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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Trump, Antifa and 'left-wing terror – Fake news...
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ICE, ICE Badenoch — Start Your Week with Gavin ...
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Space-suit vs Jackboot – Can science fiction sa...
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Are Russia’s disinformation warriors weaker tha...
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House of Cards – Will Starmer’s I.D. card gambl...
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Could Andy Burnham really become Labour leader?
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The Cruel Ruler – Is Stephen Miller the most po...
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Farage’s poll numbers: Too good to ignore?
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From Trump to Reform – Inside the right wing’s ...
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Conspiracy theories, GB News and Britain's far ...
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Starmer, Trump and Palestine: What next? — Star...
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Scare BnB – Why Fawlty Towers is still THE perf...
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System Failure – Is AI going to drive us all in...
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Will China lead a 'New World Order'?
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What will Charlie Kirk's death mean for America?
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Far right clashes, Trump visit and Starmer cris...
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From edgelords to dictators… Why does everyone ...
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Russia, Poland and drones – What happens next? ...
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Flag Wars – Inside this summer's political mine...
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Cranks, corporations and crap karaoke – Inside ...
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Take me to your deputy leader — Start Your Week...
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