News Weakly Issue 139

News Weakly

NEWS WEAKLY – 4th January, 2025

This week on News Weakly, Sami Shah kicks off the new year by questioning what even counts as terrorism anymore, breaking down Labor’s attempts to scare voters into loving Medicare, and saying goodbye to two world leaders who somehow managed to avoid causing the downfall of democracy.

Top Stories of the Week:

1. White Guys Can’t Terrorism

Two terrorist attacks in the US reveal that anyone – even a Tesla-driving Trump supporter – can now join the ranks of extremists, leaving Republicans struggling to decide whether the real enemy is ISIS or Granny Smith apples.

2. Labor Digs Up Old Campaign Tactics

Labor revives their favourite election scarecrow – MediScare – with a new spin on an old warning: if Peter Dutton wins, say goodbye to Medicare and hello to $7 GP visits and scary hospital bills.

3. Dead Presidents (And Prime Ministers)

Jimmy Carter and Manmohan Singh pass away, reminding the world that not all leaders end their terms with fascist uprisings. Sometimes, you just retire and quietly build houses.

Quote of the Week:

“What is this diversity and inclusion in terrorism?” – Sami reflects on the unsettling fact that terrorism is no longer the exclusive domain of angry brown guys with student visas.

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