Episode Details

NEWS WEAKLY – 07th Dec, 2024

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."

Enjoying News Weakly? Keep the podcast ad-free and independent by supporting Sami Shah on Patreon at patreon.com/samishah.

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.

Why Listen to News Weakly?

• 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!

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.

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