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Sun, sand and…. fiscal bailouts. The mediterranean island of Cyprus was having a tough time in March 2013 - and it all got a little out of hand, and not just because of the British expats drowning their sorrows in Ayia Napa. For issue 229 I was joined by John and Producer Chris. Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Ch...

We love a reason to celebrate here at the Bugle. Cake, candles and missiles were on the agenda in October 2009 as John and I raised a glass to 60 years of communist China, for Bugle number 91. 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 informatio...

How would you feel if your browser history was published in a national newspaper? Well if you were the President of Syria - you might be even more worried. That’s right, in March 2012 we got a glimpse into the down-time of Bashar al-Assad. It’s Bugle 187. Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Tu...

Scallops might sound like an unlikely cause of war - but I’m sure you’ll remember, not that long ago - these innocent creatures of the sea almost pushed Britain and France to the brink. It’s Bugle 4079 - I’m joined by Alice Fraser, and of course - we couldn’t miss the opportunity for some seafood based puns.  Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodcast....

The Olympic flame’s a symbol of peace and friendship - but in April 2008 ahead of the Beijing Games, the torch relay teetered on the brink of a diplomatic crisis. In Bugle number 24 John and Andy were concerned for the future of this ancient tradition.  Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura...

A few Top Stories ago we bid a fond farewell to Silvio Berlusconi. We thought he was done for back in November 2011, but fast-forward just 8 months to Bugle number 200, and yes - he’s back. 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 a major breakthrough in the war on Terror in August 2008. Well that’s if you rank a taxi driver as being up there with the biggest threats to civilisation. We’re going way back - to Bugle number 40. 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/priva...

D*nald Tr*mp’s presidency was a gift - to the Bugle at least. And his reaction to events in Virginia in August 2017 just couldn’t be ignored for Bugle 4039.  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 monarchy… they are so great. And in June 2014 for Bugle 271 it was Spain’s King Juan Carlos keeping us 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.

Here at the Bugle we’d be lost without certain World leaders who provide us with endless amounts of content through their somewhat questionable actions - and in Bugle 135 we give thanks to non-other than Kim Jong Il. 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/pri...

The Bugle has often tried to shine a light on our increasingly hot and messy planet… and we’re not the kind of show to be afraid of a highly technical UN report. So enjoy Bugle 265 for some in depth jokes on climate bureaucracy.  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 A...

It turns out that countries are often lead by bad bad guys… and in Bugle 4050 we focused on a few of them - starting with Robert Gabriel Mugabe.  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 return to Pakistan today to see how they get elections done. It's complicated. 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.

The US election cycle has been the backbone of this beast, but just 50 years in we were already tiring of the 2008 election. Here’s Andy and John with Bugle 50 - US Election nearly over! 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.

Today: Do you miss Silvio Berlusconi? Then this is the show for you! Here’s when he was seemingly done for, in November 2011, it’s Bugle 172 - Berlusconi bows out. 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.

Sometimes The Bugle also gave exclusive updates on events happening *off* of planet earth, like when Space Shuttle finally shuttled off into wherever shuttles go. What a time, as captured in 160 - News Out Of This World. 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.co...

Today we turn our attention to Snowden, Putin and global espionage controversies. In Bugle 250 - No one is madder than Obama. 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.

Let’s go back to another sport heavy Bugle classic. It's a 2012 Olympics update from John and Andy in Bugle 203 - No medals for Syria… 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.

Time for Bugle 4020 - Gender War, where Andy and sister Helen celebrated International Women’s Day. 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.

Today we go back to chaotic times, in Bugle 66 - where Barack Obama gave Gordon Brown a rubbish present. 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.

Today it’s a live special from 2018 with Andy, Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser, and naive optimism for the many great things Brexit would bring, It’s Bugle 4060 - What's that Aunt Doing? 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.

Today on Top Stories it's Bugle 129, where we turned our attention to the latest brilliant golfer in the Kim dynasty - Kim Jong Unbelievable 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.

Donald Trump was president elect In Bugle 4012 and Anuvab Pal kicked off The Bugle with some questions about the way the US was run. Why he asked Andy in anyone’s guess… It’s Bugle 4012 - Bashfulness and Shame. 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...

Remember the Taliban, they ruled Afghanistan until the west came and saved everyone. Things are fine now. In 2009 we focused on the diplomacy between the US and the afghan leadership From Bugle 73 - Are the Taliban skiing down the Swat Valley? 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...

Today we remember the time when it turned out that the USA had serious plans to blow up the biggest piece of cheese known to man, in bugle 215 - Let's Nuke The Moon! 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.