Podcast
The Rest Is Politics: US
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..
- Politics chart
- #12
- Episodes
- 265
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 41 min
- On air since
- 2024
- Latest episode
- 1 day ago
Episodes
265 episodes, newest first
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35 min
Election Eve: Trump Seizes on Michigan
Episode 237
Show notes
Has Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens’ shock endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers changed the course of the Michigan Senate race? How is Trump capitalising on it? And could the Iran war overshadow any win for him?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all of these questions and more.
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Video Editor: Kieron Leslie
Social Producer: Charlie Johnson
Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe, Evie Townend
Producer: India Dunkley
Senior Producer: Fiona Douglas
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39 min
The Truth Behind Trump’s Rally U-Turn
Episode 236
Show notes
Why did Trump pull the plug on Kansas and Iowa rallies - then change his mind? Are journalist right to cite health concerns? Or is Trump no longer the GOP’s secret weapon?
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Video Editor: Kieron Leslie
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Executive Producer: Tom Whiter
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33 min
Was Trump Right - Have the Dems Rigged Alaska?
Episode 235
Show notes
Is Trump right to cry “voter confusion” in Alaska? Did Democrats deliberately recruit a second Dan Sullivan to mislead voters? And has Obama got under Trump’s skin again? And much more... Katty and Anthony go live to discuss all of this and answer your burning midterms questions.
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29 min
Trump’s Texas Panic: The Last Minute Scramble
Episode 234
Show notes
How is Trump sowing seeds of doubt ahead of next week’s midterm elections? What do his two Texas speeches reveal about his worries over a tightening Senate race, and about how much he’s staking on Ken Paxton?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.
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36 min
Trump Just Tried to Rig Alaska’s Election
Episode 233
Show notes
Will the Department of Justice’s lawsuit to block Alaska’s Senate race results succeed? Is this a sign of things to come if Trump loses big in the midterms? And, has Barack Obama’s campaign appearance revealed a major problem with the Democratic Party?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.
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42 min
This Attack Ad Just Set a New Low for US Politics
Episode 232
Show notes
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 Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.
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Producer: India Dunkley
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47 min
The Problem That Could Cost El-Sayed the Senate
Episode 231
Show notes
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.
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43 min
What Happens When the Trump Loyalty Test Goes Wrong?
Episode 230
Show notes
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.
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38 min
How Kansas Could Blow Up MAGA
Episode 229
Show notes
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 Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.
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38 min
The Corruption Scandal That Has Finally Spooked Trump
Episode 228
Show notes
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 all these questions and more.
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42 min
Trump’s Flailing: Is the GOP Finally Losing Faith?
Episode 227
Show notes
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 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 podcast every week. Sign up attherestispoliticsus.com
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42 min
The Secret Message in Hegseth’s Unhinged Speech
Episode 226
Show notes
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.
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48 min
Has Donald Trump Become a Communist?
Episode 225
Show notes
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 this and more.
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Video Editor: Kieron Leslie
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46 min
Trump Is Caving to Xi: Will Maga Turn on Him?
Episode 224
Show notes
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: 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 podcast every week. Sign up at therestispoliticsus.com
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21 min
How The War on Terror and Obama’s Bailout is Still Costing America
Show notes
To hear the whole episode and the rest of the series, sign up at https://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 get off? How did the system allow for bankers to get million pound bonuses while working Americans lost their homes, following the financial crisis? And how did all of this betrayal create the perfect storm for Trump’s populist agenda?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they discuss all of this and more.
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41 min
Trump’s Latest Vanity Project Is Proof He’s Losing
Episode 223
Show notes
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 Arabia … again?
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 podcast every week. Sign up at therestispoliticsus.com
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46 min
The Man Who Just Stood Between Trump and Economic Chaos
Episode 222
Show notes
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 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 podcast every week. Sign up attherestispoliticsus.com
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38 min
Trump Just Gave Putin Exactly What He Wanted
Episode 221
Show notes
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 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 podcast every week. Sign up attherestispoliticsus.com
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46 min
The Truth Behind Trump’s $5000 Midterm Bribe
Episode 220
Show notes
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 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 podcast every week. Sign up attherestispoliticsus.com
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Producers: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley
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42 min
How Putin Just Played Trump... Again
Episode 219
Show notes
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 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 podcast every week. Sign up attherestispoliticsus.com
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