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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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45. Is there an earthquake coming in Trumpworld?

Are the Democrats trapped in identity politics? Can Donald Trump actually carry out his deportation plan? How will Trump’s legal challenges play out when he becomes president?Join Katty Kay and Anthon...

· 53 min 35 sec

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44. Trump calls out the Mooch

How did the Mooch get under Trump's skin this week? What do the president-elect's eyebrow-raising appointments tell us about how he will govern? How long will the Trump-Musk love-in last?Join Katty Ka...

· 52 min 8 sec

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43. The Real Power Behind The Trump Throne

Who is pulling the strings behind the scenes of the Trump machine? Will Elon Musk's alliance with the President Elect survive the rest of the year? How will the Democrats respond to their election def...

· 41 min 45 sec

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42. The Greatest Comeback in Political History

Who were the voters that made a Trump victory possible? Where did it all go wrong for Kamala Harris? What will the Democrats do next? Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all this and more on this ep...

· 39 min 7 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.