About this episode
For years, Andy Zaltzman and John Oliver took on the powers that be in their influential podcast The Bugle . But the show went on hiatus in 2014 when Oliver became the host of HBO's Last Week Tonight . Now, Zaltzman is rebooting the show at a most opportune moment for satire. "It's like throwing the javelin of truth into the swamp of corruption," says Zaltzman. "But javelins in swamps don't always work out." For the Spiel, a Lobstar of the Antentwig. Today's sponsors: Wunder Capital . Earn up to 8.5 percent annually while diversifying your portfolio, curbing pollution, and combating global climate change. Create an account for free at WunderCapital.com/gist . Wunder Capital: Do well and do good. Green Mountain Coffee . Green Mountain Coffee is passionate about making a smoother tasting cup. Try it today with code TRYGMC. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices