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The Expert Factor

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Rishi Sunak
Industrial Strategy

The EXPERT FACTOR is the podcast for people who haven’t had enough of experts. Each week the directors of three leading and respected think tanks – Paul Johnson of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Hannah White of the Institute for Government, and Anand Menon of UK in a Changing Europe – get together to discuss, debate and explain the big questions and themes that will shape the upcoming General E... more

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Back by popular demand, Hannah White, Paul Johnson and Anand Menon reunited on stage to record a special live episode of The Expert Factor – the podcast for people who haven’t had enough of experts.

Nine years to the day since the UK voted to leave ... more

A week is a long time in politics, but it is even longer in international relations. Leslie Vinjamuri, director of the US and Americas programme at Chatham House, joins Paul and Anand to work out what the complex combination of Trump, tariffs and tra... more

To mark the fifth anniversary of the UK’s departure from the EU, Anand, Paul and Hannah took a trip to Oxford of the Expert Factor. So how has the Brexit worked out for the UK? What questions are still being asked – and unanswered? And how might Keir... more

The robots are taking our jobs, we’re going to be a nation run by chatbots, and an all-seeing, all-powerful computer is set to know everything about all of us.

Well, not really.

But Keir Starmer says AI is poised to generate “incredible change in o... more

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Recent Guests

Sony Kapoor
Interdisciplinary Professor of Climate, Geoeconomics and Finance
European University Institute
Episode: How do National Wealth Funds really work?
Polly Curtis
Chief Executive of Demos
Demos
Episode: Deliberative democracy: Is it time to let citizens decide policy?
Nazir Afzal
Chancellor of the University of Manchester and former Chief Crown Prosecutor.
University of Manchester
Episode: What lessons should the government learn from the riots?
Nick Butler
Head of strategy at BP and senior policy advisor to Gordon Brown
King's College London
Episode: Can the government really deliver clean power by 2030?
Ken Macdonald
Former Director of Public Prosecutions, President of the Howard League for Penal Reform, and co-presenter of Double Jeopardy, the Law and Politics Podcast
Episode: What can be done to fix the prisons crisis?
Toby Lloyd
Independent Housing Consultant
Episode: Can the next government fix the housing crisis?
Isabel Hardman
Assistant Editor of The Spectator and author of Why We Get The Wrong Politicians
The Spectator
Episode: Are we selecting the best MPs?
Sarah Calkin
Editor of Local Government Chronicle
Local Government Chronicle
Episode: What do the 2024 local elections really tell us about UK politics?
Giles Wilkes
Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government and former Special Advisor in Downing Street
Institute for Government
Episode: Why should voters care about the government’s industrial strategy?

Hosts

Paul Johnson
Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies
Anand Menon
Director of UK in a Changing Europe
Hannah White
Director of the Institute for Government

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 139 ratings
  • You’re back!

    So glad you’re back! Such an excellent pod: informative and also entertaining. Well it entertains me anyway.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edgeworthier
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Informative and Enjoyable

    Hits just the right level of information for me. Not nerdy, refers to things I’ve heard about and would like to know more detail and this podcast does just that.

    Thank you for taking the trouble to produce it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lexie 77
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Shocking

    I can’t believe I just heard one of these ‘experts’ refer to Starmer’s government having a large mandate, when only one in five eligible voters could bring themselves to vote for them (many of whom already regret it).

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    M247A2
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great but more air time for Hannah White please

    This is a great addition to the wealth of political podcasts out there. But I’m getting increasingly annoyed by the dominance of the male hosts, with Hannah often delegated to role of question asker. Please readdress this balance and allow her to have an equal voice!!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ems1073
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Really insightful

    Enjoy the podcast but please move further away from the mic as all I can hear/focus on in some episodes is someone heavy breathing through their nose.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1428639ow
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the insightful, expert-level discussions on complex political topics, praising their depth and clarity.
Many find the balance of perspectives among male and female hosts valuable, though there are calls for greater representation of female voices in the conversation.
Some criticisms focus on perceived biases in analysis, primarily from male hosts, suggesting a desire for more balanced discussions on contentious issues.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#38
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Apple Podcasts
#195
Italy/Government
Apple Podcasts
#96
Saudi Arabia/Government
Apple Podcasts
#126
Hong Kong/Government
Apple Podcasts
#168
Ukraine/Government
Apple Podcasts
#212
Singapore/Government

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Trump, tariffs and EU trade negotiations: what can Keir Starmer do?
Q: How is the Labour Party preparing for potential US tariffs?
Labour is cautious about making concessions due to concerns over immigration and the potential backlash from leave voters.
Trump, tariffs and EU trade negotiations: what can Keir Starmer do?
Q: What does Trump's approach to international relations mean for the UK-EU relations?
There is significant uncertainty, but Trump seems to focus on transactional relationships which may complicate UK-EU negotiations.
Why should voters care about the government’s industrial strategy?
Q: Has the UK ever had a successful industrial strategy?
The closest the UK has come to a successful industrial strategy was during World War II, characterized by a high degree of government planning and coordination.
Why should voters care about the government’s industrial strategy?
Q: What is an industrial strategy?
An industrial strategy is a conscious effort by the government to intervene in the economy, aiming to change its structure towards specific goals.
What do the 2024 local elections really tell us about UK politics?
Q: To what extent do you think we can read into these local election results anything about where the parties stand as we come towards a general election?
The local election results can indicate trends but must be treated cautiously since local issues often dominate the electorate’s decisions, which may not be reflective of national sentiments.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Expert Factor

What is The Expert Factor about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series focuses on expert analysis and discussions of key political issues and decisions shaping the current political landscape in the UK. Each episode features prominent speakers from leading think tanks, providing insights on topics ranging from economic policy, social care, and government ethics to Brexit's lasting impact and the role of artificial intelligence in public governance. The conversations aim to go beyond surface-level commentary, offering listeners in-depth explanations and frameworks that shape public policy and governance in a rapidly changing environment. This podcast is characterized by its blend of expert opinions and public policy discussions, making it a significant resource for those interested in the nuances of ... more

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2. Polly Curtis
3. Nazir Afzal
4. Nick Butler
5. Ken Macdonald
6. Toby Lloyd
7. Isabel Hardman
8. Sarah Calkin

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