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

119. Has Trump’s Madman Diplomacy Worked?

October 13, 2025 • 57 mins
Will Donald Trump have the patience to see the Gaza ceasefire through? Why is Trump urging a pardon for Netanyahu? How is Trump using tariffs to control the markets? 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 podcast...
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118. Trump is Destroying American Democracy

October 9, 2025 • 35 mins
Is Pam Bondi turning Trump’s retribution campaign into government policy? Why does Stephen Miller still hold so much power in Trump’s White House? And, is the government shutdown backfiring on Republicans? 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 ...
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117. Can Trump End the War in Gaza?

October 6, 2025 • 36 mins
What is Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza? What will happen in the negotiations between Netanyahu and Hamas? And, what is going on in Chicago? 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 ⁠⁠...
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Did Ronald Reagan Create Trump? (Part 5)

October 2, 2025 • 10 mins
**Founding Members can listen to the entire Reagan series now: sign up at therestispoliticsus.com.** In the final episode of the Reagan series, Katty and Anthony dive into the explosive Iran-Contra scandal — the secret arms deals, shredded documents, and the moment Reagan’s presidency nearly unraveled.  Yet while scandal swirled, Reagan was also signing landmark nuclear treaties with Gorbachev.  How did he survive politically...
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116. Government Collapse: Why Trump Will Win This

October 2, 2025 • 39 mins
Who’s to blame for the government shutdown? What really happened at Trump’s military meeting? And, is America’s political chaos making its military – and its democracy – weaker? 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-...
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115. Trump’s Gamble: The Night Before Government Shutdown

September 29, 2025 • 37 mins
Will Portland fight back against Trump’s National Guard order? Will Trump’s shutdown gamble bring Washington to its knees? And, why are Wall Street and global markets staying calm as Washington teeters on 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 liv...
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Ronald Reagan vs. The Evil Empire (Part 4)

September 25, 2025 • 10 mins
By the mid-1980s, Ronald Reagan was riding high. The economy had bounced back, and his “Morning in America” message carried him to a landslide re-election. But behind the optimism, crises brewed. At home, the AIDS epidemic spread while the White House stayed silent. Abroad, Reagan’s “evil empire” speech, nuclear near-misses, and the launch of his “Star Wars” missile defense plan pushed the Cold War to its most dangerous point in de...
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114. Why Trump Won’t Take On Putin

September 25, 2025 • 49 mins
Are the markets flashing warning signs of a U.S. recession? Is Trump really standing up to Putin—or just playing both sides on Ukraine? And, can AI, education, and global progress still give us hope in chaotic times? 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...
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113. How Far Will Trump Go to Control the Narrative?

September 22, 2025 • 38 mins
How did Trump turn Charlie Kirk’s memorial into a political rally? Has Trump breached First Amendment rights? Will Rupert Murdoch be involved in Trump’s TikTok 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 miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A pod...
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Ronald Reagan: Cheating Death and Igniting a Revolution (Part 3)

September 18, 2025 • 7 mins
*Founding Members exclusive* Ronald Reagan takes his biggest leap yet: from Hollywood star and California governor to the White House. In this episode, Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci chart Reagan’s bruising campaign against Jimmy Carter, a landslide victory that redefined American politics, and the near-fatal assassination attempt that almost ended his presidency before it began. With his approval ratings soaring, Reagan rolls...
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112. The Real Agenda Behind Trump’s State Visit

September 18, 2025 • 44 mins
What’s the hypocrisy at the heart of the special relationship? Can Keir Starmer and Donald Trump escape the shadow of the Epstein scandal during the state visit? And what does the prime minister truly want from the president? 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 a...
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111. Charlie Kirk’s Murder and the Politics of Hate

September 15, 2025 • 30 mins
What forces fueled the violence behind Charlie Kirk’s murder? Can America recover from the rising tide of political violence? What does Charlie Kirk’s killing reveal about the state of democracy in the US? 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 t...
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Ronald Reagan: Heir to The Republican Throne (Part 2)

September 11, 2025 • 10 mins
*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 Reagan’s rise from outsider to Governor of California, navigating student protests, rising crime, and the turmoil of the late 1960s. Reagan became a national figure, and his ambitions stretched further. We explore Reagan’s first bid for t...
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110. Trump’s Big Secret: Inside Epstein’s Birthday Book

September 10, 2025 • 44 mins
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 Scaramucci is joined by renowned journalist Stephen Sackur to 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 liv...
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Ronald Reagan: The Hollywood President (Part 1)

September 4, 2025 • 16 mins
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 Founding Members explore Reagan’s rise, legacy, and myth. Who was the real Ronald Reagan, and what does his story reveal about the Republican Party today under Donald Trump? Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics ever...
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109. Trump's Deportation Army

September 4, 2025 • 40 mins
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, Katty Kay is joined by political journalist, and MSNBC colleague, Sam Stein. 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 b...
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108. America’s Turning Point: Trump’s Biggest Power Grab Yet

August 28, 2025 • 55 mins
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. democracy? Join Katty Kay and Anthony  Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Pivotal: Visit drivePivotal.com/TRIPUS to find out more and use code TRIP50 for 50% off the joining fee Become a Founding Member: G...
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107. The Trump Doctrine: America First, Ukraine Last

August 21, 2025 • 46 mins
Will Donald Trump turn on Ukraine? How is Trump implementing ‘Oval Office Capitalism’? Will presidential powers ever stop expanding?  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 podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠therest...
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106. Inside the Trump-Putin Meeting: What Went Wrong?

August 15, 2025 • 27 mins
What happened inside Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's meeting? Is this a win for Russia? What’s next for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ Assistant Producer: India D...
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105. How Putin is Playing Trump

August 14, 2025 • 47 mins
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? 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 ...
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