Calling Peston: The ITV News Politics Podcast

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Daniel Hewitt and Shehab Khan from the ITV News politics team chew through the week's big UK political stories and give Political Editor Robert Peston a call from wherever he is to get his take on it all. We'll also be talking to special guests from the world of politics and beyond - and hear from ITV's political correspondents based around the country to find out what's happening beyond the Westminster bubble.

22/07/2021

Keir Starmer: 'Johnson is lucky...the road will run out' - 100TH EPISODE SPECIAL

Keir Starmer sat down with Robert Peston and Daniel Hewitt for a special interview to mark the podcast's 100th episode - this one really is a must listen. This will be the last episode for a while as we take a break for Parliamentary recess. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!

44 min
16/07/2021

'Pingdemic' pandemonium - plus Prue Leith on tackling obesity

Daniel and Robert discuss the lifting of coronavirus restrictions and how rising cases will mean more and more people are forced to self-isolate. Plus Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith on how to tackle obesity. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!

38 min
07/07/2021

Lockdown easing unmasked - plus cricket legend Michael Holding

The government has revealed its plan for the final step of the Covid roadmap - but for some 'freedom day' is inspiring fear. Robert Peston analyses the decision and tells the story of those who are worried about its implications. Then Dan Hewitt talks to ITV News Health Producer Alex Cherrie about the reaction from front-line medics. Plus Shehab Khan interviews cricket legend Michael Holding about his new book. Remember to like, share and rate us five stars!

36 min
02/07/2021

Labour wins in Batley and Spen - plus Hancock resigns and Javid’s back again

Kim Leadbeater beat expectations to win the Batley and Spen by-election - Shehab talks to ITV News Political Correspondent Libby Wiener from the constituency. Plus Robert gets into the detail of Matt Hancock's resignation and Dan talks to Sajid Javid's former advisor Salma Shah about the newly appointed Health Secretary. Remember to subscribe, like and rate us five stars!

32 min
24/06/2021

Holiday firm's travel list criticism - plus lockdown lessons from Israel

Can the travel industry handle more uncertainty? The boss of TUI talks to Daniel Hewitt about the impact the UK's "cynical" travel rules are having on the sector. Plus, Robert calls from Israel to give a Calling Peston special report about their new government, the success of the vaccine rollout and shaking hands again. Remember to subscribe, like and rate us five stars!

28 min
17/06/2021

'Hopeless' Hancock, hopeful Miliband, and hopes of lockdown easing dashed

Robert has been saying it for weeks, but now the government have finally confirmed that the lockdown easing will be postponed from June 21 to July 19. He talks to Dan Hewitt about the reasons for the decision and whether this will be the last delay to the roadmap.  Plus Shehab Khan interviews Ed Miliband about losing the election in 2015 and his ideas for fixing the world. Remember to subscribe, like and rate us five stars!

32 min
11/06/2021

Vaccines, climate change and sausages - the agenda for the G7

The G7 summit has started with Boris Johnson playing host - but could a ‘sausage war’ disrupt the agenda? Dan Hewitt talks to Robert Peston who is enjoying the best Cornwall has to offer.  Plus Shehab Khan talks to restaurateur Asma Khan about the need for clarity on the June 21 easing. Remember to subscribe, like and rate us five stars!

34 min
03/06/2021

Michael Rosen on his Covid recovery - plus will June 21 be postponed?

Michael Rosen talks to Shehab about the three months he spent in hospital with Covid and his gratitude to the NHS workers who cared for him. Plus, will the June 21 unlocking go ahead? Robert answers the question on everyone's mind. And the podcast has finally made it into the big leagues by appearing on ITV's The Chase - but where else have the team popped up on TV? Remember to subscribe, like and rate us five stars!

30 min

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Cracking show

10/10/2020

Mr Teeeeed

So....... errr........ errrrrmm........ well......... it’s like..... errr....this...... this..... this.... the.......errr...... Lewis, Shehab and Daniel are excellent. Could we ditch the phone call to Peston bit though and maybe get a few female contributors instead. That would get you my fifth star!
You know

16/07/2021

TimComley

You know …every other sentence drives you mad
A programme of 2 parts: ‘Savage’ attack and Interview about violence to women

12/03/2021

Declare Interest

1st Part: I don’t think the word ‘savage’ is consistent with a description of a civilised discussion among three people, at all times seated and talking in a completely pro social way. Given the race issue as part of the controversy, I think you might want to reflect on this word yet again when a person who is black or so-called ‘mix-race’ is the subject. 2nd Part: An extremely empathic and thoughtful exchange with the wonderful Jess Philips. I think it is one of the best attempts I’ve heard of a male interviewer discussing this issue with a female.
Livening up 2020

19/12/2020

Broomhall Boy

Thanks you guys for another year of great Political coverage of Brexit, COVID-19 and other topics, plus your good guests and a fun quiz to end the year on. Shouldn’t Robert be allowed to do the quiz with you or is there a danger he would win too many, just a thought to leave you with. Have a happy safe Christmas wherever you are and look forward to the next podcast, when the UK/EU deal has been done or not! Regards Rex

Daniel Hewitt and Shehab Khan from the ITV News politics team chew through the week's big UK political stories and give Political Editor Robert Peston a call from wherever he is to get his take on it all. We'll also be talking to special guests from the world of politics and beyond - and hear from ITV's political correspondents based around the country to find out what's happening beyond the Westminster bubble.