(Strong)men Making Friends
The Bugle10 Sep 2025

(Strong)men Making Friends

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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