Talking Politics

In this special pop up episode, we asked Robert Peston to give his snap analysis after US President Donald Trump declared his extraordinary tariffs on all America’s international rivals and allies. Paul Brand sets out the questions and Robert delivers his expert answers as the world wakes up to a new trading world order and Sir Keir Starmer and his Downing Street officials consider their response to the 10% tariffs placed on the UK from the White House.

In the latest episode of Talking Politics, Paul Brand, Robert Peston and Lewis Denison discuss: * Why Kemi Badenoch is helping to spread a false conspiracy theory about Netflix hit drama Adolescence * How the UK will look to react to Donald Trump’s tariffs and how low-income MAGA loyalists will be clattered by the US president’s protectionist policies * Why Canada PM Mark Carney is best placed to lead a coalition of nations against the USA * Whether UK consumers could boycott US goods in retaliation * Why Nigel Farage and Reform will be tested on their loyalty to Britain AND Trump * And finally, how power has changed Chancellor Rachel Reeves You can WATCH and SUBSCRIBE to Talking Politics on YouTube and Spotify. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

Donald Trump could not hide his frustration over the lack of progress on a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, saying he is 'p***ed off' at Vladimir Putin whilst also hitting out at Volodymr Zelenskyy for 'backing out' of a rare earth minerals deal. US Correspondent Dan Rivers, former White House staffer Laura Schwartz, and host Lucy Watson discuss where this leaves the Trump-Putin relationship, and whether he can still secure a ceasefire and peace deal.  Also, the team discuss Trump's latest comments to NBC News about his plans for a third term in the White House being 'no joke'. Could it really happen, perhaps with JD Vance running for President then resigning, or is America heading for a constitutional crisis in 2028?  Also on the agenda is Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day' on Wednesday, and whether Americans are as excited about the imposition of sweeping new tariffs as Trump himself is - and how it will affect store prices as well as key industries such as car manufacturing.  Laura Schwartz describes how security really works inside the White House in light of the Houthi Signal group chat fiasco, and the team discuss why Elon Musk is controversially handing out $1 million dollars to voters ahead of Wisconsin's supreme court election on Tuesday. We're talking politics every week but what is it you want us discuss? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com  You can watch Talking Politics on ITVX, YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform.

In this brief episode of Talking Politics Q&A, with Anushka Asthana away, Tom Bradby and Robert Peston answer a range of questions, namely: * Isn't it time that all expenses for MPs and the Lords were stopped? * Do you think Trump is grooming and positioning his sons to run for presidency in four years to ensure a Trump presidential dynasty and the extreme MAGA movement continues? * Harvard economist John Kenneth Galbraith gave us the phrase: "the age of uncertainty". What age are we all living in now? * And... fun and politics do not go in the same sentence - agree or disagree? Got a question for us? Email on talkingpolitics@itv.com  You can listen or watch Talking Politics on Youtube, ITVX or your favourite podcast platform. Remember to subscribe so you NEVER miss an episode!

In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby is joined by Anushka Asthana (briefly) and Robert Peston for the duration to discuss: * The “fiction” at the heart of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement * Why Robert and Anushka have now both upset the Treasury * The future challenges the UK faces in the era of Donald Trump and his tariff wars * Why Robert is recoiling at the potential concessions the UK is making in trade talks in Washington * And whether MPs - even the "mediocre" ones! - deserve their above inflation 2.8% pay rise Do you have a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com for our Friday Q&A edition