The Bunker – News without the nonsense

News without the nonsense, every weekday morning. In episodes that fit your commute*, The Bunker cuts through the noise to make sense of what’s really going on in news, current affairs, politics, economics and culture. We bring you smart explainers, interviews, fresh perspectives and under-reported stories to as a refreshing alternative to repetitive Punch and Judy news coverage. It’s the only way to start the day. From the producers of Oh God, What Now?

Our regulars include: Gavin Esler • Ros Taylor • Alex von Tunzelmann • Andrew Harrison • Zing Tsjeng • Jacob Jarvis • Emma Kennedy • Rafael Behr • Seth Thévoz.

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When new tribes go to war – Who are Britain’s n...
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Labour and A.I. – Does Starmer know what he’s o...
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China crisis – Is Xi Jinping going to step down?
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From Trump to Europe – Who can Ukraine really r...
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There may be trouble ahead — Start Your Week wi...
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Watch the Spies – Can the CIA survive Trump?
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Why is America obsessed with going to war?
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Is Big Tech starting to lose?
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Can Labour get a second chance? – Start Your We...
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Trial and terror: What actually happens when a ...
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Meta goes MAGA – Inside Zuckerberg's right-wing...
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Could Putin face a revolt in Russia?
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The turn of the Keir — Start Your Week with Ros...
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Can Superman save us now? – The Man of Steel vs...
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Are planes really crashing more often?
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The Epstein Files – How much do we actually know?
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America vs. Iran – What does Trump actually want?
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