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! /-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/- Top Stories of the week! The Queen is still dead! Also, Remember Ukraine? Yeah that’s still happening apparently!   This is News Weakly, where we punch the news in the headlines, weakly! <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 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! /-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/- Top Stories of the week! The Queen is still dead! Also, Remember Ukraine? Yeah that’s still happening apparently! This is News Weakly, where we punch the news in the headlines, weakly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! /-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/- Top Stories of the week! The Queen is still dead! Also, Remember Ukraine? Yeah that’s still happening apparently!&nbsp;&nbsp; This is News Weakly, where we punch the news in the headlines, weakly!&nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

News Weakly Issue 45

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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