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Talking Politics

Talking Politics

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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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Episodes
  • How will Donald Trump’s actions now affect the next American elections?

    How will Donald Trump’s actions now affect the next American elections?
    Jun 20 2025
    In a special edition of Talking Politics USA, Lucy Watson is joined in the studio by Jessica Taylor, election expert and analyst for the Cook Political Report, who joined ITV News on US Election night in 2024 as Donald Trump swept to a second term in the White House. They discuss:
    • How the growing conflict in the Middle East is splitting the MAGA faithful
    • What impact will Trump's popularity have on next year's midterm elections
    • And the potential frontrunners to lead the Democratics and Republicans in 2028
    Catch up with the latest episode of Talking Politics USA on ITVX, YouTube or on your favourite podcast platform.

    Got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com or comment below.
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    25 mins
  • Exclusive: Why Kim Leadbeater expects assisted dying vote victory

    Exclusive: Why Kim Leadbeater expects assisted dying vote victory
    Jun 18 2025
    In a Talking Politics exclusive, the architect of the assisted dying bill Kim Leadbeater joins the podcast as MPs prepare for a crucial vote on the era-defining legislation.

    She explains to Paul Brand why she is "positive and optimistic" a majority will support the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in Friday’s defining vote.

    And while Health Correspondent Rebecca Barry outlines the concerns from sections of the medical community - and the many unknowns that remain on how assisted dying will be implemented - Kim argues why MPs are ruling on "the most robust assisted dying bill in the world".

    Meanwhile, Robert Peston shares his analysis after grilling Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the G7 in Canada on splits among world leaders over the Iran-Israel conflict and the handling of the grooming gangs inquiry.
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    40 mins
  • What can Trump do about Israel vs Iran? Pete Souza on the power of images. Plus what was the president's military parade like?

    What can Trump do about Israel vs Iran? Pete Souza on the power of images. Plus what was the president's military parade like?
    Jun 16 2025
    This week on Talking Politics USA, we hear from U.S. correspondent Dan Rivers about what influence Donald Trump could have on the developing conflict between Israel and Iran.

    Lucy Watson speak to Pete Souza, the man who was Barack Obama's chief photographer for eight years in the White House and thinks the images from today's administration are more like a "reality show".

    And Stacy Foster recalls her whirlwind time covering for Dan in DC - from rushing coast to coast to cover the protests in Los Angeles, to trying to grab a glimpse of President Trump's much-discussed military parade.

    Want to get in touch? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
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    32 mins
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