How much economic damage is Donald Trump doing? | Q&A

How much economic damage is Donald Trump doing? | Q&A

Author: Sky News April 3, 2026 Duration: 36:43

It's an Easter special - so grab yourself a hot cross bun and listen in as Beth, Ruth and Harriet answer all of your questions.

From whether Zack Polanski and Nigel Farage might have more in common than they think, to if Ruth and Harriet are ever tempted to make a return to frontline politics - all are up for discussion.

Plus - Ruth and Harriet go head-to-head over why Labour has never had a female leader.

And, the most pressing question of all - how does Beth find the time to train for a marathon, and what are her top tips?

Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk.

And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth and Harriet on YouTube.


Three formidable figures from the heart of British politics-Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson, and Harriet Harman-sit down together each week for a conversation that cuts through the noise. This isn't a staged debate, but a frank, often surprising look behind the curtain of power. In Electoral Dysfunction, brought to you by Sky News, they apply their combined decades of frontline experience to dissect the real motives, the unspoken strategies, and the personal ambitions driving the headlines. You’ll hear them parse the language of politicians, questioning not just what is said but the meaning lurking between the lines. The core of this podcast is its unique dynamic: a blend of insider insight from across the political spectrum that identifies who is gaining ground and who, truly, is struggling with their own electoral dysfunction. It’s a masterclass in understanding the mechanics of politics, from policy to personality. Each episode feels like you’re eavesdropping on a private, knowledgeable discussion that makes sense of the week’s events in Westminster and across the country, offering clarity where there is often only confusion. For anyone trying to navigate the complexities of modern political life, this series provides an essential and deeply informed perspective.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Electoral Dysfunction
Podcast Episodes
Is this the election that makes Nigel Farage unstoppable? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:13
Are voters about to hand Nigel Farage his biggest win yet? Reform are polling in second place in Scotland, and while Farage’s party might not win in May, could the result change politics in the UK as we know it?This podc…
Could the UK sleepwalk into Trumpian politics? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:16
The world is reeling, thanks (again) to US President Donald Trump -who started his week by threatening to kill a “whole civilisation”... and is ending it by insulting his NATO allies. It’s left Harriet asking just how Tr…
EXCLUSIVE: Keir Starmer on his special relationship with Trump [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:28
Beth is in Helsinki with the Prime Minister for an exclusive interview for the podcast.Keir Starmer has said he "hates the fact" that he made a "mistake" over the appointment of Peter Mandelson."I dwell on it. I beat mys…
Could Angela Rayner’s comeback rescue Labour? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:36
Angela Rayner has stepped back in the spotlight this week and straight into controversy.Her blunt intervention - warning the government is running out of time, criticising its record on “change” and calling parts of Labo…
Why the Mandelson files matter for Starmer's future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:14
Keir Starmer has already admitted appointing Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador was a mistake. But after the first batch of documents was released, Beth, Ruth and Harriet ask the big question: we still don’t know how big t…
Has Starmer got it right over his Iran War response? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:22
President Donald Trump has said he was “very disappointed” in Keir Starmer. Did the Prime Minister fall short of his reputation on the international stage? Or has he put Britain first by standing up to Trump? And will we…
Did the Greens just deliver a knockout blow for Keir Starmer? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:26
Harriet thinks the Greens delivered a "bruising" defeat to Labour in the Gorton and Denton by-election, so is Keir Starmer now worried about the local elections in May?The Gorton and Denton by-election result on Friday w…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Is anyone truly above the law? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:05
Andrew – formerly known as Prince – was arrested whilst Harriet and Ruth were in the middle of answering your questions from the Burner Phone for a half term special whilst Beth is away during political recess on her hol…
Is a ‘boys’ club’ undermining Starmer’s government? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:01
The Prime Minister has just about made it to Friday... but the crises keep coming. So is Downing Street a “boys’ club”? And how did two senior Labour figures with links to convicted paedophiles pass vetting?Beth, Ruth an…
EXTRA: Wes Streeting on his friendship with Peter Mandelson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:57
Health Secretary Wes Streeting speaks exclusively to Beth as pressure on the Prime Minister to resign continues to rise.Streeting tells Beth that people should “give Keir a chance” after he claimed it “has not been the b…