The Bunker – News without the nonsense Knife attack fallout, Andrew scandal and Trump’s wars — Start Your Week with Gavin Esler
Nov 3, 2025
A recent train stabbing has sparked urgent discussions about media responsibility and the impact of online speculation. The fallout from the Andrew scandal raises questions about the monarchy's future. Trump is criticized for reckless foreign actions while the New York mayoral race sees Zahra Mamdani rising as a fresh progressive voice. Meanwhile, brutal conflicts in Sudan highlight underreported humanitarian crises, and the ongoing situation in Ukraine brings concerns of nuclear threats. A diverse mix of current events ensures a thought-provoking listen.
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Calm Over Clickbait
- Social media drives rapid, often harmful speculation after violent incidents and can amplify racial or religious fear.
- Gavin Esler urges calm, respect for police procedure, and cautions against online fearmongering.
Let Investigations Lead
- Avoid immediate public speculation and let police investigations proceed to prevent inflaming communities.
- Keep political statements limited to condemning violence rather than commenting on active police matters.
Crime Trends Need Context
- Violent crime in the UK shows nuanced trends: murder and firearms offences are down while fraud is rising sharply.
- Esler highlights the need for perspective rather than conflating all crime types as increasing.