The Bunker – News without the nonsense NEW Weekly Wrap-Up – Starmer vs. Streeting and Trump vs. Epstein – with Rafael Behr
Nov 14, 2025
Rafael Behr, a Guardian columnist and political analyst, joins Jacob Jarvis to dissect the week’s most pressing stories. They explore the chaotic Labour briefing war, assessing Starmer and Streeting's reputations. Rafael shares insights on the troubling revelations from the Epstein files, particularly regarding Trump’s vulnerabilities. They also discuss the potential repercussions of Trump’s billion-dollar lawsuit threat against the BBC and the looming risks in AI investments. A lively breakdown of current events, packed with sharp commentary!
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Ferry TV Shocked Passengers
- Rafael Behr describes a DFDS ferry screening hardcore pornography instead of family programming, discovered when children ran out screaming.
- He uses the incident to illustrate a dilapidated, dysfunctional vibe on that ferry route.
Briefings Fueled Speculation, Not Control
- Rafael Behr calls the Starmer–Streeting briefings episode a "massive shit show" driven by drift and incapability rather than deliberate toxicity.
- He argues the leaks were self-defeating and amplified speculation about removing Keir Starmer.
Old Playbooks Can Backfire
- Behr explains Number 10 may have copied an old 'intimidate challengers' playbook without considering context and that tactic misfired.
- He warns replicating past political tactics blindly can strengthen the perceived rival instead of neutralizing them.