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The Rest Is Politics: US

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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...

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therestispoliticsus.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

The Secret To Asking For A Pay Raise (Mika Brzezinski) 10.07.2026

*Doing It Anyway with Katty Kay* What’s the correct way to ask for a pay raise without being labelled as 'bossy'? How should you deal with a colleague who steals your ideas? And, are women really less risk averse than men, or do they just face greater consequences from taking risks? Katty Kay is joined by Mika Brzezinski, founder of the Know Your Value movement, co-host of Morning Joe, and best-se...

203. Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign 09.07.2026

Will Platner’s campaign implosion cost Democrats the senate? How much of a disaster was Trump’s NATO appearance? And, has Trump just taken America back into a war with Iran?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.  Summer sale is ⁠here⁠: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus epis...

202. Is Trump Rigging the World Cup? 06.07.2026

Will Trump’s World Cup meddling have political repercussions? Can anyone reign him in on the global stage? And, what was the real point of DOGE? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.  Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members'...

201. Trump’s A Crypto Billionaire While Americans Are Getting Poorer 02.07.2026

Does Trump’s annual financial disclosure expose his corruption as worse than we thought? How should the media respond to Trump’s punitive lawsuits against them? And, what are the key takeaways from the Supreme Court’s ruling on birthright citizenship? Anthony Scaramucci is joined by journalist Kara Swisher as they answer all these questions and more.  Summer sale is here: get an annual membership...

200. Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Will Backfire 29.06.2026

What does the Supreme Court’s recent ruling mean for asylum seekers? Will Trump’s anti-immigration agenda wreck the economy? And, on America’s 250th birthday, why are most US citizens not hopeful for the future?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.  Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listen...

199. White House Shouting Match: Is Trump Sabotaging His Own Party? 26.06.2026

Are GOP lawmakers finally standing up to the President? What does an explosive new book tell us about Trump’s White House? And, could the issue of Israel tear the Democratic Party apart?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.  Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode,...

198. Trump's War On Europe: No Way Back? 22.06.2026

What does the resignation of Keir Starmer mean for US-UK relations? Has Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni taught European leaders how to deal with Trump? And, will Vance’s role in the Iran negotiations boost his presidential ambitions?  Katty Kay is joined by cost-host of Morning Joe on MS NOW, Joe Scarborough, to answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US...

197. Vance Vs Hegseth: Who Takes the Fall for Trump’s Iran Deal? 18.06.2026

What has been the right-wing reaction to the US-Iran deal? Is Trump already looking for a scapegoat? And, what is the real motive behind JD Vance’s new book on faith?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.  Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad to ad-free listening, Founding Members' Q&As, members-only miniseries, and m...

196. Trump’s Iran Deal: One Big American Failure? 15.06.2026

Will Trump’s new peace deal with Iran actually work? Is it any better than Obama’s original agreement? And, what was the real motive behind his UFC White House event?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.  Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad to ad-free listening, Founding Members' Q&As, members-only miniseries, and m...

195. The World Cup Disaster: How Mamdani Outplayed Trump 10.06.2026

Has America’s ‘soft power moment’ really just revealed how closed off the country has become? How has Mandami managed to win over so many New Yorkers? And, are Trump’s ‘rigged election’ claims in California a signal of what’s to come?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.  Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available⁠ here⁠. Treat your dad to ad-...

194. Trump Vs Netanyahu: Who’s Calling The Shots? 08.06.2026

Is Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the main obstacle for Trump’s peace deal? Will the Strait of Hormuz ever return to normal? And, what does Trump’s angry NBC interview walkout tell us about his relationship with the US news media?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.  Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad...

193. Trump’s on a Losing Streak - Have Republicans Had Enough? 04.06.2026

Why did Donald Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund fail? Is Trump’s new pick for acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, the final straw for the GOP? Are Democrats backing the wrong horse in Maine’s Senate race with Graham Platner? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.  Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-...

192. Trump’s Online Meltdown: Method or Madness? 01.06.2026

Is there more to Trump’s recent online posting spree than meets the eye? Should he be worried about the rise of the ‘YOLO Republican’? And, who will come out on top in California’s jungle primary?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.  Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early...

191. The US-Iran Deal: Will It Work? 28.05.2026

What should we make of Trump and Hegseth's bizarre cabinet meeting? Will Trump’s interference in the Senate primaries hurt the Republicans in the midterms? And, does James Talarico have what it takes to turn Texas blue? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.  Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-...

190. Is Trump Already Surrendering to Iran? 26.05.2026

Why is the US unable to break Iran? Will China enter the conflict? And, what can we expect from the new chair of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.  Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-o...

189. Trump’s Secret Slush Fund: His Most Corrupt Act Yet 20.05.2026

Is Trump about to use taxpayer money to pay out January 6th rioters? Has the Department of Justice become a law firm for his family? And, how did Ken Paxton beat Senator John Cornyn to Trump’s endorsement in the Texas primary?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, m...

188. Trump Declares War On His Own Party 18.05.2026

Can Republican congressman, Thomas Massie, beat his Trump-backed rival in the Kentucky primary? Does Trump still have an iron grip on the GOP? And, with the Iran war at a deadlock, is a global fuel crisis imminent? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only m...

187. Trump and Xi Face Off: Who Won and Who Lost? 15.05.2026

What are the key takeaways from Trump’s visit to Beijing? Are the US and China on a direct collision course? And, is Washington moving away from Taiwan?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus memb...

186. Trump’s War Delusion & Kash Patel’s Big Problem 13.05.2026

Is the US running out of weapons? How much is the Iran war really costing the American people? And, is FBI Director Kash Patel on his way out? Katty Kay is joined by former Republican Lieutenant Gov. of Maryland and RNC Chair, and now co-host of The Weeknight, Michael Steele, as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free l...

185. Trump Vs China: Who Really Holds the Cards? 11.05.2026

What can we expect from Trump’s upcoming visit to China? Does MAGA still believe in Trump’s foreign policy agenda? And, how does the Democratic Party bounce back from a stream of gerrymandering losses?  Katty Kay is joined by host of The Weekend and Senior Washington Correspondent at MS NOW, Eugene Daniels, as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US po...

184. Trump's Destroying JD Vance And Rubio's Next 06.05.2026

Is the US-Iran War reaching a resolution? Will the Iran War Decide the Next President? And, how is Donald Trump using the Ohio and Indiana primaries to enact revenge? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and...

183. Trump Wants Out - But Iran Won’t Let Him 04.05.2026

What are Donald Trump’s options to end the Iran war? What is Trump’s obsession with building tributes to himself? And, who are the anti-establishment candidates shaking up the Democratic primaries? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: To hear our Marco Rubio series and go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listeni...

182. Trump Vs Comey - The ‘86 47’ Feud Explained 29.04.2026

Will the new indictment of former FBI director, James Comey, hold up in court? Is Trump’s weaponisation of the DOJ only going to get worse? And, what were the key takeaways from King Charles’ speech to Congress? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: To hear our Marco Rubio series and go deeper into US politics every week with a...

181. Trump’s Dinner Shooting and Iran’s Desperate Deal 27.04.2026

What does the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack tell us about US politics? Is the Secret Service able to protect the President? And, is Iran’s new peace proposal the key to unlocking the Strait of Hormuz? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: To hear our Marco Rubio series and go deeper into US politics every week with...

180. Trump Blinks First In Iran Standoff 23.04.2026

Who will come out on top in the Strait of Hormuz deadlock? Why has Trump fired the Secretary of the Navy? And, should we be concerned about the Democrats’ and Republicans’ gerrymandering battle? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early acc...

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