NEWS WEAKLY – 21 Dec, 2024

This week, Sami Shah is untangling the dramas behind an Olympian's defamation threats and Bluey's cinematic debut. Join the satire as Sami breaks down Australia’s cultural priorities with humour, insight, and a little existential despair.

Top Stories of the Week:

1. Breaking Badly: How Raygun managed to turn Olympic mediocrity into a full-blown musical lawsuit.
2. Bluey’s Big Screen Bark: Can a cartoon dog save Brisbane’s animation industry and Australian kids’ TV?

Quote of the Week:

"I mean, I thought my understanding of relationships going into my last marriage was very strong too, but there I was a few weeks later Googling 'how quickly can you get divorced?'"

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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 – 14th December, 2024

This week, Sami Shah dives into Melbourne’s synagogue attack, Australia’s tech tax aimed at social media giants, and the seismic shifts in Syria following the Assad regime’s collapse. With sharp wit and in-depth analysis, Sami breaks down the news, punches up the headlines, and brings a satirical lens to another chaotic week.

Top Stories of the Week:

1. Synagogue Firestorm

Was it arson, terrorism, or just a chance for politicians to grandstand? Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue attack sparks controversy, confusion, and questionable calls for protest bans.

2. Taxing the Tech Titans

The government proposes a “pay or play” tax for social media companies to fund journalism. But is it really about saving small-town newspapers or propping up big media monopolies?

3. Syria Later

As the Assad regime collapses, celebrations turn to chaos. HTS steps in with promises of mercy and diversity, while regional powers move in for their slice of the pie.

Quote of the Week:

“Albanese’s gotta have a better response to problems than just banning things. He’s really putting the ‘ban’ in ‘Al-ban-ese.’”

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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

Written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Weakly, hosted by multi-award-winning comedian, writer, and broadcaster Sami Shah, is Australia’s sharpest news satire podcast. This week, Sami unpacks corporate greed, political chaos, and Middle Eastern conflicts with his signature wit and insight.

Top Stories of the Week:

1. Woolies Workers Strike Back

Sami takes on Woolworths’ union clashes, CEO salaries, and the Fair Work Commission’s controversial decisions. Is this a win for corporate greed or a wake-up call for worker rights?

2. When a Coup Isn’t a Coup

South Korea’s martial law fiasco and France’s government collapse reveal the political chaos gripping global powers.

3. Things Get Scary in Syria

The Syrian civil war reignites with new twists, leaving us all wondering: does anyone care about the Kurds?

Quote of the Week:

"It’s sweet how worried Woolworths’ CEO is about customers not being able to overpay for basic essentials."

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About News Weakly and Sami Shah:

News Weakly is Australia’s leading news satire podcast, delivering biting commentary on politics, culture, and global affairs. Hosted by Sami Shah, the show combines comedy, fact-checked journalism, and sharp social insight, making it the go-to podcast for fans of news satire and comedy.

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.

• Australia’s funniest news satire podcast.
• Fact-checked commentary on the week's top stories.
• A fresh, comedic take on politics and current affairs.

Listen, laugh, and stay informed with News Weakly!

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