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Selling The Drama (And War and Guns And The Planet)

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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Nazis versus Terrorists

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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Turbo Russia

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 the Bastard

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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Reacting like a coiled donut

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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Silk and Linen

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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It's the end of the world and I'm slightly bothered, but not enough really

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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Retronauts and prairie skirts

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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Anarchy in the USA

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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Who's Tailin' Palin?

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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7 days of Transatlantic Madness

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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A career defining election

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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Dancefloor Diplomacy

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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WTF is going on?

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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Space, Snow and Super Bowl

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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Calendar means Calendar

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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Mind The Gap!

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 Queen is on fire!

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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Ram the Ramparts

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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Dastardly Things

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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Russian into battle

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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Crazies Special

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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Freeze The Oil

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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Let's Sit In Silence and Watch a bird go "Honk."

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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Paunchy Plutocrats, Inc.

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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The gifts that keep giving

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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Keep it in your pants

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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Massive Cuts

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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Jubilee Special

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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#JeSuisCharlie

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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Tit for Tat

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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You’re Fired – Afforced Acquiescence

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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A Human Centipede Of Backstabbing

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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What would Draco do?

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Electile Dysfunction

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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Long Over-Jew

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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Woman gives birth!

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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Not Enough Kicking

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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Judges and prison

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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Singing in the Reign

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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Do I Not Leak That

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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Britain can no longer afford defence against aliens

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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Fart jokes for the Taliban

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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Breadgate

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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Mukbang

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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Gaining My Religion

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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We're having a baby!

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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Weapons of mass election

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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KalashniCough

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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Fruitcakes and Loonies

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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Inprismed

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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A Drop of Reagan’s Blood

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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Bad news for stupid buildings, Afghanistan & shoes

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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Peak Nigel

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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Weekend at Bernie's

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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The Ebola Tombola

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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Britain's Back Baby!

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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Birthday Party! Super Best Friends Invited!

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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After Iowa, only 302 days left to go

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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Twas the Dick before Christmas

Here’s bugle 282, Twas the Dick before Christmas! In 2014, we celebrated a world full of countries being dicks!

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Christmas special! (2016 edition)

It's the originally titled Christmas Special, from 2016, with Andy, and Helen Zaltzman

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Christmas Special! (2013 edition)

Here’s another Christmas classic from The Bugle, It’s ep 254, from 2013…

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A Christmas Bugle!

Today it is Bugle 138’s Christmas special, from 2010.

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Mike Pence gets horny

In December 2021 there was an early Christmas gift for us all in the form of Donald Trump’s first impeachment. Andy was joined by Alice and Hari to disect the news. It’s issue 4134, Mike Pence gets horny.

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Not Scared, Bored

We’re going back to March 2017 now and there was a shocking terror attack on Westminster. Nish was with me to ponder why some people are just total, er, cunts. It’s issue 4022, Not Scared, Bored.

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Istanbul's hit

Join me now as we go to a World roundup from June 2013. Which nations were soaring ahead in the power leagues? It’s issue 237 Istanbul's hit.

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'Like eating Bill Cosby'

In April 2012 we were celebrating a true achiever. It was a 100 years since Scott of the Antarctic went down in history as a total legend. 

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Iran goes for the world record for show trials

We’re going way back inn time now to August 2009. But some things never change - it’s issue 88, Iran goes for the world record for show trials

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Evil but competent

Boris Johnson was rocking the boat in August 2019. Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and Mark Steel to discuss whether the Prime Minister was pro rogue or anti rogue.

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Terrorists eat cauliflowers

We’re going back to February 2017 now - and the Bugle was deep in its Trump era. The President was spoiling us with his very specific leadership style. It’s issue 4016 Terrorists eat cauliflowers.

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Motown breaks down

Like all true Brits, we love to talk about the weather. Andy and John were melting in July 2013 - it’s Bugle issue 241 Motown breaks down.

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Captain Crazy corks it

In October 2011 we were bowing our heads and paying a fitting tribute to Colonel Gaddafi - after his game of hide and seek drew to a dramatic close.

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The Bugle finally returns

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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Pocket Gods

We had serious concerns in October 2018 about the future of happiness. It started with smiling being banned. Where would it end? Alice Fraser and Aditi Mittal were with me to contemplate a world without joy. It’s issue 4085 Pocket Gods.

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Tolerance is just laziness

Donald Trump was still settling into the White House in February 2017. But he was already helping to forge some interesting new alliances around the world. Wyatt Cenac joined me for Bugle issue 4015 Tolerance is just laziness.

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Beard means business

Environmental protesters were making their voices heard in September 2014. Record numbers took to the streets in New York - leaving John’s dog feeling a little miffed. It’s issue 274 Beard means business.

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Tennis racquet marries guinea pig

May 2013 now and homophobia was having a moment. Former British MP Lord Norman Tebbit was leading the charge. And we named Bugle issue 236 “Tennis racquet marries guinea pig”.

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Tunisia is Revolting

It was the end of an era in January 2011 as Tunisia’s Ben Ali was ousted from power - in a manner perfectly befitting his tenure. It’s Bugle issue 141 Tunisia is Revolting.

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A flood of news, and floods

September 2017 now and the diplomatic tit for tat between the US and Russia was reaching a crescendo. Alice Fraser joined Andy for Bugle issue 4041 A flood of news, and floods.

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Lenin in a Dress

America’s widening wealth gap was up for discussion in December 2013 - with some bad news for the great American Dream. It’s Bugle issue 253 Lenin in a Dress.

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Global Election Round Up

Democracy fans had a real treat in the Spring of 2012. The US, Mexico, Russia, Greece and France were all going to the polls. So it was only right that Bugle issue 194 should be a Global Election Round Up.

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UN-couth

September 2010 now and the 65th UN General assembly was underway in New York. Of course John was there to give his analysis.

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Burma triumphs at made-up crime prevention

Aung San Suu Kyi’s house arrest was given a bizarre extension in August 2009. Andy and John tried to their heads round the legal wrangling. Its Bugle issue 86 Burma triumphs at made-up crime prevention.

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Brelectageddon

We’ve been on a real roll in Britain in recent years when it comes to Prime Ministers. In December 2017 Andy was joined by Anuvab, Alice and Mark Steel as we digested the general election. Mark inparticular had some frustrations to vent. It’s issue, 4133 Brelectageddon.

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A truly British democracy

In June 2017, the British public once again let themselves down at the polling booths. The day after the landmark vote Andy was joined by Helen and Aparna Nancherla to unpick what had just happened. 

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Goodness Gracious G8 Balls Of Tennis

The G8 were getting together for their annual jolly in June 2013. Ireland was playing host to the diplomatic dance. It’s issue 239, Goodness Gracious G8 Balls Of Tennis.

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Uncle Rupert is the real victim

There was only one inquiry in town in April 2012. That’s right Leveson. Ring any bells? Well let us remind you. It’s Bugle issue 192, Uncle Rupert is the real victim.

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Some Seriously Bad Pope-ing

Today, a look back at when white smoke bellowed from the heavens. No, not the Vatican, Iceland.

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Look at this Massive Election!

The world's biggest democracy was going to the polls in May 2019. We took a deep dive into Indian democracy with Anuvab Pal for issue 4107 - Look at this Massive Election! 

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Evolution special

We’re going back To February 2017 now - and I was joined by Helen for a major update on the future of planet Earth. It’s issue 4017 - Evolution special.

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Nuns, guns and nutters

Britain’s long and messy divorce from Europe was just beginning in May 2013. In Bugle issue 234 we were coming to terms with UKIP and making ourselves familiar with one Mr Nigel Farage. 

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Mayhem Update

In spring 2011 we had a little break here on the Bugle. Putting our feet up for a few weeks. But of course that meant there was no shortage of bonkers behaviour to catch you up on for Bugle issue 148 - Mayhem Update.

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Iran's Theocracy: Letting God decide the election

Iran was giving us all a lesson in democracy in June 2009 - with a shock victory that left Andy and John reeling for Bugle issue 79 - Iran's Theocracy: Letting God decide the election.

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World turned upside down

In April 2017 Andy was in Australia and there were debut appearances for two new Buglers - welcome David O'Doherty and Tom Ballard. It’s issue 4023 - World turned upside down.

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(Product from) Pigs Might Fly (Off The Shelves)

We’re taking you back in time now to Kiev in December 2013 - and a new challenger for the title of toughest world leader. It’s Bugle issue 252.

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Happy Deathiversary!

May 2012 marked one year since the death of one of the most wanted men in the World. It was causing John to feel poetic - launching his exclusive greetings card line. It’s issue 193 - Happy Deathiversary!

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A Greek Tragedy

In November 2011 the people were fighting back. So of course - so were the powers that be. It’s Bugle issue 171 - A Greek Tragedy.

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Countdown to Vote-ageddon

Britain was reaching new heights of democracy in May 2010 as we recorded Bugle issue 113 - Countdown to Vote-ageddon. And a political blooper from Gordon Brown gave Andy and John plenty to analyse.

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American Carnage

In January 2017 The White House had a new resident - Donald J Trump. Straight off the back of the inaugaration - Hari joined me to try and make sense of what had just happened. It’s Bugle issue 4013 American Carnage. 

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Baby got Hack

Syria’s electronic army got the better of the West in May 2013 with the power of a single Tweet - but on the upside it allowed us to give Bugle issue 233 the title Baby Got Hack.

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Gentlemen, start your engines!

In March 2012 there was one of those oh so British moments of panic. Of course it involved a queue and some dim-witted politicians. It’s issue 188 Gentlemen, start your engines!

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Man Versus Nature

The news was so bleak in March 2011 that John Oliver admitted something truly shocking about himself. It’s Bugle issue 147 Man Versus Nature - and Andy joined John on the phone from Chennai.

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Britain Holds its Breath

The countdown was on in April 2010, as the UK learnt it was to go to the polls. A general election was afoot - and the Tories had a secret weapon up their sleeve. It’s Bugle issue 110 Britain Holds its Breath.

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William The Bonquerer

At some points in Bugle history there has only been one top story in town. April 2020 is one of those times… Yes, that’s right… Covid has infected Top Stories. It’s issue 4149 William The Bonquerer.

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Making nothing out of something

In March 2014 the Russian invasion of Crimean peninsula was high in the headlines. So which element of this crisis did myself and John Oliver decide to focus on? Dolphins of course. It’s issue 264 Making nothing out of something.

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Berlusconi: Hard to swallow

Silvio Berlusconi makes another appearance in Top Stories now. The Italian stallion surpassed himself in September 2011 with a particularly passionate rant. It’s issue 167 Berlusconi: Hard to swallow.

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12 Friends and 1 Champion

An icon of an episode! Cast your mind back now to September 2010 and those exciting days in the UK when the Pope graced us with his presence. It’s Bugle issue 127 12 Friends and 1 Champion.

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Will China rule the world in the future?

Here at Top stories we like to take you back in time to Bugle’s past… but for this issue, we’re messing with the space-time continuum - it’s Bugle issue 84 Will China rule the world in the future?

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Swede Dreams are Made of Trees

April 2019 now and Greta Thunberg was in the UK. Andy was joined by Nish Kumar and Nato Green for the issue 4106 Swede Dreams are Made of Trees.

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Free At Last!

Get out your star spangled banner - it was celebration time in Bugle issue 213. Yes, it was November 2012 and Barack Obama was re-elected as US President. But as the title Free At Last suggests - it wasn’t so much the result that John was celebrating.

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The truth about lies

There was a shock revelation in Jan 2012 regarding the British habit of telling porkies. And a warning that the nation could be heading towards a crisis. It’s issue 180 The truth about lies.

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The Bugle Ethics Special

Here at the Bugle we like to shine a light on some of the most deplorable humans on the planet. For issue 107 in March 2010 we were spoilt for choice - it’s The Bugle Ethics Special.

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How Low Will They Go?

John McCain was on the campaign trail in October 2008, and some back peddling was underway - after some serious mud-slinging in Barack Obama’s direction. It’s issue 48 How Low Will They Go?

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Buy lead and Horny Horses

For our 250th Top Story we’re going back in time to a highlight in America’s great history of the patriarchy. Judge Kavanaugh was the hot topic for issue October 2018.

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Season 2!

The UK was gripped by a referendum as we recorded Bugle issue 273 - and no, not THAT referendum. This was September 2014 - before Brexit was even in our lexicon. Yep, it was the Scottish referendum keeping myself and John on the edge of our seats. 

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Wind of change

Hurricane Sandy swept through New York in November 2012. Cue plenty of finger pointing by those hoping to use the weather to their political advantage. It’s issue 212 - Wind of Change.

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Streets of Rage

Capitalist fat cats were shaking in their boots in October 2011. Occupy Wall Street was raging against the machine for issue 168.

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Did you get peace in the Mid-East for Xmas?

As we welcomed in 2009 Andy and John looked back in time to try and find a happier new year for the Middle East. It’s a suitably festive Bugle issue 58.

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The News Stinks

In May 2019 Alice and Hari joined me for issue 4109 The News Stinks - and we tried to get out head round some particularly grim news from the US. 

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An Insult To Civic Society

Russia’s democratic system was under the Bugle’s scrutiny in March 2012. That’s right President Putin was celebrating another victory. It’s issue 186 An Insult to Civic Society.

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Walls throughout the ages

Now as far as top stories go, this one might get the prize for the most obscure. Yep, in November 2009 for Bugle issue 95 - we were talking all things “Walls”.

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Electoral Labour

October 2012 today, for Bugle issue 211 the US election was just around the corner. Myself and John pondered over the prospect of life with Mitt Romney in the White House.

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You Will Know Us By Our Knobbly Fruit

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We’re going back to a more innocent time now. How we laughed over the Lisbon treaty in June 2008. It’s issue 34 You Will Know Us By Our Knobbly Fruit.

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The Reverse Skrillex

April 2019 now and a surprising breakthrough in the fight against Malaria. Nish Kumar and Matt Forde joined Andy for The Reverse Skrillex.

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5th Birthday Edition

In October 2012 the Bugle turned 5 years old - and what better way to celebrate than with a Top Story looking at some impressive brass balls.

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The American right to flip the bird

Flipping the bird - such a small but satisfying gesture. And in March 2010 the middle finger was the subject of a bizarre legal wrangle - and yes, of course - it was in America. It’s Bugle issue 106.

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Gordon Brown gets a bad dose of the quits

June 2009 now and Prime Minister Gordon Brown was having a bit of a mare. Cabinet resignations were coming in thick and fast as we recorded Bugle issue 77.

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Economic Armageddon Approacheth

We’re heading back in time now to September 2008 and some very rich bankers had some explaining to do as the world hurtled towards financial armageddon. 

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Obama and his Al-Qaeda style video

We love a bit of pope news here on the Bugle. And in March 2009 Benedict XVI didn’t disappoint - delivering some classic Pope lines on a trip to Africa.

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Bashar goes to Madcon 1

We all get wrapped up in our own lives now and again - but in August 2011 Bashar Al Assad finally went crazy enough for the international community to start taking notice. It’s issue 165 Bashar Goes Madcon 1.

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Brazilliant!

In August 2010 we were beating our samba drums and counting down to the Brazilian election in true Carnival style. It’s issue 124 Brazilliant!

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A Few Bad Men

We’ve dedicated a lot of time here on the Bugle to marking the exploits of some very dodgy people. And in November 2012 we had a bonanza on our hands. It’s Bugle 214 a Few Bad Men.

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Obama and KSM

June 08 was a big moment for Barack Obama - but Hillary Clinton was taking her time to step aside in the race to be Democratic Presidential candidate. Here are John and Andy with Bugle issue number 32.

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Slow Cook Democracy

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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Santorum splashes out

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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The Falklands War Part II

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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The Vegas Special

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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Adults and Aliens

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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Fashion & Fascism

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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Nailing the truth to the floor

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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It's time to ban slap bass

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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Backwang Forever

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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Republican Convention Special

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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George W Bush Nostalgia

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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Mars, Merchandise and Mad Men!

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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Egypt Crisis - a good time to buy a jumper

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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Does Kim Jong Il have the grapes to start a war?

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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Food! Nonexistent Food!

There was some worrying news for food fans back in April 2008… It’s Bugle issue 26: Food! Nonexistent Food!

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Resistible force versus movable object

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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A Kama Sutra approach to the truth

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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Making a mountain out of a mountain

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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Valentine's Day Special

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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Possibly the longest penis joke in the world, ever

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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Iran, pick on a country your own size!

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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Sarah Palin- One giant leap backwards for humankind

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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Troubled Bridge Over Boiling Water

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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This is an ex-president!

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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Donald Trump in drag

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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The Queen should play poker

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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Egypt Erupts

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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Does the EU really want El Presidente Blair?

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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Foreign snow is invading Britain!

Hi Buglers, weather is weird, so let's go back to Bugle 63, Foreign snow is invading Britain!

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How is Mugabe losing a rigged election?

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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Democramnesia

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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The Final Countdown

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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McChrystal Balls

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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Claiming expenses for MPs that do not exist

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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25 million people missing

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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Debt To America

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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Fire Sale

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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Obama wins first pre-emptive Nobel Peace Prize

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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Sharon Stone fludges her pontullius

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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Why Obama's inauguration will be like the Rio carnival

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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Sex and Insects news

 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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Cliff Diving

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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Obama and his not so secret code name

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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Oil is running out, bring on the new Stone Age!

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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A Message to You, Rudy

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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The Bin King

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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The President is not a gremlin

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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Climate change denial and a Narnia of nutjobs

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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Obama and his 'do nothing' wonderland

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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Swearing at the Queen

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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Mid Atlantica

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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Techno! Techno! Technocrat!

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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That clock is pimped out!

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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Help Save The Investment Banker

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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110 Per Cent Behind Musaharraf

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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Independents Day

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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Warm up and melt down

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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Royal Wedding Souvenir Edition

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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United Nations? Not if Gaddafi has anything to do about it

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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Dead Hill Walking

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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Why the dolphins keep leaping

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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Do EU really love Us?

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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Flip Modi Squad

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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Wake up, Gaddafi

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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Instead of recession news, let's talk chimps

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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History Repeating

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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Who Do I Bribe

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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The Trojan Horse

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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People will now only trust a naked politician

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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