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NEWS WEAKLY 178 – 6th September, 2025
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK
Wannabe Dictator Dan!
Also, why read a literary journal when you can watch a TikTok instead!
All that, and more, on News Weakly!
Quote of the Week
“The government says this is to help public servants be more ‘frank.’ Which is true, they’ll be frank, because every document will now say: ‘Frankly, fuck off.’”
Support the Show
Did you know you can support News Weakly by giving it a 5-star rating and review in your podcast app? Or better yet, join my Patreon at patreon.com/samishah for ad-free episodes, full scripts as newsletters, free short stories, and updates on upcoming shows. Keep the satire free-range and cruelty-free!
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.
By Sami Shah4.8
2020 ratings
NEWS WEAKLY 178 – 6th September, 2025
TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK
Wannabe Dictator Dan!
Also, why read a literary journal when you can watch a TikTok instead!
All that, and more, on News Weakly!
Quote of the Week
“The government says this is to help public servants be more ‘frank.’ Which is true, they’ll be frank, because every document will now say: ‘Frankly, fuck off.’”
Support the Show
Did you know you can support News Weakly by giving it a 5-star rating and review in your podcast app? Or better yet, join my Patreon at patreon.com/samishah for ad-free episodes, full scripts as newsletters, free short stories, and updates on upcoming shows. Keep the satire free-range and cruelty-free!
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.

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