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Top Stories!

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Brexit
Donald Trump
Covid-19
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United Kingdom
Ukraine
China
Climate Change
United States
Syria
Australia
India
Coronavirus
Vladimir Putin
European Union
Barack Obama
The Bugle
American Politics

Celebrating The Bugle's best moments, this daily show takes us back through the some of the greatest stories the The Bugle has deemed newsworthy.

Featuring the best moments from Andy Zaltzman, John Oliver and guest Co-hosts

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Welcome to Top Stories. We’re heading all the way back to 2009, 27th of April. As Andy and John have are arms twisted to talk about the US torture truths in issues 71, Top Story!

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Welcome to Top Stories! Issue number 190 and John and Andy give an update on the US presidential race. As Rick Santorum, self sacrifices his own campaign.

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Welcome to Top Stories! In a Bugle first, live from the New Town Theatre, Edinburgh. We let YOU the Buglers, choose the Top Story, Joining Andy for issue 4117, Nish Kumar and Aditi Mittal. Listen now to see what the live audience went for! 

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Welcome to Top Stories. It’s the year 2009, it’s the 26th of May, and it’s issue 75. Top Story, plain and simple, the closing of Guantanamo Bay!

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Recent Guests

Aditi Mittal
Comedian
Episode: AND…WE’RE LIVE!
John Oliver
Comedian and guest on The Bugle
The Bugle
Episode: Guantanamooooo!
Nato Green
Guest Co-host, US comedian and commentator
Nato Green (guest)
Episode: America is still at war with itself
Hari Kondabolu
Guest Co-host, US comedian and commentator
Hari Kondabolu (guest)
Episode: America is still at war with itself
Nish Kumar
Comedian and guest co-host
Comedian
Episode: EVEN more on Brexit!
Tom Ballard
Comedian and guest co-host
Comedian
Episode: EVEN more on Brexit!
Tiff Stevenson
Comedian and guest on the episode
Episode: Finland is just too happy!
Josh Gondleman
Comedian and guest on the episode
Episode: Finland is just too happy!
Mark Steel
Comedian and guest participating in the discussion
Episode: 2019 Election Special!

Host

Andy Zaltzman
Host of Top Stories

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 176 ratings
  • The bugler’s ambrosia

    Now, what will it cost to get one of these made out of pun runs?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LauraJHF
    Canada3 years ago
  • Recycling Has Never Been Funnier

    Longtime listener, occasional commenter. I am enjoying revisits to older stories that no longer hit so hard, allowing me to laugh even harder at the mental plight of my past self who had to deal with his garbage world in the annoyingly linear present. Also endearing to hear John Oliver’s velvet intonements again. I don’t know where he ended up after The Leaving but wherever it is I hope he’s finding a way to laugh again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The real Richie
    United States3 years ago
  • It's Wonderful!!

    It's not wonderful *only* because John Oliver is on a lot of them, but he *is*! As a latecomer to The Bugle, I'm so happy to have this look back at past highlights! ❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WorkingHardToBeThisPoor
    United States3 years ago
  • Great, but…

    … more cricket please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ghfohcouvip
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Happilly dissociated helth worker

    Thanks from all us ADHD intellectuals looking for a dopamine hit but also DON’T want to forget how we got here to this *pick your unpleasant scenario*scape as a world...Mostly to our detriment, but we’ll go out happily cackling, thanks to this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stressedLNA
    United States4 years ago

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Fans value nostalgia and revisiting memorable moments with fresh humor.

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Black Holes and Brexit
Q: Alice, what's the Australian reaction to the Brexit delay?
Everyone is hoping for a better deal on visas to the UK and enjoys watching England make fools of themselves in both cricket and politics.
That’s a Big Cow!
Q: Are you going to defend your nation against this accusation of farm animal size mendaciousness?
The Washington Post should focus on larger issues, rather than disputing the size of the cow.
Mukbang
Q: Is there any hope for the reef? Can we fix it?
Some scientists believe it might already be too late to fix the Great Barrier Reef due to ongoing environmental damage.
Fart jokes for the Taliban
Q: Alice, is there any hope for the reef?
Some scientists have said that it's now too late to fix it, suggesting a need for a positive spin on the situation.
Hot PUSA
Q: Would you rather wake up from suspended animation during this political climate?
No, because we're experiencing significant environmental changes; it may be worse when waking up after suspended animation.

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What is Top Stories! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A daily retrospective of sharp political satire and media critique, focusing on the most memorable moments from a long-running satire program. Episodes revisit notable news stories through witty commentary, razor-sharp observations, and occasional guest co-hosts, blending historical context with contemporary humor. Listeners likely enjoy fast-paced banter, cultural analysis, and references to international politics, media narratives, and current events, all delivered with a satirical edge that often leans into the absurdities of politics and journalism. A standout angle is the mix of familiar hosts with rotating guests, creating a dynamic, conversation-driven format that rewards fans of smart, quick-witted analysis and nostalgic clips while... more

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