Description

Public Affairs in Practice is a practical podcast about how public affairs, lobbying and political engagement actually work.

Hosted by Dr Stuart Thomson — public affairs practitioner, author and trainer — the podcast explores how organisations influence policy, engage decision-makers and build effective public affairs strategies. Episodes draw on real-world experience across government relations, campaigning, reputation management and political communication.

Through interviews with leading practitioners, policymakers and recruiters, alongside solo episodes and case studies, Public Affairs in Practice focuses on the skills, judgement and strategic thinking needed to succeed in modern public affairs.

The podcast is designed for people working in, or aspiring to work in, public affairs, government relations, policy, communications and related fields — offering practical insight rather than theory alone.

New episodes explore career development, campaign strategy, insider and outsider lobbying, ethics, and how policy change really happens.

As featured in The Times.

If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or other plaforms then please follow the show to get new episodes as they’re released.

Learn more about Stuart and his public affairs consultancy, CWE Communications.