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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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Latest episode

Nov 4, 2026

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Episodes

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...

179. Trump’s Iran Talks Are Breaking Down - Who’s in Charge? 20.04.2026

Has Trump managed to contain Iran? Does Trump have a competency problem in his cabinet? And, is Kash Patel’s drinking problem out of control? 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-only Q&A...

178. Who’s Getting Rich Off Trump’s War? 17.04.2026

Why are the markets ignoring Trump’s naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz? Will Trump cause a global recession in the long run? And, will Jerome Powell survive as Federal Reserve chair? Anthony Scaramucci is joined by anchor of “The 11th Hour” and MS NOW’s Senior Business Analyst, Stephanie Ruhle, as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics e...

177. The Real Reason Trump’s Blocking The Strait of Hormuz 13.04.2026

Does Trump’s blockade of Iran actually make sense? Does this move put China and the US on a direct collision course? And, how will Catholic voters react to Trump’s attack on the Pope? Anthony Scaramucci is joined by veteran diplomat and President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, Richard Haass, as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US pol...

176. Is Trump the Biggest Loser of the Iran Ceasefire? 09.04.2026

Is the US-Iran ceasefire over already? Is Israel calling the shots in this war? And, are the Democrats capitalising on Trump’s crisis?  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-only Q&A podca...

175. TRUMP CALLS FOR IRAN CEASEFIRE – WILL IT HOLD? 08.04.2026

What does this last minute ceasefire mean for the war? Is this another example of Trump always backing down? And, what happens now its in place? 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-only...

174. Trump’s Iran Deadline: Will They Call His Bluff? 06.04.2026

Is Donald Trump’s deadline all for show? Will Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz? And, can the President get out of this war without escalating? 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-only Q&...

173. What Trump's Unhinged War Speech Means for Iran 02.04.2026

Why has Attorney General Pam Bondi been fired? Are China and Russia the real winners of the US-Iran war? And, is Trump’s birthright citizenship case the biggest attack on the Constitution yet? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. ⁠⁠Sign up to our free newsletter here⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠there...

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