Keir Starmer sat down with Robert Peston and Daniel Hewitt for a special interview to mark the podcast's 100th episode - this one really is a must listen.This will be the last episode for a while as we take a break for Parliamentary recess.Reme

'Pingdemic' pandemonium - plus Prue Leith on tackling obesity

Jul 16th, 2021 38m 3s

Daniel and Robert discuss the lifting of coronavirus restrictions and how rising cases will mean more and more people are forced to self-isolate.Plus Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith on how to tackle obesity.Remember to like, subscribe an

Lockdown easing unmasked - plus cricket legend Michael Holding

Jul 7th, 2021 36m 26s

The government has revealed its plan for the final step of the Covid roadmap - but for some 'freedom day' is inspiring fear. Robert Peston analyses the decision and tells the story of those who are worried about its implications.Then Dan Hewitt

Labour wins in Batley and Spen - plus Hancock resigns and Javid’s back again

Jul 2nd, 2021 32m 15s

Kim Leadbeater beat expectations to win the Batley and Spen by-election - Shehab talks to ITV News Political Correspondent Libby Wiener from the constituency. Plus Robert gets into the detail of Matt Hancock's resignation and Dan talks to Sajid

Holiday firm's travel list criticism - plus lockdown lessons from Israel

Jun 24th, 2021 27m 58s

Can the travel industry handle more uncertainty? The boss of TUI talks to Daniel Hewitt about the impact the UK's "cynical" travel rules are having on the sector. Plus, Robert calls from Israel to give a Calling Peston special report about thei

'Hopeless' Hancock, hopeful Miliband, and hopes of lockdown easing dashed

Jun 17th, 2021 32m 25s

Robert has been saying it for weeks, but now the government have finally confirmed that the lockdown easing will be postponed from June 21 to July 19.He talks to Dan Hewitt about the reasons for the decision and whether this will be the last de

Vaccines, climate change and sausages - the agenda for the G7

Jun 11th, 2021 34m 22s

The G7 summit has started with Boris Johnson playing host - but could a ‘sausage war’ disrupt the agenda? Dan Hewitt talks to Robert Peston who is enjoying the best Cornwall has to offer. Plus Shehab Khan talks to restaurateur Asma Khan about t

Michael Rosen on his Covid recovery - plus will June 21 be postponed?

Jun 3rd, 2021 30m 6s

Michael Rosen talks to Shehab about the three months he spent in hospital with Covid and his gratitude to the NHS workers who cared for him. Plus, will the June 21 unlocking go ahead? Robert answers the question on everyone's mind.And the podca

Cummings attacked the government for seven hours - but will it stick?

May 27th, 2021 27m 54s

Personal attacks, swine flu, pox parties, and Jeff Goldblum - it was the committee session that had it all. But will any of Dominic Cummings’ evidence matter? Robert Peston, Daniel Hewitt and Shehab Khan answer the question of the hour and brea

Traffic lights, travel and variants - will the roadmap be delayed?

May 20th, 2021 33m 49s

Traffic lights, travel and variants - will the roadmap be delayed?Robert Peston, Shehab Khan and Daniel Hewitt discuss a week of mixed messaging on international travel that has left the public wondering whether amber means green or red.Plus, c

Jeremy Corbyn on Labour's future - plus the Covid inquiry

May 12th, 2021 47m

Jeremy Corbyn on Labour's future - plus the Covid inquiryFormer Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn pulls no punches in this exclusive interview with Daniel Hewitt and Shehab Khan.He comments on everything from Keir Starmer, the local elections loss, c

What's next for Labour and is IndyRef2 still on the cards?

May 8th, 2021 31m 57s

Robert and Shehab breakdown the election results, from Labour's defeat in England to the SNP's historic win.ITV News Scotland correspondent Peter Smith also joins to discuss if IndyRef2 is still on the cards.Remember to like, subscribe, and rat

Is a 'full scale crisis' around the corner for Boris Johnson?

Apr 29th, 2021 27m 4s

Is a 'full scale crisis' around the corner for Boris Johnson?Robert Peston says he could soon face 'an incredible humiliation' and 'calls for him to resign', depending on the outcome of investigations into the refurb of his Downing Street flat.

Will claims of Tory sleaze stick? Plus John Barnes on how to fix football

Apr 22nd, 2021 42m 47s

Will claims of Tory sleaze stick? Plus John Barnes on how to fix football Robert, Shehab and Dan look at accusations of sleaze against the government and assess whether Labour attacks are causing any damage. Plus, special guest, Liverpool FC le

Cameron, Johnson, and the murky world of lobbying

Apr 15th, 2021 45m 17s

Cameron, Johnson, and the murky world of lobbying - plus, what's it like to grow up mixed race?The Calling Peston team is back to examine the lobbying scandal which is engulfing the Tory Party. Shehab and Dan tell you everything you need to kno

Passport to the pub? And why's the UK compromising in EU vaccine dispute?

Mar 26th, 2021 25m 21s

Will you really need a passport to go to the pub? And why is the UK compromising in the EU vaccine dispute? The ITV News Politics Podcast discuss all the key vaccine developments and call Robert to get his take on Boris Johnson's latest strateg

Is vaccine rollout still on track? Plus Alan Johnson special guest

Mar 18th, 2021 50m

Former home secretary Alan Johnson is our special guest this week. We also discuss vaccine nationalism and whether other countries can impact the UK's jab rollout. In a deep dive interview, former Labour minister Alan Johnson talks about everyt

Jess Phillips on reading the killed women list - plus, how Meghan interview impacts No10

Mar 12th, 2021 32m 24s

Jess Phillips on violence against women - plus, how Meghan interview impacts No10Special guest Labour's Jess Phillips, takes us through how we can tackle violence against women, following the killing of Sarah Everard.Plus, Robert Peston explain

Budget special: How Sunak plans to spend now and take later

Mar 4th, 2021 31m 42s

Listen to our Budget special for all you need to know about Chancellor Rishi Sunak's plan for the economy in 2021 and beyond.Expert insight from Politics Editor Robert Peston, plus correspondents Shehab Khan and Daniel Hewitt.Remember to like,

Salmond, Sturgeon and the fight for Scottish independence

Feb 25th, 2021 49m 47s

Salmond, Sturgeon and the fight for Scottish independence We explore the fascinating row between Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her predecessor Alex Salmond - and whether it will impact their fight for independence from the UK.IT

Roadmap special: Are the dates realistic and will we need a jab to go to the pub?

Feb 23rd, 2021 28m 41s

Everything you need to know about the roadmap out of lockdown is in this special episode of Calling Peston.How realistic is it that nightclubs could open in June? Will we need to prove we've had a Covid-19 vaccine to get inside? Plus, how much

Holidays and pubs - what are the chances for 2021? Plus vaccines and variants

Feb 11th, 2021 23m 44s

Everyone is well overdue a holiday, but will we be able to have one this year? Robert and Shehab discuss whether people will be able to go abroad in summer, amid the ever-present threat of new coronavirus variants.They also discuss Boris Johnso

David Baddiel special guest - plus high hopes for the economy?

Feb 5th, 2021 50m 28s

Comedian and writer David Baddiel is our special guest this week; he gives an eye-opening account of anti-Semitism and the unusual way it is not taken seriously by anti-racists.It really is a must-listen.In the first half of the podcast we disc

Vaccines: breakthroughs and standoffs - plus Ranvir Singh as special guest

Jan 29th, 2021 46m 32s

Robert and Daniel discuss the recent vaccine dispute between the EU and AstraZeneca, as well as coronavirus vaccine breakthroughs in the UK.Plus Good Morning Britain political editor and Strictly Come Dancing star Ranvir Singh is our special gu

Who will get the vaccine next? Plus Get Buzzin' with Bez

Jan 21st, 2021 38m 36s

This week's special guest is Bez from the Happy Mondays - it's a must listen.In the rest of the episode we look at Covid vaccine priorities - who will be next in line after the UK's most vulnerable? We also discuss how much longer lockdown will