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In February 2012 across the world, women were trying to make this crazy planet a better place. So the Bugle doffed it’s hat in solidarity with the most populous gender on the planet. Thanks Buglers, sick of politics, go listen to The Gargle now, where Alice Fraser gives you all the news and none of the politics.  Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodc...

Now, imagine a time before President Trump…. Yep, that’s where we were for issue 4001 in October 2016 - just a few weeks before the world changed forever. Andy was joined by Hari Kondabolu and we tried to fathom out what was going on state-side.  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...

We’re going back more than 9 years now to February 2014 and the start of the Ukraine/Russia conflict. It was a fast-moving situation - and John and I did our best to keep up.  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 July 2011 for issue 127 our Top Story was a little close to home… our then employer, News International, was in the midst of the phone hacking scandal - and fortunately it was keeping the big cheeses so busy that they clearly didn’t have time to listen to the Bugle.  Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris...

President Obama’s ambitious healthcare plans were the hot topic of discussion for issue 83, in July 2009. But despite his heroic goals - the President was snubbed by the US TV networks, who had far more important issues on their agendas. 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 Aca...

April 2008 and the then Pope - Pope Benedict XVI - made a visit to the USA. President Bush went out of his way to give him a warm welcome. It’s Bugle issue 125. 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.

New Year - the moment when we all get to start over, be our best selves…. And in January 2019 the company Seaborne Freight made a resolution to reinvent itself as a ferry company… with no ships. Andy was joined by Alice Fraser.  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....

In February 2012 the Syrian civil war reached a grim level of violence. And, just 10 months after it all began The UN leapt in to action  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.

A festival of democracy was underway in Europe in June 2009. It was complete electageddon as 27 states elected 736 MEPs - what could possibly go wrong?  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.

After almost half a decade in power, Fidel Castro stepped down as president of Cuba in February 2008. Cause for celebration at the White House - who, seemed to have sourced their assault on him from whoever wrote Looney Tunes. 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 aca...

December 2018 and it was that old faithful Brexit gracing the Top Story spot. Helen Zaltzman and Hari Kondabolu joined Andy as Britain took back control.  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.

Another top story and another world leader bites the dust. In March 2013 Hugo Chavez was no more. The Venezuelan leader had already accused the CIA of trying to bump him off - and his death sparked no end of conspiracy theories.  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....

Today, an iconic episode, welcome to May 2011, Osama Bin Laden was no more, and John and I delivered a heartfelt f*ckeulogy… 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.

A truly historic moment now, an indisputable top story - President Barack Obama’s elected the 44th President of the USA. Yes his family was beautiful, yes the speech was a masterpiece, but, but, think of poor Oprah being left out in the cold  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 Hos...

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 mor...

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 in...

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...

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 a...

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 Hos...

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 T...

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. Se...

Let’s take you back to November 2007 when we were all gripped by happenings at the third OPEC summit. Saudi Arabia hosted - and didn’t exactly do their green credentials much good.  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.