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Fish Cakes with a Hint of Lead

September 2, 2026

Fish Cakes with a Hint of Lead

We're back! This week on issue 4388 of The Bugle, Andy is joined by Alice Fraser and Nato Green, as they discuss El Niño, Australia takes a stand on AI and Canada-USA squabblery. PLUS a Bugle update on Burham's tenure as PM and find out how this episode got its title! Subscribe to the Bugle now through our voluntary donation scheme at the bugle podcast dot com.

🇦🇺 Australia takes a stand on AI: The Bugle report as Australia takes a stand on AI in the music industry

🇬🇧 Burnham Bounce: The trio delve into he latest on Andy Burnham's tenure as UK PM

🗺️ Google Gives In: Andy, Alice and Nato discuss as Google give in and rename Lake America for US users

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Alice Fraser's Links: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraser

Nato Green's Links: https://natogreen.bandcamp.com/album/the-darkest-hour

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