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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

151. The Greenland Crisis, NATO’s Future, and ‘Reality TV’ Diplomacy with Senator Chris Coons

24 Jan 2026

18m

The podcast addresses the dramatic extraction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by American forces and its wide-ranging implications. It questions whether this action will benefit the Venezuelan people long-term, considering past US interventions in countries like Libya and Iraq. The discussion covers potential ri...

142. How to Win the Midterms

02 Jan 2026

34m

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In this special New Year's edition of The Rest Is Politics US, Anthony Scaramucci and Katty Kay engage in a strategy session focused on the 2026 midterm elections, exploring potential paths for the Democratic Party to regain control of the House and Senate. They analyze the stakes, referencing Donald Trump's presidency...

141. Trump, Putin, Zelensky: What They Want In Ukraine

30 Dec 2025

42m

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In this episode of The Rest Is Politics US, Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci discuss two main topics: the recent meeting between President Trump and President Zelensky regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, and a fraud scandal in Minnesota involving COVID relief funds and the Somali diaspora. They analyze Trump's approach t...

140. Mamdani’s Rise, Biden’s Shadow, and the Line That Was Finally Crossed

22 Dec 2025

35m

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In this episode of "The Rest Is Politics US," Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci present "The Rest Is Politics US Awards," highlighting the best and worst in politics from the past year. They discuss the best-performing politician (Zoran Mondani), the worst politician (Pete Hexeth), and under-discussed moments, including...

139. Trump’s Deranged White House Speech

19 Dec 2025

43m

138. Has Trump’s War on Venezuela Already Begun?

15 Dec 2025

39m

137. Who Owns the News? Trump's War on the Media

11 Dec 2025

41m

136. How Trump’s Defense Doctrine Slams Europe

08 Dec 2025

43m

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In this episode of "The Rest Is Politics US," Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci dissect Donald Trump's new National Security Strategy, focusing on its departure from post-World War II foreign policy norms. They discuss the document's emphasis on immigration as the primary security concern, its prioritization of the West...