Podcasts
Inside Briefing is the IfG’s podcast, hosted by our director Hannah White.
Each week Hannah, IfG experts and special guests give you the essential inside briefing on the latest events in government and British politics. Tune in to understand the decisions being made in the corridors of power and for all the IfG’s latest thinking on how government works – and how it can work better.
Our podcast is also available on Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Rephonic | Castbox | Pod Chaser and anywhere else you get your podcasts.
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What do the public really think about British politics?
The Expert Factor team take a deep dive into the issues that could shape the next election – and explore what voters’ priorities are likely to be.
Sunak's Captain Marble act falls flat
PoliticsHome editor Laura Silver joins the podcast team to catch up on the extraordinary row over the Elgin Marbles.
Is our education system getting good results?
The Expert Factor team take a deep dive into the state of our schools and explore the dividing lines in education policy.
Autumn statement of intent?
Giles Winn, a former Treasury special adviser, joins the podcast team to reveal what really goes into planning a big fiscal statement.
What can we expect from the autumn statement?
The Expert Factor team preview Wednesday’s big event in parliament and ask what difference the autumn statement might make.
Sunak's flights of fantasy?
Francis Elliott, editor of the House Magazine, joins the podcast to run the rule over the reshuffle and weigh up Sunak's Rwanda scheme.
Lights! Cameron! Reshuffle Action!
What does this reshuffle tell us about how Rishi Sunak wants to govern?
The Sunak/Suella stand-off
The Sun’s Noa Hoffman is this week’s podcast guest as the Inside Briefing team break down the legislative agenda on offer from Rishi Sunak.
What is the truth about immigration?
The Expert Factor team take a deep dive into immigration – a possible wedge issue at the next general election.
Boris Johnson's orgy of narcissism
The BBC’s health reporter Jim Reed joins the team to work out what we’ve learnt from the Covid Inquiry evidence sessions and WhatsApp messages.