The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp
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Making sense of our political hell every Tuesday and Friday! Oh God, What Now? is the no-bulls**t politics podcast, making the unbearable bearable with top quality guests and analysis, plus poor quality jokes. Regulars include: Dorian Lynskey, author of The Ministry Of Truth: A Biography of Orwell’s 1984 and host of Origin Story • Writer and commentator Ros Taylor • Rachel Cunliffe of the New Statesman • Writer and host of This Is Not A Drill Gavin Esler • Social affairs journalist Hannah Fe ...
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Exploring threats to global stability from Ukraine to China to the Middle East with host Gavin Esler – former BBC News presenter, Washington correspondent and host of Newsnight – plus Ukraine-based war reporter Oz Katerji and independent conflict analyst Emma Beals. This Is Not A Drill dives deep into the dangers, corruption, conflicts, disinformation, rivalries and ruthless realpolitik that are making our world ever more dangerous. Support This Is Not A Drill on Patreon from just £3 per mon ...
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Have you SEEN the state of the papers today? PAPER CUTS has. In our thrice weekly podcast, some of Britain’s sharpest commentators and funniest comedians come together to look at the madness, the strangeness, the obsessions, and – occasionally – the brilliance of our national press. Host Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalists and comedians like Jonn Elledge, Grainne Maguire, Jacob Jarvis, Ava Santina, Jacob Hawley, Marcus Brigstocke, Coco Khan and many more. Illustrations by Modern Toss: ht ...
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Your daily need to know on news and politics. Every weekday morning The Bunker cuts through the noise to make sense of what’s really going on, with smart explainers, interviews, fresh perspectives and under-reported stories to rescue you from everyday Punch and Judy news coverage. It’s the only way to start the day. From the producers of Oh God, What Now? Our regulars include: Gavin Esler • Ros Taylor.• Hannah Fearn • Andrew Harrison • Jacob Jarvis • Emma Kennedy • Rafael Behr • Seth Thévoz. ...
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Podcasting Insights with The Podmaster: growth advice for people and brands
The Podmaster (Neal Veglio)
Are you a brand or individual who's looking to improve and grow your podcast? You're in the right place. Together, we'll help you attain 'podmastery'. Podcasting is such a complex medium, with so many factors that can impact your success. It's my goal to cover all these topics with you, and help you maximise the results you're getting from your efforts. My name is Neal Veglio and I've been in the podcasting game since 2001, when I became the first person in the UK to upload audio of my then ...
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The Labour government has a huge majority in parliament – but Keir Starmer’s administration is also facing an incredibly complex set of policy challenges. So how can the prime minister and his team turn around public service performance? What can chancellor Rachel Reeves do to get the economy growing again? What will mission-driven government actually mean in practice? Who should be making the key decisions in Westminster – and beyond? And what will the appointment of a new cabinet secretary ...
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Join TV presenter and broadcaster Kate Lawler and her husband Boj in a show that combines food, family life and at times, full-on chaos. For all recipes featured on the show, visit Boj and Kate on Instagram. To get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected]. Boj & Kate Have A Lot On Their Plate is a Podmasters production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Intimate discussions with people of note and New York Times journalists and editors.
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The podcast for curious minds. Every Thursday, Emma Kennedy delves into the science and psychology of why we are the way we are. Emma is joined by leading experts and some of science's brightest minds to answer the big questions you never knew how to ask. Why do people join cults? Why do we need the moon? Why are we drawn to evil? Why do we have fetishes? Find out all of this and more on Why? from the makers of Oh God, What Now?, The Bunker and Paper Cuts. Follow us on social media: X Thread ...
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Each week, The New York Times' David Sanger discusses the top stories from Washington.
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Times Insider's Susan Lehman interviews Times journalists about their stories and takes listeners behind the scenes of The New York Times newsroom.
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A podcast by the Science writers of The New York Times, including Andrew C. Revkin.
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You probably think you know what life was like in Britain after the war. But what myths do we tell ourselves about the pre-digital world? From coal to contraception and ID cards to school beatings, Ros Taylor delves into the truth about British postwar life in Jam Tomorrow. From the makes of Oh God, What Now? Follow Jam Tomorrow on Twitter
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Times Sunday magazine columnist Randy Cohen answers your questions about the moral and ethical dilemmas of our times with the same wit and wisdom displayed in his popular weekly column.
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Want to know more about black holes? Or progress in the cure for cancer? Learn about the latest news and trends in science, medicine and the environment from the reporters and editors of the popular Science Times section of The New York Times. David Corcoran is your host.
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What’s really going on in Parliament? What’s happening in politics that the mainstream media always misses? Join MPs Sam Gyimah and Dr Phillip Lee plus friends, colleagues and friendly rivals for candid, irreverent political chat about what really matters, over that great leveller – a drink after work.
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Find out what's on the front page of The New York Times before it's published. Monday through Friday, James Barron previews the top stories that will set the agenda for news coverage around the world.
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We weave together sound and story this multi-track collection. It’s a window on how we listen to music — and how we talk to each other about it — right now. Some of our favorite writers tell us about the songs they can’t stop listening to, and what those songs might tell us about the world today. More at nytimes.com/25songs.
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Adventures in underwear… In this fascinating, fun and body-positive series, fashion journalists and underwear obsessives Emily Cronin (Elle, Telegraph, Grazia) and Kate Finnigan (Financial Times, British Vogue, The Gentlewoman) take listeners through the secret life of our most foundational garments. From the advent of the thong to celebrity lingerie brands and the dark art of bra fitting, Emily and Kate lay the world of women’s underwear bare. Every week they hear real-life stories and insi ...
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Raa Raa (Ramya Saravanan) is an author and has published books both in Tamil and English. She writes stories for children and for an older audience as well. She narrates her stories and short (feel good and motivating) snippets in Kadhai Ketkum Neram. Besides narrating stories written by renowned authors in the public domain, she also narrates content written by her that includes short stories, sleep stories, short snippets, motivational, and much more. Kadhai Ketkum Neram (KKN) serves as a ...
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This is the official podcast page for the Company of Entrepreneurs, one of the City of London's youngest aspirant Livery Companies
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How much do we really know about the people who make the headlines? In a provocative new podcast series, the acclaimed BBC, C4 and Newsnight journalist Michael Crick delves into the backgrounds of major figures ranging from Paul Dacre to Angela Rayner to Gary Neville. He talks to the people who know them best to find out what shaped them, what they believe… and what they really want.
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How to avoid being Steven Bartlett's Diary of a CEO
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14:24Authenticity in podcasting is all the rage these days, but let’s be real—most of the folks shouting about it don’t even know what they’re talking about. Let's learn what trust really means in this wild audio podcasting jungle, and spoiler alert: it’s not about slapping out unedited recordings like some sort of lazy podcasting buffet. We’ll also thr…
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Kadhai Ketkum Neram Nominated for Best Regional Podcast 2025 | Podmaster 2025 | Best Regional Podcast
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3:03I’m so happy to share that my podcast has been nominated for Best Podcast in Regional Language at Podmasters 2025! 🙏 Please vote for me! https://events.htmedia.in/podmasters2025 ✅ How to vote: Click the link above and scroll and tap "Vote for My Favourite Podcast" Enter your name and phone number On the next page, scroll to "Best Podcast in Regiona…
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The weird world of Doctor Who explained at last – Live bonus with author John Higgs
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1:04:46Political allegories and woke wars, Patrick Troughton’s louche sex life, the madness of Tom Baker, Doctor Who’s strange grip on Britain’s psychic landscape… Fascinating new book Exterminate! Regenerate! The Story of Doctor Who is a bigger-on-the-inside popular history of Who for the general reader. Author John Higgs talks to confirmed Who addict An…
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Trash talking – The real history of free speech
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33:24What do we really mean by free speech? How has the definition changed over time? And why is it always so contentious? As the issue remains the cause of political arguments across the world, Seth Thévoz speaks to Fara Dabhoiwala, historian and the author of What is free speech? The history of a dangerous idea to ask who decides what we can and can’t…
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Ghost Tories – What if they hadn't screwed it up?
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1:14:47We all know the Conservatives got just about everything they could wrong when they were in government. But can we pinpoint where it all started to go wrong? And has the party learned its lessons? Tim Bale is a professor of politics at Queen Mary University London and his newly updated book: The Conservatives After Brexit: Turmoil and Transformation…
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Ukraine peace talks – What happens if Trump walks away? – with Luke Harding
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32:25Donald Trump famously said he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. But now, he’s suggested the US might “pass” on peace negotiations – unless rapid progress is made. So, what does that mean for Ukraine, three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion? After a week of statement and counter-statement in which Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported conti…
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Project 2025 – What's coming next from the new 'deep state'?
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37:38Donald Trump spent his last campaign distancing himself from Project 2025. But since returning to office, he’s followed its blueprint with surprising precision. It's already reshaped American life and the workings of government – but could the most dramatic changes still be ahead? Today on The Bunker, Jacob Jarvis sits down with David A. Graham, au…
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Kate's back on the tools this week as she makes her showcase chilli...will Boj survive? Or enjoy it? In life news, Boj goes on a micro breakup diet, Kate comes to terms with how Eastern Europeans communicate with their children and Kate shares her experiences with peri-menopause... This week's dish is a Chilli Sin Carne - no recipe, Kate freestyles…
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Oops! I Forgot About Good Friday. (Planning time off from your podcast)
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4:50So, here’s the scoop: I totally flaked out and forgot that Good Friday was a thing, leading to an unexpected missed episode publication last week. So I feel like I need to strip myself of the self-appointed "The Podmaster" title now. But even the pros can drop the ball sometimes! In this episode we're looking into the art of planning your time off …
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This thing of Trump’s – Is the president a mob boss?
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1:03:34“Nice liberal democracy you got there, shame if something wuz to happen to it…” Trump behaves like a mob boss, complete with extortion and protection scams against universities, businesses and governments. But is he a real Godfather or just cosplaying as one? John Dickie, Professor of Italian Studies at UCL and expert on the Mafia, joins us to dism…
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Is Morgan McSweeney Labour’s enforcer or Starmer’s controller? – with Steve Richards
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33:27Labour’s election guru, a modern-day Macchiavelli, the power behind the PM, a “permanent insurgent”… Starmer’s Chief Of Staff Morgan McSweeney is perhaps the most powerful unelected person in politics. Who is he? What does he want? Is he behind the party’s lurch right – and can he win Labour a second term? Steve Richards of the unmissable Rock and …
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Tricks of the trade — Start Your Week with Ros Taylor and Jacob Jarvis
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37:40Rachel Reeves heads to Washington this week – what should we be looking out for? Plus, we unpack what happens now after the death of Pope Francis and look to the latest news from America. Ros Taylor joins Jacob Jarvis to discuss the week ahead in news. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit. www.patreon.com/bu…
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Are Google and Microsoft about to kill off human podcasting?
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2:29AI is still crashing the podcast party. Microsoft’s Copilot is the latest major platform to strut in with its new AI podcasting tool, joining Google’s already established Notebook LM. So, are we really witnessing the death of the human podcaster? Let's explore how this shiny new tech might impact on this still evolving space. Companies mentioned in…
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13 Songs You Didn’t Know Were Big Hits Right Now
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56:16A tour of the more surprising — and kind of anonymous — corners of the current Billboard Hot 100.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everythingfrom politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts oron Apple Podcasts and Spotify.By The New York Times
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Inside the online 'cleanfluencer' cult pushing housewife propaganda
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34:00From ‘cleanfluencers’ to home gurus, the ideal of a spotless home has never been so aspirational. But why are women still being told that inner peace is only a bottle of disinfectant away? Today on The Bunker, Coco Khan is joined by Emma Casey, author of The Return of the Housewife, to find out why we are still selling the idea that cleaning is the…
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Ooh, you’re hard! – How seriously should we take ‘Hard Labour’?
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1:10:52Crossover edition with hit pod The Two Matts. What the hell is ‘Hard Labour’? Is it Blue Labour in disguise, Old Labour on steroids, or Starmerism’s inevitable final form? The New European’s Matt Kelly and Matt D’Ancona join Zöe Grünewald and Dorian Lynskey to look at Labour’s identity crisis. Plus: Fortress Europe vs Trump 2.0, The Beatles vs Andr…
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What is Keir Starmer’s new plan for government reform?
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59:08This Institute for Government webinar brought instant expert analysis of the prime minister’s plans to radically overhaul the British state. Ahead of his speech, Keir Starmer told officials he wants to unshackle them from bureaucracy to stop their talent being "constrained”, and to create an “agile, mission-focused and more productive” civil servic…
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Who is your best friend?| உங்கள் சிறந்த நண்பன் யார்? | Raa Raa Post | ரா ரா பதிவு | Tamil Audio Stories
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3:16Think and tell me who is your best friend.
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Bottom dollar – How Trump gave up America's grip on the global economy
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34:37Amid the shocks created by Trump’s tariff policies, are we also seeing a kind of American economic self-harm – which threatens the long-standing dominance of the US dollar? Gavin Esler talks to Harvard Professor of Economics and former International Monetary Fund chief economist Kenneth Rogoff, whose new book Our Dollar, Your Problem looks at the r…
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Notorious KGB – What Moscow's spies teach us about Russia
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37:41What if your neighbour was a Russian spy? In 2010, the FBI arrested ten deep-cover agents living quiet suburban lives across North America, their true identities hidden even from their own children. Today on The Bunker, Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by Shaun Walker, author of The Illegals, to take a closer look at one of the most shocking espionage…
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Dog voices, expensive eggs and we try to break a world record!
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36:13If you don't have a special voice to talk to your dog, are you even human? Apparently Boj isn't...we hit you with the most boring Easter facts we can find, Kate has no idea how tall her child as and there is a WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT in this episode! This week's dish is Speckled Mini Eggs & Roasted Hazelnut Cookies, inspired by this recipe. Want to se…
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Trump vs. China – Who will win the trade war? – with Cindy Yu
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27:53Trump’s trade war has intensified the rivalry between America and China – while Beijing’s retaliation has exacerbated worldwide market meltdowns. Has the US president actually had a plan, and what does China make of his actions? Journalist and China commentator Cindy Yu joins Gavin Esler to discuss the trade war and which side might be more confide…
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Under my thumb – How the LIKE button hacked our brains
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42:12At first the social media ‘Like’ button was just an easy way to get users to interact. Now people click a Like button some seven billion times a day, creating a colossal dataset that companies can use to sell to us, mislead us and predict what we want. And liking itself gets user addicted to a dopamine loop of gratification. Where did the Like butt…
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Fear Factory – Inside Trump's reign of terror with Molly Jong-Fast
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59:31Trump 2.0 is a different animal compared to his first term. His administration has already made massive cuts to the federal government and conducted a war on woke – all with terrifying ferocity. Is Trump ruling America by fear? Special guest and host of the Fast Politics podcast, Molly Jong-Fast, joins the panel. Plus, is there a future in British …
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You're never too old to have a successful podcast!
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3:05Picture this: a bunch of sprightly nonagenarians sitting around, chatting about life, love, and the occasional tango. That’s the heart and soul of Noventa y Contado, a podcast that has taken the world by storm, not just for its content but for its sheer audacity. Who knew that 90-year-olds could rock the podcasting scene? The brainchild of a viral …
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I’m steel standing! — Start Your Week with Rafael Behr and Jacob Jarvis
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43:34The Trump tariff mayhem rolls on and back at home steel is grabbing the headlines. What’s going on now and how will these stories develop? Rafael Behr joins Jacob Jarvis to discuss all this and more in Start Your Week. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit. www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by …
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How podcasters can overcome imposter syndrome!
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11:21Imposter syndrome is the sneaky little buggah that many of us podcasters have to grapple with, whether we’re just starting out or have logged countless hours behind the mic. It's that annoying voice whispering doubts like, “Who do you think you are?” and “Why would anyone want to listen to you?” But here’s the truth — you are absolutely qualified t…
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Should you be prepping for the end of the world?
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48:02What would you do if the world as we know it came to some sort of catastrophic end? Well, you’d be forgiven for not being prepared for it – but doomsday preppers across the globe think they are. To discuss the phenomenon of people bracing for armageddon, and the theories around why they do this, Jacob Jarvis is joined by the co-authors of Be Prepar…
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Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has made a name for himself performing crazy stunts to win the hearts of voters. But maybe, just maybe, it’s working? Could the Lib Dems become the second biggest political party in the UK and what kind of people are they attracting to their cause? Enjoy Part Two of this week’s specially-split epic-length edition… W…
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Donald Trump’s tariff masterplan is working! Well that’s just utter bulls**t, isn’t it? Trump’s decision to reverse global tariffs for 90 days caught everyone by surprise, even us! Dorian, Hannah, Matt and Marie recorded the whole pod before the announcement, but don’t fear, Andrew Harrison and The Guardian’s Rafael Behr were on-hand to add some re…
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Can radical honesty fix the climate “polycrisis”? – with Mike Berners-Lee
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41:11The climate crisis is spiraling, Trump’s back in the White House, and the headlines keep getting worse. It’s easy to feel powerless. But what if the first step toward saving the planet is something you learned in primary school? In this episode of The Bunker, Zing Tsjeng sits down with Mike Berners-Lee, author of A Climate of Truth, who argues that…
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Trump and Five Eyes – Will he break global intelligence?
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33:06Donald Trump’s volatile behaviour raises questions for intelligence sharing across the globe – so how unsafe could he make our world? Is the Five Eyes alliance between Britain, the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand Trump-proof? And how might his actions impact it? Professor Ciaran Martin of the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Governm…
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Are we terrible neighbours? PLUS Kate tells us all about the biting toe game...
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36:12This week, we have another neighbourhood incident on our hands but is it our fault this time? You sent us some terrible examples of sibling bullying so naturally we decided to share that with you (sliced ballsack, anyone?) This week's dish (cooked by Kate!) is the Ultimate Meatball Sub inspired by this recipe Want to get in touch? Email us at bojan…
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Ellam Pala Pazhangal written by Raa Raa | எல்லாம் பலபழங்கள் | ரா ரா | Tamil Audio Stories
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17:22What you see is not the real character
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How dangerous is Trump's national security purge?
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38:10Why is Donald Trump dismantling America’s national security apparatus? And how dangerous will this be for the US and the world? The commander-in-chief recently dismissed six National Security Council staffers, reportedly at the request of right-wing influencer and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer. Today in The Bunker, national security journalist B…
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French Toast – Is this the end of Marine Le Pen?
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32:19French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen has been convicted of embezzlement and handed a five-year ban from running for office – a verdict she has promised to overturn. Could this be the end of the Le Pen political dynasty? Today in The Bunker, Gavin Esler is joined by Emile Chabal, professor of contemporary history at Edinburgh University, to exp…
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Donald Trump’s tariffs are tanking stock markets and bankrupting penguins. How is Britain coping with Trump’s assault on free trade… and is there anything we can do to protect ourselves from protectionism? Plus, the most crucial voters are aged between 35 and 59 – and they’re also the most economically worried. Professor Jane Green is the Director …
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3 Reasons To Avoid Using Spotify For Creators
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9:05Being exposed to free podcasting tools can feel like stepping into a candy store. It sounds like a dream come true: no upfront costs, no wallet sweating, just pure, unadulterated creativity! But hold your horses, Sebastian! As we peel back the shiny wrapper of these free services, we uncover the not-so-sweet reality lurking underneath. We're talkin…
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Doechii! NewJeans! Ye! Answering Your Listener Mailbag Questions
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1:10:13Addressing some of the most urgent pop topics of the moment, including Doechii’s rise and NewJeans’ struggle, in the return of the Popcast mailbag.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everythingfrom politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts oron Apple Podcasts and Spotify.…
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The end of the globe as we know it? — Start Your Week with Gavin Esler and Ros Taylor
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29:46Trump’s tariffs have created turmoil and Starmer has declared “the world as we know it has gone”. So, if it truly is the end of “globalisation” – what does that mean for us now? Gavin Esler joins Ros Taylor to discuss the news to look out for in the week ahead. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to https://indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit. w…
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Government reviews: Dither and delay, or route to reform?
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1:06:37Keir Starmer commissioned a number of high-profile reviews into difficult policy areas on taking office, but the prime minister seems to have become more sceptical about their value in recent weeks. At this event, to mark the launch of a new IfG report on lessons from past policy reviews, a panel of former reviewers and commissioners of reviews exp…
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Paid podcast growth - scam, or smart marketing?
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12:45Picture this: You're determined to grow your podcast to get the best possible results, but find yourself smothered by the temptation of paying some guy to hoist it onto the so-called podcast charts. Your ego takes hold, and even though you know you shouldn't pay to 'cheat', the idea of finally getting noticed and regarded as a great podcaster becom…
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Land of the fee, home of the depraved
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1:12:34Trump is upending the world once again. We go on a whistlestop tour of tariffs, woke and the far-right in our latest show. First up, trade policy expert Dmitry Grozoubinski joins Andrew Harrison to explain why chaos is inevitable, following the new tariffs. Then into the main bulk of the episode, dinner time’s over for the tofu-eating wokerati… app…
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Trump’s tariff tantrum – “Monumentally bruising to the global economy”
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31:48Liberation Day? More like Liquidation Day. Trump’s malicious and ignorant tariff package has horrified the worlds of business and economics. What does it all mean? Did Britain really get off “lightly” as the Trump fanboys claim? Dmitry Grozoubinski – director of ExplainTrade and author of Why Politicians Lie About Trade – talks Andrew Harrison thro…
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A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester
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1:22:58The IfG was pleased to welcome Rt Hon Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, who delivered a keynote speech on how the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) plans to use its expanding powers and spending freedoms. From April 2025, Greater Manchester will be funded by a new ‘integrated settlement’ that gives the mayor and other local lead…
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Cruel World – What happens when the West walks away?
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44:47Trump is dismantling USAID, pulling the rug on vital humanitarian aid and development funding, and countries across the West have followed suit in slashing foreign aid budgets. To discuss the grim ramifications of Western governments turning their back on overseas aid, and what the world can do in response, Emma Beals talks to President of Refugees…
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How did London become the world’s dirty money capital?
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32:03Nearly 40 per cent of the world’s dirty money flows through London, but what role have British institutions played in helping wealthy elites launder cash? Today on The Bunker, Tom Mayne, journalist and co-author of Indulging Kleptocracy: British Service Providers, Postcommunist Elites, and the Enabling of Corruption, joins Seth Thévoz to discuss ho…
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Kate leaves Boj for Usher and we play the Don't Laugh game - who cracks first?
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39:19On this week's show...Noa brutally body-shames Boj, we talk about the funniest TV show in years and and Boj exposes one of Kate's most DISGUSTING habits (or is that DESGUSTANG?) This week's dish is a homemade, freestyled prawn ramen - you can check out the recipe on our Instagram page in our highlights. Want to get in touch? Email us at bojandkate@…
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Podcasters, Dynamic Ads on YouTube? Yes please, amirite?
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3:11YouTube is working on a new feature that could change the game for podcasters everywhere. Imagine this - dynamic mid-roll ads that we can control! I mean, come on, who wouldn’t want the power to swap out ads in our podcast episodes with the ease of changing our socks? YouTube’s working on an ad tech solution that lets us do just that, making it pos…
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The generation born after the War? They hoarded all the wealth and now they’re hoarding the political power. Millennials? Lazy, self-absorbed, could afford a house if they cancelled Netflix. Generation X? Nobody cares. These are the clichés – but are they really true? Bobby Duffy, KCL Professor of Public Policy and author of The Generation Divide: …
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