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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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Rounding up the stories of the last seven days… Trump shatters international law, triggers a conflagration across the Middle East and insults Keir Starmer into the bargain. Also: Shabana Mahmood doubles down on immigration harshness after the Gorton ... more

Elon Musk is betting big on artificial intelligence. But is this a visionary leap forward, or a high-stakes gamble? His latest move is to merge SpaceX with his A.I. lab xAI, consolidating his companies’ finances and laying the groundwork for somethin... more

Last week Zia Yusuf, floated a headline-grabbing idea: a British version of America’s deeply unpopular ICE. Today on The Bunker, Zoë Grünewald speaks to Sunder Katwala, director of British Future and author of How to be a Patriot, to unpack what a “B... more

Is Trump using America’s 250th anniversary to rebrand the USA in his own gaudy, aggressive, white nationalist image? There’ll be a “Patriot Games” high school athletics tournament, quickly dubbed America’s Hunger Games. Commemorative quarter coins ha... more

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Recent Guests

Sunder Kotwala
Director of British Future and author of How to Be a Patriot, Why Love of Country Can End Our Very British Culture War
British Future
Episode: Reform’s “British ICE” — Why it would never work
Mike Bedenbaugh
Political commentator, historic preservationist, and US Navy veteran
Episode: Will Trump turn America’s 250th birthday into a MAGA-fest?
Andy McGillan
Author of Atlas of Unidentified Flying Objects and host of That UFO Podcast.
Episode: Obama says aliens are real. What more does he know?
Daria Impiobato
Senior Analyst at the Mercator Institute for Chinese Studies in Berlin
Mercator Institute for Chinese Studies
Episode: China's military crisis – Is Beijing's army on the brink of collapse?
Daniel Susskind
Mercer School Memorial Professor of Business at Gresham College and Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Ethics in AI at Oxford University.
Gresham College, Institute for Ethics in AI
Episode: No jobs, what now? – Are we ready for a world without work?
George Owens
Author of The Rage of Party
Episode: Two's a crowd – How the Whigs vs. Tories shaped modern Britain
Shashank Joshi
Defense Editor at The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Is the Russian military really as powerful as we’re told?
Samantha Ellis
Author and playwright
Episode: The Full Brontë – Why everyone gets Wuthering Heights wrong
Eric Schlosser
American investigative journalist and author of 'Fast Food Nation'
Author
Episode: Reality Bites – Do we still live in a Fast Food Nation?

Host

Andrew Harrison
Host involved in multiple weekly wrap-ups and discussions, providing sharp political commentary and analysis.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • ufo show, utter bs

    Can’t believe I’m hearing this rubbish, total ignorance, Alex von T and the rest of the team should be ashamed, as for the guest, he’d be better off confining hemself to Musk land. Shows credibility sinks to new low.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Stevibee
    United Kingdom11 days ago
  • Would love to listen to this but the sound quality of these podcasts is not up to standard

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Matt in the wood
    21 days ago
  • Atrocious Framing

    Does a podcast about racism but centres the entire discussion around racism by white people as if that is the only racism in the UK. Why not record a podcast about all the racist activity in the UK or have the non-white racists successfully cowed you into not having the guts for that debate? Scared they will racially harass you? But you’re ok to talk about the white racists though…..

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands2 months ago
  • News without the sense

    Generally the bunker is quite good, A Harrison or G Esler are brilliant but J Jarvis ruins it, he’s meant to ask questions and wait for a response but all he does is editorialise when asking his questions it makes no sense. None.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jecomprend
    Canada2 months ago
  • Neil Kinnock

    Thank you so much for the wonderful episode with Neil Kinnock. His warmth, charisma and oratory hasn’t dimmed at all. Fabulous to hear him articulate what Labour should we saying.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TIEITM
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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There are criticisms regarding perceived bias and a lack of diverse viewpoints, with some feeling the content often reflects a left-wing perspective.
Many reviewers enjoy the show's ability to tackle under-reported stories, presenting fresh takes on current affairs and engaging interviews with experts.
A recurrent theme in feedback is that the podcast is well-produced, with engaging hosts and a variety of topics that keep it relevant and interesting.
Listeners appreciate the intelligent and insightful discussions that cut through typical media noise, providing clarity on complex issues.

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#39
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#85
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#121
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#177
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#244
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#94
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Will Trump turn America’s 250th birthday into a MAGA-fest?
Q: When Trump goes, is that going to have to be a moment when the Constitution is looked at again?
Bedenbaugh believes it will require amendments to clarify representation in Congress and reduce corporate influence in politics.
Will Trump turn America’s 250th birthday into a MAGA-fest?
Q: What does that mean when you break it down into kind of individual policy moves, individual changes in your society?
Bedenbaugh discusses the need for constitutional amendments addressing political campaign funding and the influence of corporations in politics.
Will Trump turn America’s 250th birthday into a MAGA-fest?
Q: How do you feel about this messaging?
Bedenbaugh critiques the messaging as a form of absurd patriotism that promotes division rather than unity.
China's military crisis – Is Beijing's army on the brink of collapse?
Q: What were the implications of the purges on the military's effectiveness?
The removals could be detrimental as they eliminate experienced leaders, making it harder to achieve modernization goals by 2027.
China's military crisis – Is Beijing's army on the brink of collapse?
Q: Can you tell us who has been pushed out and what were the reasons given for this?
Two top military leaders, Zhang Youxia and Liu Jianli, were purged seemingly due to a mix of political rivalry and Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drive.

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This podcast delivers concise insights into current affairs, politics, economics, and culture, aiming to cut through media clutter and provide listeners with well-researched perspectives on pressing issues. Each episode, fitting within a weekday morning schedule, features a mix of explainer segments, interviews, and discussions on under-reported stories, offering an engaging alternative to conventional news commentary. Regular hosts bring a diverse range of expertise, fostering a dynamic dialogue that appeals to listeners seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding contemporary events. The emphasis on critical analysis, coupled with a touch of humor, adds a refreshing viewpoint that is likely to resonate with audiences lo... more

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