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Classic Election Special

Andy introduces some classic election moments from 2008, 2012 and 2016, including jet skis, the billion dollar burn, the debut of Scluten Malvein and a general sense of innocence about the world.


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The Bugle is hosted this week by:


Andy Zaltzman

John Oliver


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