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In October 2020 we were more than 6 months into the pandemic- but still Covid was front page news. Alice Fraser joined us for Bugle issue 4169, as we tried to find a silver lining.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 May 2020 a wave of plagues attacked the earth. But would anyone be bothered? It’s Bugle issue 4152.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 heading back to November 2019 now and Jenna Friedman was making her Bugle debut - with some serious questions about life. It’s issue 4131 Hot PUSA.Support us, keep us alive, find out how and why here: http://thebuglepodcast.com/donate This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hari Kondabolu, the third ever official Bugle co-host only had 2 wait two years to get an episode named after himself.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.

March 2016 now and myself and John were back after an extended break. So we thought it wise to hand the running order over to our esteemed listeners. This is how that turned out - issue 294, The Chainsaw of Futuristic Justice.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.

Britain was having an identity crisis in October 2014. Thankfully Lord Norman Tebbit was on hand with suggestions of how to turn things around. It’s issue 276, Calypso Bad.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.

May 2014 now and Ukraine was going to the polls in a vote that could have been one of the most pointless in history. It’s Bugle issue 269, Fiddlesticks to Russia.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 October 2013 the USA was in a tail spin, giving myself and John more evidence for the complete collapse of the great nation. It’s issue 249, America stands that little bit smaller.  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 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.

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.

There’s nothing like a plot twist. In May 2015 the British public went to the polls in a general election - and the pollsters got a custard pie in the face. It’s Bugle issue 292 – A career defining election.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 January 2014 now… and John and myself were spoilt for choice when it came to Top Stories. It’s Bugle issue 257 - Dancefloor Diplomacy.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.

An issue of the Bugle now given a title that could have frankly fitted any issue of the Bugle ever recorded. WTF is going on? It was September 2019, and Aditi Mittal and Tom Ballard were with me to answer the question.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.

February 2018 now, and Alice and Anuvab were with me to talk space, snow and Super Bowl - with a specific look at an orbiting car. It’s Bugle issue 4059.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.

Theresa May gave one of the most excruciatingly toe curlingly awful speeches ever in October 2017. Nish and Alice joined me to ponder just how bad the Conservative conference was. 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 Sept 2013 now - and the chasm between rich and poor was reaching epic proportions on both sides of the Atlantic. And of course politicians were quick to point the finger at the poor for being crap. It’s Bugle issue 247, Mind the Gap.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.

The late-great Queen, Her Majesty, old Queenie, Lizzie the second, Lillibet, Granny Liz - whatever you choose to call her… she was pretty busy in May 2011. I was joined by John for Bugle issue 155, The Queen is on fire! 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bugle issue 196 in June 2012 featured Barack Obama in the Top Story slot. But even the 44th President off the USA couldn’t get ahead of some very important sports news that I just had to bring to the nation.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.

January 2015 now, and the year got off to a heavy start. A cartoon in a French magazine sparked a horrific attack. Myself and John tried to get our heads round the barbarism - and global reaction.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 visiting June 2018 now. It was a busy week as we recorded Bugle issue 4070 - Alice joined me to look at Ukrainian 'assassinations' and… dachshunds. 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 May 2017 in his early White House days Donald Trump was channelling his Apprentice persona - firing a pretty big player in national security. Anuvab joined me for Bugle 4028, You’re Fired – Afforced Acquiescence.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 2019 Tiff Stevenson and James Nokise joined me as we waited patiently for the Conservatives to pick our new PM. It’s Bugle issue 4112 - A Human Centipede of backstabbing.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.

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Now we’re heading back to May 2017, it was election season in the UK - but two of the key players had gone AWOL. It’s Bugle issue 4029, Electile DysfunctionHear 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 March 2011 Pope Benedict was feeling forgiving - and decided it was in his gift to make one epic exoneration. It’s Bugle issue 146 Long over-Jew.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 now to one truly happy day for mankind. There was reason for celebration in July 2013 as Britain welcomed a royal baby. It’s Bugle issue  242, Woman gives birth! Today's episode is introduced 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.