As Johnson and Truss head stateside, what will their New York trip mean for the UK’s environment strategy? Could AUKUS prove awkward at the international dinner table? And: why have so many people stopped wearing their COVID face coverings? Ros Taylor and Yasmeen Serhan chew on the new cabinet appointments, gas shortages, and the Great British Bake Off stars to watch.

•  “A lot of Johnson's New York trip is about making COP26 a success.” - Yasmeen Serhan

•  “The AUKUS is a direct challenge to China, but it seems to have angered the French the most.” – Yasmeen Serhan

•  “Wearing masks is such a small thing that we can all do to cut transmission.” - Yasmeen Serhan

Presented by Ros Taylor and Yasmeen Serhan. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers Jelena Sofronijevic and Jacob Archbold. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Audio production by Alex Rees. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production

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