The way Donald Trump's campaign has been publicly rapped over the knuckles by the US Army this week over an altercation in Arlington Cemetery might have sunk many previous candidates. Trump, as we know, is different. But could even he suffer from this amongst a key voter base?

Tom Bradby is joined by the former Biden and Obama adviser Adam Hodge, the former Trump administration adviser Heather Nauert, and our Correspondent Rachel Townsend. Also on the agenda is how Trump and Harris' convention speeches stacked up against one another - and where the jeopardy lies hereon in for each campaign.

Tom Bradby is joined from an energised Democratic National Convention in Chicago by US Correspondent Dan Rivers and ITV's Election Analysts, the former Obama administration adviser Adam Hodge and Cook Political Report journalist Jessica Taylor. The three of them were there for the Obamas' roof-raising speeches and Biden's emotional farewell. But with the polls still so close, are enough of the party's target voters paying attention - or does Kamala Harris' team need to think differently to win their votes?

Tom Bradby is joined by Dan Rivers, former Biden and Obama adviser Adam Hodge and U.S. Election analyst Jessica Taylor as they discuss the likelihood Joe Biden being replaced as the Democratic presidential nominee. And if he goes, who could replace him?

They also discuss the importance of Pennsylvania in the election - a state Donald Trump won in 2016 before Biden took it back in 2020.

Talking Politics USA is a weekly podcast from ITV News bringing you the latest in the run-up to the Biden v Trump US Election on November 5.

Hosted by Tom Bradby and featuring US Correspondent Dan Rivers plus a range of regular guests, we'll dissect the week's developments and explore the key issues and states that will define the result.

On this week's episode the team discuss new polling which shows Kamala Harris leading or level with Donald Trump in nearly all the key swing states.

We get the mood from the Democrats' camp, with former Obama adviser Adam Hodge, who tells us spirits are buoyant at the moment, but acknowledges there's a long way to go.

Former Republican adviser Heather Nauert tells Tom Bradby that Harris will soon need to start producing policy on which to be judged.

And Jessica Taylor, our elections expert whose team at Cook Political Report produced the polling, remarks on the turnaround achieved by Team Harris since she replaced Joe Biden, who was behind Donald Trump in virtually all those vital states.

Plus, the team take a deep dive into Nevada, with its crucial six electoral college votes.

On this week's episode Julie Etchingham is joined by Robert Moore, Democrat adviser Adam Hodge, and elections expert Jessica Taylor to discuss the selection of Tim Walz as Kamala Harris' running mate.

They take a look at the Minnesota governor's background and the voters the Harris campaign are hoping Walz can win over. 

The team also ask why Donald Trump appears so uncharacteristically subdued and explore the curious case of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a dead bear cub and Central Park... 

Julie Etchingham is joined by correspondent Robert Moore, as well as former Republican adviser Heather Nauert and former Democrat adviser Adam Hodge for this week's episode.

They discuss Kamala Harris' energetic performance at a rally in Atlanta, and take a deep dive into why the state of Georgia is now back in play at this election.

Plus, our panel discuss whether JD Vance has now become a millstone around Donald Trump's neck.

Tom Bradby in Washington is joined by U.S. Correspondent Dan Rivers, Election Analyst Jessica Taylor and International Editor Emma Murphy for another episode of Talking Politics USA. 

On the agenda is how Kamala Harris is performing in key swing states including Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and why Donald Trump simply doesn’t seem to lose support. 

Tom Bradby in Washington is joined by U.S. Correspondent Dan Rivers and Election Analysts Adam Hodge and Jessica Taylor for another special bonus episode of Talking Politics USA, to discuss whether the Democrats' likely late substitution in the presidential race, Kamala Harris, can win on November 5th.

As Republicans unite around Donald Trump after he was the subject of an attempted assassination and senior Democrats appear to be deserting Joe Biden, Tom Bradby is joined by ITV News' US Correspondent Dan Rivers, our US Election Analyst Jessica Taylor and Heather Nauert, who worked as Donald Trump's state department spokesperson during his presidency, to discuss a dramatic week in US politics. 

Tom Bradby is joined by US Correspondent Dan Rivers and Presidential Historian Dr Lindsay Chervinsky to discuss what we know about the Trump asssassination attempt and it might impact the campaign.

Tom Bradby is joined by Dan Rivers for an impromptu episode of Talking Politics USA, after Joe Biden dropped two more major gaffes at the NATO summit. 

Dan also details the mood inside the press conference, and what the behind-the-scenes operation to convince the US President to stand down might look like.

Things are about to get a whole lot more risky for Trump and Harris as they go off-script and prepare to meet for the first time at Tuesday's TV debate. 

Julie Etchingham - who is no stranger to high-stakes political debates - is joined by the journalist Jessica Taylor alongside the former Democratic adviser Adam Hodge and former Trump administration official Heather Nauert, who give us the inside track on how Trump and Harris are rehearsing. We also take a closer look at the state of the race, and go on a deep dive into the swing state Michigan, a fiercely-contested jewel in the so-called 'Blue Wall' that could very easily decide the election.

Tom Bradby is joined by Dan Rivers, former Biden and Obama adviser Adam Hodge and former Trump advisor Heather Naeurt. They discuss the explosive first - and potentially only - presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

They also talk about the division amongst the electorate in the swing-state of Georgia.

Tom Bradby is joined by U.S. Correspondent Dan Rivers and Election Analysts Adam Hodge and Jessica Taylor for another special bonus episode of Talking Politics USA, to discuss whether another apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump will impact the election. 

They also discuss how interest rates falling for the first time in more than four years, could be good news for Harris. 

Plus, is Florida no longer an electoral battleground? We take a deep dive into the state where Mr Trump lives and that apparent assassination attempt happened.

Tom Bradby is joined by Heather Nauert, who served in Donald Trump's administration, Adam Hodge, a former adviser to both President Biden and President Obama, and ITV News Correspondent Robert Moore to discuss the growing crisis in the Middle East and the one and only Vice Presidential Debate.

On today's episode Tom Bradby is joined by US Correspondent Dan Rivers and polling expert Jessica Taylor, from the Cook Political Report. The team discuss Kamala Harris' comments on scrapping the senate filibuster to protect abortion rights.

Also on the agenda: how a controversial gubernatorial candidate in North Carolina could harm the Republicans, and why there's been such a row over how Nebraska allocates its electoral college votes.

Tom Bradby is joined by ITV News election anaylst Jessica Taylor and U.S. correspondent Dan Rivers to discuss the potential effect of Hurricane Milton on next month's election.

The team also examine how Kamala Harris is directly appealing to women during her recent 'media blitz'.

Tom Bradby is joined by ITV News' Election Analysts Heather Nauert and Adam Hodge, as well as U.S. correspondent Dan Rivers to discuss record early voting numbers, whether the polls are way off and if former Presidents on the campaign trail are a help or a hindrance.

Plus - is Donald Trump showing signs of cognitive decline after dancing on stage for 39 minutes at a rally?

Tom Bradby is joined by our some of our regular experts Dan Rivers, Jessica Taylor and Adam Hodge to talk through another extraordinary set of election campaign headlines - including Trump's former Chief of Staff calling him a 'fascist'.

We're also joined by our reporter Sam Leader who has been investigating what is going on with America's youth vote, and how right-wing memes and the so-called 'bro vote' is working in Trump's favour. 

New episodes of Talking Politics USA are also available to watch on ITVX and YouTube. 

Julie Etchingham is joined by some of our regular experts Dan Rivers, Heather Nauert and Adam Hodge to talk through what both camps will be hoping for as the campaign enters its final week and reflecting on Trump’s shocking rally opener at Madison Square Gardens.

Plus, we hear from our correspondent Sejal Karia who has been travelling across the all-important sun belt swing states asking voters what really matters to them. 

New episodes of Talking Politics USA are also available to watch on ITVX and YouTube. 

Renowned Democrat strategist James Carville tells Tom Bradby about his fears for his liberty if Donald Trump is reelected.

Plus, the reaction when he became one of the first voices to call for President Biden to step aside and why he's convinces Kamala Harris will win.

Could Biden's latest comments derail the Democrats, how significant will the gender divide prove to be and can Trump steal back Wisconsin in time?

Tom Bradby is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the final dash for last minute votes in the US election. 

The panel discusses whether abortion will be the issue that ultimately decides this election, if there's a tangible 'momentum shift' towards Harris - and why everyone is talking about one poll in the lesser-discussed state of Iowa.

You can also watch new episodes of Talking Politics USA on ITVX and YouTube.

As Americans finally head to the polls to cast their vote for the 47th president of the United States, Tom Bradby and Robert Moore discuss how the gender gap will shape the outcome in an increasingly polarised electorate.

They also predict what the two presidencies would look like and how the country is bracing itself for possible upset as the results are announced, after a ‘loss of civility’ within the discussion.

Donald Trump will become the 47th President of the United States after his stunning victory over Kamala Harris.

 As the dust settles, Tom Bradby speaks with former Democratic adviser Jessica Taylor and former Trump staffer Heather Nauert about how the former - and now future - president won the White House, the popular vote and control of Congress.

Donald Trump faces his first setback since the election as his pick for Attorney General steps down amid an investigation into sex trafficking allegations.

Did he walk or was he pushed? And did Trump really think he could make it through the nomination process?

As Donald Trump shakes hands with Joe Biden in the White House his top team starts to take shape, with some controversial appointments.

But what can we expect from them?

And is the world braced for a second Trump Presidency?

As the extraordinary dispute between Sir Keir Starmer's government and Elon Musk rumbles on, Tom Bradby is joined by Dan Rivers and two Republicans - the strategist and veteran debate coach Brett O'Donnell, and former Trump official Heather Nauert - who offer an unsparing view of the Prime Minister.

You can also watch episodes of Talking Politics USA on YouTube and ITVX.

In the final Talking Politics USA of 2024, Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Moore and former Trump advisor Heather Nauert to reflect on Trump's dramatic comeback and look ahead to what we can expect in 2025.

As all eyes are on the unfolding situation in Syria, Tom Bradby is joined by Robert Moore and former Trump advisor Heather Nauert to discuss what approach the USA might take. It's also been a big week for the next President - who was named Time's Person of the Year (again) and who sat down with Prince William for a chat.

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defence secretary, is fighting for his political future as he tries to hold on following allegations of sexual assault. And why Joe Biden's pardoning of his son Hunter might backfire spectacularly. 

Tom Bradby is joined by journalist and author Kate Andersen Brower and our US Correspondent Dan Rivers.

What does this week's ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, brokered by the US, mean for the region - and will Trump returning to power change things? Plus, will Americans come to love or loathe Trump's proposed tariffs? 

Tom Bradby is joined by the former Trump administration official Heather Nauert and our Correspondent Robert Moore stateside.

“President Trump is always eager to bury the hatchet, sometimes in your face, sometimes in your back…”

Former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett delivers colourful analysis on his Talking Politics USA debut to explain to Tom Bradby how the president is likely to react to Peter Mandelson’s remarkable u-turn from his previously scathing criticism.

Political Editor Robert Peston and US Correspondent Dan Rivers debate the strategy behind the president’s tariffs war with Canada, Mexico and the EU, while our expert panel weigh up whether Elon Musk is about to shut down US aid around the world.

Every week Talking Politics USA digs into the key topics for a UK audience to understand what’s really going on in Donald Trump’s America.

Got a question? Email the team at talkingpolitics@itn.co.uk to make sure we’re talking about the topics that matter most to you…

Tom Bradby, Brett O'Donnell, and Dan Rivers discuss the debut of Trump's 27-year-old Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the president's latest diplomatic fallouts with Colombia and Denmark, how his promised mass deportation programme is unfolding, and why he has decided to branch out into the brave new world of 'meme coins'.

ITV News' Tom Bradby and former Trump official Heather Nauert discuss the returning President's first 24 hours in charge.

You can also watch episodes of Talking Politics USA on YouTube and ITVX.

ITV News' Tom Bradby, Robert Moore and former Trump official Heather Nauert discuss the returning President's Inauguration Day.

You can also watch episodes of Talking Politics USA on YouTube and ITVX.

Ahead of Trump's inauguration in Washington, ITV News' Tom Bradby, Robert Moore and former Trump official Heather Nauert discuss his return as President.

As a ceasefire deal on Gaza is finally agreed, Tom Bradby is joined by Dan Rivers and Republican strategist Brett O'Donnell.

Is it Joe Biden's deal or Donald Trump's? What isn't in doubt is that Trump will most certainly be in charge of what comes next.

You can also watch episodes of Talking Politics USA on YouTube and ITVX.

“If Donald Trump is a rare bird, then he is something of an odd duck…”

The Talking Politics USA team step inside the royal court of Donald Trump to identify three potential key and controversial power players in his new administration.

U.S. Correspondent Dan Rivers and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett explain to Rageh Omaar why Trump picks RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Russell Vought will become critical voices in the returning president’s ear - and whether he really is all powerful this time round.

But before that the trio look back at Trump’s history-making trip to the Super Bowl and how the president rewrote the map, dissed Taylor Swift and attempted to shift some more tectonic political plates with his nearest neighbours.

Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com to make sure we’re talking about the topics that matter most to you…

"American underwriting of European security now has a question mark"

As Donald Trump looks to strike a peace deal with Russia over its war in Ukraine - and leave European leaders and Kyiv feeling left out in the cold - the Talking Politics USA team assess whether America remains the ally to Europe which it has been ever since the Second World War.

Before that, Rageh Omaar, US Correspondent Dan Rivers and former advisor to President Bill Clinton, Laura Schwartz delve into the world of the young college grads at the heart of Elon Musk's cost-cutting operation.

And after President Trump made a claim for Greenland, the team hear from one of the people behind a satirical petition suggesting Denmark buy California in the ultimate real estate deal. Could Trump be tempted?

Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com to make sure we’re talking about the topics that matter most to you…

“It was like a diplomatic hand grenade which went off inside the room”

After the jaw-dropping row between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the White House, the Talking Politics USA team take stock of what the consequences could be.

Tom Bradby, Dan Rivers and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett dissect how the diplomatic spat unfolded, ask whether it could have all been planned and discuss how Europe should respond to the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

Got a question for the Talking Politics team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com to make sure we’re talking about the issues that matter most to you…

“If he’s banking on the special relationship, he’s probably on a hiding to nothing.”

In the latest Talking Politics USA, our International Editor Emma Murphy and former Trump appointee Matthew Bartlett join Rageh Omaar to debate the weight of the US-UK “special relationship" as Keir Starmer heads to the White House in these most turbulent of times.

The team also react to Elon Musk’s chainsaw stunt, the next German leader Friedrich Merz’s outspoken comments about the US and Amazon boss Jeff Bezos’s controversial takeover of the James Bond franchise - as Emma makes a surprising 007 confession and Matthew explains how he was inspired by Daniel Craig’s wardrobe.

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

“It’s disgusting. It’s appalling …. there’s more of an uproar on grocery prices than the killings and the alignment with Russia…”

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

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"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.

"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

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

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.

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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

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