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Bearer of weird News

Bearer of weird News

By: Matt Harvey
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 The bearer of weird news is an exploration of the news, both the weirdest news and the weirdest parts of the news you are familiar with.

The world's a weird place, Matt wants to talk about it.

Just for funny is a news quiz. Some of the best, newest, and most interesting comedians and performers are invited to play a quiz about the latest, weirdest news items. Art Performing Arts Politics & Government Stand-up Shows
Episodes
  • Australian Swearing Lower Than The UK & US, Trump Bombs Iran

    Australian Swearing Lower Than The UK & US, Trump Bombs Iran
    Jul 13 2025
    NEWS:
    https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/elon-musks-starlink-put-on-notice-by-australian-communications-watchdog/3fhomr0gi
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-18/uk-parliament-votes-to-decriminalise-abortion/105434012
    https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-has-unveiled-his-golden-dome-plans-what-is-it-and-how-will-it-work/5bl3441uw
    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrn4x1xr2do
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-08/scott-morrison-appointed-companion-order-of-australia/105380814
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-18/media-literacy-civics-education-curriculum/105290746
    https://www.forbes.com.au/life/entertainment/disney-is-building-a-new-theme-park-in-abu-dhabi-heres-what-we-know/
    https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australians-swear-less-than-some-other-nations-research-suggests/dw436hub1
    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/21/pakistan-trump-nobel-prize-recommendation-india-ceasefire
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-22/donald-trump-says-us-bombed-three-iranian-nuclear-sites/105446590
    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn840275p5yo
    https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/albanese-says-australia-supports-us-strikes-on-iran-but-insists-action-was-unilateral/brm8w4eca
    https://acij.org.au/despite-government-claims-australia-still-exporting-lethal-arms-to-israel/
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    45 mins
  • Australian 2025 Election Round Up!

    Australian 2025 Election Round Up!
    May 13 2025
    NEWS: https://futurism.com/neoscope/musician-resurrected-brain-new-music https://fortune.com/2025/04/15/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-instagram-whatsapp-ftc-antitrust-case/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-07/conclave-begins-to-elect-new-pope/105240966 https://www.yahoo.com/news/katy-perry-reportedly-regretting-blue-233048147.html https://scitechdaily.com/century-old-problem-finally-solved-scientists-develop-urinal-that-doesnt-splash/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-06/trumpet-of-patriots-2025-election-campaign-spend-fails/105255294 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/may/05/gina-rinehart-liberal-party-trump-australia-election-ntwnfb https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-01/brooki-dropped-as-ambassador-for-academy-for-enterprising-girls/105237398 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-06/hungry-jacks-fined-button-batteries-safety-risk-toys/105260600 https://apnews.com/article/transgender-rights-uk-usa-global-57d5bf507d5674f89f2848d21bfb3110 https://apnews.com/article/maine-education-department-transgender-athletes-pam-bondi-5b5c8d0022233fae5ec60efc9fa5394f https://apnews.com/article/uk-supreme-court-decision-definition-woman-scotland-1a61bea0c26c13cf34864f696a1a5f0c https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-22/new-zealand-gender-definition-bill/105203452 https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/not-the-laws-of-australia-sex-discrimination-chief-reacts-to-uk-ruling-on-definition-of-a-woman/tkwxvjnj7 https://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/liberal-party-drops-drakeinspired-diss-track-agains-labor-as-election-looms/news-story/778e77e898bf1c954f3f5efb3bf1dea4 https://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/liberal-party-drops-drakeinspired-diss-track-agains-labor-as-election-looms/news-story/778e77e898bf1c954f3f5efb3bf1dea4 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/16/let-rome-burn-coalition-mp-colin-boyce-says-blackouts-the-only-way-to-turn-voters-off-renewable-energy https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/20/bordering-on-incredible-coalition-under-fire-for-planning-to-scrap-labor-climate-policies-and-offering-none-of-its-own https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/fortnite-onlyfans-to-train-chats-why-politicians-are-going-to-new-lengths-to-capture-votes/dcvhzwbrn https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-16/trumpet-of-patriots-david-sarikaya-misrepresented-qualifications/105179728 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-17/liberals-unsubscribe-postal-vote-email/105178892 https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/04/17/victorian-liberals-data-exposed-email-mailchimp-federal-election-crikey/ https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/welcome-to-country-is-overdone-cheapening-its-significance-says-dutton/2i7d4bvre https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/welcome-to-country-is-overdone-cheapening-its-significance-says-dutton/2i7d4bvre
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    40 mins
  • War Memorial: Presented By Lockheed Martin, Trade War With Penguins

    War Memorial: Presented By Lockheed Martin, Trade War With Penguins
    Apr 16 2025
    NEWS:
    https://metro.co.uk/2025/03/17/supermarkets-start-selling-pop-up-armoured-panic-rooms-bullet-proof-vests-22741230/
    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/27/babysitter-man-under-child-bed-kansas
    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2ydkvxdvno
    https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/australian-electoral-commission-to-probe-abbie-chatfield-posts-20250402-p5lojm.html
    https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/12/australian-man-survives-100-days-with-artificial-heart-in-world-first-success
    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/mar/25/lovely-gentle-dinosaurs-brisbane-2032-olympic-rowing-may-be-held-in-saltwater-crocodile-habitat
    https://futurism.com/davis-lu-kill-switch-eaton-corp
    https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/03/11/gambling-addiction-cigarettes-prime-ministers-adviser/
    https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/12/peter-dutton-expense-records-public-funding-nrl-grand-final-ntwnfb
    https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/15/peter-dutton-rejects-proposed-matildas-public-holiday-as-stunt-and-ego-trip-for-anthony-albanese
    https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/16/coalition-senators-taxpayer-funded-trip-cpac
    https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/11/dutton-tight-lipped-over-how-many-voluntary-redundancies-would-be-offered-in-public-service-cuts-plan
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-10/australia-war-memorial-weapons-manufacturer-funding-four-corners/105015850
    https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australian-shares-take-major-hit-amid-fears-of-a-us-recession-after-trump-tariffs/6n8z14y6l
    https://www.smh.com.au/business/markets/billionaires-poised-to-lose-nearly-a-trillion-dollars-in-two-days-20250405-p5lpgw.html
    https://www.salon.com/2025/04/02/trade-with-penguins-places-10-tariff-on-uninhabited-antarctic-islands/
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    34 mins

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