The Bugle A Canadian politician's signed copy of certain German's book, US sequel on the Moon and the Academy Awards!
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Mar 18, 2026 
Helen Zaltzman, Vancouver-based podcaster and audio producer, and Hari Kondabolu, New York comedian and social commentator, join a lively news roundup. They unpack a Canadian politician's controversy over a Hitler-signed book. They riff on the US moon return plans with comic timing. They also trade sharp takes on the 2026 Academy Awards.
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First Time At Canadian Ice Hockey
- Helen Zaltzman attended her first ice hockey game as part of fitting into Canadian life and received a rally towel.
- She watched the struggling Vancouver Golden Ice and noted sport-as-disappointment metaphor and the crowd's enthusiastic towel-waving.
Camels Disqualified For Cosmetic Enhancements
- Camel beauty pageant scandal in Amman saw 20 disqualifications for cosmetic enhancements.
- Helen Zaltzman lists offenses: poutier lips, nose fillers, Botox, and silicon hump inflation detected with x-rays and checks.
Smart Glasses Highlight Courtroom Cheating Risks
- Court cheating shifted to technology as a witness allegedly used smart glasses during cross-examination.
- Andy Zaltzman explains the judge found the defendant untruthful about using smart glasses and receiving prepared witness statements.
