The King and lies – Weekly Wrap-Up with Rafael Behr

The King and lies – Weekly Wrap-Up with Rafael Behr

April 30, 2026 · 31 min · Season 1 · Episode 1803

About this episode

Jacob Jarvis and Rafael Behr discuss the implications of King Charles' US visit and other major political stories from the week.

• It’s Podmasters’ 10th birthday! Get an extra 10% off a year’s Patreon backing for The Bunker. King Charles’ US state visit has gone well so far — but what does it really mean for the UK’s increasingly strained “special relationship” ? Plus: we discuss the horrific attack in Golders Green, Keir Starmer dodges a parliamentary enquiry into the Peter Mandelson appointment, and finally, the end of hereditary peers. Jacob Jarvis is joined by Rafael Behr to unpack the biggest stories from the past week. www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis with Rafael Behr. Producer: Kathleen Johnston and Jake Preston. Audio production: Simon Williams. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Artwork by James Parrett. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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