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The Rest Is Politics: US

The Rest Is Politics: US

Goalhanger 211 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

The Rest Is Politics: 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.

Episodes

229.  How Kansas Could Blow Up MAGA
229. How Kansas Could Blow Up MAGA Oct 12, 2026 2303 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
228. The Corruption Scandal That Has Finally Spooked Trump
228. The Corruption Scandal That Has Finally Spooked Trump Oct 8, 2026 2258 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 wit
227. Trump’s Flailing: Is the GOP Finally Losing Faith?
227. Trump’s Flailing: Is the GOP Finally Losing Faith? Oct 6, 2026 2537 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
226. The Secret Message in Hegseth’s Unhinged Speech
226. The Secret Message in Hegseth’s Unhinged Speech Oct 1, 2026 2500 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-onl
225. Has Donald Trump Become a Communist?
225. Has Donald Trump Become a Communist? Sep 28, 2026 2853 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
224. Trump Is Caving to Xi: Will Maga Turn on Him?
224. Trump Is Caving to Xi: Will Maga Turn on Him? Sep 24, 2026 2749 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
How The War on Terror and Obama’s Bailout is Still Costing America
How The War on Terror and Obama’s Bailout is Still Costing America Sep 22, 2026 1273 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 los
223. Trump’s Latest Vanity Project Is Proof He’s Losing
223. Trump’s Latest Vanity Project Is Proof He’s Losing Sep 21, 2026 2489 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. B
222. The Man Who Just Stood Between Trump and Economic Chaos
222. The Man Who Just Stood Between Trump and Economic Chaos Sep 17, 2026 2734 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 miniseri
221. Trump Just Gave Putin Exactly What He Wanted
221. Trump Just Gave Putin Exactly What He Wanted Sep 14, 2026 2308 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
220. The Truth Behind Trump’s $5000 Midterm Bribe
220. The Truth Behind Trump’s $5000 Midterm Bribe Sep 10, 2026 2744 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
219. How Putin Just Played Trump... Again
219. How Putin Just Played Trump... Again Sep 7, 2026 2499 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 wi

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