The Bugle This Episode is TR*mp Free!
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Oct 8, 2025 
Helen Zaltzman, a savvy podcaster and co-host, joins her brother Andy for a whimsically thoughtful discussion. The duo explores whether higher beings might be guiding us—or just ignoring our notifications. They also dive into the curious relationships humans are forming with chatbots, raising eyebrows over emotional connections with algorithms. Plus, catch their whimsically absurd takes on architecture and the latest updates in Vatican fashion. Expect laughter and a sprinkle of existential musings throughout!
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Birthday Co-Host Rules
- Andy describes strict, humorous criteria for his co-host selection, ending up with Helen due to family and Scrabble rules.
- The exchange establishes their sibling rapport and sets a playful tone for the episode.
Self-Imposed Topic Blackout
- Andy deliberately bans all mentions of America's president to give the episode a Trump-free hour.
- This self-imposed constraint reframes the show's focus toward other worldly and lighter topics.
Historic Church Appointment
- The hosts discuss the new Archbishop of Canterbury as a sign of institutional change after a controversy-driven vacancy.
- They highlight the novelty and statistical oddity of the first woman occupying the role after centuries of men.
