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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.
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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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234. Trump’s Texas Panic: The Last Minute Scramble
How is Trump sowing seeds of doubt ahead of next week’s midterm elections? What do his two Texas speeches reveal about his worries over a tightening Senate race, and about how much he’s staking on Ken Paxton? Join…
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233. Trump Just Tried to Rig Alaska’s Election
Will the Department of Justice’s lawsuit to block Alaska’s Senate race results succeed? Is this a sign of things to come if Trump loses big in the midterms? And, has Barack Obama’s campaign appearance revealed a major…
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232. This Attack Ad Just Set a New Low for America
Will Vivek Ramaswamy’s vicious attack ad against Amy Acton sink his chances of becoming Ohio governor? Why has JD Vance come out in defence of the ad? And, will Trump’s obsession with Senator Jon Husted’s physique help…
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231. The Problem That Could Cost El-Sayed the Senate
Can Abdul El-Sayed really win in Michigan? If he does, what should the Democratic Party learn from this Senate race? And, what do Trump and El-Sayed have in common? Katty Kay is joined by former White House…
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230. What Happens When the Trump Loyalty Test Goes Wrong?
Why did Kimberly Guilfoyle really get fired as US Ambassador to Greece? How long will Trump’s new press secretary last? And, could Alaska be heading for a Blue Tsunami? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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’…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Hidden Psychology of Confident People (Ally Love)
*Doing It Anyway with Katty Kay* What is the ultimate confidence hack anyone can build? How can you handle early career failure without losing confidence? And, what’s the best way of feeling fear, and doing it anyway?…
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205. The Secret Message in Todd Blanche’s Senate Hearing
What were the key takeaways from Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearings? Was JD Vance’s interview with Joe Rogan a major misstep? And, is Trump in a ‘forever war’ with Iran? Join Katty Kay and Anthony…
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204. Why Lindsey Graham’s Death Will Change Trump’s Agenda
What will be Senator Lindsey Graham’s legacy? Has Ukraine just lost a vital ally in Washington? And, are we entering an even darker phase of ICE arrests? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these…
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The Secret To Asking For A Pay Raise (Mika Brzezinski)
*Doing It Anyway with Katty Kay* What’s the correct way to ask for a pay raise without being labelled as 'bossy'? How should you deal with a colleague who steals your ideas? And, are women really less risk averse than…
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203. Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign
Will Platner’s campaign implosion cost Democrats the senate? How much of a disaster was Trump’s NATO appearance? And, has Trump just taken America back into a war with Iran? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as…
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202. Is Trump Rigging the World Cup?
Will Trump’s World Cup meddling have political repercussions? Can anyone reign him in on the global stage? And, what was the real point of DOGE? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions…
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201. Trump’s A Crypto Billionaire While Americans Are Getting Poorer
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…
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200. Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Will Backfire
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…
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199. White House Shouting Match: Is Trump Sabotaging His Own Party?
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…
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198. Trump's War On Europe: No Way Back?
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…
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197. Vance Vs Hegseth: Who Takes the Fall for Trump’s Iran Deal?
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…
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196. Trump’s Iran Deal: One Big American Failure?
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…
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195. The World Cup Disaster: How Mamdani Outplayed Trump
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…
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194. Trump Vs Netanyahu: Who’s Calling The Shots?
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…
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193. Trump’s on a Losing Streak - Have Republicans Had Enough?
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…
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