Podcast · 253 episodes
The Rest Is Politics: US, page 2
by Goalhanger · English
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..
All episodes, page 2
207. Is Trump Preparing for a Ground Invasion of Iran?Whether the U.S. is preparing for a ground invasion of Iran amid Middle East escalation, plus Democrats’ “wargaming” for potential election interference ahead of the midterms.23 Jul 2026 · 37 min · 13 chapters
206. How Trump Is Using China to Sabotage the MidtermsKatty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci discuss Donald Trump’s claims that China interfered in the 2020 election and whether he’s using that narrative to undermine confidence ahead of the midterms; they…20 Jul 2026 · 36 min · 11 chapters
The Hidden Psychology of Confident People (Ally Love)How confident people psychologically “do it anyway,” using Ally Love’s childhood trauma, resilience mindset, and practical confidence tools (small steps, “bossing up,” and acting despite fear).17 Jul 2026 · 54 min · 15 chapters
205. The Secret Message in Todd Blanche’s Senate HearingThe episode argues that two Capitol Hill confirmation hearings—acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton—functioned as public loyalty…16 Jul 2026 · 37 min · 11 chapters
204. Why Lindsey Graham’s Death Will Change Trump’s AgendaThe episode argues that Lindsey Graham’s death will reshape Republican power because he was a key conduit between Donald Trump and the Senate, especially on Ukraine and Israel.13 Jul 2026 · 38 min · 15 chapters
The Secret To Asking For A Pay Raise (Mika Brzezinski)How women can build confidence and “know their value” to negotiate pay raises and promotions, and how this applies beyond work to relationships.10 Jul 2026 · 50 min · 18 chapters
203. Inside the Implosion of the Platner CampaignKatty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci discuss “Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign” and then pivot to NATO/Iran and Ukraine.9 Jul 2026 · 40 min · 14 chapters
202. Is Trump Rigging the World Cup?The episode argues that Donald Trump is using presidential influence to bend FIFA rules, undermining the “rules-based” international order, and that this pattern mirrors broader U.S. dysfunction.6 Jul 2026 · 50 min · 17 chapters
201. Trump’s A Crypto Billionaire While Americans Are Getting PoorerKara Swisher joins Anthony Scaramucci to discuss Trump’s alleged crypto fortune and broader corruption/grift, Americans’ sense of unfairness, and a Supreme Court ruling upholding birthright…2 Jul 2026 · 44 min · 15 chapters
200. Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Will BackfireThe episode argues that Trump’s immigration crackdown—enabled by two 6-3 Supreme Court rulings—will backfire politically and economically, while the broader “American dream” is eroding amid…29 Jun 2026 · 50 min · 19 chapters
199. White House Shouting Match: Is Trump Sabotaging His Own Party?A political analysis of Donald Trump’s conflict with Republican lawmakers over a bipartisan housing bill, framed as possible sabotage of his own party ahead of midterms, plus a second segment on New…26 Jun 2026 · 42 min · 24 chapters
198. Trump's War On Europe: No Way Back?Joe Scarborough and Katty Kay discuss Donald Trump’s attacks on European leaders and what Europe/UK should do next, then pivot to Iran—Switzerland talks, a likely ceasefire, and whether a nuclear…22 Jun 2026 · 39 min · 12 chapters
197. Vance Vs Hegseth: Who Takes the Fall for Trump’s Iran Deal?The episode argues that Trump’s newly signed U.S.-Iran deal (signed in Versailles) is a strategic and national-security failure that strengthens Iran, then pivots to analysis of J.D.18 Jun 2026 · 45 min · 21 chapters
196. Trump’s Iran Deal: One Big American Failure?The hosts debate Trump’s Iran “deal” (a short memorandum of understanding) and whether it’s a real win, then shift to Trump hosting a UFC cage fight on the White House lawn for his 80th birthday and…15 Jun 2026 · 40 min · 13 chapters
195. The World Cup Disaster: How Mamdani Outplayed TrumpThe episode argues the 2026 World Cup in the US is undermined by restrictive visa enforcement and ICE activity, hurting America’s “soft power,” depressing tourism/hotel bookings, and fueling global…10 Jun 2026 · 33 min · 11 chapters
194. Trump Vs Netanyahu: Who’s Calling The Shots?The episode argues that Donald Trump is shaping Middle East ceasefire dynamics with public, journalist-driven calls to Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, while also using media confrontations to undermine…8 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 14 chapters
193. Trump’s on a Losing Streak - Have Republicans Had Enough?This episode of The Rest is Politics (U.S.) argues Trumpism is being weakened by institutional pushback, even if Trump still retains key advantages.4 Jun 2026 · 44 min · 13 chapters
192. Trump’s Online Meltdown: Method or Madness?The episode of The Rest is Politics US argues that Donald Trump’s intense Truth Social posting is both emotionally driven and strategically designed to control attention, inflame culture-war…1 Jun 2026 · 44 min · 15 chapters
191. The US-Iran Deal: Will It Work?The episode weighs a reported US-Iran memorandum of understanding (60-day ceasefire, reopening Strait of Hormuz, nuclear negotiations later) and argues Trump’s loyalty politics may be harming GOP…28 May 2026 · 44 min · 15 chapters
190. Is Trump Already Surrendering to Iran?The episode debates whether the U.S. is effectively conceding to Iran amid escalating Gulf tensions, focusing on a ceasefire extension and a proposed framework for negotiations over Iran’s nuclear…26 May 2026 · 43 min · 11 chapters
189. Trump’s Secret Slush Fund: His Most Corrupt Act YetThe episode argues Donald Trump created an unprecedented “anti-weaponization” slush fund: $1.776 billion from the Treasury to pay “enemies of government weaponization,” allegedly rewarding Jan.20 May 2026 · 40 min · 16 chapters
188. Trump Declares War On His Own PartyTrump’s control of the GOP via intraparty primaries, and the looming U.S. oil/energy shock from Strait of Hormuz closure and potential renewed conflict with Iran.18 May 2026 · 44 min · 16 chapters
187. Trump and Xi Face Off: Who Won and Who Lost?Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci recap Trump–Xi’s first face-to-face meeting in 10 years, judging it as mostly “neutral/medium” with limited concrete outcomes.15 May 2026 · 30 min · 8 chapters
186. Trump’s War Delusion & Kash Patel’s Big ProblemCritiques of Trump’s Iran war strategy and its economic fallout; Pete Hegseth’s defense of the war; the “Trump Mobile” phone pre-order scam; and Kash Patel’s Capitol Hill hearing over alleged…13 May 2026 · 48 min · 15 chapters