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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QAnon vs. The GOP – Can Trump's party survive?
26 min
102
Time to tax the mega-rich? – How a wealth tax m...
27 min
103
Trump vs. Murdoch – Let the worst man win!
21 min
104
Party with no name — Start Your Week with Ros T...
28 min
105
Are we living through a new nuclear arms race?
28 min
106
Is Trump basically a king now?
34 min
107
Rise of the machines – Can we trust A.I. in the...
22 min
108
From Hitler to now – How autocrats and dictator...
26 min
109
Environmental hazards — Start Your Week with Ga...
27 min
110
When new tribes go to war – Who are Britain’s n...
29 min
111
Labour and A.I. – Does Starmer know what he’s o...
27 min
112
China crisis – Is Xi Jinping going to step down?
24 min
113
From Trump to Europe – Who can Ukraine really r...
24 min
114
There may be trouble ahead — Start Your Week wi...
36 min
115
Watch the Spies – Can the CIA survive Trump?
31 min
116
Why is America obsessed with going to war?
26 min
117
No Kids On The Block – What collapsing birthrat...
31 min
118
Is Big Tech starting to lose?
30 min
119
Can Labour get a second chance? – Start Your We...
21 min
120
How would world leaders react to a zombie apoca...
25 min
121
Trial and terror: What actually happens when a ...
18 min
122
Meta goes MAGA – Inside Zuckerberg's right-wing...
26 min
123
Could Putin face a revolt in Russia?
29 min
124
The turn of the Keir — Start Your Week with Ros...
31 min
125
Can Superman save us now? – The Man of Steel vs...
32 min