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In The Room

In The Room

The Independent / Next Chapter Studios

Two former Westminster insiders reveal how politics and power really work. 


Ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors at No 10? Or who’s the first person on the phone when a Prime Minister lands themselves in hot water? 


Each week former Deputy Cabinet Secretary Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson, former political advisor to Theresa May and Boris Johnson, dissect the week’s biggest news, revealing how decisions get made, why they go wrong, and what should happen next. 


In The Room is straight-talking, insider analysis with a dose of humour, every week.


This podcast is part of The Independent Podcast Network and is produced in association with Next Chapter Studios.

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of In The Room?

There are 21 episodes avaiable of In The Room.

What is In The Room about?

We have categorized In The Room as:

  • News
  • Government
  • Politics

Where can you listen to In The Room?

In The Room is available, among others places, on:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did In The Room start?

The first episode of In The Room that we have available was released 6 February 2026.

Who creates the podcast In The Room?

In The Room is produced and created by The Independent / Next Chapter Studios.