Talking Politics

''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 Vladimir Putin could soon pop Keir Starmer’s newfound confidence How a Trump-Putin deal would see Downing Street’s Ukraine strategy unravel The possible growt...

"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 - the Talking Politics USA team discuss the latest court battle Donald Trump could be about to face. Tom Bradby, Robert Moore and former White House advi...

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 can’t be counted as ‘one of the good guys’? How would Ukraine joining NATO affect the outcome of the war and America? Why has Starmer backtracked on so many...

"Backing out from the Tesla, I take the entire side off it…" Anushka reveals the expensive mistake which left her apologising to a Tesla driver as she, Robert and Tom discuss the damage Donald Trump and Elon Musk have done to the car’s market value amid the US president's continued assault on the world order. The trio also give the inside track on: The Downing Street response to the US president’s...

"Donald Trump is what every politician dreams to be - attitude and swagger". Fifty days into the Trump presidency, the Talking Politics USA team discuss how the new administration is going down at home and abroad. Tom Bradby, US Correspondent Dan Rivers and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett look at how Trump is picking fights with America's allies and whether any divisions are appearing with...

“My instinct is simply to go on the news and say ‘what the hell is this appalling person doing?!’ But that wouldn’t be impartial journalism…” In the latest Talking Politics, Tom Bradby, Anushka Asthana and a poorly Robert Peston react to one of the most shocking weeks in modern history and explain where the world is headed next, revealing: How those in the UK government reacted to the Trump-Zelens...

“It was like a diplomatic hand grenade which went off inside the room” After the jaw-dropping row between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the White House, the Talking Politics USA team take stock of what the consequences could be. Tom Bradby, Dan Rivers and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett dissect how the diplomatic spat unfolded, ask whether it co...

“I almost can’t believe it’s happening. I almost can’t believe it’s real.” In the latest Talking Politics, Paul Brand is joined in the pod studio by Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana and Digital Politics Reporter Lewis Denison as they react to Donald Trump sharing an unbelievably provocative new vision for Gaza. Political Editor Robert Peston then dials in from DC to discuss everything from...

“If he’s banking on the special relationship, he’s probably on a hiding to nothing.” In the latest Talking Politics USA, our International Editor Emma Murphy and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett join Rageh Omaar to debate the weight of the US-UK “special relationship" as Keir Starmer heads to the White House in these most turbulent of times. The team also react to Elon Musk’s chainsaw stunt...

"The big judgement for Starmer is whether he needs to show that European interest trumps the requirement to have a friendly relationship with America" As Donald Trump is accused of living in a "disinformation" bubble after he blamed Ukraine for Russia's invasion, the Talking Politics team explore the tricky position Prime Minister Keir Starmer finds himself in before his trip to Washington. While...

"American underwriting of European security now has a question mark" As Donald Trump looks to strike a peace deal with Russia over its war in Ukraine - and leave European leaders and Kyiv feeling left out in the cold - the Talking Politics USA team assess whether America remains the ally to Europe which it has been ever since the Second World War. Before that, Rageh Omaar, US Correspondent Dan Riv...

“President Trump will make such calls as he thinks appropriate” In a special edition of Talking Politics, Robert Peston sits down with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss Donald Trump’s phone call with Vladimir Putin, the prospect of peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine and Britain’s role in that process. Robert and the PM also discuss the government’s plans to build new towns acros...

“It’s just like texting into a black hole… you just don’t get a reply.” In the latest episode of Talking Politics, Robert Peston bemoans the “zero contact” he’s had from Kemi Badenoch more than 100 days into her role as Tory leader. So why is she ignoring him? And why is she struggling to have any impact on voters? With Tom and Anushka away, Nina Hossain discusses the recent WhatsApp leaks which h...

“If Donald Trump is a rare bird, then he is something of an odd duck…” The Talking Politics USA team step inside the royal court of Donald Trump to identify three potential key and controversial power players in his new administration. U.S. Correspondent Dan Rivers and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett explain to Rageh Omaar why Trump picks RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Russell Vought will becom...

You’re used to us talking politics every week… Well now we’ll be talking politics USA.  Every Monday Tom Bradby will be speaking with the ITV News team in DC as well as a host of American strategists to get the inside track on Donald Trump’s America. Do you have a question for the Talking Politics team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and get us talking about the things that matter most to you. Got...

“The number of complaints we got from viewers who hated my voice…” Robert Peston reveals to Tom Bradby and Anushka Asthana the early backlash he received and the steps he took to train his voice for broadcast in the latest Talking Politics as the team react to Keir Starmer’s own coaching - and whether it’s a problem for the prime minister or his opponents. The bulk of the team’s discussion focuses...

On this week's Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Anushka Asthana discuss how governments have tried and failed to deal with the issue of immigration. Robert Peston flies by to give his take on Chancellor Rachel Reeves's growth plan - including a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Plus Tom and Anushka give the inside track on what it's really like getting to know politicians in Westminster. Got a que...

Paul Brand, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss the political fallout from Prince Harry's legal claim against The Sun's publishers and the prospect of another Leveson inquiry, the first week of Donald Trump 2.0, the newly-announced public inquiry into the Southport murders, and a brewing row among top ministers - including an 'incandescent' Ed Miliband. You can also watch episodes of Talking...

After a turbulent week for the Chancellor – due to shrinking head room on her fiscal rules because of higher borrowing costs – it seemed the leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, was being treated to an open goal at PMQs. So why did it feel like her attack missed the mark, and is it time she changed her strategy? Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss. You can also...

After a fiery first PMQs of the year, Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss the calls for a national inquiry into grooming gangs as Elon Musk continues to interfere in UK politics. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

For a bonus episode to round off the year, Tom, Robert and Anushka offer their reflections on how 2024 will be remembered, how our politics has changed this year, and what might be to come in 2025.  Talking Politics will be back in January - until then, enjoy the Christmas break and have a happy New Year!  Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Sir Keir Starmer has once again generated unfavourable headlines, by appearing to change his mind on whether women who were not told their pension age was increasing should be entitled to compensation. Was it poor planning in opposition, or is there a deliberate strategy behind all the bad news? Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana to discuss. You can also watch Talking Politi...

Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as they discuss the week's big political topics including Assad's fall in Syria, Reform UK's new self-confessed billionaire donor, and whether Labour could ever consider rejoining the EU as a solution for immigration. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana as they discuss all the week's big political topics, including the rumours that Elon Musk is planning to donate $100million to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, and what we do and don't know of the 'further information' which led to the former transport secretary Louise Hague's reisgnation. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@i...

Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston and Romilly Weeks as they discuss all the week's big political topics, including the impending vote on assisted dying, whether Keir Starmer has become comfortable being boring - and should the UK be worried by Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs? Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com