David Williams

Talking Politics USA

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Every week Talking Politics USA digs into the key topics for a UK audience to understand what’s really going on in Donald Trump’s America. News At Ten anchor Tom Bradby and our team in Washington, led by Dan Rivers and Robert Moore, are joined by political insiders and experts to provide key insights and analysis for a British audience. Got a question? Email the team at talkingpolitics@itn.co.uk to make sure we’re talking about the topics that matter most to you… New episodes are released every Monday on every podcast platform and in vision on our ITVX streaming service: https://www.itv.com/

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David Williams

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Jul 7, 2025

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Episodes

Mandelson’s screeching u-turn and the strategy behind Trump’s tariffs gamble 03.02.2025

“President Trump is always eager to bury the hatchet, sometimes in your face, sometimes in your back…” Former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett delivers colourful analysis on his Talking Politics USA debut to explain to Tom Bradby how the president is likely to react to Peter Mandelson’s remarkable u-turn from his previously scathing criticism. Political Editor Robert Peston and US Correspondent Da...

January 6th rioters released, the Danish diplo-spat deepens, and what is a 'Trump meme coin'? 28.01.2025

Tom Bradby, Brett O'Donnell, and Dan Rivers discuss the debut of Trump's 27-year-old Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the president's latest diplomatic fallouts with Colombia and Denmark, how his promised mass deportation programme is unfolding, and why he has decided to branch out into the brave new world of 'meme coins'.

What do Trump's first 24 hours mean for the next few years? 21.01.2025

ITV News' Tom Bradby and former Trump official Heather Nauert discuss the returning President's first 24 hours in charge. You can also watch episodes of Talking Politics USA on YouTube and ITVX.

'All-powerful' Donald Trump completes comeback on Inauguration Day 20.01.2025

ITV News' Tom Bradby, Robert Moore and former Trump official Heather Nauert discuss the returning President's Inauguration Day. You can also watch episodes of Talking Politics USA on YouTube and ITVX.

What can we expect from Donald Trump's second term in the White House? 20.01.2025

Ahead of Trump's inauguration in Washington, ITV News' Tom Bradby, Robert Moore and former Trump official Heather Nauert discuss his return as President.

Is the Gaza ceasefire deal Joe Biden's or Donald Trump's? 15.01.2025

As a ceasefire deal on Gaza is finally agreed, Tom Bradby is joined by Dan Rivers and Republican strategist Brett O'Donnell. Is it Joe Biden's deal or Donald Trump's? What isn't in doubt is that Trump will most certainly be in charge of what comes next. You can also watch episodes of Talking Politics USA on YouTube and ITVX.

An eye-opening take on Starmer vs Musk from two Republicans 07.01.2025

As the extraordinary dispute between Sir Keir Starmer's government and Elon Musk rumbles on, Tom Bradby is joined by Dan Rivers and two Republicans - the strategist and veteran debate coach Brett O'Donnell, and former Trump official Heather Nauert - who offer an unsparing view of the Prime Minister. You can also watch episodes of Talking Politics USA on YouTube and ITVX.

An unrelenting year in US politics - but will 2025 be any less eventful? 22.12.2024

In the final Talking Politics USA of 2024, Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Moore and former Trump advisor Heather Nauert to reflect on Trump's dramatic comeback and look ahead to what we can expect in 2025.

Trump's take on Syria & what did the President-elect and Prince William talk about? 12.12.2024

As all eyes are on the unfolding situation in Syria, Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Moore and former Trump advisor Heather Nauert to discuss what approach the USA might take. It's also been a big week for the next President - who was named Time's Person of the Year (again) and who sat down with Prince William for a chat.

Can Pete Hegseth survive as Donald Trump's pick for defence secretary? 05.12.2024

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defence secretary, is fighting for his political future as he tries to hold on following allegations of sexual assault. And why Joe Biden's pardoning of his son Hunter might backfire spectacularly.  Tom Bradby is joined by journalist and author Kate Andersen Brower and our US Correspondent Dan Rivers.

The prospects for peace in the Middle East as America changes 27.11.2024

What does this week's ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, brokered by the US, mean for the region - and will Trump returning to power change things? Plus, will Americans come to love or loathe Trump's proposed tariffs?  Tom Bradby is joined by the former Trump administration official Heather Nauert and our Correspondent Robert Moore stateside.

Trump's top team starts to crumble? And what went wrong for the Democrats? 21.11.2024

Donald Trump faces his first setback since the election as his pick for Attorney General steps down amid an investigation into sex trafficking allegations. Did he walk or was he pushed? And did Trump really think he could make it through the nomination process?

Trump back in the White House: What can we expect from his top team? 13.11.2024

As Donald Trump shakes hands with Joe Biden in the White House his top team starts to take shape, with some controversial appointments. But what can we expect from them? And is the world braced for a second Trump Presidency?

Trump wins: The greatest political comeback ever? 06.11.2024

Donald Trump will become the 47th President of the United States after his stunning victory over Kamala Harris.  As the dust settles, Tom Bradby speaks with former Democratic adviser Jessica Taylor and former Trump staffer Heather Nauert about how the former - and now future - president won the White House, the popular vote and control of Congress.

America heads to the polls: Is there a danger of political violence ahead? 05.11.2024

As Americans finally head to the polls to cast their vote for the 47th president of the United States, Tom Bradby and Robert Moore discuss how the gender gap will shape the outcome in an increasingly polarised electorate. They also predict what the two presidencies would look like and how the country is bracing itself for possible upset as the results are announced, after a ‘loss of civility’ with...

Just hours to go: Abortion, 'momentum', and the one poll that has shocked everyone 04.11.2024

The panel discusses whether abortion will be the issue that ultimately decides this election, if there's a tangible 'momentum shift' towards Harris - and why everyone is talking about one poll in the lesser-discussed state of Iowa. You can also watch new episodes of Talking Politics USA on ITVX and YouTube.

The final dash for last minute votes, plus how significant will the gender divide be? 01.11.2024

Could Biden's latest comments derail the Democrats, how significant will the gender divide prove to be and can Trump steal back Wisconsin in time? Tom Bradby is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the final dash for last minute votes in the US election. 

One week to go: How are campaigns ramping up and will the Puerto Rico row hurt Trump? 29.10.2024

Julie Etchingham is joined by some of our regular experts Dan Rivers, Heather Nauert and Adam Hodge to talk through what both camps will be hoping for as the campaign enters its final week and reflecting on Trump’s shocking rally opener at Madison Square Gardens. Plus, we hear from our correspondent Sejal Karia who has been travelling across the all-important sun belt swing states asking voters wh...

'It's the economy, stupid' - legendary Democrat strategist James Carville on Trump v Harris 29.10.2024

Renowned Democrat strategist James Carville tells Tom Bradby about his fears for his liberty if Donald Trump is reelected. Plus, the reaction when he became one of the first voices to call for President Biden to step aside and why he's convinces Kamala Harris will win.

How memes and 'manliness' are driving young voters towards Trump 23.10.2024

Tom Bradby is joined by our some of our regular experts Dan Rivers, Jessica Taylor and Adam Hodge to talk through another extraordinary set of election campaign headlines - including Trump's former Chief of Staff calling him a 'fascist'. We're also joined by our reporter Sam Leader who has been investigating what is going on with America's youth vote, and how right-wing memes and the so-called 'br...

Is Donald Trump's mental state really declining? And has Kamala just left it too late? 16.10.2024

Tom Bradby is joined by ITV News' Election Analysts Heather Nauert and Adam Hodge, as well as U.S. correspondent Dan Rivers to discuss record early voting numbers, whether the polls are way off and if former Presidents on the campaign trail are a help or a hindrance. Plus - is Donald Trump showing signs of cognitive decline after dancing on stage for 39 minutes at a rally?

Harris' 'media blitz' and how could Hurricane Milton affect the election? 09.10.2024

Tom Bradby is joined by ITV News election anaylst Jessica Taylor and U.S. correspondent Dan Rivers to discuss the potential effect of Hurricane Milton on next month's election. The team also examine how Kamala Harris is directly appealing to women during her recent 'media blitz'.

What would Trump and Harris do about the Middle East crisis? 02.10.2024

Tom Bradby is joined by Heather Nauert, who served in Donald Trump's administration, Adam Hodge, a former adviser to both President Biden and President Obama, and ITV News Correspondent Robert Moore to discuss the growing crisis in the Middle East and the one and only Vice Presidential Debate.

Harris hits the headlines with comments on abortion and why the parties are fighting over one electoral college vote in Nebraska 24.09.2024

On today's episode Tom Bradby is joined by US Correspondent Dan Rivers and polling expert Jessica Taylor, from the Cook Political Report. The team discuss Kamala Harris' comments on scrapping the senate filibuster to protect abortion rights. Also on the agenda: how a controversial gubernatorial candidate in North Carolina could harm the Republicans, and why there's been such a row over how Nebrask...

What impact will a second apparent assassination attempt have on the election race? 18.09.2024

Tom Bradby is joined by U.S. Correspondent Dan Rivers and Election Analysts Adam Hodge and Jessica Taylor for another special bonus episode of Talking Politics USA, to discuss whether another apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump will impact the election.  They also discuss how interest rates falling for the first time in more than four years, could be good news for Harris.  Plus, is Flor...

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