Profile

Isaac Levido has established a formidable reputation as a election strategist, helping to craft wins both in the UK and Australia. Thought of as a protege of the quasi-legendary election guru Sir Lynton Crosby in his early years, he’s rapidly racked up achievements of his own, propelling both Scott Morrison and Boris Johnson back into office with his brand of data-driven analysis.Stephen Smith opens the black box that is electoral strategising and sets out to understand the mind of the man who is set to shape the Conservatives’ impending general election campaign.Guests: Katy Balls, Political Editor of The Spectator Alexander Downer, former leader of the Australian Liberal Party Paul Stephenson, Vote Leave Campaign Director Lord Andrew Feldman, former chair of the Conservative Party David Bold, friend and Australian political advisorPresenter: Stephen Smith Producer: Nathan Gower Assistant Producers: Julie Ball, Diane Richardson Editor: Tom Bigwood Programme Coordinators: Maria Ogundele and Sabine Schereck S