The Opinion Brief Podcast

Produced by More in Common, The Opinion Brief Podcast draws on weekly polls of thousands of people across the country, alongside focus group research.

Tune in on your Thursday morning commute for insights that launch you straight into the mind of the Nation and beyond the Westminster bubble. The Opinion Brief offers a sharp, accessible briefing on the state of public opinion and what it means for the political and policy debates of the day.

Each week we cover how the public are responding to the latest issues, explore exclusive polling stories and provide you with deep dives into long-term electoral trends.

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Latest episodes

Episode 19: The Politics of Trust in Science
Episode 19: The Politics of Trust in Science
Finn Walshe 5 Aug 2026
Episode 18: What Would Britain Look Like with Proportional Representation?
Episode 18: What Would Britain Look Like with Proportional Representation?
Finn Walshe 30 Jul 2026
Episode 17: Burnham Begins
Episode 17: Burnham Begins
Finn Walshe 23 Jul 2026
Episode 16: The Clacton By-Election and Northern Ireland
Episode 16: The Clacton By-Election and Northern Ireland
Finn Walshe 16 Jul 2026
Episode 15: Will Nigel Farage’s Clacton by-election gamble pay off?
Episode 15: Will Nigel Farage’s Clacton by-election gamble pay off?
Finn Walshe 9 Jul 2026
Episode 14: The Battle for the Right
Episode 14: The Battle for the Right
Finn Walshe 2 Jul 2026
Episode 13: Is Britain Ungovernable?
Episode 13: Is Britain Ungovernable?
Finn Walshe 25 Jun 2026
Episode 12 – Special Episode: The Makerfield Test
Episode 12 – Special Episode: The Makerfield Test
Finn Walshe 20 Jun 2026
Episode 11: By-Elections, Defence Spending & the Social Media Ban
Episode 11: By-Elections, Defence Spending & the Social Media Ban
Finn Walshe 18 Jun 2026
Episode 10: Talking Makerfield with Lara Spirit
Episode 10: Talking Makerfield with Lara Spirit
More in Common 12 Jun 2026
Episode 9: Where Does Britain Stand on Migration?
Episode 9: Where Does Britain Stand on Migration?
More in Common 8 Jun 2026
Episode 8: Bridging the Politics-Public Opinion Gap with Tim Shipman
Episode 8: Bridging the Politics-Public Opinion Gap with Tim Shipman
More in Common 28 May 2026