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NEWS WEAKLY – 20 Dec, 2025TOP STORIES OF THE WEEKA national tragedy becomes a political talking pointAlso, why the antisemitism plan didn’t come with a time machineAll that, and more, on News Weakly.Quote of the Week“You can’t spend a decade attacking the fire brigade and then act shocked when the hose pressure isn’t what you wanted.”Support the ShowIf you value independent satire that takes the news seriously without treating it gently, you can support News Weakly on Patreon.Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: http://thesamishah.comTheme music Historic Anticipation by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah.

NEWS WEAKLY – Episode 191Conditional Condolences17th December, 2025This week on News Weakly, Sami Shah delivers a long-form editorial on the Bondi attack and the reaction that followed, focusing not on the crime itself but on the way grief gets filtered, qualified, and politically managed online.Support the showIf you value independent, listener-supported satire, you can support News Weakly on Patreon.Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: http://thesamishah.comTheme music “Historic Anticipation” by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah.

News Weakly 190 - 13th Dec, 2025Top stories of the weekTEENS UNPLUGGED, NATION UNBOTHEREDRECEIPT OF THE WEEKBEHIND BARS AND BEYOND SCRUTINYBETTING ON THE APOCALYPSEQuote of the week“Advertising people will arrive like seagulls at a chip shop.”CreditsSami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: http://thesamishah.comTheme music “Historic Anticipation” by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah.

NEWS WEAKLY 189 – 06 December, 2025TOP STORIES OF THE WEEKSOUTHEAST ASIA SINKS WHILE THE WORLD SCROLLS!ALSO, DUMBASS IN THE DONBAS!AND, THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE DEFENDS ITSELF FROM THE INDEFENSIBLE!All that and more on News Weakly!Hello and welcome to News Weakly, where we punch the news in the headlines weakly. I’m Sami Shah, a journalist and comedian who still hasn’t got his Christmas shopping sorted and is now starting to fully panic.QUOTE OF THE WEEK"Climate change is the villain, but Australian mining is the guy standing nearby holding its bag."SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you want to help keep the show going, consider joining the community on Patreon.com/samishah.CLOSING CREDITSSami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: http://thesamishah.comTheme music “Historic Anticipation” by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah.

Top Stories of the WeekJoyce Makes A ChoiceNiqab-solutely Not HelpingFraudshore ProcessingInferno of NeglectQuote of the Week“We’re essentially running the world’s most expensive Patreon, but instead of supporting artists we’re funding a government that appears to convert public money directly into cash withdrawals.”Support the showIf you want News Weakly to keep punching the news in the headlines weakly, keep it independent by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/samishah. You get bonus content, discounts for live shows, and the warm glow of knowing your money is not being laundered through a dodgy island nation. As far as you know.Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: http://thesamishah.comTheme music "Historic Anticipation" by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah.

NEWS WEAKLY 187 – 22 November, 2025Epstein’t Going to Change a Damn Thing!Peace Plan, War Everywhere!COP-ping Out!QUOTE OF THE WEEK“That is not peace, that is a diet war.”SUPPORT THE SHOWNews Weakly is kept independent and listener funded, thanks to the generosity of paid supporters on Patreon. Join at patreon.com/samishah to keep the show going and to access bonus content, early episodes, and other perks.CLOSING CREDITSSami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: http://thesamishah.comTheme music ‘Historic Anticipation’ by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah.

186 - You'd Think After 20 Years I'd Be Better At ThisA special commemoration of my 20 years in standup comedy. Bit of a weird episode this one! Hope you enjoy it!Support the ShowKeep News Weakly independent, and fuelled by sarcasm!Join the Patreon at patreon.com/samishah.Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: http://thesamishah.comTheme music ‘Historic Anticipation’ by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah.

NEWS WEAKLY 185 — 8th November 2025Top Stories of the WeekOne Dick Less in the World!Don’t Mess with the Zohran!Platforms of Our Discontent!Streaming the Nation!Quote of the Week“Dick Cheney was, without question, the most powerful vice president in American history—which is like being the world’s most dangerous koala. You’re not meant to do anything, but somehow you’ve become a drop bear.”Support the ShowKeep News Weakly independent, and fuelled by sarcasm!Join the Patreon at patreon.com/samishah.Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: http://thesamishah.comTheme music ‘Historic Anticipation’ by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah.