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In Nov 2016 we were left reeling by the result of the US election. Hari Kondabolu and I tried to make sense of a world that had allowed President Trump to come into being.  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 Nov 2013 both the British and US Government’s reached the halfway point of their administrations. Cue much naval gazing on both sides of the Atlantic. And of course Andy and John were also very happy to give our verdicts. 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. Se...

We’re going back now to May 2010 and a seismic shift in British politics. It was bye bye Labour and hello to… well, it was yet to be seen as we recorded issue 114 of The 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.

How innocent we were in April 2009 as we panicked over the swine flu pandemic. We joked about face masks and nervous coughs - if only we’d known… Here Andy is with John Oliver. 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.

Who could forget that monumental moment in recent British history… a natural disaster that rocked the nation… that’s right, we’re taking you back now to February 2008, and the aftermath of the Market Rasen Earthquake. 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/p...

We’re heading to February 2019 now and I was joined by Al Murray and Mark Steel in the week Britain decided to go back to the polls - although maybe on the wrong thing. 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.

Some issues are never far from the front pages - and in August 2013 it was immigration policy making headlines for the gazillionth time - on both sides of the Atlantic. 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 May 2010 for Bugle Issue 121 we dedicated the top spot to a group of suspected Russian spies - although their methods of espionage seemed a little lacklustre. 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.

November 2008 now and there was only one story in town. Yep - the election of one Barack Obama as the 44th President of the USA. An historic moment definitely worthy of the Top Story slot on issue 51 of The 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/privac...

We’re delving way back into the deepest darkest dustiest corners of the archives now… to bring you the Top Story from Bugle issue 2 in October 2007. Some stories never get old - in this case, the future of the British Empire. Here, Andy is with John.  Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura T...

In Dec 2018 I surrounded myself with nu-skool Buglers Nish Kumar, Tiff Stevenson and Matt Forde to look at a baffling week in a baffling year in a baffling decade for UK politics. It’s Bugle 4091, Brexray Specs 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 f...

Today we lead on Popus Benedictus Sextus Decimus, who in Feb 13 has a slightly uncertain future. It’s Bugle 224, Papal Proton Packs 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.

Remember when Colonel Muamar Gadaffi was alive? Well in Aug 2011 it was pretty easy to as he was. Just. This is bugle 166, Gaddafi’s Last 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.

We’re going back to March 2010 now and Andy and I checked the pulse of America, as a landmark bill was passed. It’s significance was clear - thanks to an F-bomb from a 'young' Joe Biden. 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 June 2008 President George Bush was gracing Europe with his presence. He did an interview with The Times - and voiced a regret, that maybe some feel didn’t quite account for all his behaviour during 8 years at the White House. 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...

With just a few days to go until the 2016 US election I was joined by Wyatt Cenac to discuss important issues, like why Rochelle from your local McDonalds would make a great President. 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.

Time for a crime roundup for you. That’s right - in February 2013 the courts were very busy. Expect diamonds, killer athletes and dodgy MPs. 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.

Ah, the halcyon days of summer 2012. London was awash with good cheer as the Olympics finally got underway. Andy and John couldn’t help but get involved with the beautiful, intoxicating sport-fever. 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 info...

In July 09 the G8 was putting on its super hero cape and rushing to the rescue of the World - and leading the charge was conference host Silvio Berlusconi - who, as usual, had his own crisis to deal with. 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 mor...

Cast yourself way back now to February 2008, and that ‘glorious’ day that seemed like it would never arrive… that’s right, America finally charged six residents of Guantanamo Bay. It’s Bugle issue 17. 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 in...

he great nation of America has given us many hours of content here on the Bugle. June 2017 was one such time, and in Bugle issue 4033 I was joined by Hari Kondabolu to get the latest from Trump Town.  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 mo...

March 2013 and the World acts late on the Mali terror crisis. The French military intervened - albeit rather briefly. 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.

There was good news for the male of the species in February 2012 - that’s right it was confirmed that the gender is not going extinct. We celebrated in true Bugle style.  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 February 2010 the global economy was was a shambling, bloated parody of it’s former self - and in Bugle 102 myself and John noticed its resemblance to non other than the King himself - Elvis Presley. 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...

Another day, another act of hostility from Russia. Back in August 2008 it was Georgia coming under fire. And the international community, as always, had a lot of words of support to offer Georgia - if not a lot else.  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 ac...