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The Bunker – News without the nonsense

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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... more

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It’s the last of our Best of 2025 and the final Bunker of the year! And how better to see off/kick out the year than with the thing that’s blighted the last twelve months, crappy artificial intelligence imagery? The far-right stuffs your feeds with b... more

We’re bringing you some of the best Bunkers of the year to tide you over the holidays. Today: Where’s your flag???!? The Cross of St George sprouted across the lamp-posts and roundabouts of Britain this summer. Fans, boosters and grifters claimed it ... more

In case you missed them, over Christmas we’re bringing you some of the best Bunkers of the year. “Organise before they rise,” is Max Brooks’ advice in his zombie survival guide. But are world leaders prepared enough? Jacob Jarvis speaks to Daniel Dre... more

In case you missed them, over Christmas we’re bringing you some of the best Bunkers of the year. Today: How mobbed up is the American political establishment? From FDR to Trump, every modern president has had brushes with organised crime. So how have... more

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Recent Guests

Jamel Bowie
Political writer and New York Times opinion columnist
New York Times
Episode: Best of 2025 – The Future is Slop – Why the Far-Right loves tacky A.I. imagery
John Elledge
brilliant journalist and writer
Episode: Best of 2025 – Flag Wars – Inside this Summer's political minefield
Daniel Dresner
Author of Theories of International Politics and Zombies and Professor of International Politics at Tufts University
Tufts University
Episode: Best of 2025 – Zombie apocalypse! – How would the world react?
Eric Dazenhall
Author of Wise Guys and the White House, with a background in crisis communication.
Episode: Best of 2025 – Mob Rule – How the Mafia influences the White House
Neil Kinnock
Former leader of the Labour Party and European Commissioner
Episode: Best of 2025 – Episode 1,500 with special guest Neil Kinnock!
Eleanor Olcott
China technology correspondent for the Financial Times and author of Will the Next Blockbuster Drug Come From China?
Financial Times
Episode: Eastern Medicine – China’s plan to control the future of drugs
Daniel Trilling
Journalist and author known for his work on British far right movements
The Guardian
Episode: From outrage to influence – Inside Tommy Robinson’s far right playbook
Andrew Hindmore
Professor of Politics at the University of Sheffield and co-director of the Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute
University of Sheffield
Episode: Crisis Management – How we got 25 years of British political chaos
Dr. Callum Smith
Historian and political expert at the University of Aberystwyth
University of Aberystwyth
Episode: The original Trump? How Charles Fox invented personality politics

Hosts

Andrew Harrison
Host known for providing insightful commentary and analysis on current affairs and politics.
Jacob Jarvis
Host known for his contributions to analysis of current news topics.
Seth Thévoz
Journalist and commentator with expertise in political analysis.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Good advice for the Greens(party)

    Polanski unpicked : from a startlingly unexpected Green voter -nice one Seth

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ACTgreen
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Unless you’re a subscriber

    it’s a waste of time, fair enough I suppose but I think it’s past its sell by date. More ads than content.

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    Stevibee
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • If misandry was a podcast

    This would be its first born.

    Apple Podcasts
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    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands2 months ago
  • Great Indy Pod

    This pod has really grown on me and like the angles they take on politics both in the UK and US. We certainly share the same views on the right wing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nathan C UK
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Wonderful

    One of the absolute best podcasts out there. Unmissable.

    Apple Podcasts
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    B_Chagas
    Brazil2 months ago

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Engaging perspectives that provide depth to current events.
Listeners appreciate the intelligent commentary but some feel a lack of alternative viewpoints may skew discussions towards a specific political bias.
Hosts and guests are well-informed, often bringing academic or journalistic expertise to discussions.

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#57
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#130
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#247
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#78
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Best of 2025 – Episode 1,500 with special guest Neil Kinnock!
Q: How does Labour get around the drumbeat of negativity that exists in public opinion?
Kinnock believes the government needs to demonstrate positive progress and engage in transparent communication with voters about the challenges they face, rather than solely focusing on the negatives.
Best of 2025 – Episode 1,500 with special guest Neil Kinnock!
Q: How do you think Starmer is doing personally as leader?
Kinnock remarks that Starmer is not a typical politician, which brings both advantages and disadvantages. He notes Starmer's lack of warmth but suggests that this could be refreshing in today's political context.
Best of 2025 – Mob Rule – How the Mafia influences the White House
Q: Do you think every president is implicated in some way in this?
Not every president is involved; many like Eisenhower and Carter don't have mafia connections.
Best of 2025 – Mob Rule – How the Mafia influences the White House
Q: What first interested you about this topic?
Eric Dazenhall mentions his background in crisis management and growing up around organized crime, which sparked his interest in the connection to the presidency.
Best of 2025 – Zombie apocalypse! – How would the world react?
Q: How would international relations impact the global response to a zombie outbreak?
Cooperation would likely be difficult due to cultural differences and regime types.

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