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In August 2017 the future was looking uncertain, as two of the world’s most unique leaders locked horns (sound familiar?). Andy was joined by Hari Kondabolu for Bugle issue 4038 “every Mushroom Cloud…”Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us 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 April 2020 now. You might remember there was only one story in town that spring. For issue 4147 “Urine with a chance” Andy was joined by Anuvab and Hari for a tri-continental take on Covid.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 2017 now and the beginning of the end (or so we thought) for Harvey Weinstein. Alice Fraser was with me to unpack the sexual misconduct revolution. It’s issue 4047 A fart wrapped in an illusion.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Jan 2015 Paris was in mourning following the Charlie Hebdo terror attack. World leaders travelled to the city in a sign of unity, and the magazine came out fighting. It’s issue 284 Too Hot For Print.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and donate to keep us alive here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In February 2014 winter olympians were preparing for the controversial Games in Sochi. Not only was it costing a pretty penny - but the hosts’ values were also under question. It’s issue 259 Sochi 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.

September 2013 now, and President Barack Obama was making a pitch for war with Syria. But a surprising twist saw a deal at the eleventh hour. It’s issue 246  Selling The Drama (And War and Guns And The Planet).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.

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.