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The Rest Is Politics: US

The Rest Is Politics: US

Goalhanger 211 Episodes Jul 2, 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

201. Trump’s A Crypto Billionaire While Americans Are Getting Poorer Jul 2, 2026 2624 Does Trump’s annual financial disclosure expose his corruption as worse than we thought? How should the media respond to Trump’s punitive lawsuits against them? And, what are the key takeaways from the Supreme Court’s ruling on birthright citizenship? Anthony Scaramucci is joined by journalist Kara Swisher as they answer all these questions and more.  Summer sale is here: get an annual mem
200. Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Will Backfire Jun 29, 2026 3002 What does the Supreme Court’s recent ruling mean for asylum seekers? Will Trump’s anti-immigration agenda wreck the economy? And, on America’s 250th birthday, why are most US citizens not hopeful for the future?  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-fre
199. White House Shouting Match: Is Trump Sabotaging His Own Party? Jun 26, 2026 2538 Are GOP lawmakers finally standing up to the President? What does an explosive new book tell us about Trump’s White House? And, could the issue of Israel tear the Democratic Party apart?  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
198. Trump's War On Europe: No Way Back? Jun 22, 2026 2348 What does the resignation of Keir Starmer mean for US-UK relations? Has Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni taught European leaders how to deal with Trump? And, will Vance’s role in the Iran negotiations boost his presidential ambitions?  Katty Kay is joined by cost-host of Morning Joe on MS NOW, Joe Scarborough, to answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper
197. Vance Vs Hegseth: Who Takes the Fall for Trump’s Iran Deal? Jun 18, 2026 2695 What has been the right-wing reaction to the US-Iran deal? Is Trump already looking for a scapegoat? And, what is the real motive behind JD Vance’s new book on faith?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.  Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad to ad-free listening, Founding Members' Q&As, members-only miniserie
196. Trump’s Iran Deal: One Big American Failure? Jun 15, 2026 2400 Will Trump’s new peace deal with Iran actually work? Is it any better than Obama’s original agreement? And, what was the real motive behind his UFC White House event?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.  Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad to ad-free listening, Founding Members' Q&As, members-only miniserie
195. The World Cup Disaster: How Mamdani Outplayed Trump Jun 10, 2026 2002 Has America’s ‘soft power moment’ really just revealed how closed off the country has become? How has Mandami managed to win over so many New Yorkers? And, are Trump’s ‘rigged election’ claims in California a signal of what’s to come?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.  Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available⁠ here⁠. Treat your dad
194. Trump Vs Netanyahu: Who’s Calling The Shots? Jun 8, 2026 2856 Is Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the main obstacle for Trump’s peace deal? Will the Strait of Hormuz ever return to normal? And, what does Trump’s angry NBC interview walkout tell us about his relationship with the US news media?  Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.  Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat yo
193. Trump’s on a Losing Streak - Have Republicans Had Enough? Jun 4, 2026 2644 Why did Donald Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund fail? Is Trump’s new pick for acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, the final straw for the GOP? Are Democrats backing the wrong horse in Maine’s Senate race with Graham Platner? 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
192. Trump’s Online Meltdown: Method or Madness? Jun 1, 2026 2663 Is there more to Trump’s recent online posting spree than meets the eye? Should he be worried about the rise of the ‘YOLO Republican’? And, who will come out on top in California’s jungle primary?  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,
191. The US-Iran Deal: Will It Work? May 28, 2026 2645 What should we make of Trump and Hegseth's bizarre cabinet meeting? Will Trump’s interference in the Senate primaries hurt the Republicans in the midterms? And, does James Talarico have what it takes to turn Texas blue? 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,
190. Is Trump Already Surrendering to Iran? May 26, 2026 2572 Why is the US unable to break Iran? Will China enter the conflict? And, what can we expect from the new chair of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh?  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 mem

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