Talking Politics

“My instinct is simply to go on the news and say ‘what the hell is this appalling person doing?!’ But that wouldn’t be impartial journalism…”In the latest Talking Politics, Tom Bradby, Anushka Asthana and a poorly Robert Peston react to one of the most shocking weeks in modern history and explain where the world is headed next, revealing:How those in the UK government reacted to the Trump-Zelenskyy showdown…How the US president has ripped up the international rulebook…What it means for our world order, the future of Ukraine and the potential for British troops to be sent into battle…Plus, how Trump’s trade war puts massive new pressure on UK spending - as Anushka reveals her insider scoop on how the government is exploring more cutbacks.And there’s even time for Robert’s dog to make a late cameo appearance!If you’ve got a question, please send it to talkingpolitics@itv.com and we’ll put them to Robert and Anushka.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

“It was like a diplomatic hand grenade which went off inside the room”After the jaw-dropping row between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the White House, the Talking Politics USA team take stock of what the consequences could be.Tom Bradby, Dan Rivers and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett dissect how the diplomatic spat unfolded, ask whether it could have all been planned and discuss how Europe should respond to the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.Got a question for the Talking Politics team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com to make sure we’re talking about the issues that matter most to you.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

“I almost can’t believe it’s happening. I almost can’t believe it’s real.”In the latest Talking Politics, Paul Brand is joined in the pod studio by Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana and Digital Politics Reporter Lewis Denison as they react to Donald Trump sharing an unbelievably provocative new vision for Gaza.Political Editor Robert Peston then dials in from DC to discuss everything from the heavyweight challenges facing Keir Starmer in Washington to whether the PM is a secret Spurs fan...The team also take your questions, including whether Starmer can really please the U.S. president without alienating the British public.Do you have a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com to make sure we’re talking about the issues that matter most to you.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

“If he’s banking on the special relationship, he’s probably on a hiding to nothing.”In the latest Talking Politics USA, our International Editor Emma Murphy and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett join Rageh Omaar to debate the weight of the US-UK “special relationship" as Keir Starmer heads to the White House in these most turbulent of times.The team also react to Elon Musk’s chainsaw stunt, the next German leader Friedrich Merz’s outspoken comments about the US and Amazon boss Jeff Bezos’s controversial takeover of the James Bond franchise - as Emma makes a surprising 007 confession and Matthew explains how he was inspired by Daniel Craig’s wardrobe.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com to make sure we're talking about the issues which matter most to you.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

"The big judgement for Starmer is whether he needs to show that European interest trumps the requirement to have a friendly relationship with America"As Donald Trump is accused of living in a "disinformation" bubble after he blamed Ukraine for Russia's invasion, the Talking Politics team explore the tricky position Prime Minister Keir Starmer finds himself in before his trip to Washington.While Ukraine continues to dominate discussion, Paul Brand, Robert Peston and Emma Murphy also talk about the latest scrutiny facing assisted dying legislation in England and Wales and its chances of becoming law.And with Chancellor Rachel Reeves facing more questions over her CV, the team consider how easy it is to make mistakes on your online profile and how trust in politicians and institutions - or lack of it - is having such an influence on so many debates right now.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com to make sure we're talking about the issues that matter most to you.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

"American underwriting of European security now has a question mark"As Donald Trump looks to strike a peace deal with Russia over its war in Ukraine - and leave European leaders and Kyiv feeling left out in the cold - the Talking Politics USA team assess whether America remains the ally to Europe which it has been ever since the Second World War.Before that, Rageh Omaar, US Correspondent Dan Rivers and former advisor to President Bill Clinton, Laura Schwartz delve into the world of the young college grads at the heart of Elon Musk's cost-cutting operation.And after President Trump made a claim for Greenland, the team hear from one of the people behind a satirical petition suggesting Denmark buy California in the ultimate real estate deal. Could Trump be tempted?Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com to make sure we’re talking about the topics that matter most to you…Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

“President Trump will make such calls as he thinks appropriate”In a special edition of Talking Politics, Robert Peston sits down with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss Donald Trump’s phone call with Vladimir Putin, the prospect of peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine and Britain’s role in that process.Robert and the PM also discuss the government’s plans to build new towns across the country, and an ITV News investigation into the fast-growing neo-Nazi network ‘Active Club England’.Got a question for the Talking Politics team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com to make sure we’re talking about the issues that matter most to you.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

“It’s just like texting into a black hole… you just don’t get a reply.”In the latest episode of Talking Politics, Robert Peston bemoans the “zero contact” he’s had from Kemi Badenoch more than 100 days into her role as Tory leader. So why is she ignoring him? And why is she struggling to have any impact on voters?With Tom and Anushka away, Nina Hossain discusses the recent WhatsApp leaks which has shamed two Labour MPs with Robert and Carl Dinnen, who explain how the world of Westminster has been transformed by encrypted messages - and why more MPs could be under threat.The trio also take in the latest remarkable images from the White House as Elon Musk brings his son into Donald Trump’s Oval Office, and evaluate whether the new U.S. pressure on Nato means more bad news for the UK Treasury.Got a burning question you want to ask the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com to make sure we're talking about the subjects that matter most to you.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

“If Donald Trump is a rare bird, then he is something of an odd duck…”The Talking Politics USA team step inside the royal court of Donald Trump to identify three potential key and controversial power players in his new administration.U.S. Correspondent Dan Rivers and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett explain to Rageh Omaar why Trump picks RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Russell Vought will become critical voices in the returning president’s ear - and whether he really is all powerful this time round.But before that the trio look back at Trump’s history-making trip to the Super Bowl and how the president rewrote the map, dissed Taylor Swift and attempted to shift some more tectonic political plates with his nearest neighbours.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com to make sure we’re talking about the topics that matter most to you…Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

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.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com