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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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From 9/11 and the wars that followed to the expenses scandal, the Financial Crash, austerity, Brexit and a carousel of leadership crises, Westminster has spent the last 25 years governing through upheaval. Since 2000, crisis has shifted from disrupti... more

The stories that will shape the week ahead: How will the atrocity at Bondi Beach reverberate in a world where antisemitic violence is rising? Plus: the shocking murder of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife. Junior doctors decide whether to st... more

Wrapping up the stories of the week… Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by LBC host Natasha Devon to break down Keir Starmer’s latest approach to tackling the migration crisis. Across the pond, we take a look at Trump’s ongoing campaign against the EU and... more

Personality politics isn’t just a modern problem – it started centuries earlier with an aristocrat called Charles James Fox. You can trace the roots of modern political celebrity back to this 18th-century provocateur, whose charm, scandals and theatr... more

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Recent Guests

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
Jonathan Rosenthal
International Editor for The Economist
The Economist
Episode: The relationship recession – Why are so many people going it alone?
Giles Wilkes
An economist and former lead writer for the Financial Times
Flint Global, Institute for Government
Episode: What is The OBR anyway? – Understanding Britain’s under fire fiscal watchdog
James Ball
Long-term Thiel watcher and journalist
The New World magazine
Episode: Anti-Christ Superstar — What’s the deal with Peter Thiel?
Dr. Sarah Wilford
Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science and Informatics at De Montfort University
De Montfort University
Episode: Middle Rage – Inside the radicalisation of Britain’s 40-somethings
Luke Harding
Foreign correspondent for The Guardian and author of 'Invasion, Russia's bloody war and Ukraine's fight for survival'
The Guardian
Episode: Loser takes it all? – How Trump's plan for Ukraine fell apart, with Luke Harding of The Guardian
Vicki Ward
Investigative journalist, New York Times bestselling author, former CNN senior reporter.
Episode: The Epstein files: What's going to be inside them? – with investigative journalist Vicky Ward
Arvind Ethan David
Writer and producer who has adapted Douglas Adams' work and is currently working on a new production of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Episode: The Cosmic Absurd – How The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide To The Galaxy nearly explains our world
Barbara Finnamore
Senior Visiting Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies and author of Will China Save the Planet?
Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Episode: Is China our only hope?

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 Kingdom18 days 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Stevibee
    United Kingdom20 days ago
  • If misandry was a podcast

    This would be its first born.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlandsa month 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 Kingdoma month ago
  • Wonderful

    One of the absolute best podcasts out there. Unmissable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B_Chagas
    Brazila month ago

Listeners Say

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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.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#49
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#27
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#51
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#70
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#129
Italy/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#160
France/News/Politics

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The original Trump? How Charles Fox invented personality politics
Q: Can you explain how Fox's personal failings were viewed in relation to his political abilities?
In Fox's era, the personal failings of politicians were not seen as reflections of their public abilities, although this perception began to shift during his lifetime.
The original Trump? How Charles Fox invented personality politics
Q: So how did he manage to cultivate this image as a man of the people despite his aristocratic background?
Fox engaged with the lower orders of society, leveraging his image as a gambler and drinker to connect with the electorate in Westminster.
Putin plays Trump again! — Weekly wrap-up with Rafael Behr and Jacob Jarvis
Q: What could happen next?
The future seems uncertain, with a competition between Zelensky and Putin to persuade Trump that the other is the reason for conflicts not being resolved.
Putin plays Trump again! — Weekly wrap-up with Rafael Behr and Jacob Jarvis
Q: Was any of the negotiation genuine?
It remains unclear whether genuine negotiations are occurring as Putin is believed to have strong incentives to prolong the war.
Putin plays Trump again! — Weekly wrap-up with Rafael Behr and Jacob Jarvis
Q: What is really going on with Putin?
Analysis suggests that talks between Russia and the US haven't resulted in a breakthrough, with accusations of Putin wasting time and statements that are contradictory.

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