
Policy Fix is where Britain's smartest minds come to solve problems, not just debate them. While other podcasts focus on what's broken or the day-to-day ups and downs of politics, we focus on what works and how to make it happen. We move beyond the political headlines to focus on what works and how to make it happen. Hosted by Nesta, the research and innovation foundation, we explore bold ideas an... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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Great podcast with genuinely interesting policy ideas you won’t hear on other inferior political podcasts
I really liked the tax episode - didn’t think it would be possible to make that entertaining but it’s a great listen, and unlike other podcasts on policy it has a lot on solutions and fixes rather than just focusing on what’s not working. Recommended.
Experts who make a complex topic very accessible and tangible, really enjoyed the first episode looking forward to the next!
Looking forward to more episodes!
Really engaging conversation and straight talking guests. Enjoyed the focus on practical solutions. Looking forward to the next one.
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Policy-focused discussions featuring policy experts and economists who explore what actually works in government and public policy, rather than just diagnosing problems. Recent episodes cover Brexit and UK-European relations, public sector AI, energy policy and electrification, online safety, tax reform, and government delivery, often weighing economic trade-offs, political dynamics, and practical implementation. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on actionable solutions, data-driven insights, and real-world case examples from Nesta and government) that help listeners understand how to move ideas into practice. The format tends to feature high-caliber guests from think tanks, government, and policy-focused organizations, with a clear bias ... more
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Recent guests on The Policy Fix include:
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2. Hugo Harper
3. Dan Neidle
4. Tim Loenig
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