The Rest Is Politics: US
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About this Show
TRIP US uncovers secrets from inside the White House inner circles as well as taking a wider look at the intricacies of United States society and how they shape the world's most important economy.
The podcast is hosted by Anthony Scaramucci (The Mooch), former White House Director of Communications and Wall Street financier, and Katty Kay, US special correspondent for BBC who has been covering US politics for almost 30 years.
Stay informed with in-depth discussions on key political events, policy changes, and the forces shaping America’s future on the global stage.
New episodes released every Friday, or join our club for bonus content. Just head to https://therestispoliticsus.com to sign up today..
Latest Episodes
232. This Attack Ad Just Set a New Low for America
Will Vivek Ramaswamy’s vicious attack ad against Amy Acton sink his chances of becoming Ohio governor? Why has JD Vance come out in defence of the ad? And, will Trump’s obsession with Senator Jon Husted’s physique help or hurt his chances to win the state’s senate race? Join Katty Kay and Anth...
231. The Problem That Could Cost El-Sayed the Senate
Can Abdul El-Sayed really win in Michigan? If he does, what should the Democratic Party learn from this Senate race? And, what do Trump and El-Sayed have in common? Katty Kay is joined by former White House correspondent, Ron Fournier, as they answer all these questions and more. ...
230. What Happens When the Trump Loyalty Test Goes Wrong?
Why did Kimberly Guilfoyle really get fired as US Ambassador to Greece? How long will Trump’s new press secretary last? And, could Alaska be heading for a Blue Tsunami? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper int...
229. How Kansas Could Blow Up MAGA
Can a megachurch pastor flip a Senate seat Democrats haven’t won since 1932? Between attack ads and serious allegations, is this the dirtiest senate race in the country? And have we just seen the worst Trump–Zelensky feud since the Oval Office showdown over? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramuc...
228. The Corruption Scandal That Has Finally Spooked Trump
Is fallout over Mamdani's October 7th statement his first real political challenge? What is the real reason Trump is disowning his top political advisers, James Blair and Chris LaCivita? And, can a former fetish model win a seat in Congress? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer...
227. Trump’s Flailing: Is the GOP Finally Losing Faith?
Could the Democrats really flip key red states in the midterms? What is the real reason Senator Tom Cotton is feuding with Trump over daylight savings? And, following Brazil’s election, has Trump successfully turned Latin America MAGA? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all t...
226. The Secret Message in Hegseth’s Unhinged Speech
Are Pete Hegseth’s days in the Pentagon numbered? What will be the long term impact of his military purge? And, will former special counsel Jack Smith be the latest victim of Trump’s weaponized justice system? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. ...
225. Has Donald Trump Become a Communist?
Why is Trump being accused of becoming a communist following Xi's visit to Washington? Will Trump follow through with his offer to sell weapons to China? And, with ICE arrests being at an all time high, why are we hearing less about the crackdown than ever? Katty and Anthony discuss all of th...
224. Trump Is Caving to Xi: Will Maga Turn on Him?
Why are Republicans distancing themselves from Donald Trump? Could Hispanic voters be the key to the biggest blue wave in 50 years? And, does China's President Xi hold all the cards? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member:...
How The War on Terror and Obama’s Bailout is Still Costing America
To hear the whole episode and the rest of the series, sign up at therestispoliticsus.com – if you live in the UK, you'll receive a free copy of Anthony's book, All The Wrong Moves. How did Bush’s War on Terror coupled with his decision to not raise taxes put America on a deficit track it can’t...
223. Trump’s Latest Vanity Project Is Proof He’s Losing
What do Trump’s threats to destroy the Kennedy Centre reveal about how far he’ll go to distract from his failures? Just how bruised will his ego be by the press refusing to cover his trip to visit Mayor Mamdani? And why did Trump back down after decided to strike the Houthis alongside Saudi Arabi...
222. The Man Who Just Stood Between Trump and Economic Chaos
Why didn’t Trump turn on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh after he raised interest rates? Are the Democrats doing enough to exploit the affordability crisis? And, why won’t the US support Saudi Arabia in Yemen? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become...
221. Trump Just Gave Putin Exactly What He Wanted
Will Trump’s strategy of blaming Ukraine for high energy prices work? How will the US react if Russia expands its war? And, will Washington take Big Tech’s AI warning seriously? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Memb...
220. The Truth Behind Trump’s $5000 Midterm Bribe
Is it legal for Trump to offer Americans money in exchange for votes? Why did so many Republicans snub Trump’s midterm convention? And, are we witnessing a permanent de-coupling of Canada and the US? Katty Kay is joined by co-host of the Prof G Markets podcast, Ed Elson, as they answer a...
219. How Putin Just Played Trump... Again
What do we know about US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s talks in Moscow and Kyiv? What would a Trump peace plan for Ukraine actually look like? And, following the Hugging Face hack, how worried should we be about unchecked AI? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answe...