Talking Politics

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Talking Politics

Welcome to Talking Politics! The ITV News podcast that can serve as your perfect weekly guide to the changing political landscape in the UK following Labour's landslide election win. Our expert political team, led by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana, will be analysing the biggest issues and talking points with Tom Bradby on ITVX every Wednesday. You can hear Talking Politics wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Hit subscribe on any platform to ensure you don't miss an episode. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itn.co.uk.

  1. Coming to you on Monday… Talking Politics USA

    1 DAY AGO

    Coming to you on Monday… Talking Politics USA

    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.

    1 min
  2. Will Starmer defy 'mafia boss' Trump? Plus Peston's voice coach revelation

    3 DAYS AGO

    Will Starmer defy 'mafia boss' Trump? Plus Peston's voice coach revelation

    “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 though on the far bigger issue for our prime minister: how the UK should react to Donald Trump’s shocking plans for Gaza. And they also talk about the continued rise of Reform and whether or not the party’s latest poll success over Labour really puts Nigel Farage’s party on course for power. 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.

    40 min

  3. 29 JAN

    Why we need to talk about immigration - plus Tom’s question which caused outrage

    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.

    28 min

  4. 22 JAN

    What Trump has that Starmer needs, Southport lessons, the Prince Harry vs The Sun fallout, and why Ed Miliband's 'incandescent'

    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 Politics on YouTube and ITVX.

    25 min

  5. 15 JAN

    Did Badenoch miss an open goal at PMQs, and is it time she changed her strategy?

    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 watch Talking Politics episodes on YouTube and on ITVX.

    34 min

  6. 8 JAN

    Should there be a national inquiry into grooming gangs and why is Musk interfering in UK politics?

    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.

    33 min

  7. 20/12/2024

    Reflections on a whirlwind year, and predictions for 2025

    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!

    30 min

  8. 18/12/2024

    Starmer's 'honesty problem': Unforced error, or long-term strategy?

    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 Politics episodes on YouTube and on ITVX.

    28 min
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Welcome to Talking Politics! The ITV News podcast that can serve as your perfect weekly guide to the changing political landscape in the UK following Labour's landslide election win. Our expert political team, led by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana, will be analysing the biggest issues and talking points with Tom Bradby on ITVX every Wednesday. You can hear Talking Politics wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Hit subscribe on any platform to ensure you don't miss an episode. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itn.co.uk.

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  • Creator
    ITV News
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © ITV News
  • Show Website
    Talking Politics

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