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.’”

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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.”

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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.

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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.”

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NEWS WEAKLY 175 – 23rd August, 2025

TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK

Bibi bullies Albo!

And, Fuck off we’re full of rallies!

Also, What’s the deal with beheading dissidents!

All that, and more, on News Weakly.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Yo mama so weak, she calls it appeasement when people recognise Palestine, but negotiation when Trump offers Gaza as a casino franchise.”

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NEWS WEAKLY 174 – 16th August, 2025

TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK

Hamas and Albanese sitting in a tree! R.E.C.O.G.N.I.S.E

And, Tickle vs. Giggle 2: Giggle Harder!

Also, Writers tell Bendigo to get bent!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“When your lead story collapses, just add ‘more’ and hit publish.”

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NEWS WEAKLY 173 – 9th August, 2025

This week on News Weakly:

BIBI’S ALL YOU CAN OCCUPY BUFFET!

2 ROBOTDEBT 2 FURIOUS!

PRETTY BLOOMIN’ HEALTHY!

TRUMP’S PUTIN IT TO MODI!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“When the government automates welfare, it doesn’t create efficiency, it just creates poverty at scale.”

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NEWS WEAKLY 72 – 2nd August, 2025

This week on News Weakly:

TRUMP KEEPS IT AT TEN!

STATEHOOD WITH STRINGS ATTACHED!

LABOR TAKES THE BRIDGE!

SPY HARD: ASIO STRIKES BACK!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Australia: not important enough to punish further. Put that on a tourism billboard.”

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NEWS WEAKLY 171 – 26th July, 2025

This week on News Weakly, I go gonzo about my recent trip to America.

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