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The Bugle

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It's the trans-global satiricast that leaves no hot potato unbuttered. Andy Zaltzman breaks down the news with comedians from across the world including Alice Fraser, Hari Kondabolu, Chris Addison, John Oliver, Nish Kumar, Tiff Stevenson and Helen Zaltzman. Go to TheBuglePodcast.com to become a premium subscriber and get exclusive shows.


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  • Iran tries to buy time, Trump outbids them
    Jun 4 2026

    Andy is with Mark Steel and Ria Lina to ask the big questions...


    • Are we still paying attention to the Iran war?
    • Would Andrew Mountbatten Windsor make a good mechanic?
    • Has anyone read the latest Peter Mandelson files?
    • And the World Cup - a political own goal?


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    Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon.


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    38 mins
  • Woolly Mammoth or Inflation? You Decide!
    May 28 2026

    Andy is with Felicity Ward and Anuvab Pal to ask the big questions...


    • Why do we feel politics in our legs?
    • Is it possible to cheat at the enhanced games?
    • Is 'Melodi' the political love story we all need?
    • And HS2. Why are train so bad?


    🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE

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    Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon.



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    44 mins
  • Starmer's still PM (just)
    May 20 2026

    On this week's issue of the Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman, as the three jump back into the news after a week off, as they discuss the UK's PM Kier Starmer grasping onto power, Trump's recent visit to China, and UK Navy wardrobe conundrum. All this plus more in issue 4379 of The Bugle!


    🇬🇧 UK PM in trouble: The Bugle catch up on the recent news of Kier Starmer struggling to keep hold of power

    🇺🇸 Trump and Xi catch up: The trio discuss the talks between US and China

    🏠 Farage spends big: Andy, Alice and Josh report on the story of Reform Leader Nigel Farage buying a £1.5m house from a £5m Thai crypto-investor's donation


    Andy's Links: https://www.andyzaltzman.co.uk/


    Alice Fraser's Links: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser?l=en-GB


    Josh Gondelman's Links: https://www.joshgondelman.com/


    🎤 Get tickets for the LIVE episode of The Gargle HERE

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    🎧 Support The Bugle! Become a Team Bugle subscriber for bonus episodes, exclusive video editions, and the righteous satisfaction of funding satire:

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    Produced by Chris Skinner, Laura Turner and Harry Gordon.

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    51 mins
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