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News Weakly with Sami Shah

News Weakly with Sami Shah

By: Sami Shah
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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.

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Episodes
  • 178 – Dictators, Dan & Dead Journals

    178 – Dictators, Dan & Dead Journals
    Sep 5 2025

    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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    16 mins
  • 177 - The Mass of Migration

    177 - The Mass of Migration
    Sep 1 2025

    NEWS WEAKLY 177 – 2nd Sept 2025

    TOP STORY OF THE WEEK

    March of the Meatheads!

    Also, NOM NOM NOM!

    And, Katter Does Jefferson!

    All that, and more, on News Weakly.


    QUOTE OF THE WEEK

    “So no, it’s not an invasion—it’s just registered nurses, accountants, and software engineers. If that’s your idea of a hostile takeover, then your enemy is Excel spreadsheets.”


    SUPPORT THE SHOW

    Keep News Weakly ad-free and independent by joining my Patreon: patreon.com/samishah


    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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    17 mins
  • 176 - From Tehran with Hate!

    176 - From Tehran with Hate!
    Aug 29 2025

    NEWS WEAKLY 176 – 30TH AUG 2025


    TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK

    From Tehran With Hate!

    Also, Sovereign? More like SoveRUN! Amirite!

    And, Things go sideways in Nauru!

    All that and more on News Weakly!



    QUOTE OF THE WEEK

    “Just because Israel’s committing genocide in Gaza doesn’t make Iran freedom fighters. Pretending otherwise is like cheering for the Hindenburg because you hate planes.”


    SUPPORT THE SHOW

    Hi, did you know you can support News Weakly by giving it a 5-star rating and review in the Podcast app? You can also join my Patreon, where you’ll find ad-free episodes, scripts in newsletter form, plus free short stories and updates. Support free-range, cruelty-free news satire at: patreon.com/samishah.



    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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    19 mins
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Excellent short weekly comedic news podcast. Incredibly witty and smart. Sami provides a wonderful point of view of Australian and international matters.

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