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Aug 26, 2025 • 28min

Why did the UK side with the 'tech bros' over Britain's creatives in AI battle?

In this special episode of Talking Politics, Film director turned Member of the House of Lords Baroness Beeban Kidron exclusively tells ITV News why she thinks the government is pushing the Artificial Intelligence Bill, and siding with the big tech companies.She tells us why celebrities like Elton John and Dua Lipa are backing her campaign to stop the government from using copyrighted creative work to train AI and what AI-produced films could mean for the industry.You can catch up with the latest episode of Talking Politics on ITVX, YouTube, or on your favourite podcast platform.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Aug 18, 2025 • 24min

Ukraine peace talks at the White House: Has Zelenskyy evaded Putin's 'trap'?

In this emergency episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby is joined by Global Security Editor Rohit Kachroo and US Correspondent Dan Rivers to react to the talks hosted by President Trump at the White House today. Is this a major step towards real, lasting peace in Ukraine - or has the difficult part of the discussions only just begun? What will the possible Ukraine-Russia-US meeting have in store - and is there any agreement on territories that will satisfy the different demands of Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy?You can watch all episodes of Talking Politics on YouTube or the news section of ITVX.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Aug 11, 2025 • 27min

Nicola Sturgeon's 'searingly personal' interview with Julie Etchingham

In this special episode, Julie Etchingham is joined by ITV News' Scotland Correspondent Peter Smith to discuss her exclusive interview with the former First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon.Julie reveals how Sturgeon is "lifting the lid" on some deeply personal matters -  and Peter explains how the "formidable" politician was one of the few people he would get nervous about interviewing.They also reflect on some of the biggest moments of her titanic career, such as her relationship with Alex Salmond, her arrest in 2023, her attempt at gender recognition reform and much more.You can watch 'Nicola Sturgeon: The Interview' on ITVX and on the ITV News YouTube page.And, you can catch up with the latest episode of Talking Politics on ITVX, YouTube or on your favourite podcast platform.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and we'll answer them on our Talking Politics Q&A show.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Aug 6, 2025 • 17min

Q&A: Are the far left finished in UK Politics? What are the chances of a coalition government in 2029?

In this Q&A special Tom Bradby and Robert Peston answer our audience’s questions, namely:Are the far left finished in UK politics? Or could Jeremy Corbyn’s new party pose a threat to Labour?What are the odds of our next government in 2029 being a coalition?Will Reform end up defeating itself? And could you ever see Nigel Farage leading the Conservatives?Got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com or comment on our social media posts.You can catch up with the latest episode of Talking Politics on ITVX, YouTube or on your favourite podcast platform.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jul 28, 2025 • 20min

Trump talks at Turnberry: The new deadline set for Russia

On this special edition of Talking Politics, Carl Dinnen joins Tom Bradby from President Trump’s golf course in Turnberry where he hosted Prime Minister Keir Starmer for talks.Tom asks Carl what it was like being in the room with the two very different leaders and what he made of the issues discussed, including: Trump’s shifting position on Putin and the new ceasefire deadlineHow well Keir Starmer is handling the UK/US relationship with Trump in powerTrump and Starmer’s positions on the starvation crisis in GazaThe awkward moment Trump reignited his beef with the Mayor of London Sadiq KhanWhy Trump struggled with deflecting questions about his relationship with Jeffrey EpsteinGot a question for our Q&A show? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jul 23, 2025 • 24min

Why Starmer was EXPOSED in front of MPs | Could Farage really deport prisoners? | Why is the PM's team so secretive?

What’s the problem at the heart of Nigel Farage's new prison pledge? And why was Keir Starmer so unprepared to talk poverty? With Tom Bradby away, Paul Brand joins Robert Peston to discuss that, plus:- Why Kemi Badenoch’s reshuffle may have surprised James Cleverly- Can the PM placate Donald Trump during his golfing holiday in Scotland?- Why are UK officials - unlike other nations - so reluctant to reveal details of the PM’s movements?Got a question for our Q&A show? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jul 16, 2025 • 35min

Why the Afghan data breach is so unnerving | Britain’s foreign policy FAILS | Trump’s state visit dilemma

Why is the Afghan data breach so unnerving? And why was Keir Starmer kept in the dark by his defence secretary?In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston discuss that plus…Why lessons are still to be learned from Britain's past foreign policy failingsHow Keir Starmer and Donald Trump might have approached the Blair-Bush Iraq conflictThe US President’s changing tactics in dealing with Vladimir PutinWhy Trump and King Charles’ differing visions for the state visit is causing Downing Street kittensGot a question for Tom and Robert? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and we'll answer them on our Talking Politics Q&A show.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jul 11, 2025 • 26min

Q&A: Should Labour target Reform voters?

WATCH the full episode here: https://youtu.be/T2wBEjJcaVQOn this episode of Talking Politics Q&A, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston dig into how moves to court Reform voters will only damage Labour. Plus, they answer:Who is the Norman Tebbit of politics today?Is Nigel Farage's £250,000 offer to non-doms to avoid tax good politics?Why does standing in the Mayoral Elections cost £10,000?How can the Lib Dems take advantage of Labour and Tory failings?Got a question for Tom and Robert that you want featured in next week's show?Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and we'll answer them on our Talking Politics Q&A show.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jul 9, 2025 • 47min

Why we could all be carrying ID cards in new migration controls

What are the flaws in Britain and France’s new effort to control migration and stop the boats?Why could we all be carrying identity cards before the next election?Plus what is the difficult economic truth that ALL politicians need to start talking about?Tom Bradby and Robert Peston reveal all in Talking Politics…Got a question for Tom and Robert? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and we'll answer them on our Talking Politics Q&A show.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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Jul 9, 2025 • 25min

How Trump's reacted to Elon Musk’s new America Party

Another week, another public spat between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. This time it came after billionaire Musk announced he was launching a new party, the America Party, to challenge the Republican and Democratic "Uniparty".But what did Trump have to say about it, and will this feud ever end?On this week's Talking Politics USA, Tom Bradby and Robert Moore discuss the bromance that’s turned into a bust-up, and where Trump goes from here. Also on the show, President Trump and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are very different leaders but are the challenges they face the same and what can they learn from each other?Want to get in touch? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

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