Talking Politics
By ITV News
Welcome to Talking Politics! The ITV News podcast that can serve as your perfect weekly guide to the changing political landscape in the UK following Labour's landslide election win.
Our expert political team, led by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana, will be analysing the biggest issues and talking points with Tom Bradby on ITVX every Wednesday.
You can hear Talking Politics wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Hit subscribe on any platform to ensure you don't miss an episode.
Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itn.co.uk.
Our expert political team, led by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana, will be analysing the biggest issues and talking points with Tom Bradby on ITVX every Wednesday.
You can hear Talking Politics wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Hit subscribe on any platform to ensure you don't miss an episode.
Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itn.co.uk.
Latest episode
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Peston analyses Trump’s tariffs, why Number 10’s ‘euphoria’ will be short-lived and where the trade wars go next
In this special pop up episode, we asked Robert Peston to give his snap analysis after US President Donald Trump declared his extraordinary tariffs on all America’s international rivals and allies. Paul Brand sets out the questions and Robert... -
Why is Badenoch repeating an Adolescence lie? Can the world bully Trump on tariffs? Plus how power has changed Rachel Reeves
In the latest episode of Talking Politics, Paul Brand, Robert Peston and Lewis Denison discuss: - Why Kemi Badenoch is helping to spread a false conspiracy theory about Netflix hit drama Adolescence - How the UK will look to react to Donald Trump’s.… -
Trump turns on Putin, tariff 'Liberation Day' looms, Trump talks up a THIRD term, and Musk's $1m Wisconsin voter payments
Donald Trump could not hide his frustration over the lack of progress on a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, saying he is 'p***ed off' at Vladimir Putin whilst also hitting out at Volodymr Zelenskyy for 'backing out' of a rare earth minerals deal. US... -
Should expenses be scrapped for MPs after their pay rise? And what role could Donald Trump's sons play in a MAGA dynasty?
In this brief episode of Talking Politics Q&A, with Anushka Asthana away, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston answer a range of questions, namely: - Isn't it time that all expenses for MPs and the Lords were stopped? - Do you think Trump is grooming an… -
Spring Statement ‘fiction’, how far the UK is conceding to Trump on tariffs and trade, and do 'mediocre' MPs deserve their pay rise?
In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby is joined by Anushka Asthana (briefly) and Robert Peston for the duration to discuss: - The “fiction” at the heart of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement - Why Robert and Anushka have now both..… -
Canada versus Donald Trump, outrage at Trump envoy’s Putin love-in and the painting that has suddenly made Donald Trump RAGE!
In this episode of Talking Politics USA, Tom Bradby, Dan Rivers and Laura Schwartz react to the shocking pro-Putin sentiments being issued from Trump’s loyalists and the White House - in stark contrast to the brutality and war crimes Dan unearthed in… -
Q&A: Could Trump call off elections? Could Badenoch EVER be PM? Which leader was a nightmare to interview?
"I hope I never have to go through something like that again!" Robert Peston opens up on his nightmare interview with a previous prime minister in the latest episode of Talking Politics Q&A special. He,Tom Bradby and Anushka Asthana give their.… -
Trump rocks Starmer’s confidence as benefit reforms spark uproar
''What happened in that conversation between Trump and Putin actually brings us quite close to a crunch moment for the British prime minister.'' In this week’s Talking Politics, Tom, Robert and Anushka discuss: - Why Donald Trump cosying up to... -
Donald Trump vs the law - AGAIN. Plus is Elon Musk giving Tesla owners buyer's remorse?
"How this showdown between the executive and the judiciary plays out is the drama of the next four years!" After U.S. authorities deported hundreds of Venezuelan and Central American men to El Salvador - potentially in defiance of a federal judge -.… -
Q&A special: Talking... UK's Trump red line, worst political buzzwords and dream jobs
In our first Talking Politics Q&A special, Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana give the listeners the answers to their key questions, burning concerns and a few less serious queries, namely: - What would tip the UK to realise Trump...