News Weakly with Sami Shah
Sami ShahNews 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 br... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 222 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||
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NEWS WEAKLY #206 – War on Iran, RBA Interest Rate Rise, Sydney DJ Controversy & Forgotten Afghanistan War
This week on News Weakly, Sami Shah breaks down the escalating Iran-Israel-US conflict, Australia’s latest interest rate hike, a Sydney Biennal... more
NEWS WEAKLY – The Story of Karbala
This week, I step away from the headlines to tell one of the most powerful stories in the Muslim world: the Battle of Karbala. The death of Husain ibn Ali in 680 CE shaped the split between Sunni and Shia Islam and... more
NEWS WEAKLY 204 – Married At First Strike, Melbourne Saves Australia, and the Geography Police
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Missiles fly, oil markets panic, reality television becomes a geopolitical framework, and Queensland decides the best way to fight hate i... more
NEWS WEAKLY 203 – March 3, 2026
Everything escalates, no one learns, and somehow the only consistent casualties are civilians.
This week, News Weakly looks at the wars you are obsessing over, the wars you have forgotten, and the deeply online way A... more
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- Newsworthy and hilarious
Sami reminds me a bit of Mehdi Hasan - such an excellent command of language, but also much funnier than Mehdi
Apple Podcasts5ShannynF
United Statesa month ago - Best episode ever
Minister for Islam is outstanding.
Apple Podcasts5fijamom
Australia2 months ago - Truthful, honest punches in the headlines
Thanks Sami, your commentary on the unspeakable brings comfort when needed. Keep up the good work.
Apple Podcasts5BigDaddy0706Australia3 months ago - Excellent, thought-provoking, and funny
Sami Shah does a great job of presenting the news in a way that is funny. He does not shy away from difficult topics. Rather, he give us context and perspective, and turns the mirror not just on the overall system, but on each of us. Sometimes this is uncomfortable as you think about it, but it never gets preachy. The points he makes are good and can lead to some significant self reflection and insights. And all during this. He presents sit in a way that is funny and easy to understand. It’s a g... more
Apple Podcasts5Across the Cold PacificUnited States3 months ago - Bondi Beach
I acknowledge your comments during this most difficult time. May we get through this horror. All of us.
Apple Podcasts5Xander of SydneyAustralia3 months ago
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This show blends sharp political satire with clear-eyed analysis of current events, focusing on Australian politics, global affairs, and culture. Listeners can expect rapid, witty takes that question official narratives, highlight hypocrisy, and connect headlines to broader social implications. The host often threads personal storytelling into critiques of power, media, and policy, delivering thought-provoking humor aimed at engaged, curious audiences who want context as well as laughs.
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Recent guests on News Weakly include:
1. Ahmed Al Ahmed
2. Mark Humphries
3. Dave Anthony
4. Fatima Payman
5. Mushfiqul Faisal Ansari
6. Nuzrat Chowdhury
7. Dr. Shamara Mirza
8. Muhammad Yunus
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