# How The War on Terror and Obama’s Bailout is Still Costing America

An episode of [The Rest Is Politics: US](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1743030473), 22 Sep 2026, 21 min.

Audio: https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT9204355534.mp3

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 lost their homes, following the financial crisis? And how did all of this betrayal create the perfect storm for Trump’s populist agenda? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they discuss all of this and more. Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Enjoyed the series? Email us your thoughts: therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com Producer: India Dunkley Senior Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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