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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 56

News Weakly – 14 Jan, 2023 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah ( Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN ). TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK! George Pell finds a way to stop caring about controversies! Also, who wasn’t dressing as a Nazi at parties in the early 2000s!? And, Peter Dutton hates homework! This is NEWS WEAKLY, where we punch the news in the headlines …...

Jan 13, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 56

News Weakly Issue 55

News Weakly – 7 Jan, 2023 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah ( Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN ). TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK! Ukraine kills almost as many Russians as Putin! The U.S. government somehow manages to do even less work than it already wasn’t doing! And, China’s coviding like it’s 2020! This is NEWS WEAKLY, where we punch the news in the h...

Jan 06, 202313 minSeason 1Ep. 55

News Weakly Christmas 2022 special

News Weakly – 24 Dec, 2022 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah ( Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN ). A Christmas special story! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 24, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 55

News Weakly Issue 54

News Weakly – 17 Dec, 2022 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah ( Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN ). TOP STORY OF THE WEEK! A tragedy in Queensland that we learn no lessons from! This is NEWS WEAKLY, where we punch the news in the headlines … weakly! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the...

Dec 16, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 54

News Weakly Issue 53

News Weakly – 10 Dec, 2022 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah ( Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN ). TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK! It’s Britney, Brittany, and Brittney bitch! Also, taking the Do out of Indonesia! And, putsching on the Reich! This is NEWS WEAKLY, where we punch the news in the headlines … weakly! News Weakly is an ad-free listener support...

Dec 09, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 53

News Weakly Issue 52

News Weakly – 3 Dec, 2022 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah ( Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN ). TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK! Scott Morrison is told he’s been a bad boy by Parliament! Also, protests in China get physical! And, America! This is NEWS WEAKLY, where we punch the news in the headlines … weakly! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported...

Dec 02, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 52

News Weakly Issue 51

News Weakly – 26 Nov, 2022 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah ( Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN ). TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK! Victorians celebrate sausage sizzles! And, Morrison’s ministerial masala! This is NEWS WEAKLY, where we punch the news in the headlines … weakly! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/sa...

Nov 25, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 51

News Weakly Issue 50

News Weakly – 19 Nov, 2022 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah ( Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN ). TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK! G20 Assemble! Also, Trump makes America irate again! All that and more! On News Weakly! This is NEWS WEAKLY, where we punch the news in the headlines … weakly! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to ...

Nov 18, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 50

News Weakly Issue 49

News Weakly – 12 Nov, 2022 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah ( Saturday Paper's The Gadfly, ABC RN ). TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK! America's barmy tsunami! Also Elon sinks Twitter! And, Qatar sucks! This is NEWS WEAKLY , where we punch the news in the headlines … weakly! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samisha...

Nov 11, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 49

News Weakly Issue 48

News Weakly – 15 Oct, 2022 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK! Australians remember they have a prime minister! Also, Alex Jones is a crisis actor for big vitamin! And, Shine bright like a cursed diamond! This is News Weakly, where we punch the news, in the headlines, weakly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 48

News Weakly: Editorial Edition 08 Oct, 2022

An editorial edition of News Weakly, featuring an interview with Nos Hosseini (Spokesperson of Iranian Women's Association) Photograph: Ozan Köse/AFP/Getty Images This is News Weakly Editorial Edition, where we punch the news in the headlines, thoughtfully! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 08, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 47

News Weakly Issue 47

News Weakly – 1 Oct, 2022 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Optus donates your personal data to poor hackers! Also, sexual harassment at the poles! And, first Liz Truss killed the Queen, now she’s killing the British Economy! Won’t someone stop her before it’s too late! All that, and more, on New Weakly! Where we punch the news in the headlines, weakly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 30, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 47

News Weakly Issue 46

News Weakly – 24 Sept 2022 Top Stories of the Week! Persian coercion makes protests worsen! Also, Putin’s rootin for Russian repercussion! This is News Weakly, and Adam Levine’s sliding into all our DMs right now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 46

News Weakly Issue 45

News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast made possible by teammates like Judith Stutz, Leanord Trainor, Peter Garnick, Peter Lawler, Adrian Muller, John Herrick, Margaret Eve Dunlop, and hopefully you. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast, where you can access my regular book, TV, movie and podcast recommendations, short stories I’ve written or excerpts from a novel I’m writing, or long unhinged rants about whatever’s bothering me now and then. I’ll see you there! /...

Sep 16, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 45

News Weakly Issue 44

TOP STORY OF THE WEEK! A 96-year-old woman dies and everyone is shocked! That’s it! No other news matters! This is News Weakly! Donate to Pakistan flood relief: donate.edhi.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 09, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 44

News Weakly - announcement edition

Taking a week off, but details on how to support Pakistan during the ongoing flood crisis https://donate.edhi.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 42

News Weakly Issue 42

News Weakly – 20/08/2022 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Scott Morrison does his part for jobs growth! And, God fails to smite Salman Rushdie! This is News Weakly and I’m probably Scott Morrison! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 42

News Weakly Issue 41

Top stories of the week! The Liberals are doing just great! Also, Trump is doing just great! And, artificial intelligence is sounding just great! This is News Weakly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 41

News Weakly Issue 40

TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK America Wolverine's Ayman Al-Zwahiri! Also, Labor and Greens agree to delay our climate apocalypse by a few hours! And, Big Trouble in Little Taiwan! All that, and no more, on NEWS WEAKLY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 05, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 40

News Weakly Issue 39

News Weakly – 30 July, 2022 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK All new Parliament, same old bullshit! Also, China gets spam email, And, another reason to avoid Adelaide! All that and more, on News Weakly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 39

News Weakly Issue 38

News Weakly – 22nd July, 2022 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK It’s the virus’s planet and we’re just living on it! Also, Britain getting closer to choosing which Prime Minister will next briefly hold office for an incomplete term! And, Puttin it to the Persians! All that, and more, on this week’s News Weakly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 21, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 38

News Weakly Issue 37

Top Stories of the Week! Victoria misses lockdowns! Also, Chaos in Colombo, And, the UK discovers it’s not very good at regime change anymore! This is News Weakly , and I miss the Hubble Telescope. igijr0uqDxPy9tjyEVA9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 37

News Weakly Issue 36

News Weakly – 8th July, 2022 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK ALBO DOES PARIS! ALSO, REVENGE OF THE DESIS! AND, ANOTHER DAY IN AMERICA! This is News Weakly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 07, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 36

News Weakly Issue 35

Top Stories of the Week! Australia orders too much Indian! Also, Albanese puts the squeezy on independeezies! And, Trump’s grabbing things again! This is News Weakly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 35

News Weakly Issue 34

News Weakly – 24 Jun, 2022 Top stories of the week! Julian Assange should be grateful he isn’t being sent to Rwanda! Also, the Australian Judicial system continues to embarrass itself … allegedly, And, Rupert Murdoch’s sliding into your DMs right now. This is News Weakly, and fuck flags! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 34

News Weakly Issue 33

News Weakly – 17 Jun, 2022 Top Stories of the Week! Eric Abetz loses senate seat, Australia gains sense of hope! Also, putting the um in minimum wage! And, photo-ops in Ukraine! All that and nothing else, on News Weakly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 33

News Weakly Issue 32

News Weakly – 10 Jun, 2022 Interest rates rise, as interest in owning a house drops! Also, Boris Johnson confidently wins confidence! And, Americans pretend like Jan 6th hearings will matter! For now! This is News Weakly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 09, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 32

News Weakly Issue 31

News Weakly – 2nd May, 2022 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Australia tries something new! Also, America sticks to something old! And, the monkey’s are coming! This is News Weakly, a day early, but several dollars short. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 01, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 31

News Weakly Issue 30

News Weakly – 19 May, 2022 Top Stories of the Week! Australia’s election is a selection worthy of rejection! Also, perverted scientists take creepy photo of black hole! And, replacing white replacement on TV! All that plus more, on News Weakl, where we punch the news in the headlines weakly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 30

News Weakly: Editorial Edition 13th May, 2022

News Weakly Editorial Edition: 13th May, 2022 An editorial edition of News Weakly, talking with Kylie Moore-Gilbert. This is News Weakly Editorial Edition, where we punch the news in the headlines, thoughtfully! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 29
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