The Bugle London Crime on the Down, Party swapping and Trump trying to buy Greenland - it's THE BUGLE 4365!
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Jan 21, 2026 
Alice Fraser, a sharp-witted comedian and writer, and Anuvab Pal, an internationally acclaimed stand-up comedian, join for a lively discussion. They dive into Trump's comically misguided attempt to buy Greenland and speculate on potential absurd political consequences. The duo also reflects on London's crime rate hitting a decade low, while humorously recounting a bizarre drug bust involving a bag hilariously labeled "Does Not Contain Drugs." Political deflections and the challenge of party identity in the UK also spark their satirical banter.
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Greenland Shows Norms Have Weak Deterrents
- Donald Trump's Greenland plan reveals a willingness to bypass international norms using economic pressure.
- Andy Zaltzman and Alice Fraser highlight that threats of tariffs expose a breakdown in consequences-based diplomacy.
Bag Labeled 'Definitely Not A Bag Of Drugs'
- A Minnesota woman was arrested drunk driving with a bag labeled "definitely not a bag of drugs."
- Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal read the list of contents, underlining the absurdity of the situation.
Falling Murder Rate Versus Political Hysteria
- London murder rates have fallen to a decade low despite heated political rhetoric.
- The hosts warn statistics can be framed to suit political narratives and lived experience often shapes public perception.
