News Weakly Issue 129

NEWS WEAKLY – 12th October, 2024

Description:

In this episode of News Weakly, Sami Shah takes aim at Australia’s obsession with a hurricane, Senator Fatima Payman’s political career gets even more confusing, and Israel continues its relentless bombing campaign. Tune in for sharp satire, unexpected analogies, and a lot of face-palming at the absurdity of the week’s headlines.

Top Stories of the Week:

1. ABC Blown Away by Hurricane!

• Why is Australia’s ABC obsessed with covering a hurricane in Florida like it’s happening in Queensland? Sami wonders if the national broadcaster is just looking for an excuse to avoid talking about the Middle East—and why Trump thinks a nuke can stop a storm.

2. Payman’s Voice Breaks!

• Senator Fatima Payman launches a new political party, Australia’s Voice, but with no policies and a borrowed name, her political missteps are becoming as confusing as her evasive interviews. Sami dissects her latest oddball moves in Parliament.

3. Israel is Still Defending Itself!

• Israel continues to "defend" itself with bombs on civilians and health workers in Gaza and Lebanon. As Netanyahu pleads for Lebanese citizens to rise up against Hezbollah, Sami digs into the dark irony of Israel’s ongoing military campaign.

Quote of the Week:

"Did the ABC think Florida is in Queensland? Because unless the hurricane killed King Charles, there’s no reason for wall-to-wall coverage of a Florida storm." - Sami Shah

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