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Celebrating The Bugle's best moments, this daily show takes us back through the some of the greatest stories the The Bugle has deemed newsworthy.Featuring the best moments from Andy Zaltzman, John Oliver and guest Co-hostsWe are listener funded, support what we do hereThis is a Bugle Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 9min
Ram the Ramparts
We’re going back to July 2019 now. Donald Trump was doing his thing as the Americans celebrated Independence Day. I was joined by Anuvab and Alice for Bugle issue 4114, Ram the Ramparts.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 2024 • 10min
Dastardly Things
In September 2019 I gave Tom Ballard and Nato Green the important job of deciding who has the biggest bad guy… Saudi Arabia, or Iran? It’s Bugle issue 4122, Dastardly Things.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2024 • 12min
Russian into battle
A classic rivalry reared its ugly head in August 2013. Tensions between Presidents Obama and Putin were reaching dangerous heights. It’s issue 244 – Russian into battle.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 2024 • 11min
Crazies Special
We love an eccentric leader here at the Bugle. And rash decisions and questionable morals abounded in December 2010 as John and myself recorded Bugle issue 137, Crazies Special.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 2024 • 12min
Freeze The Oil
As we recorded in May 2010 more than a hundred million gallons of oil in the Gulf of Mexico was proving pretty difficult to clear up. It’s Bugle issue 116, Freeze The Oil.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 2024 • 10min
Let's Sit In Silence and Watch a bird go "Honk."
Alice and Nish joined Andy in October 2019 for an important update in the evolutionary race between humans and other animals. It’s Bugle issue 4127, Let's Sit In Silence and Watch a bird go "Honk.”.Presented today by Chris Skinner.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2024 • 11min
Paunchy Plutocrats, Inc.
In July 2017 Andy was joined by Alice Fraser to take a deep dive into North Korea’s nuclear capabilities - with some unique ideas for the future of diplomacy. It’s Bugle issue 4036, Paunchy Plutocrats, Inc.Presented today by Chris Skinner.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 2024 • 11min
The gifts that keep giving
Robert Mugabe was going nowhere without a struggle in August 2013. Plus, Silvio Berlusconi was back in the news - a happy day indeed! It’s Bugle issue 243, The gifts that keep giving.Presented today by Chris Skinner.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 2024 • 12min
Keep it in your pants
We’re visiting May 2011 now - Andy and John were handing out some PSHE education… with some top tips on avoiding any confusion when it comes to consent. It’s Bugle issue 154, Keep it in your pants.Presented today by Chris Skinner.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 2024 • 12min
Massive Cuts
In October 2010 a UK spending review triggered the start of a bleak time of austerity for the nation. The news was broken to the nation by millionaire Chancellor George Osborne. It’s Bugle issue 132, Massive Cuts. Presented today by Chris Skinner.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.