Show Notes
NEWS WEAKLY – 20 Dec, 2025 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK A national tragedy becomes a political talking point Also, why the antisemitism plan didn’t come with a time machine All that, and more, on News Weakly.
Quote of the Week “You can’t spend a decade attacking the fire brigade and then act shocked when the hose pressure isn’t what you wanted.”
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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 This podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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