Has US media surrendered to Trump already?
Trump’s first term might have been a political nightmare, but at least it was a golden age for truth-telling journalism. But this time, news outlets from the Washington Post to CNN have bent the knee ...
5 Feb 202531min
DeepSeek – How China’s A.I. surprise stunned Silicon Valley
China’s gamechanging A.I. “DeepSeek” came out of nowhere to grab headlines and in turn rock financial markets. The release of the free app triggered a sharp reaction, wiping out a trillion dollars in ...
4 Feb 202529min
Trade war of the worlds — Start Your Week with Gavin Esler and Ros Taylor
Trump’s trade war has begun as he seeks to bully the world with tariffs. What’s going on and what effects will we see in the coming days? And how will his whims wreak havoc on global relations? And lo...
3 Feb 202525min
Have we hit peak politics podcast? – Panel edition
The Bunker panel is back! This week, we dive into the wild world of podcasting. Anyone with a mic and a Wi-Fi connection can broadcast their thoughts to the masses – but should they? This month, the p...
31 Jan 202559min
How not to be totally wrong about American politics
Donald Trump is often labeled a threat to democracy – but could political myths perpetuated by ordinary Americans be just as much of an issue? Millions of voters confidently cling to political myths a...
30 Jan 202526min
Should I feel bad for listening to cancelled artists?
The number of artists being “cancelled” seems to be growing every day. But is it ok to continue to enjoy the art they made even if they’re awful people? Today on The Bunker, Rafael Behr sits down with...
29 Jan 202532min
Trump's tariffs explained: How to understand his looming trade wars
Trump is constantly talking about tariffs and has started to use the threat of them as part of his geopolitical bullying campaign. What impact would these measures have across the world? Why is he so ...
28 Jan 202527min
Don call us, we’ll call you — Start Your Week with Alex von Tunzelmann and Jacob Jarvis
Trump and Starmer had a chinwag over the phone at the weekend – what did we learn and how can the PM navigate this relationship? And what will unfold in the aftermath of Trump’s manic first week? Plus...
27 Jan 202532min
