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.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

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

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.com

On this week's episode of Talking Politics Q&A, Paul Brand is in the chair and joined by Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana to discuss the burning questions you want the answers to, including: Why is the Number 10 Downing Street door painted black? How much will the UK's economy influence voters' decision in the upcoming local elections? Is the UK government really still Labour or are they proving Tories 2.0 are in power? What could the future look like for those who operate small businesses under the new workers' rights? And why do some politicians say one thing to win votes and then switch once they're in government? Remember, if you have a question you want answering email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com. You can subscribe to Talking Politics on your favourite podcast platform and watch every episode on YouTube, Spotify and ITVX.

In this episode of Talking Politics, we get an exclusive reaction from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after we found an eye-opening clip from the ITV News politics podcast archive where he said he wanted Donald Trump out of power. Starmer made the comments to Paul Brand in 2020 for the Acting Prime Minister podcast, when he said he couldn’t choose between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin - and wanted to “change them both”. Robert Peston put those comments to the PM in a sitdown interview, while questioning Starmer on the UK’s response to the markets chaos sparked by Donald Trump’s international tariffs. Anushka Asthana meanwhile grills Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall on our audience’s huge concerns about the impact of the government’s welfare cuts. Then after a brief quiz, Anushka and Paul discuss whether Keir Starmer’s hopes of being a disruptor in politics are exactly what a majority of voters don’t want. Got a question for the team? Email us at talkingpolitics@itv.com Remember to subscribe to Talking Politics on your favourite podcast platform so you never miss an episode!

U.S. President Donald Trump's taxes on imports into the country have been causing turmoil on global stock markets and sparking concern from all corners of America. But as the Talking Politics USA team explore, there are plenty of people still right behind Mr Trump. Host Lucy Watson, correspondent Robert Moore and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett discuss why the president is so keen to stick to his guns on tariffs and whether his fellow Republicans will stand by him. One person seemingly opposed to the idea is the world's richest man and Trump adviser, Elon Musk. So could this hasten his departure from the administration? Got a question for the Talking Politics USA team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

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. We're talking politics every week but what is it you want to know? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com and we will discuss on the show. You can watch or listen to Talking Politics on your favourite podcast platforms, YouTube or ITVX.

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

In this episode of Talking Politics USA, Tom Bradby, Dan Rivers and Laura Schwartz react to the shocking pro-Putin sentiments being issued from Trump’s loyalists and the White House - in stark contrast to the brutality and war crimes Dan unearthed in Ukraine. The trio also discuss: How Mark Carney is using Trump as the key campaign target for his bid to remain prime minister of Canada versus Pierre Poilievre. Why Donald Trump’s tariff wars runs a major risk of alienating one section of core supporters. How Vice President JD Vance and Trump envoy Steve Witkoff have deepened rifts with US allies while delighting the Kremlin. Why Witcoff's warm words about Vladimir Putin have caused such offence amid peace negotiations over Ukraine. The treasures in Greenland which have seen it become a territory of major interest to the Trump administration. And why a painting hanging on the wall of the Colorado State Capitol building in 2019 has suddenly enraged Donald Trump. Do you have a question for the Talking Politics USA team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com You can WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vLyvOf-qZsM&list=PLFXSE3NhAYiZ8ymySHRegjBOZL5pBv1bq&index=1&pp=iAQB

"I hope I never have to go through something like that again!" Robert Peston opens up on his nightmare interview with a previous prime minister in the latest episode of Talking Politics Q&A special. He,Tom Bradby and Anushka Asthana give their answers to a wide range of audience queries, namely: Why do people think the Trump ‘problem’ will fade after four years? Will this war be settled between Trump and Putin with Zelenskyy just a side show? What will it take for Labour to abandon the Chancellor’s fiscal rules and raise taxes? Kemi Badenoch will never win the Tories an election. Agree or disagree? Who is the most powerful person in government we don’t know? Who is the hardest person you’ve ever had to interview? Do you have a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and get us talking about what matters most to you...

''What happened in that conversation between Trump and Putin actually brings us quite close to a crunch moment for the British prime minister.'' In this week’s Talking Politics, Tom, Robert and Anushka discuss: Why Donald Trump cosying up to Vladimir Putin could soon pop Keir Starmer’s newfound confidence How a Trump-Putin deal would see Downing Street’s Ukraine strategy unravel The possible growth reboot for the British economy amid the defence spending hike The furious fallout from the government’s welfare reforms, both among listeners and inside Labour Whether Chancellor Rachel Reeves has lost control ahead of next week’s Spring Statement or 'emergency budget' Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and get us talking about the things that matter most to you...

"How this showdown between the executive and the judiciary plays out is the drama of the next four years!" After U.S. authorities deported hundreds of Venezuelan and Central American men to El Salvador - potentially in defiance of a federal judge - the Talking Politics USA team discuss the latest court battle Donald Trump could be about to face. Tom Bradby, Robert Moore and former White House advisor Laura Schwartz also examine the impact of Elon Musk's ties to Donald Trump on Tesla, and the state of the Democrats. Plus, Laura has details from the Gridiron Dinner, one of Washington's most exclusive nights. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com to make sure we're talking about what matters to you.

In our first Talking Politics Q&A special, Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana give the listeners the answers to their key questions, burning concerns and a few less serious queries, namely: What would tip the UK to realise Trump can’t be counted as ‘one of the good guys’? How would Ukraine joining NATO affect the outcome of the war and America? Why has Starmer backtracked on so many promises in his manifesto before the election? Why does the media not cover stories on the Liberal Democrats? What’s one political buzzword you absolutely hate? If you could report on a different subject to politics or economics what would it be? Do you have a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and get us talking about what matters most to you...

"Backing out from the Tesla, I take the entire side off it…" Anushka reveals the expensive mistake which left her apologising to a Tesla driver as she, Robert and Tom discuss the damage Donald Trump and Elon Musk have done to the car’s market value amid the US president's continued assault on the world order. The trio also give the inside track on: The Downing Street response to the US president’s tariffs war with Europe Why Keir Starmer should ignore domestic pressure and be bolder with defence spending How the looming benefits cuts will hit our listeners And how Nigel Farage is handling yet another high profile public bust up Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana are Talking Politics every Wednesday. Do you have a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and get them in the mix for our new Q&A special episodes…

"Donald Trump is what every politician dreams to be - attitude and swagger". Fifty days into the Trump presidency, the Talking Politics USA team discuss how the new administration is going down at home and abroad. Tom Bradby, US Correspondent Dan Rivers and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett look at how Trump is picking fights with America's allies and whether any divisions are appearing within his own top team. Plus, after a long haul flight, Tom ponders how films like Top Gun would land now with audiences worried about America's role in the world. Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com

“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.