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Aug 2024
37m 56s

2024 so far. Perfectly normal.

The Bugle
About this episode

What a year it has been! The Bugle takes a look at some highlights from 2024 so far, featuring Donald Trump, Taylor Swift, Google and a snap UK election.


The Bugle will return after a summer recess.


Written and presented by Andy Zaltzman, Nish Kumar, Alice Fraser, Chris Addison, Anuvab Pal, Tiff Stevenson, Nato Green, Josh Gondelman.


And produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.


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