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Special podcast series

Behind the scenes deep dives into the heart of politics and government.

From finding out what it really means to be a government minister to discovering how politicians prepare for power, the IfG’s special series of podcasts take you behind the scenes for fascinating deep dives into the heart of politics and government.

Explore our podcast series

05 FEB 2024 Podcast

Preparing for Power podcast series

This six-part series takes you behind the scenes to find out how our politicians, their advisers and officials get ready for being in government.

02 AUG 2023 Podcast

Becoming a minister podcast series

In this six-part series, former ministers and civil servants reveal what it is really like to hold ministerial office and how to do the job well.