The Peston Podcast
By ITV News
Expect interviews with high-profile guests from Westminster and beyond, commentary from our political friends - and analysis of the news stories that affect us all. This podcast features the best interviews and political commentary from Wednesday night’s Peston show.
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Cummings, Culture Wars and July 19th
This week on the #Peston Podcast we’re discussing: ❶ What kind of impact will Dominic Cummings’s renewed criticism have on the popularity and credibility of the government? ❷ How much are politicians in the UK exploiting ‘culture wars’? ❸ Will we..… -
Vaccinating The World and Sausage Imports
This week on the #Peston Podcast we’re discussing: ❶ Should wealthier countries do more to fight COVID? And when will the whole world be vaccinated? ❷ Does the UK Government still hope to find a negotiated settlement with the EU to resolve the... -
Dominic Cummings’ Testimony and Eliminating Hate from Social Media
This week on the #Peston Podcast we’re discussing: ❶ After Dominic Cummings’ 7-hour testimony, we’re asking Is the PM incompetent? Should the Health Secretary resign? How many additional lives were lost as a result of the PM’s refusal to go for a 2n… -
The Indian Variant, Amber Lists and Summer Holidays
This week on the #Peston Podcast we’re discussing: ❶ Will the Indian variant prevent the final unlocking on the 21st June? ❷ Why can’t we go to amber list countries in Europe for our holidays given that it’s no longer illegal? ❸ Could Keir Starmer..… -
The Online Harms Bill, Last Week’s Election and Banks Tackling Climate Change?
This week on the #Peston Podcast we’re discussing: ❶ Can Labour recover from its dreadful performance in last week’s elections? ❷ How will the Online Harms Bill protect vulnerable people and young children from toxic material online? ❸ Is there a..… -
Staying COVID Safe and a Summer Abroad?
This week on the #Peston Podcast we’re discussing: ❶ Is there any chance we can be COVID safe in the UK with the pandemic still raging across the rest of the world? ❷ What prospects are there for us to have summer holidays abroad this year? All... -
Redecorating Downing Street, Racism on Social Media and India's Battle with COVID
This week on the #Peston Podcast we’re discussing: ❶ How damaged is the Prime Minister by the disclosures that he borrowed money from the Tory party to finance the redecoration of his Downing Street home? And also by the charge that he made... -
Mercer’s Resignation, Sturgeon’s Independence and George Floyd’s Justice
This week on the #Peston Podcast we’re discussing three big topics: ❶ Why did Johnny Mercer resign as minister in charge of improving the lives of veterans? ❷ How will the First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon get her independence referendum? … -
Preventing the Third Wave and Changing Lobbying Rules?
This week on the #Peston Podcast we’re discussing two important topics: ❶ How do we prevent a third COVID19 wave? ❷ How should lobbying rules be changed after the David Cameron - Greensil Capital debacle? Join ITV's Political Editor Robert Peston.… -
The Speed of our Recovery, New Asylum Laws and Vaccine Peace?
This week on the #Peston Podcast we’re discussing: ❶ What will our economic recovery look like? How quick will it be? ❷ Has peace broken out in the vaccine war between the UK and EU? ❸ Are the new asylum laws brought forward by the Home Secretary..…
