labor’s Kristina Keneally labours under laborious quotas! Christian Porter blindly trusts blind trusts! And, fuck the French … say Australia, US, and UK! All that, plus more, on News Weakly, by Sami Shah! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 2

News Weakly Issue 01

Top stories of the week ending 10/09/2021: Victoria asks, who’s got my Pfizer ! New South Wales says, it’s me, what’re you gonna do about it! Health Minister Greg Hunt says the Pfizer emails probably went to his spam folder! And, remember Afghanistan ? Apparently that’s still a thing. All that, plus more, on News Weakly , by Sami Shah ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 09, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 1

News Weakly Ep 0

A new voice is entering the already crowded field of news satire podcasting! Sami Shah, who has previously written the Gadfly column for the Saturday Paper, been a regular contributor to The Chaser Report, and created multiple documentaries for ABC Radio National, is now launching News Weakly! News Weakly, every Friday, in your ears! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 08, 20211 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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