Talking Politics
ITV NewsPolitical Editor Robert Peston and News At Ten Anchor Tom Bradby discuss and debate all the key talking points of the political week - and answer your questions in our weekly Q&A episodes.Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com You can watch every episode on YouTube, ITVX and Spotify and listen on every podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts. Hit subscribe on any platform to... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 171 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||
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Rachel Reeves has, once again, said it without really saying it: Brace yourselves for tax rises.
In an unusual pre-budget speech today, the Chancellor said she would "make the choices necessary” as speculation mounts that she is preparing to raise i... more
In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby and political editor Robert Peston analyse the Chancellor's dwindling options for her upcoming budget and predict the impact of the decisions she might make.
They discuss how Rachel Reeves will fill t... more
Robert is joined by the Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, who says he wants his children to feel "confident" in the UK and England flags.
The Deputy PM - and Justice Secretary - claimed the flag was being appropriated by the far-right. He also spo... more
Tom Bradby and Robert Peston chat with Lord Simon Case, who has served as right-hand man to both Prince William and four Prime Ministers, as Cabinet Secretary.
They discuss the growing pressure on the government to officially strip Prince Andrew of ... more
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- Speed him up - please
The content’s decent, but I literally scream out loud for Robert Preston to hurry up and make his point. This type of ‘thinking time’ on mics is painful for a podcast format and the producers need be braver and have a word. They must hear it themselves.
Apple Podcasts3Nathan C UK
United Kingdom4 months ago - Drivel dressed as discussion
Considering the resources of ITN’s news gathering, this really exposes its personnel as being very poorly informed on many topics. The last episode stated TikTok was right-leaning and Instagram was left-leaning, Netanyahu ‘might not be liked by Palestinians’ and Donald Trump likely didn’t make the AI video of him as a gold statue, which they spent a third of the episode discussing. Any time the discussion veers towards an articulated point, it’s derailed and cut short by a pithy joke or ad break... more
Apple Podcasts1James McAnespyUnited Kingdom8 months ago - Diabolically low volume
Interesting topics they cover however the contents is incoherent due to such low volume - a real shame please address this
Apple Podcasts2Rupert999United Kingdoma year ago - Terrible low sound quality
Terrible low sound quality, I can hardly hear the conversation
Apple Podcasts2John100oUnited Kingdoma year ago - God help us - not more Peston!!!
Urrggggh
Apple Podcasts1TomwoodhamsUnited Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #52 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #127 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #160 |  Netherlands/News/Politics |
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The content primarily revolves around current political events and issues affecting the UK. This includes discussions on key figures such as Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage, alongside analysis of the Labour Party's strategies and the overall political landscape. The format features informative conversations and Q&A sessions, encouraging audience participation and addressing pressing questions. Notably, the hosts bring a blend of journalistic insight and personal narratives, providing listeners with both facts and reflections on the emotional dimensions of political happenings. The podcast showcases a commitment to addressing timely topics, balancing informative discussions with an engaging, accessible approach.
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1. Dominic Cummings
2. Kemi Badenoch
3. Ed Davey
4. Peter Smith
5. Beeban Kidron
6. Zohran Mamdani
7. Pete Souza
8. Sir Simon Case
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