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The Bunker – Your daily news Deep Dive

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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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The stakes in the US midterm elections could not be higher – and Donald Trump has had six years to learn from his failure to overturn the 2020 presidential vote. Democrats are likely to take control of Congress but Trump has intensified his rhetoric,... more

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Was Rishi Sunak not actually as bad as we remember? No, we haven’t hit our heads… Yes, he led the Conservatives to their worst ever defeat and pandered to the far right with the hopeless Rwanda detention scheme. But he also inherited the wreckage of ... more

Setting out the stories of the next seven days… France wakes to scenes of urban destruction straight out of wartime. Are the “cost of living protests” even protests any more, and can lame duck president Emmanuel Macron prevent them from running out o... more

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Recent Guests

Evan Gershkovich
US journalist and Wall Street Journal reporter who was imprisoned in Russia
Wall Street Journal
Episode: “Putin jailed me for 500 days. This is how I survived.” – Deep Dive with US journalist Evan Gershkovich
Margaret Hodge
Baroness, Labour politician and author of Battleaxe
House of Lords / Labour Party
Episode: Margaret Hodge: “We need to be a LOT tougher on dirty money” – Deep Dive with Labour’s “battleaxe”
Amanda Rubin
British filmmaker
Independent filmmaker; working on Third Reich Of Dreams film
Episode: Nazi nightmares – The strange dream life of Hitler’s Germany – Deep Dive with Amanda Rubin and Andrew Harrison
Seth Thévoz
Historian, Clubland Sleuth, author
Clubland Sleuth / Author
Episode: Russian plague, death penalty horror, French riots – Weekly Wrap-Up with Seth Thévoz
Stephen Sackur
Distinguished foreign correspondent and former BBC TV presenter of HARDtalk
Hard Truth (book)
Episode: How to survive “Information Armageddon” – Deep Dive with HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur
Matthew Botvinick
Chief researcher in AI and the rule of law at Anthropic; former Director of Research at Google DeepMind
Anthropic
Episode: “A.I. WILL destroy jobs and democracy will be next” – Deep Dive with Anthropic chief researcher Matthew Botvinick
Astra Taylor
Civil documentary filmmaker and author
Author of Democracy May Not Exist, but We'll Miss It When It's Gone; co-author of End Times Fascism
Episode: Trump, Musk and the ‘End Times Fascists’ – Deep Dive with Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor
Naomi Klein
Activist and author
Author of No Logo, The Shock Doctrine, Doppelganger
Episode: Trump, Musk and the ‘End Times Fascists’ – Deep Dive with Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor
Alex von Tunzelmann
Historian and author
Historian and author
Episode: Burnham’s big moment and the return of Musk – Weekly Wrap-Up with Alex von Tunzelmann

Host

Jacob Jarvis
Host with a focus on political analysis and interviews; regular host across The Bunker formats.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Essential listening

    All of Podmasters output is outstanding. This is no exception. Always worth a listen even if the blurb doesn’t appear to do it for you.

    Try it, you will probably enjoy it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Fat Fryer
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Disappointed, actually disgusted

    Ros Taylor’s account of the Professor Arday story was disappointing in many respects. Her evidence-free suggestion that Liverpool John Moores University’s review of PhD plagiarism accusations was self-interested and less than honest is scurrilous. She fails to mention the role of Nathan Cofnas the ‘race realist’ (read racist) in agitating the furore and constantly uses the tabloid click-bait framing of Dr Arday as a “poster-child” for DEI - sloppy, lazy journalism. A lot remains to be investi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Aurilia Zen
    Australia2 months ago
  • Witty and insightful

    Andrew Harrison is the complete host. Funny too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Andrew II
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • I was left puzzled by this episode on North Korea. Presumably the regime doesn't survive on thin air. The fact that it's a corrupt regime, with nuclear weapons, pre - supposes that there is an economy that generates some wealth to be sidelined into those activities and an educated workforce to sustain it. The podcast gave no clue whatsoever as to what the source of this wealth might be. What do North Koreans actually do in their daily lives? Are there any public services; how are they run?

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Cerise
    4 months ago
  • The bunker could be a great, off mainstream podcast, however…..

    As per my headline this podcast could be great. I thought it had purported to be a non biased podcast with intellectual argument from both sides of the political spectrum which is very hard to find these days.

    Unfortunately, there are some impressive hosts eg Raphael,

    But some shockingly unimpressive hosts …. Jarvis today, for example, mocking and denigrating reform voters. I am not a reform voter, but want a reasoned argument on all sides.

    I had thought about becoming a subscriber, but now ... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Emily2G
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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#20
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#48
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#59
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#122
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#182
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#212
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Margaret Hodge: “We need to be a LOT tougher on dirty money” – Deep Dive with Labour’s “battleaxe”
Q: What was it like confronting Jeremy Corbyn publicly over anti-Semitism and navigating the party feud?
She recalls the intense personal and political stakes, the fear of isolation, and how the confrontation ultimately helped strengthen support among peers who shared concerns about racism within the party.
Margaret Hodge: “We need to be a LOT tougher on dirty money” – Deep Dive with Labour’s “battleaxe”
Q: Why did you choose the title Battleaxe for your memoir?
She explains that the title was suggested by her agent to reclaim a term she associates with strong, determined women, and she discusses the mixed reactions to reclaiming such a label.
Burnham’s big moment and the return of Musk – Weekly Wrap-Up with Alex von Tunzelmann
Q: What were the most tangible policy takeaways from the conference?
Key tangible elements included discussions about scrapping the triple lock on pensions, reforming social care funding, and considering future EU-related moves such as rejoining the single market or customs union, framed as longer-term goals rather than immediate actions.
Burnham’s big moment and the return of Musk – Weekly Wrap-Up with Alex von Tunzelmann
Q: Alex, what's the vibe? How is everyone feeling based upon that speech?
The mood among attendees appeared buoyant and energized, with observers noting a bounce in the party's tone and optimism around proposed reforms, even as some questions remained about the timeline and feasibility of those proposals.
How to survive “Information Armageddon” – Deep Dive with HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur
Q: What gives you hope about the future of independent investigative journalism?
The guest highlights collaborative models, consortia like Bureau of Independent Investigative Journalism and Forbidden Stories, and the ability to safeguard sources and materials as positive developments that help continue important work beyond traditional outlets.

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7. Astra Taylor
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