Talking Politics

• Should expenses be scrapped for MPs after their pay rise? And what role could Donald Trump's sons play in a MAGA dynasty?

  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 [email protected] You can listen or watch Talking Politics on Youtube, ITVX or your favourite podcast platform.Remember to subscribe so you NEVER miss an episode!

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• Spring Statement ‘fiction’, how far the UK is conceding to Trump on tariffs and trade, and do 'mediocre' MPs deserve their pay rise?

  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 StatementWhy Robert and Anushka have now both upset the TreasuryThe future challenges the UK faces in the era of Donald Trump and his tariff warsWhy Robert is recoiling at the potential concessions the UK is making in trade talks in WashingtonAnd whether MPs - even the "mediocre" ones! - deserve their above inflation 2.8% pay riseDo you have a question for the team? Email [email protected] for our Friday Q&A edition

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• Canada versus USA, outrage at Trump envoy’s Putin love-in and the painting that has made Donald RAGE!

  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 [email protected] can WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vLyvOf-qZsM&list=PLFXSE3NhAYiZ8ymySHRegjBOZL5pBv1bq&index=1&pp=iAQB

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• Q&A: Could Trump call off elections? Could Badenoch EVER be PM? Which leader was a nightmare to interview?

  "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 [email protected] and get us talking about what matters most to you...

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• Why Trump has rocked Starmer’s confidence

  ''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 confidenceHow a Trump-Putin deal would see Downing Street’s Ukraine strategy unravelThe possible growth reboot for the British economy amid the defence spending hikeThe furious fallout from the government’s welfare reforms, both among listeners and inside LabourWhether Chancellor Rachel Reeves has lost control ahead of next week’s Spring Statement or 'emergency budget'Got a question for the team? Email [email protected] and get us talking about the things that matter most to you...

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