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Syria was causing all sorts of problems for the international community in January 2014. Naughty Syria. But fortunately Australia’s new PM was on hand to clarify the situation for us all. It’s issue 258, Nazis versus Terrorists.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.

We’re going back to March 2015 now, and the Russian government were being true to their stereotype. It’s issue 289, Turbo Russia.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.

Donald Trump is never far from our thoughts here at the Bugle. The gift that just keeps on giving. And in February 2018 Al Murray and Bugle debutant Jen Kirkman were with me to dissect the state of the union address.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.

June 2011 now and there was plenty going on in the Middle East. But John didn’t let the serious situation put him off from a musical interlude. It’s issue 157, Reacting like a coiled donut.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.

In October 2019 the Bugle celebrated its 12th birthday. Alice and Anuvab joined me for this happy occasion - only slightly dampened by more bad news for planet earth. 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.

We’re going back to May 2019 now, and Alice and Nish were with Andy as we digested some news that we’d all been dreading. It’s Bugle issue 4108, It's the end of the world and I'm slightly bothered, but not enough really.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.

In October 2017 Hari and Helen joined me to discuss the reported end of the war on coal - and other defunct technologies. It’s Bugle issue 4046, Retronauts and prairie skirts. 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.

America was taking an enforced break from life in October 2013. The Government shut down in a spat over healthcare. It’s Bugle issue 248 - Anarchy in the USA.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.

In June 2011 there was some good news for the world. A posse of Japanese pensioners were coming to our rescue - showing true heroism in the face of inevitable death. It’s Bugle issue 156.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.

In Sept 19 the UK and US were in a race to be crowned the most rubbish nation on Earth. Nish Kumar and Josh Gondelman joined me to help weigh up who was winning. It’s Bugle issue 4123 - 7 days of Transatlantic Madness.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.