Talking Politics

In this week's Talking Politics USA, presenter Tom Bradby, US correspondent Dan Rivers, former White House adviser Laura Schwartz and correspondent Robert Moore answer your questions, including:In what era was America greatest? And what will have changed when America is great again?Is it safe for LGBT+ people to visit the United States?Is there anything that is actually politically damaging to Trump?And if you could meet one US president, who would it be and why?Do you have a question you'd like the team to answer? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this episode of Talking Politics, Julie Etchingham is joined by ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston, Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana and Elections Analyst Professor Jane Green to discuss the Local Election results. The team review why Reform has had so much success, who the Reform Party is now appealing to, and what the other parties can do to counter Nigel Farage.  Plus, each of our experts predicts how these results may impact the political landscape going forward.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Are the big tech bros really backing Donald Trump to avoid jail?!In this episode of Talking Politics, Robert Peston shares his Silicon Valley source’s remarkable claim as he, Tom Bradby and Anushka Asthana discuss why the likes of Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg remain loyal to the US president despite his tariffs agenda threatening their businesses and enormous bank balances.Our political experts also talk...The impact of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's remarkable turnaround victory for the Liberals in Canada's election How Keir Starmer and Downing Street will react to Carney's win and the opportunity it offers for the UK prime minister to adopt a different strategy with Donald TrumpThe politics of AI which can now manipulate authored books without the author's consentAmazon's climbdown to Trump after public comments on the cost of his tariffs The furore surrounding Northern Ireland rap trio Kneecap's alleged threat to MPsGot a question? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

This week, Donald Trump will mark 100 days of his second term as U.S. President.So what has he achieved, what do Americans think and what could happen in the next 100 days?The Talking Politics USA team also discuss the official Trump 2028 merchandise which has gone on sale and whether it's simply trolling liberals or a true statement of intent.And US Correspondent Dan Rivers dials in from Canada ahead of an election there which has been heavily influenced by President Trump.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Out of Farage, Badenoch, Starmer & Davey which party leader is currently under the most pressure?In this episode of Talking Politics Q&A Tom Bradby and Anushka Asthana identify which national party leader currently faces the biggest challenge. You can also expect:When will the UK accept we will never have a “special relationship” with the US? And we shouldn’t expect a trade advantage from it…Why are we still being punished by the bedroom tax? Labour condemned it when it was first introduced!What’s the strangest encounter you’ve ever had with a politician?How do you decide what to wear on air? Has anything ever been vetoed?Remember to subscribe to Talking Politics on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. You can also catch up on ITVX.Have you got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com or comment on our social media posts.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana discuss how Donald Trump’s humiliating climbdown in the global tariffs trade war has handed an advantage to Vladimir Putin in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.The trio also discuss: The new pressures on the US president and how it makes it harder for Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders to defend Volodymyr Zelenskyy from the White House. How damaged Donald Trump is politically from the economic damage sparked by his global tariffs. The fallout from the Supreme Court gender row as Kemi Badenoch confronts Keir Starmer on his changing position on the definition of a woman. The political risk if the Conservatives adopt Robert Jenrick’s strategy to do a political deal with Nigel Farage’s Reform. Plus, Robert and Anushka reveal what they learned from being accidentally added into Shadow Justice Secretary Jenrick’s WhatsApp group.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In the first Talking Politics USA Q&A, presenter Tom Bradby, correspondent Robert Moore and former White House adviser Laura Schwartz answer your questions on a wide range of topics, including:How can average Americans relate to a multi-millionaire president?What are your thoughts on the Trump administration sharing AI content?Will U.S. gun laws ever change?And is there any truth to those Obama divorce rumours?Do you have a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Can Nigel Farage and Reform really replace the Conservatives as the leading opposition to Labour? How big a test will the local elections be for the right-wing party?In this episode of Talking Politics Q&A, Robert Peston identifies the next biggest test ahead for Farage beyond the local May ballot - and the potential silver lining for Kemi Badenoch and Keir Starmer if Reform do prove a vote winner.Robert and Tom Bradby also take in questions on whether Ed Miliband's Net Zero energy spending is justified in the current economic climate, if the government is doing enough to protect the UK from Trump's tariffs and whether or not the USA's allies are actually taking advantage of Donald Trump.And after those weighty topics are dealt with, Tom and Robert enjoy more than a chuckle as they ponder what prolific ex-Tory minister Grant Shapps has really done to deserve his knighthood.Got a question? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston discuss:The major risk at the heart of Donald Trump's tariffs gambleHow Britain could ultimately profit from the long-term economic crisisThe critical decision that looms for Keir Starmer as he talks trade with US and the UKThe flaws in Britain's recent tough talk on China over British SteelLiz Truss’s planned move into social media to emulate Truth SocialPlus the benefits and dangers of dining with politicians...Got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.comRemember you can WATCH or LISTEN to Talking Politics on ITVX, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

As U.S. President Donald Trump continues his trade war with China, the Talking Politics USA team assess who is likely to come out on top in the battle between Beijing and Washington.Presenter Tom Bradby, Correspondent Robert Moore and former White House adviser Laura Schwartz discuss whether America is in danger of losing its position as the world's dominant economy.Also on the agenda this week: the "Kremlin-esque" showing from Trump's Cabinet, the impacts of the suspected arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's home, and why eggs matter more than ever for Americans this Easter.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.comGot a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com