NEWS WEAKLY 158 – 17th May, 2025A podcast where we punch the news in the headlines... weakly. Top Stories of the WeekLiberals and Greens crowd the glass cliff!Donald Trump goes shopping for Gulf influence and possibly a jet!Instagram’s algorithm recommends children to predators! Quote of the Week“Women aren’t being given opportunities for leadership—they’re being forced into disaster babysitting.” Support the ShowLike your news satire free-range, cruelty-free, and ad-free?Join the News Weakly Patreon at <a href="http://patreon.com/samishah" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/samishah</a> for scripts, exclusives, and bonus content. CreditsSami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: <a href="http://thesamishah.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://thesamishah.com</a>Theme music 'Historic Anticipation' by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

NEWS WEAKLY 158 – 17th May, 2025 A podcast where we punch the news in the headlines... weakly. Top Stories of the Week Liberals and Greens crowd the glass cliff! Donald Trump goes shopping for Gulf influence and possibly a jet! Instagram’s algorithm recommends children to predators! Quote of the Week “Women aren’t being given opportunities for leadership—they’re being forced into disaster babysitting.” Support the Show Like your news satire free-range, cruelty-free, and ad-free? Join the News Weakly Patreon at patreon.com/samishah for scripts, exclusives, and bonus content. Credits Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. For more: http://thesamishah.com Theme music 'Historic Anticipation' by Paul Mottram This podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NEWS WEAKLY 158 – 17th May, 2025A podcast where we punch the news in the headlines... weakly. Top Stories of the WeekLiberals and Greens crowd the glass cliff!Donald Trump goes shopping for Gulf influence and possibly a jet!Instagram’s algorithm recommends children to predators! Quote of the Week“Women aren’t being given opportunities for leadership—they’re being forced into disaster babysitting.” Support the ShowLike your news satire free-range, cruelty-free, and ad-free?Join the News Weakly Patreon at&nbsp;<a href="http://patreon.com/samishah" rel="noopener noreferrer">patreon.com/samishah</a>&nbsp;for scripts, exclusives, and bonus content. CreditsSami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more:&nbsp;<a href="http://thesamishah.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://thesamishah.com</a>Theme music 'Historic Anticipation' by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

158 - Glass Cliffs & Donald Does Doha!

News Weakly&nbsp;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&nbsp;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&nbsp;The New York Times,&nbsp;The Guardian, and&nbsp;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&nbsp;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&nbsp;and&nbsp;entertained.With a growing and engaged audience of news junkies, comedy lovers, and politics obsessives,&nbsp;News Weakly&nbsp;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.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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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 Times, The 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Weakly&nbsp;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&nbsp;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&nbsp;The New York Times,&nbsp;The Guardian, and&nbsp;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&nbsp;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&nbsp;and&nbsp;entertained.With a growing and engaged audience of news junkies, comedy lovers, and politics obsessives,&nbsp;News Weakly&nbsp;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. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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