Politics Under the Microscope aims to capture the thought process of policy makers as they respond to complex problems, and to discuss the implications policies will have for the scientific community and broader society. We will start each episode by briefing the listener on a societal problem using an anecdote, then reframing the problem with a science policy-related question, and finally engage the listener by integrating audio from multiple expert interviews. Taken together, these will shape the role science can and may play in developing policies in response to political and social issues. Our unique approach lies in our ability to layer scientific and political facts in a single narrative, with an emphasis on capturing the principles of scientific and creative problem solving to address a diverse range of topics that will cater to many interests.