NEWS WEAKLY – 4th January, 2025 This week on News Weakly, Sami Shah kicks off the new year by questioning what even counts as terrorism anymore, breaking down Labor’s attempts to scare voters into loving Medicare, and saying goodbye to two world leaders who somehow managed to avoid causing the downfall of democracy. Top Stories of the Week: 1. White Guys Can’t Terrorism Two terrorist attacks in the US reveal that anyone – even a Tesla-driving Trump supporter – can now join the ranks of extremist...
Jan 03, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 139
NEWS WEAKLY – 21 Dec, 2024 This week, Sami Shah is untangling the dramas behind an Olympian's defamation threats and Bluey's cinematic debut. Join the satire as Sami breaks down Australia’s cultural priorities with humour, insight, and a little existential despair. Top Stories of the Week: Breaking Badly: How Raygun managed to turn Olympic mediocrity into a full-blown musical lawsuit. Bluey’s Big Screen Bark: Can a cartoon dog save Brisbane’s animation industry and Australian kids’ TV? Quote of ...
Dec 20, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 138
NEWS WEAKLY – 14th December, 2024 This week, Sami Shah dives into Melbourne’s synagogue attack, Australia’s tech tax aimed at social media giants, and the seismic shifts in Syria following the Assad regime’s collapse. With sharp wit and in-depth analysis, Sami breaks down the news, punches up the headlines, and brings a satirical lens to another chaotic week. Top Stories of the Week: 1. Synagogue Firestorm Was it arson, terrorism, or just a chance for politicians to grandstand? Melbourne’s Adass...
Dec 13, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 137
NEWS WEAKLY – 07th Dec, 2024 News Weakly , hosted by multi-award-winning comedian, writer, and broadcaster Sami Shah , is Australia’s sharpest news satire podcast. This week, Sami unpacks corporate greed, political chaos, and Middle Eastern conflicts with his signature wit and insight. Top Stories of the Week: 1. Woolies Workers Strike Back Sami takes on Woolworths’ union clashes, CEO salaries, and the Fair Work Commission’s controversial decisions. Is this a win for corporate greed or a wake-up...
Dec 06, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 136
TNEWS WEAKLY – 30th November, 2024 This week, Sami Shah dives into Labor’s last-minute legislative frenzy, controversial social media bans for kids, and the latest parliamentary antics courtesy of Lidia Thorpe and Pauline Hanson. Get ready for sharp satire and biting analysis on the stories that matter most. Top Stories of the Week: 1. A Frenzied Final Sitting Labor pushes through 32 bills in 24 hours, proving they’re as adept at procrastination as they are at lawmaking. From social media restri...
Nov 29, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 135
News Weakly - 16 Nov 2024 Sami Shah records a special editorial edition from the iconic Raffles Bar in Singapore, weaving tales of overpriced cocktails, relentless humidity, and the Singapore Writers Festival. Between peanuts and jazz setups, Sami reflects on media, bias, and the complexity of modern news consumption. Highlights: The Singapore Sling Debacle: Why some overpriced cocktails are worth it, if only for the experience (but not this one). Architecture of the Future: Singapore’s vision o...
Nov 16, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 134
NEWS WEAKLY – 9th November, 2024 This week on News Weakly , Sami Shah brings us a special editorial edition, delivered right from the OzAsia Festival in Adelaide, where he’s been curating the Weekend of Words event. The episode splits into two parts to give listeners the option to tune out or dive deep into the U.S. election aftermath. Here’s what’s in store: “The Anti-Trump Segment”: Sami kicks off with a section where he avoids any mention of the U.S. election or Donald Trump, fulfilling a lis...
Nov 08, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 133
NEWS WEAKLY – 2nd November, 2024 Description: This week on News Weakly's bonus edition , we get the lowdown on the upcoming US Election with The Dollop's Dave Anthony. Enjoy News Weakly ? Keep us going by supporting the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/samishah . Every contribution helps us stay ad-free and focused on bringing you the best in satire and news commentary. Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http://thesamishah.com Theme music...
Nov 01, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 132
NEWS WEAKLY – 2nd November, 2024 This week, Sami Shah is covering everything from airline perks for politicians to climate change’s inevitable roast of the human race, but not the US Election. Tune in as Sami tackles some of the week's top stories with his signature humor and insight. Top Stories of the Week: 1. Frequent Briber Points, Anyone Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces heat for his alleged Qantas Chairman's Lounge perks, sparking debate on political favours in Australia. 2....
Nov 01, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 132
NEWS WEAKLY: Academic Edition – 26th October, 2024 This week on News Weakly , Sami Shah gets a bit meta, taking listeners behind the scenes of his PhD research on satirical news and its role in modern journalism. In a unique twist, Sami uses the News Weakly format to explore why news satire podcasts like his may be reframing news narratives and influencing how we understand journalistic norms. Enjoy News Weakly ? Keep us going by supporting the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/samishah . Every ...
Oct 25, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 131
NEWS WEAKLY – 19th October, 2024 Description: This week on News Weakly , we switch things up with a special editorial edition, as Sami Shah dives deep into why he hates Qantas and how it's more damaging for social cohesion than Yahya Sinwar. Enjoy News Weakly ? Keep us going by supporting the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/samishah . Every contribution helps us stay ad-free and focused on bringing you the best in satire and news commentary. Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer,...
Oct 18, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 130
NEWS WEAKLY – 12th October, 2024 Description: In this episode of News Weakly , Sami Shah takes aim at Australia’s obsession with a hurricane, Senator Fatima Payman’s political career gets even more confusing, and Israel continues its relentless bombing campaign. Tune in for sharp satire, unexpected analogies, and a lot of face-palming at the absurdity of the week’s headlines. Top Stories of the Week: 1. ABC Blown Away by Hurricane! Why is Australia’s ABC obsessed with covering a hurricane in Flo...
Oct 11, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 129
\NEWS WEAKLY – 5th October, 2024 Description: This week on News Weakly , tensions in the Middle East escalate beyond words we hate hearing, while anti-Semitic undertones get louder in the streets. As the world teeters on the brink of conflict, Sami Shah breaks down the insanity of it all, reminding us that sometimes, two things can be bad at once. Join us for a satirical and unfiltered take on the headlines, weakly. Top Stories of the Week: 1. Escalation through Escalation! As Israel and Hezboll...
Oct 04, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 128
NEWS WEAKLY – 28th September, 2024 Description: This week on News Weakly , we switch things up with a special editorial edition, as Sami Shah dives deep into personal reflections on Israel-Palestine, anti-Semitism, free speech, and why Cyclops from the X-Men might just be the right metaphor for it all. Recorded while parked next to a giant submarine in Holbrook, Sami navigates complex global conflicts and free speech issues with unfiltered honesty. Quote of the Week: "If you use trauma as a just...
Sep 28, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 128
NEWS WEAKLY – 20th September, 2024 Description: In this special Friday edition of News Weakly , we tackle the absurd and dangerous antics of Trump’s latest assassination attempt, Hezbollah’s outdated communication devices, and the never-ending saga of Labor vs. Greens over housing policy. Join Sami Shah as he punches the news in the headlines, weakly, and with all the sarcasm you’ve come to love. Top Stories of the Week: White Men Can’t Assassinate! In the latest assassination attempt on Donald ...
Sep 19, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 127
NEWS WEAKLY – 14th September, 2024 Description: This week on News Weakly , we tackle the bizarre, the political, and the absurd. From presidential debates that focus on pet protection, to Melbourne's protest culture hitting new lows with horse poo as ammunition, and Labor’s quest to save the internet, we break it all down. Join us as we punch the news in the headlines, weakly. Top Stories of the Week: Make America Safe for Cats and Dogs Again! In a US presidential debate that could only happen i...
Sep 13, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 126
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Sep 06, 2024•33 sec•Season 1Ep. 125
News Weakly – 31st August, 2024 This week on News Weakly, we dive into the controversies and conflicts that made headlines, delivering our signature satirical punch to the week’s top stories. From union crackdowns to census confusion and the latest shifts in the Middle East, we keep you informed and entertained as we punch the news in the headlines, weakly. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Disunion in construction union The Labor government finally steps in to tackle the Construction, Forestry, Maritime,...
Aug 30, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 125
News Weakly – 24th August, 2024 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 . TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Beyonce snubs the DNC! And, Labor belabours gendered violence reform! All that, and more, on News Weakly. This week on News Weakly, Sami Shah dives into: The Democratic National Convention wrapped up in the US with high expectations for star-studded appearance...
Aug 23, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 124
News Weakly – 17th August, 2024 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 . TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Don’t bet on betting reform! Also, Peter Dutton does Peter Dutton stuff! And, Breaking the Dance! In this week's episode of News Weakly, Sami Shah dives into the biggest stories with his signature wit and sharp commentary. First, he tackles Australia's ongoing...
Aug 16, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 123
News Weakly – 10th August, 2024 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 . TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Hasina Sheikhs off Bangladesh! Also, unrest in UK! And, Stranded in space! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadc...
Aug 09, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 122
News Weakly – 6th June, 2024 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 . TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Labor finds diversity pick too diverse Also, the end of the Tory story! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster....
Jul 05, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 121
News Weakly – 29th June, 2024 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 . TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Julian Assange saved by Barnaby Joyce’s sobriety! Also, Biden's future is debatable! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, an...
Jun 28, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 120
News Weakly – 22nd June, 2024 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 . TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Duttonheimer! Also, Pimping pandas! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. Sami previously co-hosted the ABC ...
Jun 21, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 119
News Weakly – 15th June, 2024 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 . TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK The G7 wishes it could focus on just Ukraine! Also, Europe’s objectional elections! And Peter Dutton’s open mic tour! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning...
Jun 14, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 118
News Weakly – 1st June, 2024 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 . TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK America’s next president will be a convicted felon! And, all eyes on Instagram! All that and more, on News Weakly! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning com...
May 31, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 117
News Weakly – 25th May, 2024 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 . TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Between a rock and a fog place! Also, Sunak’s premature election! All that and more, on News Weakly! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer,...
May 24, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 116
News Weakly – 18th May, 2024 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 . TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Australians discover they can be bought for $300! Also, Australia blows the whistle on whistle blowing News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, write...
May 17, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 115
News Weakly – 11th May, 2024 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 . TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Cumberland City Councillor admits to finding children’s book sexual! Also, America has to return the bombs it got as a gift for Israel! And,there’s always Khartoum for more genocide! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/sam...
May 10, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 114
News Weakly – 4th May, 2024 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 . TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Albanese Prime Minister-splains to women! And, the defamation in Hanson’s nation! All that and more, on News Weakly! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/samishah to support the podcast! Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning co...
May 03, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 113
