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The Rest Is Politics: US, page 3
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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. 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..
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185. Trump Vs China: Who Really Holds the Cards?Trump’s China summit and the Iran war’s impact on U.S. leverage; then Virginia Supreme Court redistricting and broader midterm implications for Democrats.11 May 2026 · 51 min · 15 chapters
184. Trump's Destroying JD Vance And Rubio's NextThe episode covers (1) a rumored “one-page” Iran ceasefire/Strait of Hormuz deal and whether it’s a real U.S. win, (2) the internal Republican power struggle between Marco Rubio and J.D.6 May 2026 · 48 min · 15 chapters
183. Trump Wants Out - But Iran Won’t Let HimU.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump’s “Operation Freedom” to free tankers, and how escalation vs negotiation could unfold; second half shifts to Democratic Senate primaries in Maine and…4 May 2026 · 54 min · 15 chapters
182. Trump Vs Comey - The ‘86 47’ Feud ExplainedThe hosts discuss (1) a Justice Department indictment alleging former FBI Director James Comey threatened President Trump using an Instagram image encoding “86-47” (interpreted as intent to harm),…29 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 13 chapters
181. Trump’s Dinner Shooting and Iran’s Desperate DealA White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting and its implications for U.S.27 Apr 2026 · 42 min · 19 chapters
180. Trump Blinks First In Iran StandoffIran-U.S. on/off ceasefire and Straits of Hormuz escalation, plus Pentagon leadership chaos and a Virginia redistricting/GOP-Democratic midterm strategy discussion.23 Apr 2026 · 48 min · 17 chapters
179. Trump’s Iran Talks Are Breaking Down - Who’s in Charge?Confusion and power struggles around imminent US-Iran talks in Islamabad, amid ongoing war risk and competing plans (blockade, interdiction, missile strikes, even large-scale ground troops).20 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 17 chapters
178. Who’s Getting Rich Off Trump’s War?Markets and politics amid the Iran/Strait of Hormuz conflict, cost-of-living pressure on “bottom half of the K” Americans, and a looming Trump vs.17 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 15 chapters
177. The Real Reason Trump’s Blocking The Strait of HormuzRichard Haass argues the Trump administration’s “real reason” for blocking Iran’s Strait of Hormuz is to pressure Iran economically and force the strait to be “open for all or closed to all,” rather…13 Apr 2026 · 45 min · 16 chapters
176. Is Trump the Biggest Loser of the Iran Ceasefire?The fragility of a U.S.-brokered Iran ceasefire amid continued strikes (including Lebanon), Trump’s negotiating posture and threats, and what the ceasefire would need to succeed (especially Iran’s…9 Apr 2026 · 41 min · 16 chapters
175. TRUMP CALLS FOR IRAN CEASEFIRE – WILL IT HOLD?A live discussion on whether a Trump-brokered 2-week Iran ceasefire will hold, focusing on a proposed “10-point” framework, control of the Strait of Hormuz, and knock-on effects for Israel, NATO, and…8 Apr 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 34 chapters
174. Trump’s Iran Deadline: Will They Call His Bluff?The episode debates President Trump’s Easter Sunday Truth Social “deadline” on Iran and what military escalation could follow within 48 hours.6 Apr 2026 · 45 min · 17 chapters
173. What Trump's Unhinged War Speech Means for IranTrump’s primetime Iran war speech and whether it signals escalation; broader claims about US “rogue state” behavior; market and geopolitical risks; then a second segment on the Supreme Court case…2 Apr 2026 · 45 min · 16 chapters
172. Why Trump Will Keep Escalating The Iran WarThe episode argues Trump is escalating the Iran conflict rather than seeking de-escalation, pointing to troop movements, rhetoric about taking “Karg Island,” and claims of already-achieved “regime…30 Mar 2026 · 48 min · 18 chapters
171. Trump Is Trapped in the Iran WarThe episode argues that the U.S.-Iran conflict is escalating in practice while Trump signals possible negotiations, and that Trump’s administration and allies may be profiting from market-moving…25 Mar 2026 · 36 min · 13 chapters
170. Trump Backs Down on Iran Threats - What Next?(Former White House Director of Communications)23 Mar 2026 · 44 min · 15 chapters
169. Trump Has Lost Control of Iran - And He Knows ItFormer White House Director of Communications and Wall Street financier.19 Mar 2026 · 49 min · 22 chapters
Becoming Trump: Reality TV Fame, Birtherism and the Road to The White HouseAnthony Scaramucci (former White House Director of Communications)17 Mar 2026 · 13 min · 5 chapters
168. Why Trump Can't Win This War AloneAnthony Scaramucci and Katty Kay16 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 18 chapters
167. Trump vs MAGA: Has Trump Lost His Base?In this episode, hosts Anthony Scaramucci and Katty Kay delve into whether Donald Trump has lost his grip on his MAGA base amid current political tensions, particularly stemming from ongoing…13 Mar 2026 · 47 min · 14 chapters
Introducing The Book Club: The Great GatsbyAnthony Scaramucci and Dominic Sandbrook11 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
166. How Trump’s War is Costing AmericaIn this episode, hosts Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci delve into Donald Trump's military actions against Iran, examining its implications across military, political, and economic dimensions.9 Mar 2026 · 45 min · 14 chapters
165. Why Trump Fired Noem and the Forever War Presidency165. Why Trump Fired Noem and the Forever War Presidency5 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 14 chapters
164. Iran’s Leader Dead: What’s Trump’s Next Move?Former White House Director of Communications and Wall Street financier.2 Mar 2026 · 40 min · 12 chapters