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News Weakly is the satirical news podcast where award-winning comedian and journalist Sami Shah punches the week’s headlines, weakly. Known for his sharp wit and fearless humor, Sami tackles politics, global affairs, and the most bizarre stories with clever commentary and biting satire. No story is too big, small, or ridiculous to escape his satirical lens. Tune in every week for a fresh, hilarious take on the world’s most pressing issues — and a few you didn’t even know existed! News Weakly ...
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Alice Fraser, Cal Wilson and Sami Shah attempt to make flowers of joy from the manure of social media, making comedy from the maddest, baddest moments in Internet interaction.
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In comedy, there are at least a thousand ways to die on stage. Laughing Dead is a podcast where comedians talk candidly about their worst ever gigs. Hosted by comedian Sami Shah, who has survived his share of cranky hecklers and depressing corporate shows, the show celebrates all the things that make comics weep.
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Formerly afikra's Book Club, this podcast series calls on anyone who is interested in literature from the Arab world to spend time reading along with the entire afikra community and discover some of the best books and writers that came out of the region. We interview Arab authors about books they’ve written in Arabic or English (and sometimes French), and non-Arab authors who have written extensively about the region, delving into their literary journey until present day. We also invite book ...
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NEWS WEAKLY – 14th September, 2024 Description: 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 ne…
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News Weakly – 31st August, 2024 This week on News Weakly, we dive into the controversies and conflicts that made headlines, delivering our signature satirical punch to the week’s top stories. From union crackdowns to census confusion and the latest shifts in the Middle East, we keep you informed and entertained as we punch the news in the headlines…
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News Weakly – 24th August, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Beyonce snubs the DNC! And, Labor belabours gendered violence reform! All that, and more, on News Weakly. This week…
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News Weakly – 17th August, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Don’t bet on betting reform! Also, Peter Dutton does Peter Dutton stuff! And, Breaking the Dance! In this week's ep…
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News Weakly – 10th August, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Hasina Sheikhs off Bangladesh! Also, unrest in UK! And, Stranded in space! News Weakly is an ad-free listener suppo…
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News Weakly – 6th June, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Labor finds diversity pick too diverse Also, the end of the Tory story! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported p…
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News Weakly – 29th June, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Julian Assange saved by Barnaby Joyce’s sobriety! Also, Biden's future is debatable! News Weakly is an ad-free listen…
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News Weakly – 22nd June, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Duttonheimer! Also, Pimping pandas! News Weakly is an ad-free listener supported podcast. Just go to patreon.com/sami…
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News Weakly – 15th June, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK The G7 wishes it could focus on just Ukraine! Also, Europe’s objectional elections! And Peter Dutton’s open mic tour!…
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News Weakly – 1st June, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK America’s next president will be a convicted felon! And, all eyes on Instagram! All that and more, on News Weakly! New…
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Sami Hermez is an anthropologist who teaches at Northwestern University in Qatar. He is the author of "War Is Coming: Between Past and Future Violence in Lebanon" published in 2017. His work in and out of the classroom reflects a strong commitment to freedom, justice, and equality, as his own family's history of migration spans the Levant, with roo…
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News Weakly – 25th May, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Between a rock and a fog place! Also, Sunak’s premature election! All that and more, on News Weakly! News Weakly is an…
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News Weakly – 18th May, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Australians discover they can be bought for $300! Also, Australia blows the whistle on whistle blowing News Weakly is …
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News Weakly – 11th May, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Cumberland City Councillor admits to finding children’s book sexual! Also, America has to return the bombs it got as a…
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News Weakly – 4th May, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Albanese Prime Minister-splains to women! And, the defamation in Hanson’s nation! All that and more, on News Weakly! Ne…
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This episode was recorded on March 27th, 2024. Zahra Hankir is a Lebanese-British journalist, editor and author. She was awarded a Jack R. Howard Fellowship to attend the Columbia Journalism School and holds degrees in politics and Middle Eastern studies. Her first book "Our Women on the Ground" was a bestseller and won the Susan Koppelman award fo…
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News Weakly – 27th April, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Comedian destroys baby! Also, Australia's X! All that and more, on News Weakly! News Weakly is an ad-free listener s…
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News Weakly – 13th April, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK The juice runs out! Also, Biden mumbles something! All that and more, on News Weakly! News Weakly is an ad-free list…
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News Weakly – 06th April, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK When one person says its raining and another says it isn’t a journalist’s job is to buy them both bags of cocaine an…
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News Weakly – 30th March, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK I’m shipping up to Baltimore! Also,Can’t get Splendour out of my head! All that and more, on News Weakly! News Weakl…
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News Weakly – 23rd March, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Is Kate a clone? Also, is Kevin nasty? All that and more, on News Weakly! News Weakly is an ad-free listener support…
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News Weakly – 16th March, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK I pronounce Marchioness of Chumley! Also, TikTokNo! All that and more, on News Weakly! News Weakly is an ad-free lis…
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News Weakly – 09th March, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Kerr cops claims of racism! State of Disunion! Biden helps Gaza…no Ukraine…no Gaza…no Ukraine…but definitely not Sud…
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News Weakly – 02nd March, 2024 A weekly round-up of the top news stories in Australia, and around the world; punched in the head until they make sense. Written and presented by journalist & comedian Sami Shah. TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Eye Spy with my little eye something beginning with a Pollie! Dunkin on Dunkley! All that and more, on News Weakly! …
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