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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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?
31 min
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Why is America obsessed with going to war?
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No Kids On The Block – What collapsing birthrat...
31 min
82
Is Big Tech starting to lose?
30 min
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Can Labour get a second chance? – Start Your We...
21 min
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How would world leaders react to a zombie apoca...
25 min
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Trial and terror: What actually happens when a ...
18 min
86
Meta goes MAGA – Inside Zuckerberg's right-wing...
26 min
87
Could Putin face a revolt in Russia?
29 min
88
The turn of the Keir — Start Your Week with Ros...
31 min
89
Can Superman save us now? – The Man of Steel vs...
32 min
90
Are planes really crashing more often?
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91
The Epstein Files – How much do we actually know?
27 min
92
America vs. Iran – What does Trump actually want?
25 min
93
War, what is it good for? — Start Your Week wit...
26 min
94
Channel Nigel – Is BBC News really changing to ...
28 min
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Lord of the Spies – What does the head of MI6 a...
25 min
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How to make Labour radical again – Glastonbury ...
24 min
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The Race to Rearm – Could Britain fight a hot w...
28 min
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27 min
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