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Talking Politics

Talking Politics

By: ITV News
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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
  • Q&A: Could the UK ever ban the burka? Have you ever seen a politician cry?

    Q&A: Could the UK ever ban the burka? Have you ever seen a politician cry?
    Jun 27 2025
    WATCH the full episode here: https://youtu.be/KyZqfgQaBgE

    In this Q&A special Tom Bradby and Robert Peston answer our audience’s questions, namely:
    • Can you ever envisage a UK government banning the burka?
    • Was anti-terror law really written to stop groups like Palestine Action?
    • Is the UK legally obliged to give free accommodation to illegal migrants?
    • Do disaffected Labour voters receive enough media coverage of the Lib Dems and Greens?
    • Have you ever seen a politician cry?
    Got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com or comment on our social media posts.

    You can catch up with the latest episode of Talking Politics on ITVX, YouTube or on your favourite podcast platform.
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    15 mins
  • Has Trump handed Putin the right to strike without impunity?

    Has Trump handed Putin the right to strike without impunity?
    Jun 25 2025
    Has Donald Trump's approach to Iran and Israel empowered Vladimir Putin? Is Britain buying US nukes for the RAF a bad deal? And why is the government in yet another U-turn mess on welfare?

    Tom Bradby and Robert Peston talk through all the key political talking points.

    Got a question for Tom and Robert? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com and we'll answer them on our Talking Politics Q&A show.
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    45 mins
  • What America's strikes on Iran could mean for the region, the UK and the world

    What America's strikes on Iran could mean for the region, the UK and the world
    Jun 23 2025
    On Talking Politics USA this week, Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Peston, Emma Murphy in Iraq and Dan Rivers in Washington to discuss America's strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and the potential consequences for the Middle East and the rest of the world.

    The team discuss what Iran might do next, whether President Donald Trump and his administration really want regime change in Iran, and what America's actions tell us about the state of the relationship between the UK and the U.S.

    Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com to make sure we're talking about the issues that matter most to you.
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    33 mins
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