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January 2008 and President Bush finally got around to trying to fix the Middle East, what a champ. With photo-opps a plenty and bringing Bethlehem to a standstill - the US President was full of optimism.Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, 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.

Join us now as we hung up our stockings on Brexit-eve. New Year 2020 and we were bracing ourselves for life outside of the EU. Alice Fraser and James Nokise joined Andy for a fond farewell. Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, 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.

Russia invades Ukraine - but part 1 - yep, March 2014 and Russian troops occupy Crimea. That is unless you asked President Putin.Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, 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.

Europe was rolling out the red carpet for Barack Obama in July 2008. The soon-to-be-President’s blossoming love affair with the media was keeping Andy and John entertained.Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, 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.

Back in December 2007 there was some disappointing news for the Bush administration, but great news for humanity - as Iran’s nuclear threat was downgraded after the US released it’s own report into Tehran’s weapons programme. An actual good news Bugle!Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, 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.

May 2010 and … yes that’s right - Vladimir Putin being a bad guy. Allegations of voter fraud were dismissed by the Russian President - and you can probably guess who he blamed instead. Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, 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 2018 the Bugle made it’s first trip to Ireland. Live from the Sugar Club in Dublin Andy was joined by Alice Fraser and David O'Doherty - and we were concerned about the steps needed to save the earth environmental armageddon.Hear more of our shows, donate and see our live dates here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In March 2013 we were all fixated on the Vatican City - waiting for that holy white smoke that signals the arrival of a new Pope. The appointment of Pope Francis marked several firsts for the Catholic Church - much to the delight of John and Andy.Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, 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.

For today’s top story we’re visiting the Maldives - a tropical paradise - well for some people anyway. And in February 2012 the wealthy holidaymakers may have missed the coup going on away from the perfect beaches and turquoise seas. It’s Bugle number 182.Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, 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.

Where would we be at the Bugle without unscrupulous leaders? In April 2009 the morals of torture were up for debate as America got its self into a pickle about whether or not it was a pastime the great nation participated in. Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, 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.