The Bugle Rage Bait Bugle (Bumper Edition!)
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Dec 24, 2025 
Join Alice Fraser, a witty comedian and writer, alongside Lloyd Langford, known for his sharp one-liners, and Sami Shah, a keen cultural observer, as they unleash their comedic fury on pressing issues. They tackle the complexity of Australia’s recent tragedies and dish out satirical takes on Trump’s antics and the enigmatic Epstein files. Reflecting on the year’s lows, they highlight the absurdity of patriotism and explore the concept of 'ragebait.' Their humor offers both a cathartic release and a unique lens on today’s chaos.
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Give Practical, Thoughtful Gifts
- Alice Fraser and Andy Zaltzman suggest practical, tongue-in-cheek gift ideas for stressed parents, like private toilets for angry fathers and emotional support for lonely mothers.
- They emphasize simple, meaningful solutions over expensive items.
Social Media Checks Normalize Global Surveillance
- The US plan to require five years of social media history for visa applicants treats many nations equally and exposes travelers' pandemic-era posts.
- Sami Shah notes this effectively extends surveillance norms globally and may deter visitors.
Meteorite Or Mundane Mishap?
- Lloyd Langford and others mock a claimed meteorite that smashed a Tesla windscreen and note scientists found no space-origin evidence.
- They use the story to satirize sensationalism and modern tech's fallibility.