Talking Politics

In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana deep-dive into the issue that has foxed successive governments for years: immigration. In light of Keir Starmer’s speech warning against the UK becoming a “nation of strangers”, the team discuss:  How Starmer’s language compares with Enoch Powell’s infamous “River of Blood” speech in 1968 Why Downing Street’s approa...

This week on Talking Politics USA, award-winning correspondent Robert Moore tells Tom Bradby about his new documentary, 'Shock and Awe: Trump's Return'. Robert has travelled from coast to coast meeting people caught in the eye of Donald Trump's storm during the first months of his second presidency, from those who support him to those who fear the potentially violent consequences of how America is...

In this week's Talking Politics Q&A, Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana answer audience questions on Nigel Farage and Reform. Could Nigel Farage turn our country into a Little America? Will Farage tone down Reform’s rhetoric the closer to power? Due to our electoral system Reform stand no chance of forming a government. Agree? Can a viewer who voted Conservative, Lib Dem, Labour and...

It might have been overshadowed by another American at the Vatican today, but President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer have struck a significant US-UK trade deal - the first deal done by the White House since its coercive global tariffs campaign began. In this special edition of Talking Politics, Robert Peston offers his hot take on the deal to Paul Brand and explains why it matters...

How far could Nigel Farage’s Reform reshape British politics and what would he do if the party ever won power? In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby is joined by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana to discuss the impact of Reform's newfound place ahead in the polls and what the party's recent success at the ballot box says about the current mood of...

In this week's Talking Politics USA, presenter Tom Bradby, US correspondent Dan Rivers, former White House adviser Laura Schwartz and correspondent Robert Moore answer your questions, including: In what era was America greatest? And what will have changed when America is great again? Is it safe for LGBT+ people to visit the United States? Is there anything that is actually politically damaging to...

In this episode of Talking Politics, Julie Etchingham is joined by ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston, Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana and Elections Analyst Professor Jane Green to discuss the Local Election results.  The team review why Reform has had so much success, who the Reform Party is now appealing to, and what the other parties can do to counter Nigel Farage.   Plus, each of...

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 polit...

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 Canad...

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 fro...

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 Vol...

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...

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 w...

In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston discuss: The major risk at the heart of Donald Trump's tariffs gamble How Britain could ultimately profit from the long-term economic crisis The critical decision that looms for Keir Starmer as he talks trade with US and the UK The flaws in Britain's recent tough talk on China over British Steel Liz Truss’s planned move into social...

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:...

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 the...

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 wan...

U.S. President Donald Trump's taxes on imports into the country have been causing turmoil on global stock markets and sparking concern from all corners of America. But as the Talking Politics USA team explore, there are plenty of people still right behind Mr Trump. Host Lucy Watson, correspondent Robert Moore and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett discuss why the president is so keen to stick...

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 delivers his expert answers as the world wakes up to a new trading world order and Sir Keir Starmer and his Downing Street officials consider their response...

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 tariffs and how low-income MAGA loyalists will be clattered by the US president’s protectionist policies Why Canada PM Mark Carney is best placed to lead a...

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 Correspondent Dan Rivers, former White House staffer Laura Schwartz, and host Lucy Watson discuss where this leaves the Trump-Putin relationship, and whether...

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 and positioning his sons to run for presidency in four years to ensure a Trump presidential dynasty and the extreme MAGA movement continues? Harvard economis...

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 upset the Treasury The future challenges the UK faces in the era of Donald Trump and his tariff wars Why Robert is recoiling at the potential concessions th...

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 Ukraine. The trio also discuss: How Mark Carney is using Trump as the key campaign target for his bid to remain prime minister of Canada versus Pierr...

"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 answers to a wide range of audience queries, namely: Why do people think the Trump ‘problem’ will fade after four years? Will this war be settled betwee...