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Celebrating 15 years of The Bugle, this daily show takes us back through the some of the greatest stories The Bugle has deemed newsworthy. Featuring the best moments from Andy Zaltzman, John Oliver and guest Co-hosts We are listener funded, support what we do here This is a Bugle Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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.
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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…”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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We’re going back to March 2015 now, and the Russian government were being true to their stereotype. It’s issue 289, Turbo Russia.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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