161 - Return of the Mad Abbott

**NEWS WEAKLY 161 – 31st May, 2025** This week on News Weakly, Tony Abbott emerges from the political crypt, COVID returns for its remix tour, and Gaza and Sudan redefine “humanitarian aid” into a phrase meaning “good luck, you’re on your own.” All that, plus Sussan Ley's factional juggling act and a Rick Astley variant you can’t get out of your lungs. **Top Stories of the Week:** FRONT BENCH PRESS! NEW VARIANT, OLD COVID! FAMINE, FLOUR & FRIENDLY FIRE! **Quote of the Week:** “Tony Abbott wants to fix the Liberal Party the way a chainsaw fixes a jigsaw puzzle: loudly, destructively, and while muttering something about the glory days of John Howard.” **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.