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In May 2020 a wave of plagues attacked the earth. But would anyone be bothered? It’s Bugle issue 4152.
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We’re heading back to November 2019 now and Jenna Friedman was making her Bugle debut - with some serious questions about life. It’s issue 4131 Hot PUSA.
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Hari Kondabolu, the third ever official Bugle co-host only had 2 wait two years to get an episode named after himself.
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March 2016 now and myself and John were back after an extended break. So we thought it wise to hand the running order over to our esteemed listeners. This is how that turned out - issue 294, The Chainsaw of Futuristic Justice.
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Britain was having an identity crisis in October 2014. Thankfully Lord Norman Tebbit was on hand with suggestions of how to turn things around. It’s issue 276, Calypso Bad.
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May 2014 now and Ukraine was going to the polls in a vote that could have been one of the most pointless in history. It’s Bugle issue 269, Fiddlesticks to Russia.
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In October 2013 the USA was in a tail spin, giving myself and John more evidence for the complete collapse of the great nation. It’s issue 249, America stands that little bit smaller.
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In August 2017 the future was looking uncertain, as two of the world’s most unique leaders locked horns (sound familiar?). Andy was joined by Hari Kondabolu for Bugle issue 4038 “every Mushroom Cloud…”
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We’re going back to April 2020 now. You might remember there was only one story in town that spring. For issue 4147 “Urine with a chance” Andy was joined by Anuvab and Hari for a tri-continental take on Covid.
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October 2017 now and the beginning of the end (or so we thought) for Harvey Weinstein. Alice Fraser was with me to unpack the sexual misconduct revolution. It’s issue 4047 A fart wrapped in an illusion.
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In Jan 2015 Paris was in mourning following the Charlie Hebdo terror attack. World leaders travelled to the city in a sign of unity, and the magazine came out fighting. It’s issue 284 Too Hot For Print.
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In February 2014 winter olympians were preparing for the controversial Games in Sochi. Not only was it costing a pretty penny - but the hosts’ values were also under question. It’s issue 259 Sochi Special.
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September 2013 now, and President Barack Obama was making a pitch for war with Syria. But a surprising twist saw a deal at the eleventh hour. It’s issue 246 Selling The Drama (And War and Guns And The Planet).
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Syria was causing all sorts of problems for the international community in January 2014. Naughty Syria. But fortunately Australia’s new PM was on hand to clarify the situation for us all. It’s issue 258, Nazis versus Terrorists.
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We’re going back to March 2015 now, and the Russian government were being true to their stereotype. It’s issue 289, Turbo Russia.
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Donald Trump is never far from our thoughts here at the Bugle. The gift that just keeps on giving. And in February 2018 Al Murray and Bugle debutant Jen Kirkman were with me to dissect the state of the union address.
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June 2011 now and there was plenty going on in the Middle East. But John didn’t let the serious situation put him off from a musical interlude. It’s issue 157, Reacting like a coiled donut.
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In October 2019 the Bugle celebrated its 12th birthday. Alice and Anuvab joined me for this happy occasion - only slightly dampened by more bad news for planet earth.
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We’re going back to May 2019 now, and Alice and Nish were with Andy as we digested some news that we’d all been dreading. It’s Bugle issue 4108, It's the end of the world and I'm slightly bothered, but not enough really.
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In October 2017 Hari and Helen joined me to discuss the reported end of the war on coal - and other defunct technologies. It’s Bugle issue 4046, Retronauts and prairie skirts.
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America was taking an enforced break from life in October 2013. The Government shut down in a spat over healthcare. It’s Bugle issue 248 - Anarchy in the USA.
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In June 2011 there was some good news for the world. A posse of Japanese pensioners were coming to our rescue - showing true heroism in the face of inevitable death. It’s Bugle issue 156.
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In Sept 19 the UK and US were in a race to be crowned the most rubbish nation on Earth. Nish Kumar and Josh Gondelman joined me to help weigh up who was winning. It’s Bugle issue 4123 - 7 days of Transatlantic Madness.
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There’s nothing like a plot twist. In May 2015 the British public went to the polls in a general election - and the pollsters got a custard pie in the face. It’s Bugle issue 292 – A career defining election.
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We’re going back to January 2014 now… and John and myself were spoilt for choice when it came to Top Stories. It’s Bugle issue 257 - Dancefloor Diplomacy.
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An issue of the Bugle now given a title that could have frankly fitted any issue of the Bugle ever recorded. WTF is going on? It was September 2019, and Aditi Mittal and Tom Ballard were with me to answer the question.
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February 2018 now, and Alice and Anuvab were with me to talk space, snow and Super Bowl - with a specific look at an orbiting car. It’s Bugle issue 4059.
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Theresa May gave one of the most excruciatingly toe curlingly awful speeches ever in October 2017. Nish and Alice joined me to ponder just how bad the Conservative conference was.
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We’re going back to Sept 2013 now - and the chasm between rich and poor was reaching epic proportions on both sides of the Atlantic. And of course politicians were quick to point the finger at the poor for being crap. It’s Bugle issue 247, Mind the Gap.
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The late-great Queen, Her Majesty, old Queenie, Lizzie the second, Lillibet, Granny Liz - whatever you choose to call her… she was pretty busy in May 2011. I was joined by John for Bugle issue 155, The Queen is on fire!
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We’re going back to July 2019 now. Donald Trump was doing his thing as the Americans celebrated Independence Day. I was joined by Anuvab and Alice for Bugle issue 4114, Ram the Ramparts.
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In September 2019 I gave Tom Ballard and Nato Green the important job of deciding who has the biggest bad guy… Saudi Arabia, or Iran? It’s Bugle issue 4122, Dastardly Things.
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A classic rivalry reared its ugly head in August 2013. Tensions between Presidents Obama and Putin were reaching dangerous heights. It’s issue 244 – Russian into battle.
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We love an eccentric leader here at the Bugle. And rash decisions and questionable morals abounded in December 2010 as John and myself recorded Bugle issue 137, Crazies Special.
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As we recorded in May 2010 more than a hundred million gallons of oil in the Gulf of Mexico was proving pretty difficult to clear up. It’s Bugle issue 116, Freeze The Oil.
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Alice and Nish joined Andy in October 2019 for an important update in the evolutionary race between humans and other animals. It’s Bugle issue 4127, Let's Sit In Silence and Watch a bird go "Honk.”.
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In July 2017 Andy was joined by Alice Fraser to take a deep dive into North Korea’s nuclear capabilities - with some unique ideas for the future of diplomacy. It’s Bugle issue 4036, Paunchy Plutocrats, Inc.
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Robert Mugabe was going nowhere without a struggle in August 2013. Plus, Silvio Berlusconi was back in the news - a happy day indeed! It’s Bugle issue 243, The gifts that keep giving.
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We’re visiting May 2011 now - Andy and John were handing out some PSHE education… with some top tips on avoiding any confusion when it comes to consent. It’s Bugle issue 154, Keep it in your pants.
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In October 2010 a UK spending review triggered the start of a bleak time of austerity for the nation. The news was broken to the nation by millionaire Chancellor George Osborne. It’s Bugle issue 132, Massive Cuts.
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Bugle issue 196 in June 2012 featured Barack Obama in the Top Story slot. But even the 44th President off the USA couldn’t get ahead of some very important sports news that I just had to bring to the nation.
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January 2015 now, and the year got off to a heavy start. A cartoon in a French magazine sparked a horrific attack. Myself and John tried to get our heads round the barbarism - and global reaction.
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We’re visiting June 2018 now. It was a busy week as we recorded Bugle issue 4070 - Alice joined me to look at Ukrainian 'assassinations' and… dachshunds.
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In May 2017 in his early White House days Donald Trump was channelling his Apprentice persona - firing a pretty big player in national security. Anuvab joined me for Bugle 4028, You’re Fired – Afforced Acquiescence.
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In June 2019 Tiff Stevenson and James Nokise joined me as we waited patiently for the Conservatives to pick our new PM. It’s Bugle issue 4112 - A Human Centipede of backstabbing.
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Now we’re heading back to May 2017, it was election season in the UK - but two of the key players had gone AWOL. It’s Bugle issue 4029, Electile Dysfunction
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In March 2011 Pope Benedict was feeling forgiving - and decided it was in his gift to make one epic exoneration. It’s Bugle issue 146 Long over-Jew.
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We’re going back now to one truly happy day for mankind. There was reason for celebration in July 2013 as Britain welcomed a royal baby. It’s Bugle issue 242, Woman gives birth! Today's episode is introduced by Chris Skinner.
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June 2019 now, and Australia was giving us plenty to think about. Andy was joined by Alice and Anuvab for Bugle issue 4111 Not Enough Kicking. Today's episode is introduced by Chris Skinner.
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India has provided some classic Bugle top stories… and in June 2017, it was the tale of one questionable judge. For Bugle issue 4034 Andy was joined by Anuvab Pal.
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Patriotism was in Vogue in June 2012 - as Britain celebrated the diamond jubilee in typically British style… in the rain. It’s Bugle issue 197 - Singing in the Reign.
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Wikileaks was responsible for a deluge of classified information being released in December 2010. But the jury was out on just how bothered anyone was about the revelations. It’s issue 136 - Do I Not Leak That.
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In December 2009 some serious cost-cutting measures were needed as a recession loomed in the UK. Bingo and UFOs were of course the obvious places to save a pound or two. It’s Bugle issue 98, Britain can no longer afford defence against aliens.
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April 2014 now, and the Great Barrier Reef was making headlines - for all the wrong reasons. Alice Fraser and Sami Shah joined Andy for Bugle issue 4024.
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Nish Kumar revisits Breadgate/Bread Roll Gate, as revealed in Bugle 4132 and his brilliant stand up show Your Power, Your Control, which you can buy now.
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There’s nothing humanity loves more than to ignore the experts. In November 2019 we were collectively refusing to listen to 11,000 climate scientists. It’s Bugle issue 4129.
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Pensioners - there’s loads of them. And in April 2014 in the UK the Government came up with an interesting plan to predict people’s deaths - presumably to save some money. It’s issue 267, Gaining My Religion.
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Briton’s were celebrating in December 2012 - and despite some logistical issues, myself and John just had to record a Bugle to celebrate the announcement of a magical royal baby. It’s Bugle issue 216, We're having a baby!
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Excitement was ramping up in the States in January 2012 as the Iowa caucus kicked off an election year. It’s Bugle issue 177 Weapons of Mass Election.
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In February 2020 there was one big question we were all worrying about - just how worried did we need to be? Oh if only we’d know….
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We’re visiting May 2014 now - and Nigel Farage was leading the charge as a bunch of terrifying politicians tried to take Europe back to the good old days. It’s Bugle issue 270, Fruitcakes and Loonies.
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Edward Snowden - remember him? No, I thought not. Well here’s a little reminder from June 2013 - It’s Bugle issue 238, Inprismed.
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Now you might think we’ve been waiting a while for an election here in the UK - but back in May 2012 Egyptians were going to the polls in a VERY loooooooooong awaited election. It’s Bugle issue 195.
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Copenhagen was the hot ticket in Dec 2009 as global leaders gathered to tackle the climate crisis - and we all know how well that went. It’s Bugle issue 97, Bad news for stupid buildings, Afghanistan & shoes.
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Donald Trump has kindly provided so many Top Stories for us over the years. He really is the ‘gift’ that keeps giving. In October 2019 Hari and Helen were with Andy to try and make sense of his latest achievements. It’s Bugle issue 4124.
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We all need a holiday from time to time. Well in Sept 2009 myself and John returned from a Bugle break to find that despite our time away - nothing much had changed in the world. It’s issue 89 The Bugle finally returns.
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Ebola was causing a nuisance in October 2014. And of course the world leapt into action - once the virus left the shores of Africa. It’s issue 275, The Ebola Tombola.
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We were feeling proud to be `British in December 2011. We had proof that the nation was back on the map. It’s issue 174, Britain's Back Baby!
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Proof now that we’re stuck in an endless loop of doom and hellfire. In April 2010 myself and John recorded Bugle issue 112 - and the hot topic, an Icelandic volcano.
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Today we are in May 2015 - when there was a mere 18 months to go before the next US Presidential election. So of course the democratic machine was already cranking up. It’s issue 293 - Slow Cook Democracy.
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We love a Presidential race at the Bugle. And in April 2012 Rick Santorum was making the fight for the White House even more entertaining than usual.
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We’re going back in time now to March 2010, when Andy and John were going back even further - to the 1980s. It’s issue 105 - The Falklands War Part II.
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Today it's Producer Chris coming to you from the good ship Bugle Mc Bugle face with some top nautical news for you in this issue of Top Stories. It was bugle issue 54, back in November 2008
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Every issue of the Bugle is an audio treat - but this top story is, er, out of this world! Issue 29, from May 2008 was titled Adults & Aliens.
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A report by Amnesty International is never good news - and in February 2017 the organisation gave a damning verdict on the state of global human rights. Fortunately Nish Kumar was on hand to disect the bad news and come up with witty tennis comparisons.
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Sometimes the world is just too bleak to contemplate - and that’s when you need a Top Story like this. In November 2013 a man in Russia came to the Bugle’s rescue - by nailing his testicles to Red Square. It’s issue 251: Nailing the truth to the floor.
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The world population reached a landmark in October 2011. Great news for Bugle listening figures - not such great news for the future of humanity.
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Some Bugle episodes have very simple titles that tell you what’s in store. Some don’t. Today for example, it’s Backwang Forever, keep listening to find out what on earth happened there…
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Issue 44 of the Bugle now and 8 days of some of the most hardcore political grandstanding ever attempted had left both Andy and John feeling somewhat patriotic about good old Blighty. That’s right - it’s the Republican Convention Special.
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In January 2017 hopes were high that things couldn’t get much worse than the shit-show that had been 2016. But, you guessed it… those hopes were dashed from the off. Its Bugle issue 4011: George W Bush Nostalgia
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Penises are like buses… a few top stories ago we had a knob on a rooftop. Now, it’s a penis on Mars. Not the most important story in April 2013 - but nevertheless it is the story we decided to dedicate our show to.
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Today, Bugle 143, where Egypt was in the news. Egypt is less in the news now so does that mean that everything is fine?
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Who doesn’t love a bit of nuke news? That’s right more international law flouting by North Korea. It was June 09 and Bugle issue 76: Does Kim Jong Il have the grapes to start a war?
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There was some worrying news for food fans back in April 2008… It’s Bugle issue 26: Food! Nonexistent Food!
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We’re heading back to April 2015 now, with just days to go before the general election. Things were hotting up as the great British public took their usual complete lack of interest in all things democratic.
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The episode that introduced the F**k Dungeon... we all have bad days, even Presidents. And in October 2012 a lack lustre day at the office for President Obama was our top story. It’s bugle issue 208: A Kama Sutra approach to the truth.
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We’re going back to July 2011 now and the News of the World phone hacking scandal was going on…. and on. Prompting one protester to take matters into his own hands. It’s Bugle issue 162: Making a mountain out of a mountain.
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A momentous day from history is marked. Bugle issue 104 looked back at Nelson Mandela’s release from prison 20 years earlier.
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Today we pay tribute now to one of the best acts of teenage rebellion to ever go down in history. We take our hats off to then-18 year old Rory McInnes - issue 69 in March 2009.
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Today on top stories the election victory party invite that nobody wanted. As election results go the Iranian election in June 2009 was pretty noteworthy, and for all the wrong reasons. It’s Bugle issue 80, Iran, pick on a country your own size!
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We’re going back to October 2008 now and Sarah Palin’s big moment. Bringing folksy to the Vice Presidential debate. It’s issue 47, Sarah Palin- One giant leap backwards for humankind.
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Enjoying the British summer? Yeah - thought not. Well we’re going back now to one of the many spells of bonkers weather we’ve seen over the life of the Bugle. It’s issue 256 - Troubled Bridge Over Boiling Water.
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Today on Top Stories the moment Hosni Mubarek became an ex-dictator. Or did he? Andy and Jon tried to decode the rumours that were swirling in June 2012.
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We’ve landed in July 2010 - and the Queen is living it large in the USA. Jon Oliver had the stateside view on the regal visit - Alice Fraser introduces Bugle issue 122.
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We travel back in time now to April 2013 and we find Britain in the depths of mourning. That’s right it was the dark weeks that followed the death of Margaret Thatcher. It’s Bugle issue 231, The Queen should play poker.
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2011 was a big year for civil disobedience. Riot fever was spreading like a twitter storm. It was the turn of Egypt to overthrow its leader as we recorded Bugle issue 142, Egypt Erupts.
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We’re going back to November 2009 now and Europe was looking for a President. Contenders were throwing their hats in the ring, but before they could be crowned there was a little matter of the Lisbon treaty. It’s Bugle episode 94, Does the EU really want El Presidente Blair?
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Hi Buglers, weather is weird, so let's go back to Bugle 63, Foreign snow is invading Britain!
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Today on Top Stories, a man who managed to stick two fingers to the British establishment, yet still managed come across as a bit of a terrible guy. From 2008 it’s Bugle 23, How Is Mugabe losing a rigged election?
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Now I wouldn’t blame you if you’d had your fill if Prime Ministerial resignations right now. But let’s remind you of one more - a tearful number 10 farewell in May 2019. I was joined by Alice Fraser and Mark Steele for issue 4110 Democramnesia.
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Things were feeling a little bleak in January 2012 as the boffins in charge of the Doomsday Clock broke some frankly terrifying news. It’s Bugle issue 178 The Final Countdown.
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Ever daydreamed about quitting your job in dramatic fashion? Well in June 2010 General McChrystal gave us all a lesson in how to leave in style - getting himself sacked from a job I think we can all agree sounds pretty tough - Afghan war commander. Here I am with John Oliver in Bugle issue 120.
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Now brace yourselves for the scandal of a lifetime. Think luxury duck houses and Branston Pickle. Yep it’s May 2009 and some dark days for our MPs.
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We’re going way back into the darkest dustiest corner of the Bugle archive now - for issue number 7, 25 Million People Missing. It was November 2007 and Andy was having an identity crisis.
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We’re going back to August 2011 now - and there was more bad financial news for the world. Debts were racking up for the USA and a little creative accounting was in order. It’s issue 163 Debt To America.
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Imagine a dystopian world where fire fighters would only help you if you’ve paid a fee on time. Oh hang on - we don’t need to imagine, we just need to listen to Bugle episode 130 Fire Sale. Here I am with John Oliver.
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Let’s face it British politics doesn’t exactly have the same level of razzmatazz as that mustered up by the Americans. And in October 2009 - the Conservatives didn’t disappoint. Here are myself and John relieving the drama of the Tory Party conference.
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we love a good political stitch up at the Bugle - and in June 2008 president Bush’s former Press Secretary was on hand to dish the dirt in a new book. Here are Andy and John.
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In Jan 09 Washington DC was on tenterhooks as a momentous milestone approached. That’s right President Obama was on his way to save mankind - Andy and John could hardly contain themselves. It’s Bugle issue 59 - Why Obama's inauguration will be like the Rio carnival
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In February 2019 there was some serious insect news. Desiree Burch joined Andy and Alice Fraser to take stock of the looming catastrophe.
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Yesterday’s Top Story was all about the looming financial crisis facing America at the end of 2008 - now we’re leaping forward 5 years to January 2013 - and the fiscal cliff edge was fast approaching…. Or was it? It’s issue 218 - Cliff Diving.
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In November 2008 the American economy was in crisis - but with President Bush on his way out, and Obama not yet in - let’s just say that there wasn’t exactly a lot of work going on in the White House. It’s Bugle issue 53 - Obama and his not so secret code name
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We’re going all the way back to October 2009 now - and there was panic about the state of oil production in the far off year of… 2020. And surprise, surprise, those in charge were sticking their fingers in their ears. Here are John and Andy in Bugle issue 93 - Oil is running out, bring on the new Stone Age!
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Now it might be hard to believe now that Rudy Giuliani once stood a half decent chance of becoming President - but back in 2008 it was an actual possibility. So imagine Andy and John’s glee when the wheels tarted to fall off his campaign. It’s episode 15 - A Message to You, Rudy.
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President Trump never failed to deliver the goods to help a satirical podcast on its way. In Bugle issue 4096 in Sept 2019 myself, Alice and Hari took a look at Trump’s State of the Union address - and as you’d imagine, there was plenty to unpack.
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We’re going back to September 2012 now - and the start of the US Presidential campaign. John was lacking in sympathy for Mitt Romney as he suffered a challenging week, to put it mildly.
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Now if there wasn’t already enough people out there denying climate change - in August 2010 the head of the UN’s climate change body found himself at the centre of hiccup that added heat to that fire. It’s Bugle 103 Climate change denial and a Narnia of nutjobs.
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Remember those hopeful days early on in Obama’s time at the White House? The world felt like a good place - despite the fact that things were not going particularly well over there. But what have the facts got to do with anything? In February 2009 Andy and John Oliver were keen to jump on the optimism band wagon.
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Now you might feel like national pride is at a low ebb in the Uk right now. And it’s not a new thing - back in March 2008 Prime Minister Gordon Brown was trying to get us all feeling better about our nation. But let’s face it - that’s just not very British is it? It’s Bugle issue 21 - Swearing at the Queen.
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It’s Brexit again. And in 2016 the latest twist in the story of our times was London’s apparent bid to escape the rest of the UK. Wyatt Cenac joined Andy for Bugle episode 4007 - Mid Atlantica.
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Italy, the land of ice cream and snappy dressers, was in the Bugle’s sights in November 2011 - for episode 173, Techno! Techno! Technocrat! We took a look at Prime Minister Mario Monti’s plans for the nation.
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The UK economy’s faced some turbulent times over the lifespan of The Bugle. So, we’ve tried to do what we can to help. And in August 2010 myself and John had some top tips for dealing with the budget deficit.
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We like to take desperate causes to our hearts at the Bugle. Always keen to shine a light on the plight of those less fortunate than ourselves. In Sept 2008 we had an urgent plea to our listeners - to Help Save The Investment Banker. It’s Bugle issue 45.
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We love an election here at the Bugle. A chance to see democracy in motion - and so in Nov 2007 Andy and John were revelling in an announcement by Pakistan’s Pervez Musharraf.
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Moon news was first on the agenda for Bugle issue 4098 in February 2019. And if rich guys firing large rockets isn’t enough for you. Andy and Alice couldn’t leave out some very important Jesus fish news.
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In June 2012 the world was preparing for another half-arsed attempt to save itself. That’s right the Rio Earth Summit was having another shot at what it failed to do previously. It’s Bugle issue 198, Warm Up and Melt Down.
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Excitement levels were off the scale in November 2010 - when all the world’s ills were fixed with one mega announcement. That’s right - a royal wedding was on the way to make everything ok. Of course Andy and John were keen to join the celebrations.
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Colonel Gaddafi provided us with plenty of material over the years - not least in Sept 2009, when he addressed the UN General Assembly for a full 90 minutes - and he wasn’t the only one trying to steal the limelight.
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We’re going back now to may 2008, episode Dead Hill Walking. Jon and Andy cast an eye over the state of the US Presidential election - and the Hill in question’s flagging campaign.
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Sometimes the world just doesn’t deliver the comedy goods. Britain was looking pretty bleak in February 2019. In a desperate attempt to distract ourselves from Brexit, the Bugle turned to homelessness for Top Story in issue 4095 - Why the dolphins keep leaping.
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We love a rousing speech here at the Bugle. So imagine Andy and Jon’s joy in January 2013, as America’s first black President was sworn in for the second time. It’s Bugle issue 221.
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A royal baby soiling it’s nappy in New Zealand, or a momentous election in India… a tough call for top story in Bugle issue 266 in April 2014 FKA Flip Modi Squad.
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In May 2011 the death of one bad guy wasn’t enough for the world. Hot on the heels of Osama Bin Laden’s death, a Nato-led coalition had Muammar Gaddafi in it’s sights. John and Andy had some suggestions to help them achieve their goal.
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March 2009 saw the world spiralling into the depths of a financial crisis - but at the Bugle there was bigger news… That’s right - monkeys, and more specifically monkey tantrum news. It’s Bugle issue 67 Instead of recession news, let's talk chimps.
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Hari Kondabolu and Alice Fraser joined me in November 2019 for Bugle issue 4130, and a tri-continental look at President Trump’s impeachment inquiry.
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To India now and in November 2016 Anuvab Pal filled the Bugle in on Narendra Modi’s shock and awe tactics on tax evasion.
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In August of 2012 Andy was mourning the end of the London Olympics - but thankfully the forthcoming US election was a great distraction.
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In January 2010 Obama supporters were coming to terms with the end of the warm and fuzzy feeling they’d been enjoying since his electoral victory. Andy Z and John Oliver had some advice to get them through the tough times.
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The most wanted man in Europe was captured in July 2008. Radovan Karadzic’s hiding place was rumbled despite his best efforts - if you can call growing a beard any type of effort at all. It’s Bugle issue 38.
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If anything sums up the car crash that is Brexit it ’s Theresa May’s approach to getting it done in January 2019. Andy and Anuvab Pal discussed the merits of starting with Plan B.
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Politicians deliver again and again for us - helping to make the Bugle the satirical behemoth that we know and love today. In December 2008 there was political corruption a plenty to keep Andy and John going.
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David Cameron - remember him? Well in December 2011 the then Prime Minister caused a bit of a stir in Europe - setting the tone for the next 12 years of pain.
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We’re going back nearly a decade now to March 2014 - but this Top Story sounds eerily like it could be taking place in 2023. Crimea, Russia, and referendums that the international community refuses to recognise. It’s Bugle issue 263.
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We’ve been delving around in the Bugle archive for a while now - and in Bugle issue 30 in May 2008 Andy and John went even further back in time - to imagine the embryo that went on to become… me - as abortion was subject to political argument on both sides of the Atlantic.
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In Nov 2016 we were left reeling by the result of the US election. Hari Kondabolu and I tried to make sense of a world that had allowed President Trump to come into being.
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In Nov 2013 both the British and US Government’s reached the halfway point of their administrations. Cue much naval gazing on both sides of the Atlantic. And of course Andy and John were also very happy to give our verdicts.
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We’re going back now to May 2010 and a seismic shift in British politics. It was bye bye Labour and hello to… well, it was yet to be seen as we recorded issue 114 of The Bugle.
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How innocent we were in April 2009 as we panicked over the swine flu pandemic. We joked about face masks and nervous coughs - if only we’d known… Here Andy is with John Oliver.
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Who could forget that monumental moment in recent British history… a natural disaster that rocked the nation… that’s right, we’re taking you back now to February 2008, and the aftermath of the Market Rasen Earthquake.
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We’re heading to February 2019 now and I was joined by Al Murray and Mark Steel in the week Britain decided to go back to the polls - although maybe on the wrong thing.
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Some issues are never far from the front pages - and in August 2013 it was immigration policy making headlines for the gazillionth time - on both sides of the Atlantic.
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In May 2010 for Bugle Issue 121 we dedicated the top spot to a group of suspected Russian spies - although their methods of espionage seemed a little lacklustre.
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November 2008 now and there was only one story in town. Yep - the election of one Barack Obama as the 44th President of the USA. An historic moment definitely worthy of the Top Story slot on issue 51 of The Bugle.
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We’re delving way back into the deepest darkest dustiest corners of the archives now… to bring you the Top Story from Bugle issue 2 in October 2007. Some stories never get old - in this case, the future of the British Empire. Here, Andy is with John.
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In Dec 2018 I surrounded myself with nu-skool Buglers Nish Kumar, Tiff Stevenson and Matt Forde to look at a baffling week in a baffling year in a baffling decade for UK politics. It’s Bugle 4091, Brexray Specs
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Today we lead on Popus Benedictus Sextus Decimus, who in Feb 13 has a slightly uncertain future. It’s Bugle 224, Papal Proton Packs
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Remember when Colonel Muamar Gadaffi was alive? Well in Aug 2011 it was pretty easy to as he was. Just. This is bugle 166, Gaddafi’s Last bugle
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We’re going back to March 2010 now and Andy and I checked the pulse of America, as a landmark bill was passed. It’s significance was clear - thanks to an F-bomb from a 'young' Joe Biden.
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In June 2008 President George Bush was gracing Europe with his presence. He did an interview with The Times - and voiced a regret, that maybe some feel didn’t quite account for all his behaviour during 8 years at the White House.
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With just a few days to go until the 2016 US election I was joined by Wyatt Cenac to discuss important issues, like why Rochelle from your local McDonalds would make a great President.
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Time for a crime roundup for you. That’s right - in February 2013 the courts were very busy. Expect diamonds, killer athletes and dodgy MPs.
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Ah, the halcyon days of summer 2012. London was awash with good cheer as the Olympics finally got underway. Andy and John couldn’t help but get involved with the beautiful, intoxicating sport-fever.
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In July 09 the G8 was putting on its super hero cape and rushing to the rescue of the World - and leading the charge was conference host Silvio Berlusconi - who, as usual, had his own crisis to deal with.
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Cast yourself way back now to February 2008, and that ‘glorious’ day that seemed like it would never arrive… that’s right, America finally charged six residents of Guantanamo Bay. It’s Bugle issue 17.
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he great nation of America has given us many hours of content here on the Bugle. June 2017 was one such time, and in Bugle issue 4033 I was joined by Hari Kondabolu to get the latest from Trump Town.
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March 2013 and the World acts late on the Mali terror crisis. The French military intervened - albeit rather briefly.
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There was good news for the male of the species in February 2012 - that’s right it was confirmed that the gender is not going extinct. We celebrated in true Bugle style.
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In February 2010 the global economy was was a shambling, bloated parody of it’s former self - and in Bugle 102 myself and John noticed its resemblance to non other than the King himself - Elvis Presley.
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Another day, another act of hostility from Russia. Back in August 2008 it was Georgia coming under fire. And the international community, as always, had a lot of words of support to offer Georgia - if not a lot else.
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In February 2012 across the world, women were trying to make this crazy planet a better place. So the Bugle doffed it’s hat in solidarity with the most populous gender on the planet.
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Now, imagine a time before President Trump…. Yep, that’s where we were for issue 4001 in October 2016 - just a few weeks before the world changed forever. Andy was joined by Hari Kondabolu and we tried to fathom out what was going on state-side.
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We’re going back more than 9 years now to February 2014 and the start of the Ukraine/Russia conflict. It was a fast-moving situation - and John and I did our best to keep up.
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In July 2011 for issue 127 our Top Story was a little close to home… our then employer, News International, was in the midst of the phone hacking scandal - and fortunately it was keeping the big cheeses so busy that they clearly didn’t have time to listen to the Bugle.
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President Obama’s ambitious healthcare plans were the hot topic of discussion for issue 83, in July 2009. But despite his heroic goals - the President was snubbed by the US TV networks, who had far more important issues on their agendas.
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April 2008 and the then Pope - Pope Benedict XVI - made a visit to the USA. President Bush went out of his way to give him a warm welcome. It’s Bugle issue 125.
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New Year - the moment when we all get to start over, be our best selves…. And in January 2019 the company Seaborne Freight made a resolution to reinvent itself as a ferry company… with no ships. Andy was joined by Alice Fraser.
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In February 2012 the Syrian civil war reached a grim level of violence. And, just 10 months after it all began The UN leapt in to action
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A festival of democracy was underway in Europe in June 2009. It was complete electageddon as 27 states elected 736 MEPs - what could possibly go wrong?
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After almost half a decade in power, Fidel Castro stepped down as president of Cuba in February 2008. Cause for celebration at the White House - who, seemed to have sourced their assault on him from whoever wrote Looney Tunes.
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December 2018 and it was that old faithful Brexit gracing the Top Story spot. Helen Zaltzman and Hari Kondabolu joined Andy as Britain took back control.
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Another top story and another world leader bites the dust. In March 2013 Hugo Chavez was no more. The Venezuelan leader had already accused the CIA of trying to bump him off - and his death sparked no end of conspiracy theories.
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Today, an iconic episode, welcome to May 2011, Osama Bin Laden was no more, and John and I delivered a heartfelt f*ckeulogy…
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A truly historic moment now, an indisputable top story - President Barack Obama’s elected the 44th President of the USA. Yes his family was beautiful, yes the speech was a masterpiece, but, but, think of poor Oprah being left out in the cold
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January 2008 and President Bush finally got around to trying to fix the Middle East, what a champ. With photo-opps a plenty and bringing Bethlehem to a standstill - the US President was full of optimism.
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Join us now as we hung up our stockings on Brexit-eve. New Year 2020 and we were bracing ourselves for life outside of the EU. Alice Fraser and James Nokise joined Andy for a fond farewell.
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Russia invades Ukraine - but part 1 - yep, March 2014 and Russian troops occupy Crimea. That is unless you asked President Putin.
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Europe was rolling out the red carpet for Barack Obama in July 2008. The soon-to-be-President’s blossoming love affair with the media was keeping Andy and John entertained.
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Back in December 2007 there was some disappointing news for the Bush administration, but great news for humanity - as Iran’s nuclear threat was downgraded after the US released it’s own report into Tehran’s weapons programme. An actual good news Bugle!
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May 2010 and … yes that’s right - Vladimir Putin being a bad guy. Allegations of voter fraud were dismissed by the Russian President - and you can probably guess who he blamed instead.
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In October 2018 the Bugle made it’s first trip to Ireland. Live from the Sugar Club in Dublin Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and David O'Doherty - and we were concerned about the steps needed to save the earth environmental armageddon.
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In March 2013 we were all fixated on the Vatican City - waiting for that holy white smoke that signals the arrival of a new Pope. The appointment of Pope Francis marked several firsts for the Catholic Church - much to the delight of John and Andy.
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For today’s top story we’re visiting the Maldives - a tropical paradise - well for some people anyway. And in February 2012 the wealthy holidaymakers may have missed the coup going on away from the perfect beaches and turquoise seas. It’s Bugle number 182.
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Where would we be at the Bugle without unscrupulous leaders? In April 2009 the morals of torture were up for debate as America got its self into a pickle about whether or not it was a pastime the great nation participated in.
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Let’s take you back to November 2007 when we were all gripped by happenings at the third OPEC summit. Saudi Arabia hosted - and didn’t exactly do their green credentials much good.
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Sun, sand and…. fiscal bailouts. The mediterranean island of Cyprus was having a tough time in March 2013 - and it all got a little out of hand, and not just because of the British expats drowning their sorrows in Ayia Napa. For issue 229 I was joined by John and Producer Chris.
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We love a reason to celebrate here at the Bugle. Cake, candles and missiles were on the agenda in October 2009 as John and I raised a glass to 60 years of communist China, for Bugle number 91.
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How would you feel if your browser history was published in a national newspaper? Well if you were the President of Syria - you might be even more worried. That’s right, in March 2012 we got a glimpse into the down-time of Bashar al-Assad. It’s Bugle 187.
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Scallops might sound like an unlikely cause of war - but I’m sure you’ll remember, not that long ago - these innocent creatures of the sea almost pushed Britain and France to the brink. It’s Bugle 4079 - I’m joined by Alice Fraser, and of course - we couldn’t miss the opportunity for some seafood based puns.
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The Olympic flame’s a symbol of peace and friendship - but in April 2008 ahead of the Beijing Games, the torch relay teetered on the brink of a diplomatic crisis. In Bugle number 24 John and Andy were concerned for the future of this ancient tradition.
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A few Top Stories ago we bid a fond farewell to Silvio Berlusconi. We thought he was done for back in November 2011, but fast-forward just 8 months to Bugle number 200, and yes - he’s back.
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There was a major breakthrough in the war on Terror in August 2008. Well that’s if you rank a taxi driver as being up there with the biggest threats to civilisation. We’re going way back - to Bugle number 40.
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Dnald Trmp’s presidency was a gift - to the Bugle at least. And his reaction to events in Virginia in August 2017 just couldn’t be ignored for Bugle 4039.
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Ah, the monarchy… they are so great. And in June 2014 for Bugle 271 it was Spain’s King Juan Carlos keeping us entertained.
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Here at the Bugle we’d be lost without certain World leaders who provide us with endless amounts of content through their somewhat questionable actions - and in Bugle 135 we give thanks to non-other than Kim Jong Il.
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The Bugle has often tried to shine a light on our increasingly hot and messy planet… and we’re not the kind of show to be afraid of a highly technical UN report. So enjoy Bugle 265 for some in depth jokes on climate bureaucracy.
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It turns out that countries are often lead by bad bad guys… and in Bugle 4050 we focused on a few of them - starting with Robert Gabriel Mugabe.
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We return to Pakistan today to see how they get elections done. It's complicated.
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The US election cycle has been the backbone of this beast, but just 50 years in we were already tiring of the 2008 election. Here’s Andy and John with Bugle 50 - US Election nearly over!
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Today: Do you miss Silvio Berlusconi? Then this is the show for you! Here’s when he was seemingly done for, in November 2011, it’s Bugle 172 - Berlusconi bows out.
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Sometimes The Bugle also gave exclusive updates on events happening off of planet earth, like when Space Shuttle finally shuttled off into wherever shuttles go. What a time, as captured in 160 - News Out Of This World.
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Today we turn our attention to Snowden, Putin and global espionage controversies. In Bugle 250 - No one is madder than Obama.
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Let’s go back to another sport heavy Bugle classic. It's a 2012 Olympics update from John and Andy in Bugle 203 - No medals for Syria…
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Time for Bugle 4020 - Gender War, where Andy and sister Helen celebrated International Women’s Day.
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Today we go back to chaotic times, in Bugle 66 - where Barack Obama gave Gordon Brown a rubbish present.
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Today it’s a live special from 2018 with Andy, Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser, and naive optimism for the many great things Brexit would bring, It’s Bugle 4060 - What's that Aunt Doing?
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Today on Top Stories it's Bugle 129, where we turned our attention to the latest brilliant golfer in the Kim dynasty - Kim Jong Unbelievable
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Donald Trump was president elect In Bugle 4012 and Anuvab Pal kicked off The Bugle with some questions about the way the US was run. Why he asked Andy in anyone’s guess… It’s Bugle 4012 - Bashfulness and Shame.
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Donald Trump was president elect In Bugle 4012 and Anuvab Pal kicked off The Bugle with some questions about the way the US was run. Why he asked Andy in anyone’s guess… It’s Bugle 4012 - Bashfulness and Shame.
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Remember the Taliban, they ruled Afghanistan until the west came and saved everyone. Things are fine now. In 2009 we focused on the diplomacy between the US and the afghan leadership From Bugle 73 - Are the Taliban skiing down the Swat Valley?
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Today we remember the time when it turned out that the USA had serious plans to blow up the biggest piece of cheese known to man, in bugle 215 - Let's Nuke The Moon!
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Let’s cheer ourselves up with a 2nd dip into UK elections, this time, when David Cameron teamed up with future Meta Legend Nick Clegg and kicked Gordon Brown out of his home. It’s Bugle 115 - Five More Years of This.
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Thank goodness we don’t have to spend too much time thinking about Syria these days, I am sure everything there is all fine. This wasn’t the case in Bugle 245 our episode was titled Syria, too complicated for 5 year olds.
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Buglers, sometimes we exclusively report the news, sometimes we live it. Sometimes we book a live show when we know news will happen but aren’t sure what it is yet. Like in Bugle 4031, when Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Producer Chris, on election night where two heavyweights of politics Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn entered the ring.
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Today it’s Bugle 65 and where we lead with the UKs attempt to get their house in order with the EU. Things clearly went well.
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Today, a heady dose of US Politics, from Bugle 210, when all was up for grabs in an episode titled Punch up for President… Who won the election? Well you’ll have to listen to every Bugle from history to find out.
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Buglers, 75 episodes of Top Stories in and we’re getting this one out of the way. Bugle 222 where Producer Chris and/or Rupert Murdoch lost half an episode.
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In Bugle 4042 we spoke about Brexit. It was fun, why? well because Andy was with Tom Ballard and Nish Kumar who maybe weren’t taking the whole national meltdown thing seriously.
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Today we are in our happy place, revisiting 2012 and the plans for the greatest London 2012 the world ever saw, this is Bugle 185, Burning Rings of Steel.
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Bugle 39 had a very long title, almost as long as the list of presidential candidates preparing for the 2008 election. Here’s the top story from McCain, Andy and John plumb new depths with their Obama attack ad.
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Today in Bugle history, it’s The Bugle, making history in January 2010, with our 100th episode. Which of course started with a pun...
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Let’s take the Middle East, sort of, to US territory, sort of. It’s Bugle 75: What to do with Guantanamo Bay? From 2009.
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Andy Zaltzman is with Wyatt Cenac with a moment from Bugle 4019 (2017) with an episode called Donkey. Focus on a man called Donald.
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Hello Buglers, remember Afghanistan? This show does, and in 2008 John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman made the latest events there our top story…
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Let’s Go back to the good old days at the 2012 UN General Assembly, an event so full of cranks and loonies that Barack Obama decided to meet no one.
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Let’s go back to 2011 when Muamar Gadaffi was still vaguely in charge of Libya, in Bugle 145, Libyeah, or Liby-na!
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Sit down with some cocoa, or pocheen, and enjoyed Bugle 260, aka International Love Triangle, released on Valentines Day 2014…
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Remember 2017? US politics was in unprecedented turmoil, surely never to be repeated. Andy was with Nish for Bugle 4014, how bad can it get in a week?
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Let’s go back to 2008 when Robert Mugabe was still being Robert Mugabe and we turned our focus on Zimbabwe
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Remember 2013, Brazillians were embracing the vinegar revolution and John and I looked at Political Goooaallss? If not, this will help.
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Today, from January 2011 it’s Andy and John with Bugle 140 and The Divorce of a Nation, where we toured some, er, struggling, countries…
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Hello Buglers, how’s the 1st week of the year been? Ok? Well, there’s nothing like a sex scandal to lift the mood. Sort of. Here’s Bugle 191, A Secret Servicing…
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In March 2008 we named Bugle 22 after someone who in Bugle terms became a real player. This is Hugo 'crackers from Caracas' Chavez
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Remember when Donald Trump was just awful? 2017 awful? Wyatt Cenac joined us for 4015 - Tolerance is just laziness
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Remember 2012? What a year! In mid August however we had to cope with the end of London 2012, the best London 2012 of all time, it’s Bugle 204 - What The Feck.
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Welcome to 2023’s 1st Top Story. Here’s the first ever January Bugle, from 2008 it’s Bugle 11 - After Iowa, only 302 days left to go…
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Let’s go to the recent past and a very sexy Xmas, Bugle 4054 - FUChristmas! Our 15 year anniversary continues next week and we cannot wait to bring you more old things in the new year!
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Here’s bugle 282, Twas the Dick before Christmas! In 2014, we celebrated a world full of countries being dicks!
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It's the originally titled Christmas Special, from 2016, with Andy, and Helen Zaltzman
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Here’s another Christmas classic from The Bugle, It’s ep 254, from 2013…
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Today it is Bugle 138’s Christmas special, from 2010.
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Merry Christmas! Let’s take a moment today to visit Bugle 57, from December 2008 it’s Hats off to Obama, shoes off for Bush.
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Taken from Bugle 217, Silvio's Christmas Gift, remember that Christmas is a time for prayer, not to mention all the bad things the church has done.
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Today we visit this fine new era. From Christmas 2016, this is Trump, Turkey and Trains…
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Today it's a fan favourite - the time when womanising, multimillionaire populist Silvio Berlusconi came face to face with a statue - from 2009, bugle 99 - Berlusconi takes a cathedral to the face.
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It’s the 1st of 10 Christmas classics from The Bugle, starting with our 1st ever, it’s Bugle 10, Have an Adequate Christmas, with Andy and John.
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Today’s Top Story takes us back to Bugle 70 from 2009 and a G20 summit. We’ve covered plenty of these events over our 15 years and all were equally as pointless as this.
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In 2013 it turned out that the greatest sportsman around, Lance Armstrong, was doing a small bit of MASSIVE CHEATING. As reflected in Bugle 220 - The Cheat Hits the Fan.
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Today it's Bugle 125, recorded in 2010 it was focused on recent flooding in Pakistan, and an insufficient global response. That kind of thing would surely never happen again?
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Today it’s May 2017 and Bugle 4030, titled AAA - featuring me, Alice Fraser and Al Murray. It was a week that had seen the awful Manchester terrorist atack, so after some reflection we gave the audience what they needed - the resumption of a Horse Tram Service.
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Today we go all the way back to 2008 and Bugle 20: Who's the least democratic of them all? Elections were happening everywhere, including in Russia…
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Tiff Stevenson introduces Bugle 230 from 2013, which tried to make sense of the ecstasy and agony of the death of Maggie Thatcher.
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Nish Kumar is back to introduce a classic; it’s Andy and John Oliver, and Bugle 13, when the US president was still… George W Bush!
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What happened at The Royal Wedding in 2011? WHAT. HAPPENED? Chill out, here's what happened...
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Over the next two days there's two classic Bugles, our exclusive coverage of the 2011 Royal Wedding between Pippa Middleton and our eyeballs. Here’s Bugle 150.
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Nish Kumar introduced today's Top Stories from The Bugle, and today here’s a classic clip from December 2016, and Bugle 4008 aka Citation Needed.
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World leaders, are, often, quite wild. Today it’s a live classic, from the Edinburgh Fringe with Andy, Al, Tom and some nutty leaders.It's Despot Death Match!
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Alice Fraser is back with another Top Story, recorded in Australia with Andy and Nazeem Hussain it’s episode 4025: Theresa May, or May Not.
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Alice Fraser introduces a real classic: a Top Story devoted entirely to Plaxico Burress. From 2008 this is Literally, shooting oneself in the foot.
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Tiff Stevenson takes us back to Bugle 4044 and the year 2017, alongside Andy and Hari Kondabolu for an episode titled Nuke The Amazon…
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We start the week with a stain on America’s history, sure to never be repeated. From Bugle 281 - here’s John and Andy with One Star Review
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With a focus on 'freedom', this episode explores the latest from Sri Lanka, and other places in the world.
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With the economy experiencing some mild turbulence, it turns out that this isn’t new. Remember Libor? Remember 2012? This is Bugle 201, Dirty Bankers.
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Today we enjoy Bugle 36 where a G8 summit took place in 2008. Did anything get done? Well, have a look at the news and decide. It’s possibly the longest titled Bugle ever
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We return to the World Cup, this time from Bugle 272 and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Now who remembers Sepp Blatter?
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Lets start the week with a trip to a more innocent time, and the World Cup that introduced the Vuvuzela to the world, but more importantly, introduced some iconic Zaltzman commentary, here’s Bugle 118, from 2010, unofficially titled The Cheating Little Shit’
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We go all the way back to Bugle 8, with me and John Oliver in a 2007 episode titled ‘Australians Keep Touching The Queen’
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Today, Dutch Politics. From Bugle 4021, this episode was called Geertcha, with Andy and Hari Kondabolu
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Let’s learn a little with Hari Kondabolu and Nish Kumar, from Bugle 4150, with Bleach? Nevermind!
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Today we visit Bugle 42 and a tour across the world from 2008 starting with Georgia
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CONTAINS John Oliver SINGING INTRO. Today it's Bugle 85, I Need A Hero - from 2009.
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Today we go back to the UK border crisis, not from with week, but 2007 and Episode 4 - Immigration Everywhere.
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Today on Top Stories, we go back to Bugle 164, which as well being titled Ich Bin Ein Hulkamanic focused on the 2011 London riots.
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Today news archive fans, let’s escape from human news now and go back to epic termite news. Taken from Bugle 4088, with Alice Fraser (and a cameo from Producer Chris).
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Today, in a week where US democracy is really doing it’s thing, let’s go back to 2008, and Bugle 43 where John Oliver reported live, from his bed, in Denver, at the US Democrat convention
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Today, a proposed rekindling of the British Empire, as proposed back in 2007, when the UK prepared to colonise Antarctica.
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Andy is with podcast star, and his sister, Helen Zaltzman to look at news from late 2016.
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Even in 2008 politicians could be awful, here's proof, from Bugle 14, where abortion was on the agenda. US listeners, why not take the time to support: https://www.justthepill.com/
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The Bugle turns it's focus to Africa, and Goodluck Jonathan.
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Today, the exclusive, official take on Barack Obama's inauguration.
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Today, the inauguration of President 44, Barack Obama, from Bugle 60 - Goodbye George Bush and Hello Barack Obama
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It’s Friday Buglers so let’s crack on with another Top Story. Now do you remember Theresa May, she was once a British Prime Minister, maybe 3-7 Prime Ministers ago, and in episode 4035 she ruined leopard print for debut Bugler Tiff Stevenson.
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Today it's Andy and John in Bugle 179 - titled Playas Gon Play; we looked at the internet, and the day it decided not to come to work.
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Today’s top story comes from Afghanistan’s 2009 which was perfectly normal. It’s Bugle 87, titled Afghanistan celebrates election with fireworks! Featuring John and Andy.
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Today we pick up from yesterday’s news, but move forward 10 years to 2018 for another look at China, and thinks have escalated quickly! Its 2018's Bugle 4086, titled Easier To Build a Moon Than To Brexit, with Al Murray and Tom Ballard.
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Today, with China in the news, here’s a trip back to May 2008 and Bugle 27, titled The Swimsuit Edition, with John and Andy.
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It's a debut for Nish Kumar as he and Andy look at the early days of Brexit.
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Remember when US elections were less weird? John and Andy take us through McCain v Obama.
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Andy and Alice present a top story, about a unique jellyfish.
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Today, we revisit the survival of the Chilean Miners, with John and Andy.
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Welcome to Top Stories from The Bugle. Today's Top Story - our first ever. Andy and John on Iraq, remember Iraq?
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Launching on 17th October, every week day we'll play a classic Top Story from The Bugle, featuring classic moments involving all the best and worst things to happen to the world since the innocent days of October 2007.
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