Talking Politics

Are the big tech bros really backing Donald Trump to avoid jail?!In this episode of Talking Politics, Robert Peston shares his Silicon Valley source’s remarkable claim as he, Tom Bradby and Anushka Asthana discuss why the likes of Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg remain loyal to the US president despite his tariffs agenda threatening their businesses and enormous bank balances.Our political experts also talk...The impact of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's remarkable turnaround victory for the Liberals in Canada's election How Keir Starmer and Downing Street will react to Carney's win and the opportunity it offers for the UK prime minister to adopt a different strategy with Donald TrumpThe politics of AI which can now manipulate authored books without the author's consentAmazon's climbdown to Trump after public comments on the cost of his tariffs The furore surrounding Northern Ireland rap trio Kneecap's alleged threat to MPsGot a question? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

This week, Donald Trump will mark 100 days of his second term as U.S. President.So what has he achieved, what do Americans think and what could happen in the next 100 days?The Talking Politics USA team also discuss the official Trump 2028 merchandise which has gone on sale and whether it's simply trolling liberals or a true statement of intent.And US Correspondent Dan Rivers dials in from Canada ahead of an election there which has been heavily influenced by President Trump.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Out of Farage, Badenoch, Starmer & Davey which party leader is currently under the most pressure?In this episode of Talking Politics Q&A Tom Bradby and Anushka Asthana identify which national party leader currently faces the biggest challenge. You can also expect:When will the UK accept we will never have a “special relationship” with the US? And we shouldn’t expect a trade advantage from it…Why are we still being punished by the bedroom tax? Labour condemned it when it was first introduced!What’s the strangest encounter you’ve ever had with a politician?How do you decide what to wear on air? Has anything ever been vetoed?Remember to subscribe to Talking Politics on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. You can also catch up on ITVX.Have you got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com or comment on our social media posts.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss how Donald Trump’s humiliating climbdown in the global tariffs trade war has handed an advantage to Vladimir Putin in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.The trio also discuss: The new pressures on the US president and how it makes it harder for Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders to defend Volodymyr Zelenskyy from the White House. How damaged Donald Trump is politically from the economic damage sparked by his global tariffs. The fallout from the Supreme Court gender row as Kemi Badenoch confronts Keir Starmer on his changing position on the definition of a woman. The political risk if the Conservatives adopt Robert Jenrick’s strategy to do a political deal with Nigel Farage’s Reform. Plus, Robert and Anushka reveal what they learned from being accidentally added into Shadow Justice Secretary Jenrick’s WhatsApp group.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In the first Talking Politics USA Q&A, presenter Tom Bradby, correspondent Robert Moore and former White House adviser Laura Schwartz answer your questions on a wide range of topics, including:How can average Americans relate to a multi-millionaire president?What are your thoughts on the Trump administration sharing AI content?Will U.S. gun laws ever change?And is there any truth to those Obama divorce rumours?Do you have a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Can Nigel Farage and Reform really replace the Conservatives as the leading opposition to Labour? How big a test will the local elections be for the right-wing party?In this episode of Talking Politics Q&A, Robert Peston identifies the next biggest test ahead for Farage beyond the local May ballot - and the potential silver lining for Kemi Badenoch and Keir Starmer if Reform do prove a vote winner.Robert and Tom Bradby also take in questions on whether Ed Miliband's Net Zero energy spending is justified in the current economic climate, if the government is doing enough to protect the UK from Trump's tariffs and whether or not the USA's allies are actually taking advantage of Donald Trump.And after those weighty topics are dealt with, Tom and Robert enjoy more than a chuckle as they ponder what prolific ex-Tory minister Grant Shapps has really done to deserve his knighthood.Got a question? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston discuss:The major risk at the heart of Donald Trump's tariffs gambleHow Britain could ultimately profit from the long-term economic crisisThe critical decision that looms for Keir Starmer as he talks trade with US and the UKThe flaws in Britain's recent tough talk on China over British SteelLiz Truss’s planned move into social media to emulate Truth SocialPlus the benefits and dangers of dining with politicians...Got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.comRemember you can WATCH or LISTEN to Talking Politics on ITVX, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

As U.S. President Donald Trump continues his trade war with China, the Talking Politics USA team assess who is likely to come out on top in the battle between Beijing and Washington.Presenter Tom Bradby, Correspondent Robert Moore and former White House adviser Laura Schwartz discuss whether America is in danger of losing its position as the world's dominant economy.Also on the agenda this week: the "Kremlin-esque" showing from Trump's Cabinet, the impacts of the suspected arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's home, and why eggs matter more than ever for Americans this Easter.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

On this week's episode of Talking Politics Q&A, Paul Brand is in the chair and joined by Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana to discuss the burning questions you want the answers to, including:Why is the Number 10 Downing Street door painted black?How much will the UK's economy influence voters' decision in the upcoming local elections?Is the UK government really still Labour or are they proving Tories 2.0 are in power?What could the future look like for those who operate small businesses under the new workers' rights?And why do some politicians say one thing to win votes and then switch once they're in government?Remember, if you have a question you want answering email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com.You can subscribe to Talking Politics on your favourite podcast platform and watch every episode on YouTube, Spotify and ITVX.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this episode of Talking Politics, we get an exclusive reaction from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after we found an eye-opening clip from the ITV News politics podcast archive where he said he wanted Donald Trump out of power.Starmer made the comments to Paul Brand in 2020 for the Acting Prime Minister podcast, when he said he couldn’t choose between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin - and wanted to “change them both”.Robert Peston put those comments to the PM in a sitdown interview, while questioning Starmer on the UK’s response to the markets chaos sparked by Donald Trump’s international tariffs.Anushka Asthana meanwhile grills Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall on our audience’s huge concerns about the impact of the government’s welfare cuts.Then after a brief quiz, Anushka and Paul discuss whether Keir Starmer’s hopes of being a disruptor in politics are exactly what a majority of voters don’t want.Got a question for the team? Email us at talkingpolitics@itv.comRemember to subscribe to Talking Politics on your favourite podcast platform so you never miss an episode!Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com