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This week's issue of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Nish Kumar and Sara Barron, as the trio discuss the end of Humanity, the rise of Reform and Trump's current venture into World Peace. Plus Andy's spat with cricket legend David Warner and talk of a possible Zaltzamn X Rogan podcast collab? Keep your eyes peeled 👀 All this and more in issue 4390 of The Bugle. 💻 End of Humanity: The trio delve into the news that AI is sending our planet to Armageddon 🇮🇪 Trump's Irish Adventure: The Bugle reports on the latest from Trump's visit to Ireland 🎨 Failed Renoir Heist : Andy, Nish and Sara report…
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