This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Anuvab Pal and Tiff Stevenson for a global sweep of OH GOD NOT ANOTHER WEEK LIKE THIS. At least we have a fun top story...

🤖 In Albania, the government now has an AI Minister. Is this the future of politics, or just the first step toward being ruled by ChatGPT in a suit?

🇺🇸 In America, chaos reigns yet again—scandals, dysfunction, and a national mood that can best be described as “existential shrug.”

🇬🇧 Meanwhile in the UK, the far right edges further into the conversation. We ask: what does this mean, and will they sue if you call them far right?

🧭 And in history news: Marco Polo. Explorer? What exactly did he do?

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Nato Green for a world tour through...

🇨🇳 In China, the latest “conference” brings together a rogues’ gallery of global strongmen. At least it’s nice to see Men Having Friends—even if those friends are terrifying.

🇺🇸 In the US, the rebranded Department of War makes a bold statement, and bad rhymes.

🇬🇧 Meanwhile in the UK, the government is serving up yet another omnishambles

⚽ And in sport: once again, Trump nearly ruined it. Because of course he did.

Plus we announce major guests for our live show...exciting! #JohnnyShowbiz

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Hello Buglers, we are back with a spectacular new Bugle next week. Until then let’s celebrate this most premier of autumnal months… with a look back at September from years gone by.

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Ahead of our 18th birthday (tickets on sale now: http://thebuglepodcast.com), we celebrate some classic live Bugles, with Andy, Nish, Alice and Alex Edelman.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Nato Green and Sara Barron for a jam-packed episode featuring geopolitics, golf, and pharmaceutical-powered transformations.

🇬🇧 Trump hits the UK — but not for diplomacy. No, he’s here for the golf, naturally. We unpack the weirdness of a man under multiple indictments taking celebratory swings on foreign soil.

🇵🇸 In Gaza, the human cost continues to mount. The team discusses what’s happening, what isn’t, and why outrage fatigue is very, very real.

💉 Meanwhile, in the world of image, insecurity, and injections: we tackle the rise of men on Ozempic. Who are they doing it for? Themselves? The algorithm? Their golf swing?

Plus: a healthy dose of righteous fury, despair-laced laughs, and a side of fairway hypocrisy.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Jena Friedman and Ria Lina for an episode full of sub-zero headlines. With Trump's ICE on the loose, shifting climate cycles and unruly vandalism the trio plod their way through a bombardment of moral twist and turns.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Alice Fraser and Anuvab Pal as the trio plunge head first into a whirlwind of headlines, from irritable emojis and French public holidays to comets and judgemental pets.

And of course the team check-in to the land of Trump only to find a disappointed Donald celebrating the FIFA Club World Cup.

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This week, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Ian Smith and Nish Kumar for a global dive into activism, absurdity, and the only sport where selflessness still exists (sometimes).

🗺️ Palestine Action — protestors, direct action, and is this chat even legal? Andy, Ian and Nish break down who’s doing what, why, and whether it makes a difference.

🏅 Meanwhile, in a move that absolutely no one saw coming (except everyone), Donald Trump has been nominated for a Nobel Prize. Yes, really. What next? A sainthood?

🏏 And in sports, meet the world’s most selfless cricketer—proof that somewhere, deep in the heart of cricket, the spirit of the game is still alive.

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