The Bugle The Bugle is LIVE!
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Aug 18, 2025 
Join comedian Nish Kumar, known for his sharp wit on The Mash Report, as he joins Andy Zaltzman and others in a lively celebration of their 18th birthday. They dive into the quirks of human evolution, like the curious case of wisdom teeth. Urban animals’ resilience during COVID-19 sparks satirical commentary on public health missteps. The absurdity of politics, especially the UK’s post-Brexit landscape, gets a humorous critique. Expect a blend of laughter, insightful reflections, and a playful take on the cosmos!
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Humans Keep Evolving Biologically And Culturally
- The hosts note humans continue to evolve with traits like losing wisdom teeth and gaining an extra artery.
- They frame cultural forces (social media) as shaping behavior as much as biological change.
Social Media Shapes Human Behaviour Like Evolution
- The show links social media to behavioural 'evolution' like stronger thumbs and a protective shell for online aggression.
- They argue our online habits are reshaping social traits as surely as biology shapes bodies.
Animals Adapt To Human Pressure
- Nish points out elephants evolving tusklessness because humans keep killing tusked elephants.
- Alice describes urban animals thriving on human waste, like possums and a cat carrying a KFC family meal.