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..
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..
Episodes (54)
Ronald Reagan: Heir to The Republican Throne (Part 2)
*Founding Members exclusive* Ronald Reagan seized the political moment after electrifying conservatives with his “Time for Choosing” speech. In this episode, Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci trace...
110. Trump’s Big Secret: Inside Epstein’s Birthday Book
Is Donald Trump lying about the Epstein birthday letter? Why has he rebranded to The Department of War? Is the US economy finally feeling the real effects of Trump’s tariffs?
This week, Anthony...
This week, Anthony...
Ronald Reagan: The Hollywood President (Part 1)
Ronald Reagan is one of the most mythologized figures in American politics, but how did an actor and former Democrat become the standard-bearer of conservatism?
In this new series exclusively for ...
In this new series exclusively for ...
109. Trump's Deportation Army
Why are ICE raids making parents afraid to snd their children to school? How is the economy really coping under Trump? And, could we be on the brink of all Epstein files being released?
This week,...
This week,...
108. America’s Turning Point: Trump’s Biggest Power Grab Yet
Has Donald Trump just taken his biggest step yet towards authoritarian rule? Can America, and the Democrats, fight back before it’s too late? Is this the week that marks a true turning point for U.S....
107. The Trump Doctrine: America First, Ukraine Last
Will Donald Trump turn on Ukraine? How is Trump implementing ‘Oval Office Capitalism’? Will presidential powers ever stop expanding?
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Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these...
106. Inside the Trump-Putin Meeting: What Went Wrong?
What happened inside Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's meeting? Is this a win for Russia? What’s next for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine?
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Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all...
105. How Putin is Playing Trump
What does Trump really want from Putin? Will the Alaska summit end the war in Ukraine? Why has Trump sent the National Guard into Washington DC?
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Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer...
How Guns Captured America: Journey Through Time
Katty is joined by historian and co-host of Goalhanger’s Journey Through Time, Sarah Churchwell, to discuss their new series on the History of The National Rifle Association.
How does the history...
How does the history...
104. Trump’s Meeting with Putin and the Plot to Rig the Next Election
Why are have Democrats fled Texas? Are politicians choosing their voters? Will Donald Trump finally meet with Vladimir Putin?
Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all these questions and...
Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all these questions and...
103. “You’re fired”: Trump’s strangest decision so far?
Why has Trump fired the US labor statistics chief? What happens when you can no longer trust the numbers coming out of Washington? What's the real state of the US economy?
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102. Has Trump Turned His Back on Israel?
How is public opinion shifting on Israel in the US and UK? What’s really driving Trump’s reluctance to confront Putin? Could tougher US sanctions actually change the course of the war in...
101. Trump’s Plan To Humiliate Europe
Who really benefits from Trump’s trade deal with the EU? Will the controversy surrounding his Epstein ties ever fade? And, has America’s stance on Gaza fundamentally shifted?
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100. Epstein and Trump: What's Really Going On?
Was Donald Trump told by the Department of Justice that his name was in the Epstein Files? Are Epstein’s victims being forgotten amid the political chaos? And will Trump ever run out of...
99. Trump Sues Murdoch: The Fight Over Epstein’s Secrets
Why is Donald Trump suing Rupert Murdoch for $10 billion? Who will back down first? And, is Trump’s MAGA base losing faith?
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Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all these questions and...
98. Trump, Epstein, and The List That Won’t Die
Why do Trump’s MAGA followers care so much about the Epstein Files? Is there a list and would it ever be released? Is Trump being played by Putin?
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97. Trump’s Trade War 2.0: This Time It’s Different
Are Trump’s tariff threats real policy, or just political theatre? What happens when America becomes the ‘unreliable partner’ in global trade? And, is Trump’s economic strategy sustainable—or a...
96. Trump vs. the Dollar: A Battle He Can’t Win
Has Trump reached the peak of his power? Who are the biggest losers from the “big, beautiful bill”? And, has the Supreme Court just handed Trump a massive win?
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Join Katty and Anthony as they...
95. Trump, Iran & The Ceasefire Collapse: What Happens Now?
Has Trump’s ceasefire between Iran and Israel collapsed before it even began? Could Iran really shut down the world’s most critical oil corridor? And, is Trump quietly pushing for regime change in...
94. Trump’s Taking Us To War: US Bombs Iran
What's the real reason Trump decided to get involved in Israel's war? Will this break apart his MAGA coalition? What happens now?
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Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these...
93. Will Trump Go To War With Iran?
Is Trump’s team marching the US into another "forever war"? How hawkish is Trump’s new cabinet, really? And did violent rhetoric spark the Minnesota shootings?
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Join Katty and Anthony as they answer...
92. Trump vs. California: How Far Will He Go?
How far will Trump go to pursue his immigration agenda? How should the Democrats be responding? And what's behind Robert FK Jr's mass vaccine committee firings?
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Join Katty and Anthony as they...
91. Musk vs. Trump: The Breakup
Will Elon Musk set up a third political party to take on Trump? How low will Tesla stock drop? Who will be the first to de-escalate to avoid mutually assured destruction?
Katty and Anthony pull up...
Katty and Anthony pull up...
90. Why Elon Musk Was Fired By Trump
Is Donald Trump sabotaging America to save face? Was Elon Musk ever truly welcome in The White House? Are China overtaking the US as the new global superpower?
Today Anthony Scaramucci is joined...
Today Anthony Scaramucci is joined...
89. Tariffs Slammed & Musk Out: Trump's Worst Week
Will the system hold against Trump's tariffs? Is Musk’s split with the White House about to get ugly? And how much has DOGE actually saved?
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Join Katty and Michael as they answer all these...
88. The Great Joe Biden Cover-Up
Was Joe Biden's health deception the Democrats' Watergate? How should South Africa's President have responded to Trump's Oval Office ambush? And, what will Trump's "big beautiful bill" mean for...
87. How The Saudi Crown Prince Played Trump
What does Trump really want from his Middle East trip? Will his "diplomatic blitz" cut through? And, is the Qatar plane a signal, or just noise?
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Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all these...
86. The Politics Behind the American Pope
Why did the Vatican choose an American Pope? What’s the real reason JD Vance went to Rome? Is there politics behind this decision?
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Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all these questions and...
85. Trump’s America: Presidency For Profit
Has America entered into a new age of corruption? How are Trump and his family defending the money they’re making from his presidency? And, has Trump given European leaders the upper-hand in his trade...
84. Waltz Out, Rubio In: Trump’s Cabinet Chaos
Did Trump fire his national security advisor? What's behind the president's relentless optimism? What will happen to Doge now?
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83. 100 Days of Trump: What's The Damage?
How would Trump "sell" his first 100 days? Does MAGA survive beyond Trump? And, will this week decide Ukraine's fate?
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82. Trump Says No To Putin: Is He Serious?
Will Trump’s outburst at Moscow endure? Is political infighting Trump’s favourite bloodsport? And can alienated Republicans keep the party lights on?
Katty is joined by Former Republican Chairman...
Katty is joined by Former Republican Chairman...
81. The Moment Trump Snaps
Will Trump fire Pete Hegseth? Is there a crisis of competence in the Trump administration? Why is Trump attacking the Fed chair?
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80. Trump's Totalitarian Playbook: War on Harvard
Did Wall Street misread The President’s second term? Why is Donald Trump destroying liberal institutions? Who will be next on Trump’s retribution hit list?
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79. Insider Trading in The White House?
Is this the most corrupt administration in US history? Why has El Salvador’s president refused to repatriate a man wrongly deported from the US? Why does Trump keep making excuses for Moscow?
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78. Superpower Divorce: America vs China
Does Trump’s tariffs freeze signal signs of weakness? How does the China-US tariff stand-off end? And, is there any strategy behind Trump's trade war?
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77. TRUMP BACKS DOWN - TARIFFS FROZEN
Why has Donald Trump backed down on his global tariff war? Will Elon Musk rejoin the Democrats? Could Trump's trade war with China turn into a physical war?
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Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all...
76. Trump's Trillion Dollar Market Meltdown
How long is Trump prepared to let the market fall? Why are business leaders afraid to speak up? Will Trump reshape the American Economy?
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Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all of this and more....
75. Trump’s Act of War: Tariff Liberation Day
How are markets reacting to the White House’s announcement? What is Donald Trump’s strategy behind imposing reciprocal tariffs across the globe? Will the president ever row back on his decision?
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74. The Trump Exodus: Why Are People Leaving The United States?
How devastating is the MAGA 'brain drain' for the United States? Is Trump ‘Brexiting’ America from the world? Is Donald Trump really joking about his third term as president? And, Anthony reveals his...
73. Trump’s War Plans, Group Chat Leaks, and Vance vs. Europe
Will anyone face legal consequences for the group chat leak? What do the texts reveal about how US officials really feel about Europe? Is Trump actually boosting Europe’s economy?
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Join Katty and...
72. Trump’s Fight Club
Does American politics have a “fight culture”? How much does Trump really believe he can win the wars he starts? Is America ready for a hard-left Democratic Party?
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Join Katty and Anthony as they...
71. Musk’s Tesla Nightmare & Trump’s Legal Reckoning
Can Tesla survive Musk’s politics? Will Trump win his battle with the courts? Is the US moving towards authoritarianism?
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70. The Trump Bump: What’s Behind His Record Approval Ratings?
Why is Trump’s approval rating the highest it has ever been? Do most Americans think the country is on the right track? Will Trump continue to defy the courts?
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Join Katty and Anthony as they answer...
69. Is ‘Woke’ Politics Hurting the Democrats?
What is Trump’s real plan for Ukraine? Why are the Democrats are the best thing going for the Republicans? Will Elon Musk step away from politics?
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Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all of this...
68. Trump's Market Chaos - The Mooch’s View From Wall Street
Could the United States be heading towards a recession? Is Trump acting out of principle? How will Canada’s new Prime Minister handle Donald Trump?
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67. Trump’s War With Wall Street
Has Trump done irreparable damage with his tariffs? How is Marco Rubio becoming isolated? Why are the Democrats staying silent on their strategy against Trump?
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66. Trump vs Zelensky: The Art of the Deal
Can Trump play politics like he does business? What does he want from the deal with Ukraine? And, does he risk losing his base trying to get it?
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65. EMERGENCY LIVESTREAM: Trump vs Zelensky At The White House
How did Trump and Zelensky's come to argue in the Oval Office? Was Zelensky set up? And what does this mean for the future of Europe?
Listen as Anthony and Katty react to Trump and Zelensky's...
Listen as Anthony and Katty react to Trump and Zelensky's...
64. What is Trump’s Endgame?
Will America tip into recession? How did Trump 'play' Macron? And, what will the US achieve by signing a mineral deal with Ukraine?
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63. Will Trump Make Europe Great Again?
Why is Trump so reluctant to hold Putin accountable? Will Merz’s push for a ‘self-reliant’ Europe cut through? And, will Trump’s efforts to dispose of Europe in fact, make it stronger?
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62. The Truth Behind Putin’s Relationship With Trump
How has Trump re-written history - again? How is US society becoming “Russified" under Trump? Why is New York City’s Mayor being accused of corruption?
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61. From Reagan to Trump: America’s slow divorce from Europe
Why is Trump playing into Russia’s hands? Will J.D Vance’s attacks on Europe gain traction What does this emerging new world order mean for Ukraine?
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60. Trump vs. The Middle East
Is Trump using a "madman theory" in his foreign policy? How much are Trump's actions driven by a desire for attention and ratings? Will Trump’s tariffs lead to a trade war?
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Goalhanger
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News, Politics, Government