# identity-at-the-center

Source: https://startwithidentity.com/podcasts/identity-at-the-center/
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## What it is

Identity at the Center is a weekly conversation about identity security in the context of [IAM](https://startwithidentity.com/guides/fundamentals/what-is-iam/), hosted by Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman since July 2019. With more than 450 episodes it is the deepest archive in this directory. Formats include guest interviews, "Decoded" deep dives on specifications (for example [Transaction Tokens with George Fletcher](https://startwithidentity.com/experts/george-fletcher/)), conference recordings, and a "New to Identity" strand with people early in their careers.

## Who it suits

Practitioners running or joining an identity program. Episodes assume you know what [SSO](https://startwithidentity.com/guides/authentication/complete-guide-implementing-sso/) and [IGA](https://startwithidentity.com/guides/fundamentals/what-is-iga/) are, but rarely assume protocol fluency, so motivated beginners keep up.

## Editor note

The breadth is the strength: careers, governance, standards, and conference coverage in one feed, from hosts who have run programs themselves. Episodes run long, often over an hour, and the "Sponsor Spotlight" episodes are paid vendor features, so skip or discount those. For standards depth, start with the Decoded episodes.