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The Pursuit of Power

What is power, and how does it work? Bronwen Maddox, director of the Institute for Government, talks to five different people to find out.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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The Power of Nudge
David Halpern tells Bronwen Maddox about the power of nudge.
28 Oct 2016,15 mins
The Female Bishop
Bronwen Maddox meets the first female bishop to speak in the House of Lords.
27 Oct 2016,15 mins
The Momentum Activist
Bronwen Maddox meets Barbara Ntumy, a political activist with pressure group Momentum.
26 Oct 2016,15 mins
Michael Gove
What is power and how does it work? Bronwen Maddox asks Michael Gove.
25 Oct 2016,15 mins
The Newly Elected Mayor
Marvin Rees, the newly elected mayor of Bristol, explains what it means to be in charge.
24 Oct 2016,15 mins