News Weakly with Sami Shah
By Sami Shah
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Episodes: 28
Nov 21, 2025
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Description
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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Hughsie and Cry
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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Grace Tame, Charlie Pickering & The Cancellation Olympics
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Abbott Returns, NDIS Cuts & The War on Oman
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May 29, 2026 |
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Pauline Hanson’s Socialist Gas & AI Lit Prizes
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May 22, 2026 |
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Broken Promises, Gambling Cowards & The Empathy Wars
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May 15, 2026 |
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Pink Flamingos & The Objectivity Wars
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May 08, 2026 |
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From the River Indus to the Mediterranean Sea
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May 05, 2026 |
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NoPEC, Air Pauline & The Journalism Tax
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May 01, 2026 |
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NDIS Cuts, Gas Lobby Power & Free Speech Meltdowns
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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208 - Blockading the Blockade, The 'D' in NDIS is 'Defence' & Iran’s Execution Boom
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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207 - Ceasefire Pending, Rejected, Threatened, Walked Back, Re-Threatened!
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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206 – From Drone Strikes to DJs
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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205 - Are you Hussain or Yazid?
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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204 – Married At First Strike
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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203 - Bad vs Bad: A Beginner’s Guide to Picking a Side in World War Whatever
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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202 - Difficult Words
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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NEWS WEAKLY 201 – Values, Vibes & Victorian Vindictiveness
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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News Weakly 200 (Rant Edition): THE CONSPIRACY PROBLEM
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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NEWS WEAKLY 199 – Can You Feel the Cohesion?
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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News Weakly 198: Minister for Islam
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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News Weakly 197: Strong Laws, Weak Thinking
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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News Weakly 196: Not Talking 'Bout the Revolution
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Quick Announcement about my new documentary!
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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News Weakly 195 - The Empire Forgets to Whisper
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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News Weakly 194 - Ahmed Al Ahmed teaches Journalism 101
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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News Weakly 193 - Overwrought Analogy For Curbs On Free Speech
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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News Weakly 192 - Politics Before Pain
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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News Weakly 191 - Conditional Condolences
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Dec 16, 2025 |