NEWS WEAKLY – 28th September, 2024

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In this Editorial Opinion edition of News Weakly, Sami comes clean about where he stands on the Israel-Palestine issue and it has more to do with the X-Men than you'd think.

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Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.

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Theme music "Historic Anticipation" by Paul Mottram

This podcast is written, hosted and produced by Sami Shah.

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NEWS WEAKLY – 20th September, 2024

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In this special Friday edition of News Weakly, we tackle the absurd and dangerous antics of Trump’s latest assassination attempt, Hezbollah’s outdated communication devices, and the never-ending saga of Labor vs. Greens over housing policy. Join Sami Shah as he punches the news in the headlines, weakly, and with all the sarcasm you’ve come to love.

Top Stories of the Week:

White Men Can’t Assassinate!

• In the latest assassination attempt on Donald Trump, another white man flubs the job. Sami breaks down what went wrong and questions why white men have lost their edge when it comes to political assassinations. Meanwhile, Trump’s friendship with conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer raises even more eyebrows.

Hezbollah Needs Palm Pilots!

• Israel steps up its game by blowing up Hezbollah’s pagers—yes, pagers. Sami discusses how Hezbollah’s insistence on using 90s technology led to this bizarre twist in Middle Eastern conflicts, and why they should probably stay away from rotary phones and two cans with a string.

Labor and Greens Refuse to Share House!

• The housing crisis gets political as Labor and Greens clash over rental freezes and homeownership schemes. Sami imagines a sitcom-style scenario where both parties share a house—complete with plenty of awkward misunderstandings and political jabs.

Quote of the Week:

"White guys always think they’re the main character. It’s not their fault—that’s what movies tell them." - Sami Shah, on the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Enjoy News Weakly? Keep us going by supporting the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/samishah. Every contribution helps us stay ad-free and focused on bringing you the best in satire and news commentary.

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.

NEWS WEAKLY – 14th September, 2024

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This week on News Weakly, we tackle the bizarre, the political, and the absurd. From presidential debates that focus on pet protection, to Melbourne's protest culture hitting new lows with horse poo as ammunition, and Labor’s quest to save the internet, we break it all down. Join us as we punch the news in the headlines, weakly.

Top Stories of the Week:

Make America Safe for Cats and Dogs Again!

• In a US presidential debate that could only happen in 2024, Trump revives a wild claim about immigrants eating pets. We break down the ridiculousness and why Kamala Harris calling him a liar to his face might have been the best moment of the night.

Protestors Fling Poopoo on the PoPo!

• Melbourne is the city of protests, and this week saw it go to another level. Protesters at a weapons expo in Melbourne threw horse poo at police while battling it out with rubber bullets and tear gas. We dive into the chaos and ask whether the protest movement is losing public sympathy with its increasingly extreme tactics.

Labor Saves the Internet!

• Labor wants to take us back to the good old days of the internet, free from disinformation and age-inappropriate content. But will their new plans to regulate the internet be practical, or just another nightmare of surveillance and bureaucracy?

Quote of the Week:

"Just say they aren’t eating the pets! The longer you don’t say it, the more it looks like they’re eating the pets!" - Sami Shah, on the absurdity of the Trump administration’s claims in the presidential debate.

Enjoy News Weakly? Keep us going by supporting the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/samishah. Every contribution helps us stay ad-free and focused on bringing you the best in satire and news commentary.

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.