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The Rest Is Politics: US

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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.

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 42 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026 · 38 minNew

229. How Kansas Could Blow Up MAGA

Can a megachurch pastor flip a Senate seat Democrats haven’t won since 1932? Between attack ads and serious allegations, is this the dirtiest senate race in the country? And have we just seen the worst Trump–Zelensky feud since the Oval Office showdown over? 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 ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ This episode is…

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E228 · 8 Oct 2026 · 38 min
228. The Corruption Scandal That Has Finally Spooked Trump
Is fallout over Mamdani's October 7th statement his first real political challenge? What is the real reason Trump is disowning his top political advisers, James Blair and Chris LaCivita? And, can a former fetish model win a seat in Congress? 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 ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ This episode is sponsored by eToro. As…
E227 · 6 Oct 2026 · 42 min
227. Trump’s Flailing: Is the GOP Finally Losing Faith?
Could the Democrats really flip key red states in the midterms? What is the real reason Senator Tom Cotton is feuding with Trump over daylight savings? And, following Brazil’s election, has Trump successfully turned Latin America MAGA? 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 ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ This episode is sponsored by eToro. As with…
E226 · 1 Oct 2026 · 42 min
226. The Secret Message in Hegseth’s Unhinged Speech
Are Pete Hegseth’s days in the Pentagon numbered? What will be the long term impact of his military purge? And, will former special counsel Jack Smith be the latest victim of Trump’s weaponized justice system? 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 ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ This episode is sponsored by eToro. As with all investing, your capital…
E225 · 28 Sep 2026 · 48 min
225. Has Donald Trump Become a Communist?
Why is Trump being accused of becoming a communist following Xi's visit to Washington? Will Trump follow through with his offer to sell weapons to China? And, with ICE arrests being at an all time high, why are we hearing less about the crackdown than ever? Katty and Anthony discuss all of this and more. ⁠⁠⁠Buy your tickets for our North America tour here⁠⁠⁠ 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 ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠⁠…
E224 · 24 Sep 2026 · 46 min
224. Trump Is Caving to Xi: Will Maga Turn on Him?
Why are Republicans distancing themselves from Donald Trump? Could Hispanic voters be the key to the biggest blue wave in 50 years? And, does China's President Xi hold all the cards? 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 ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Buy your tickets for our North America tour here⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to our free newsletter…
22 Sep 2026 · 21 min
How The War on Terror and Obama’s Bailout is Still Costing America
To hear the whole episode and the rest of the series, sign up at therestispoliticsus.com – if you live in the UK, you'll receive a free copy of Anthony's book, All The Wrong Moves. How did Bush’s War on Terror coupled with his decision to not raise taxes put America on a deficit track it can’t get off? How did the system allow for bankers to get million pound bonuses while working Americans lost their homes, following the financial crisis? And how did all of this betrayal create the perfect storm for Trump’s populist agenda? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they discuss all of this…
E223 · 21 Sep 2026 · 41 min
223. Trump’s Latest Vanity Project Is Proof He’s Losing
What do Trump’s threats to destroy the Kennedy Centre reveal about how far he’ll go to distract from his failures? Just how bruised will his ego be by the press refusing to cover his trip to visit Mayor Mamdani? And why did Trump back down after decided to strike the Houthis alongside Saudi Arabia … again? 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…
E222 · 17 Sep 2026 · 46 min
222. The Man Who Just Stood Between Trump and Economic Chaos
Why didn’t Trump turn on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh after he raised interest rates? Are the Democrats doing enough to exploit the affordability crisis? And, why won’t the US support Saudi Arabia in Yemen? 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 ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ This episode is sponsored by eToro. As with all investing, your capital is at…
E221 · 14 Sep 2026 · 38 min
221. Trump Just Gave Putin Exactly What He Wanted
Will Trump’s strategy of blaming Ukraine for high energy prices work? How will the US react if Russia expands its war? And, will Washington take Big Tech’s AI warning seriously? 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 ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ This episode is sponsored by eToro. As with all investing, your capital is at risk. Visit…
E220 · 10 Sep 2026 · 46 min
220. The Truth Behind Trump’s $5000 Midterm Bribe
Is it legal for Trump to offer Americans money in exchange for votes? Why did so many Republicans snub Trump’s midterm convention? And, are we witnessing a permanent de-coupling of Canada and the US? Katty Kay is joined by co-host of the Prof G Markets podcast, Ed Elson, 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 ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ This episode is sponsored by eToro. As with all…
E219 · 7 Sep 2026 · 42 min
219. How Putin Just Played Trump... Again
What do we know about US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s talks in Moscow and Kyiv? What would a Trump peace plan for Ukraine actually look like? And, following the Hugging Face hack, how worried should we be about unchecked AI? 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 ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ This episode is sponsored by eToro. As with…
E218 · 3 Sep 2026 · 40 min
218. Trump’s Wars Have Just Broken the Global Economy
How worried should we be about the global bond sell-off? How did the US’ G20 talks compare with China’s summit in Kyrgyzstan? And, is the Texas Senate race already over? 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 ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ This episode is sponsored by eToro. As with all investing, your capital is at risk. Visit…
E217 · 31 Aug 2026 · 37 min
217. The Secret Pentagon Leak That Terrifies Trump
Has the US military overstretched itself? Will a new leak cost Pete Hegseth his job? And, what is the US-Canada feud over Lake Ontario really about? 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 ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ This episode is sponsored by eToro. As with all investing, your capital is at risk. Visit http://www.etoro.com/A131776_TClick.aspx…
E216 · 27 Aug 2026 · 36 min
216. The CIA’s Secret Meeting in Moscow - What’s Trump Hiding?
Why is Trump downplaying CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s visit to Russia? Is Trump going to withdraw US troops from Europe? And, what can America learn from Dolly Parton? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's over. This episode is sponsored by eToro. As with all investing, your capital is at risk. Visit…
E215 · 24 Aug 2026 · 41 min
215. Carney Has Taught the West How To Stand Up To Trump
Why did the US-Canada trade talks really collapse? Will other countries follow Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, in standing up to Trump? And, are we entering a new era of military censorship? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. This episode is sponsored by eToro. As with all investing, your capital is at risk. Visit http://www.etoro.com/A131776_TClick.aspx Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale…
E214 · 20 Aug 2026 · 41 min
214. Did Trump Just Have His Worst Night In Politics?
Why do Trump-backed primary candidates keep losing? Can Darline Graham keep her late brother’s Senate seat in South Carolina? And, is Pete Hegseth’s wife really in charge of the Department of War? Anthony Scaramucci is joined by co-founder of MeidasTouch, Ben Meiselas, as they answer all these questions and more. This episode is sponsored by eToro. As with all investing, your capital is at risk. Visit http://www.etoro.com/A131776_TClick.aspx Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode, and full access to our…
E213 · 18 Aug 2026 · 44 min
213. Is Trump Planning A Nuclear Attack on Iran?
Is Oman Trump’s next target? Could he actually make the Strait of Hormuz a US territory? And, has Kim Jong Un played Trump? Anthony Scaramucci is joined by former White House Communications Director and host of MS NOW’s Deadline: White House, Nicolle Wallace, as they answer all these questions and more. Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's over. This episode is sponsored by eToro. As with all investing,…
S9 · E6 · 14 Aug 2026 · 49 min
How to Bounce Back When Everything Goes Wrong (Anthony Scaramucci)
*Doing It Anyway with Katty Kay* How can giving your power away make you a stronger leader? What is the best way of asking for advice? How can you stand out to an employer? Katty Kay is joined by Anthony Scaramucci to answer all this and more. Email: [email protected] Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Emma Jackson, Celine Charles Producer: India Dunkley Senior Producer: Fiona Douglas Executive Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E212 · 13 Aug 2026 · 41 min
212. Karoline Leavitt Out: Has Trump Just Lost His MAGA Mastermind?
Why did White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt leave her post, and was she forced out? Is there a demographic divide in America when it comes to having children? Why was Donald Trump smuggled into a military jet inside a catering truck? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. ⁠⁠Buy your tickets for our North America tour here⁠⁠ Summer sale is ⁠here⁠: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it…
E211 · 10 Aug 2026 · 45 min
211. AOC Is Breaking With The Democratic Socialists — Here’s Why
Is the Democratic Socialists of America movement falling apart? Are working class voters done with Trump? And, is the US really a capitalist country? Katty Kay is joined by co-host of the Prof G Markets podcast, Ed Elson, as they answer all these questions and more. Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's over. This episode is sponsored by eToro. As with all investing, your capital is at risk. Visit…
S9 · E5 · 7 Aug 2026 · 47 min
How to Hack Your Nervous System (Kristin Neff)
Is perfectionism secretly sabotaging you? When is the right time to draw boundaries at work? And, why are competent women often judged more harshly than competent men? Katty Kay is joined by the world's leading research expert on self-compassion to answer all this and more. Email: [email protected] Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Emma Jackson, Celine Charles Producer: India Dunkley Senior Producer: Fiona Douglas Executive Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S10 · E1 · 5 Aug 2026 · 44 min
Can JD Vance Survive Donald Trump? (Part 1)
Is JD Vance Trump’s heir or Trump’s victim? How did his Appalachian upbringing shape his political identity today? And, why does his story resonate so strongly with working-class America? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Listen to the full series: Sign up to become a founding member and get full access to our exclusive members' content. ⁠Buy your tickets for our North America tour here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to our free newsletter here⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode is sponsored by eToro. As with all investing, your capital is at risk. Visit…
E210 · 3 Aug 2026 · 46 min
210. Todd Blanche’s Humiliating U-Turn: Will Trump Make Him Pay?
Is Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ finally dead? Can DC Attorney General, Jeanine Pirro, survive Trump’s reflecting pool tirade? And, what is really driving Abdul El-Sayed’s success in the Michigan Senate race? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's over. Visit https://eightsleep.com/tripus and use the code TRIP US for up…
S9 · E4 · 31 Jul 2026 · 51 min
Why High Achievers Still Feel Like Frauds (Anne-Marie Imafidon)
Is there a cure to imposter syndrome? What’s the secret to walking into any room with confidence? And, do smart people really make more mistakes? Katty Kay is joined by computer scientist and founder of Stemettes, Anne-Marie Imafidon to answer all this and more. Email: [email protected] Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Emma Jackson, Celine Charles Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Executive Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E209 · 29 Jul 2026 · 36 min
209. Netanyahu Vs Zelensky: Who Has Trump’s Ear?
Has the Trump-Netanyahu alliance reached breaking point? What was the real reason for Laura Loomer’s pivot on Ukraine? And, will California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent scandal be his downfall? Katty Kay is joined by political journalist and managing editor of The Bulwark, Sam Stein, as they answer all these questions and more. Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's over. Buy your tickets for our North…
E208 · 27 Jul 2026 · 38 min
208. Are the Democrats Too Broke to Win the Midterms?
What is the Democratic Party’s biggest challenge to beat Trump in the midterms? Does Troy Jackson stand a chance as Graham Platner’s replacement in Maine’s Senate race? And, should the White House Correspondents’ Dinner be cancelled next year? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's over. Buy your tickets for our North…
S9 · E3 · 24 Jul 2026 · 48 min
The Leadership Mistake Almost Everyone Makes (Adam Grant)
*Doing it Anyway with Katty Kay* How can managers give advice people actually listen to? What's the best way to earn a promotion without burning out? And, could procrastination actually improve your work? Katty Kay is joined by organisational psychologist, Adam Grant, to answer all these questions and more. Email: [email protected] Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Emma Jackson, Celine Charles Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Executive Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E207 · 23 Jul 2026 · 37 min
207. Is Trump Preparing for a Ground Invasion of Iran?
Does Trump have any exit strategy for the Iran conflict? Why does the US keep making the same foreign policy mistake? And, are the Democrats able to fight against Trump’s election meddling in the midterms? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's over. Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/POLITICS Buy your…
E206 · 20 Jul 2026 · 36 min
206. How Trump Is Using China to Sabotage the Midterms
Is Trump trying to engineer a 'hate election'? Is there any evidence Beijing interfered in the 2020 presidential election? And, has the FBI really been told to stop investigating ICE agents? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's over. Buy your tickets for our North America tour here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to our free newsletter…

About 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 Rest Is Politics: US is a English news podcast from Goalhanger. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Goalhanger
Language: English
Category: News
New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 42 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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Website: therestispoliticsus.com
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