Beste The Bugle podcasts (2024)

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Razing Arizona 49:20

1d ago49:20

49:20

Arizona has done a good job of disgracing itself this week, and it's not even our top story! Is it Israel? Is it espionage? No, it's the sun, the naughty sun! A new Ask Andy is in your feed. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode and please drop us a nice review or r…

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The First Annual Omaha Bugle Dog Show Podcast 37:48

3d ago37:48

37:48

Not to be outdone by the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Adam and Jeff bring the first annual Omaha Bugle Dog Show to their millions of adoring fans. Because podcasts lack a visual component, however, they decide to tell stories about some of their favorite dogs. Jeff is proud to point out that he is solely in the dog corner after having flirted …

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The Continuing Saga of the Ukrainian War. . . . Could Russia Attack Another European Country? 32:33

6d ago32:33

32:33

Noted Ukraine boosters Adam and Jeff turn their attention back to the ongoing war in the Ukraine. Jeff suggests that Russia's image as a military colossus has taken an enormous hit due to it having become bogged down in a war of attrition in the Ukraine over the past two years. Although Russia managed to seize about 20% of Ukraine's territory in th…

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Up Sh*t Creek, aka The Thames 38:27

8d ago38:27

38:27

How bad are UK waterways? Just ask the entrants from 'The' Boat Race. Also, Lego attack the police and D'Ancey Laguarde has a new novel out. Recorded at The Lowry in Salford, with Tiff Stevenson and Alice Fraser. A new Ask Andy is in your feed. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you g…

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Joe Biden Celebrates Transgender Visibility Day on Easter Sunday. . . . Some Possible New Culturally Insensitive Holidays 32:02

9d ago32:02

32:02

Both Adam and Jeff are surprised that President Biden chose to celebrate America's newest heartwarming holiday--transgender visibility day--on Easter Sunday. Even though Hallmark has not yet issued a set of holiday cards to commemorate transgender visibility day, Adam and Jeff do not feel that this holiday will enjoy the enduring popularity of Chri…

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Should the United States Impose a Moratorium on Immigration? 42:38

10d ago42:38

42:38

Adam and Jeff consider the merits of an immigration moratorium despite their concerns that stricter immigration laws might crimp the supply of low-priced gardening talent to tend the grounds at the corporate headquarters of the Omaha Bugle. They discuss the current situation in which millions of largely unvetted migrants have been allowed to enter …

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Literally Anybody Else 41:28

16d ago41:28

41:28

Who do the American public want at the forefront of their democracy? Maybe it's Literally Anybody Else? But beware what you wish for. Also, Scotland embraces hate and New Zealand fights dolphins. Andy Zaltzman is with James Nokise and Josh Gondelman, in Edinburgh. A new Ask Andy is hitting your feed this week. Send thoughts and questions for Andy a…

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Why are soccer kits so woke? 46:46

21d ago46:46

46:46

To understand why so many things are going wrong on a macro level, The Bugle zooms in on society this week, in the hope that it explains a few things. Including - are hot cross buns offensive, what's up with all our food, are football kits woke and whatever Trump is banging on about. Recorded in Leeds, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Ria Lina and Nato G…

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How Can the Fed Make Life Better For the Superrich? . . . Shedding Tears for Big-Time Developers. . . . How Do You Tell Incompetent and Competent Persons Apart? 52:18

25d ago52:18

52:18

Always anxious to impart their vast knowledge about everything that matters to their millions of listeners, Adam and Jeff turn their attention to the Federal Reserve and its repeated insistence on flooding the economy with dollar bills in order to prop up asset prices and, purely coincidentally, the fortunes of the poor, starving 1 percenters--who …

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Democracy swings (and misses) into action 41:43

28d ago41:43

41:43

It's the year of democracy! Just look how it's playing out in India and Russia. Or don't. Also - Royal news, or is there no news? Plus - leaf blowers! Andy is with Anuvab Pal and Alice Fraser, plus Producer Chris. Recorded at the Warwick Arts Centre. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure…

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Supply Chain Logistics . . . But Were Afraid to Ask 32:54

1M ago32:54

32:54

Despite their vast knowledge about many important topics, Adam and Jeff are forced to admit that they know virtually nothing about supply chains and the logistical networks that facilitate the transport of goods from point of manufacture to point of sale. As a result, they have called upon eminent supply chain and ocean shipping tech space expert C…

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Part Two: A Review of President Biden's State of Delusion Speech 44:34

1M ago44:34

44:34

In continuing their review of what was arguably the most politicized and, perhaps, loudest State of the Union speech in recent memory, Adam and Jeff considered the many tidbits of wisdom and warmth offered by President Biden. Jeff points out that Biden once again called for all wealthy people to pay their fair share of taxes but failed to define wh…

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Part One: A Review of President Biden's State of Delusion Speech 41:41

1M ago41:41

41:41

Although Jeff was the only member of the Omaha Bugle staff who was fortunate enough to watch the entire State of the Union address given by President Biden, he was happy to share the many profound insights offered by the President with the listening audience. Adam, for his part, found his time to have been more profitably spent preparing a rib roas…

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A Barbiturate Girl In a Barbaric World 40:23

1M ago40:23

40:23

Super Tuesday, the end of Theresa May, Quantum Computers and bees all in the news this week. It's a long way from a family show, with Neil Delamere and Nato Green in Birmingham and Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman in Cambridge. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you get every episode a…

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A World of Pure AImagination 47:41

1M ago47:41

47:41

AI warehouse Wonka gives us one of the stories of the year, plus despots buying crazy gifts, billionaire weddings and weirdos getting elected. Plus, what's an appropriate logo for a business? Andy is with Josie Long, Felicity Ward and Anuvab Pal. This show was recorded in Glasgow and Norwich. We are on tour! Send thoughts and questions for Andy at …

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Inflation and the Decline of the American Standard of Living 35:15

2M ago35:15

35:15

Seeking to answer the most daunting questions about the human condition, Adam and Jeff wonder why the American dream of owning a home is becoming more and more elusive. But they are forced to admit that housing is only one of a wide variety of basic necessities (e.g., cars, food, fuel, hush money) that are becoming more costly and, in the aggregate…

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Can Any Nation Prosper Without the Rule of Law? . . . Good Intentions Often Lead to Bad Laws 46:37

2M ago46:37

46:37

Diving into the morass of modern Anglo-American jurisprudence, the Omaha Bugle's senior correspondents, Adam and Jeff, discuss how the rule of law is absolutely crucial to the long-term success of any modern economy. They point out that companies abhor uncertainty and chaos and are extremely reluctant to invest large sums of money in new plants or …

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Fighting Ceasefire With Ceasefire 46:24

2M ago46:24

46:24

What a glorious week - politicians fighting like children over how to achieve peace, a Russian whodunnit (we all know), Trump put the sneak into sneaker. And some astronaut bullshit, they really are full of it. Plus, let's get sad about an owl. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make sure you g…

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Australia - Ireland - USA - Classic Live Bugles 24:19

2M ago24:19

24:19

Andy introduces some fine moments from live Bugles past - from the debuts of Alice Fraser, Tom Ballard and Josh Gondelman, to David O'Doherty's brilliant Irish history guide. Get tickets to the forthcoming live show: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/live Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hellobuglers@thebuglepodcast.com. Click follow to make s…

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Does Anyone Trust the Government? . . . Are Balanced Budgets Just a Quaint Idea from a Past Era? 39:24

2M ago39:24

39:24

Adam and Jeff wonder why the citizenry has become so disenchanted with the federal government and conclude that much of its dissatisfaction stems from the failure of elected officials to do what ordinary people must do every day--namely, live within their means. They are disturbed by the increasing tendency of the government to rely on open-ended c…

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AI is taking over the world! 48:17

2M ago48:17

48:17

Andy Zaltzman (South London) is joined by Hari Kondabolu in Brooklyn, New York and Neil Delamere in Dublin, Ireland. - Imran Khan claims election win with AI victory speech - Volcano scrolls deciphered by AI - Exclusive extracts of Julius Caesar's diary - Trump v Biden: two elderly men arguing publicly about who's going to end the world - Tucker Ca…

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Do Ill-Mannered Children of Diplomats Enjoy Immunity from Criminal Prosecution? . . . Should the Omaha Bugle Purchase the Nation of Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta)? 31:22

2M ago31:22

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Adam and Jeff delve into the vexing questions that arise when a spoiled diplomat's son who runs over a police officer directing traffic claims diplomatic immunity. Jeff offers a scintillating history of the concept of diplomatic immunity--pointing out that it was devised to enable representatives of warring nations to confer with each other without…

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Is the Quality of Decision-Making Inversely Related to the Number of Participants With Advanced Degrees? . . . How Might Bud Lite Have Reached A Wider Audience Without Setting Off a Nationwide Boycott ... 37:18

2M ago37:18

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Due to the numerous mishaps that occur both in government and corporate America, Adam and Jeff wonder if the problem is due to the unbridled arrogance of many in the "credentialed class"--those individuals possessing advanced degrees from overpriced universities. Indeed, Jeff offers a proposition that the quality of the decision-making in any large…

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UPDATE: America is still f---ing mad 47:14

2M ago47:14

47:14

Recording together in Andy's shed surrounded by cricket memorabilia, are Nish Kumar and Chris Addison. On this week's episode: Trump vs Swift: a 'powder keg of stupidity' Super Bowl LVIII conspiracy theories Joe Biden calling Benjamin Netanyau a 'bad f---ing guy' Tucker Carlson meeting Vladimir Putin Rishi Sunak's Rwanda policy bet with Piers Morga…

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President Biden's Continuing Efforts to Enforce Borders Everywhere Else Except in the United States 32:34

3M ago32:34

32:34

President Biden continues to set dubious records with the recent report that the Border Patrol nabbed more than 250,000 illegal migrants trying to enter the United States along the pretend southern border in December 2023 alone. Adam and Jeff talk about the so-called $100 billion proposal to link a new "border security" bill with continued funding …

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50 Minutes of Bias 49:34

3M ago49:34

49:34

Please perceive this show to be full of good jokes. Can you tell the difference between evidence and perception? Why? Well it's a focus on the latest target of the Tory culture wars - Andy. Plus, India build a massive controversial religious building, which, if you choose, can be perceived as a non story. Send thoughts and questions for Andy at hel…

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