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..
Episodes
February 9, 2026 • 42 mins
Could the Super Bowl have lost Trump the Hispanic vote? Just how popular was Turning Point's alternative half time show? And, has Trump turned a Russia/Ukraine peace deal into a business opportunity?
Katty Kay is joined by David McCloskey, former CIA analyst and host of The Rest is Classified to answer all of these questions and more
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February 5, 2026 • 44 mins
Is Trump genuinely scaling back ICE – or is this a tactic? Why does he want to nationalise elections ? And how far does the Epstein trail really reach?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.
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February 2, 2026 • 45 mins
What does the latest Epstein file dump tell us about Trump’s connections to Epstein? Will the Democrat win in Texas be spooking Trump? And, why is Tulsi Gabbard in trouble?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.
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January 28, 2026 • 29 mins
Could Greenland be the breaking point for Republicans? Has Europe finally found its spine? How much pressure is Norway under? Katty Kay is joined by The Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, to discuss all this and more.
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January 26, 2026 • 43 mins
Is this the moment Republicans finally break with Trump? Who’s really running the White House on immigration? Has ICE gone too far for America — and even MAGA?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.
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January 23, 2026 • 18 mins
Is Trump’s Greenland stunt risking NATO—and a global crisis? Could Greenland finally make Republicans break with Trump? Is America losing its allies’ trust under Trump?
Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci are joined by Democrat Senator, Chris Coons in an exclusive interview at Davos.
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January 23, 2026 • 29 mins
Why has Trump chosen to denigrate the sacrifice of allied soldiers? Are Keir Starmer and other NATO leaders finally reaching a breaking point with the President? And what does this mean for the future of the Western alliance at such a critical moment?
Join Anthony and Alastair Campbell, co-host of The Rest is Politics, as they answer all these questions and more.
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January 21, 2026 • 28 mins
Did Trump really blink on Greenland? How did European leaders respond in the room? Can historic alliances be trusted?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci live in Davos as they answer all these questions and more.
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January 19, 2026 • 47 mins
Should Europe stand up to Trump over Greenland, or just wait him out? Has Trump lost Joe Rogan’s endorsement? And, are ICE tactics costing public support?
Plus, an exclusive interview with congresswoman Madeline Dean, fresh off the plane from Denmark's US diplomat meeting.
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January 15, 2026 • 39 mins
Is Trump still the champion of working Americans, or has he turned on the very base that made him? Is this chaos strategy, or the first real sign of political and personal collapse? Is this the end of Republicanism as we know it?
Anthony Scaramucci is joined by veteran Republican strategist and former Romney campaign chief, Stuart Stevens.
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January 12, 2026 • 44 mins
What is in the ‘Donroe Doctrine’? Will Trump launch an attack on Iran? How is Stephen Miller reshaping ICE?
This week, Anthony Scaramucci is joined by political consultant, and former GOP insider, Rick Wilson.
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January 8, 2026 • 45 mins
What happened after an ICE officer killed a woman in Minneapolis? Is Trump’s use of force a manifestation of fascist behaviour? Can Marco Rubio and JD Vance survive their association with this administration?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.
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January 5, 2026 • 41 mins
Which countries could be in Trump's sights after Venezuela? Are Donald Trump and Marco Rubio at odds over how Venezuela should be handled? What is the president’s plan for running the country?
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January 3, 2026 • 36 mins
What happened in the US’s overnight operation in Venezuela? Why has Donald Trump captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro? Is the US attempting to seize control of Venezuela?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.
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January 1, 2026 • 34 mins
How will the Democrats define themselves in the midterm elections? Could Trump be a lame duck president by the end of 2026? What are the key sticking points for voters across the country?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.
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December 29, 2025 • 42 mins
Whose side is Trump really on? What could Trump give Putin? What is the Minnesota social aid fraud scandal about?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.
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December 21, 2025 • 35 mins
What was the biggest political blowout of the year? Who was the worst performing politician? And, what big secrets went under the radar?
Join Katty and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.
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December 18, 2025 • 43 mins
How many lies were told in Trump’s state-of-the-nation address? How does Trump really feel about that Vanity Fair interview? And, why is Trump still so obsessed with Biden?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.
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December 15, 2025 • 39 mins
What is Trump’s real endgame in Venezuela? Will Trump’s Venezuela escalation backfire politically at home? Are the cracks beginning to show in the GOP’s foreign policy unity?
This week Katty Kay is joined by former lieutenant Governor of Maryland, chair of the Republican National Committee, and host of MS Now's The Weeknight , Michael Steele.
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December 11, 2025 • 41 mins
Why is Trump trying to influence the Warner Bros takeover? Is Trump losing the battle on affordability? How far will Trump influence the new Fed chair?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.
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