The Rest Is Politics: US

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

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. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, m...
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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.  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 ⁠therestis...
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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. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live sho...
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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? 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 ...
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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. 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-on...
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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. Make someone a Founding Member this Christmas – a year of ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week, and early a...
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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. Make someone a Founding Member this Christmas – a year of ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week, and early access to new episodes. Just go to ⁠⁠https://tripus.supportingcast.fm/gif...
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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. Make someone a Founding Member this Christmas – a year of ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week, and early access to new episodes. Just go to ⁠https://tripus.supp...
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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. Make someone a Founding Member this Christmas – a year of ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week, and early access to new epis...
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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. Make someone a Founding Member this Christmas – a year of ad-free listening, memb...
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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. Make someone a Founding Member this Christmas – a year of ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week, and early access to new episodes. Just go to ...
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Why is immigration labeled the top security threat?  Can Europe no longer be considered an ally? What signals does the strategy send to China? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Make someone a Founding Member this Christmas – a year of ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week, and early access to new episodes. Just go to https://tri...
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December 4, 2025 42 mins
Is Trump serious about being the ‘crypto president’? Does Tennessee’s election spell trouble for Republicans in the midterms? Have the military turned against Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Make someone a Founding Member this Christmas – a year of ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week, and earl...
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Will Pete Hegeth survive accusations of war crimes? How have ICE raids ramped up? And what will it take for Trump's immigration war to go too far? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Make someone a Founding Member this Christmas – a year of ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week, and early access to new episodes. Just go to https:/...
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Who is Trump’s natural successor on the populist right? Is JD Vance headed for the woodchipper? How should Canadians look at US politics?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony  Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Make someone a Founding Member this Christmas – a year of ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week, and early access to new episodes. Just go to https://tripus...
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November 26, 2025 9 mins
Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre the world truly is. Join Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (aka Vsauce) twice a week to explore big, small and surprising questions as they deep dive into theories, concepts, objects and thoughts and take us on a...
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November 24, 2025 41 mins
How did the post-WWII trade system boost Western prosperity, and why did it later unravel? Why did 1990s globalisation hit working-class communities so hard? And, how did these economic shocks help drive modern populism and Trump’s rise? Join Katty Kay and Anthony  Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Make someone a Founding Member this Christmas – a year of ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, a bon...
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Are Republicans breaking ranks over the Epstein files? Is the White House secretly cutting a Ukraine peace deal with Russia that Europe will never accept? And, is Trump turning U.S. foreign policy with Saudi Arabia into a business deal? 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 miniser...
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November 17, 2025 45 mins
Why does Trump now want the Epstein files released? Has he got nothing to hide? Or are there greater political factors at play? Joining Anthony  Scaramucci this week is journalist and author, Stephen Sackur. 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 ⁠therestispoli...
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Will all the Epstein files be released? Is there anything that would be politically fatal to Donald Trump? And how will the Democrats capitalise on the release?  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...
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