The Bugle (Strong)men Making Friends
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Sep 10, 2025 Join comedian Nato Green, known for his sharp political humor, as he dives into an entertaining discussion with Andy Zaltzman and Alice Fraser. They explore the absurdity of a recent Chinese conference featuring notorious leaders, humorously critiquing the bizarre friendships formed among them. The conversation also touches on the US rebranding the Department of War and the chaos of UK politics. With witty takes on military parades and their strange symbols of power, they blend laughter with insightful commentary on current events.
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Writers' Retreat In The Swiss Alps
- Alice Fraser ran a writers' retreat in the Swiss Alps while juggling 12 writers and two babies.
- She described the retreat as relaxed but chaotic, mixing writing work with childcare duties.
Park Service Staff Faced Climate Censorship
- Nato Green recounted a National Park Service union member who said climate change references were being scrubbed from their work.
- The anecdote highlighted morale damage from political interference in federal agencies.
Peace Rhetoric Framed By Military Spectacle
- The Beijing event assembled global 'strongmen' and mixed military spectacle with rhetoric about peace.
- Alice Fraser and Andy Zaltzman pointed out the contradiction of celebrating peace while displaying heavy weaponry.
