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The Rest Is Politics: US

The Rest Is Politics: US uncovers the secrets from inside the White House inner circles as well as taking a wider look at the intricacies of US society and how they shape the world's most important economy.

The podcast is hosted by Anthony Scaramucci, 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. 

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73. Trump’s War Plans, Group Chat Leaks, and Vance vs. Europe

Will anyone face legal consequences for the group chat leak? What do the texts reveal about how US officials really feel about Europe? Is Trump actually boosting Europe’s economy?Join Katty and Anthon...

· 47 min 3 sec

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72. Trump’s Fight Club

Does American politics have a “fight culture”? How much does Trump really believe he can win the wars he starts? Is America ready for a hard-left Democratic Party?Join Katty and Anthony as they answer...

· 39 min 50 sec

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71. Musk’s Tesla Nightmare & Trump’s Legal Reckoning

Can Tesla survive Musk’s politics? Will Trump win his battle with the courts? Is the US moving towards authoritarianism? Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all of this and more. Become a Founding M...

· 44 min 43 sec

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70. The Trump Bump: What’s Behind His Record Approval Ratings?

Why is Trump’s approval rating the highest it has ever been? Do most Americans think the country is on the right track? Will Trump continue to defy the courts?Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all...

· 45 min 1 sec

About Us

In a pivotal year for the United States, democracy and global affairs, Britain's biggest podcast, The Rest Is Politics, launches stateside with Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci.

The Rest Is Politics: US uncovers the secrets from inside the Biden and Trump inner circles, as well as taking a wider look at the intricacies of US society and how they shape the world's most important economy.

New episodes released every Friday.

The Rest Is Politics: UK, with Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell, is released twice-weekly.