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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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Corey Bretschneider
Political theorist and author of Presidents and the People
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Ryan Cummings
Economist and former chief of staff for the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research who served in the Biden administration on the White House Council of Economic Advisors.
Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research
Episode: The A.I. bubble – What happens when it bursts?
Alex Kwiatkowski
An award-winning broadcaster and academic, author of 'The Immortalists'
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Episode: Immortal billionaires – Will the super rich live forever?
Jane Bradley
Journalist who wrote the piece on the American Christian right's influence in the UK
Episode: How America's Christian right is targeting Britain
Dr. Aaron Edwards
Honorary research fellow at the University of Leicester
University of Leicester
Episode: The history of Britain's far right crisis
Julia Joffe
Author and journalist who explores the history of women in modern Russia
The Atlantic
Episode: How revolutionary women shaped modern Russia
Jeffrey Prescott
Former US ambassador to the United Nations Agencies in Rome and visiting scholar at the Carnegie Endowment
Carnegie Endowment
Episode: Is China pouncing as America withdraws?
Cynthia Miller Idris
Author of "Man Up, The New Misogyny and the Rise of Violent Extremism"
Episode: The men who hate women – How sexism powers the far right
Natasha Lindstedt
Professor of Government at the University of Essex
University of Essex
Episode: Could Russia run out of soldiers?

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Andrew Harrison
Host of multiple shows, including daily news and analysis in political commentary.
Alex von Tunzelmann
Political analyst and commentator contributing to discussions on current events and social impacts.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Trumpenomics

    Trump is for now inflated his ego is on supreme level

    For now he’s just like loving himself

    But he has compulsion a repetition a obsession these traits are now in full view and we can predict the outcome

    He will fail simply because he can’t stay focused Ots like watching borderline narcissistic personality disorder in him

    When his hyperactive personality disorder is out of gas that when he will crash

    And the real problem of his personality disorder will come out

    He tank and with that day

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lovealways#
    United Kingdom3 days ago
  • News with no sense

    Cut out the facts, get baseless opinions instead.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands22 days ago
  • Some facts need checking!

    The presenter said that in reality a Palestinian state had existed for some time. When? The West Bank and Gaza have been part of the Ottoman Empire, the British Mandate, under Egypt or Jordanian control, under Israeli occupation or, as in Gaza since 2005 some sort of stateless entity. But never a Palestinian State.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Suoco
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • “Let’s see how the Left Wing Podcast”

    Unfortunately another generic left/right wing political echo chamber.

    No attempt to view the opinion from the other shoe, which is why we have Brexit.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    olibarker
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • The best daily politics podcast out there

    The Bunker has become my daily go-to for a 20-30 min rebus but succinct deep-dive on politics & current affairs issues. Excellent range of hosts & guests, and love the link-ups with other podcasts on topics that they specialise in (eg. This Is Not A Drill). Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ole Biscuit Barrel
    Ireland2 months ago

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There are mixed opinions regarding the political bias, with some praising the critical perspective while others express frustration over perceived left-leaning content.
Overall, many find it a worthwhile daily listen for those interested in politics and current affairs, liking its blend of humor and seriousness.

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

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#54
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#125
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The A.I. bubble – What happens when it bursts?
Q: How does AI contribute to economic growth right now?
AI growth has recently contributed more to economic growth than consumption, leading to significant investments in data centers and R&D.
The A.I. bubble – What happens when it bursts?
Q: How does the AI boom have the characteristics of a bubble and why?
Cummings explains that due to inflated valuations and expectations regarding AI profits, there is a risk of a bubble forming around AI companies.
Immortal billionaires – Will the super rich live forever?
Q: Would you want to live forever?
No, I don't want to get in the way of the future. I would prefer people who are native to the future to have their own futures.
Immortal billionaires – Will the super rich live forever?
Q: What happens if they are immortal or can live radically extended lives? How long do they then have the power that they pursue over the people of their countries?
The implications are quite terrifying because where are they gonna get those organs that they're just gonna keep using to replenish themselves?
Immortal billionaires – Will the super rich live forever?
Q: What do you think accounts for this kind of, to my mind at least, crazy optimism about how far we can get in this field? Because 10 to 15 years does not seem like a very long amount of time at all.
It really doesn't. Think about what happened 10 to 15 years ago. Okay, there's a lot that's happened, but we haven't accelerated our ability to heal ourselves in that period of time.

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