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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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It’s clear that Joe Biden has won the election but Donald Trump will not accept it. First, he brings together a ragtag bunch of lawyers and tries to overturn the results in the courts. He fails. Then...
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How serious is Trump’s threat to take Greenland? Why has Meta gone MAGA? Is Big Tech right to be excited for a Trump presidency?Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all of these questions and more.Be...
· 47 min 48 sec
At the start of 2020, Donald Trump would have been fairly confident of his reelection. The economy was strong, unemployment and inflation were low, and his approval rating was as high as it had ever b...
· 59 min 12 sec
Who will prevail in the Republican civil war: the tech bros or the MAGA base? Why are H–1B visas causing a stir? And, how should we remember President Carter? Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all...
· 56 min 50 sec
What next for the GOP? Are Democrats giving up on 'woke' issues? How much anger still remains in the Democratic Party?Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all this and more. Become a F...
· 45 min 5 sec
How much power does Elon Musk have in America? Are the media already bowing down to Trump? How long will Speaker Mike Johnson survive?Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all this and...
· 54 min 38 sec
Why is there so much sympathy for the alleged killer of the UnitedHealthcare CEO? How broken is the US healthcare system? Did Obama cause America to stop being a global leader?Join Katty Kay and Antho...
· 55 min 29 sec
In 2021, US troops withdrew from Afghanistan, ending a conflict that had been brutally fought for almost 20 years. While the news dominated the headlines, fewer may have heard the story of when the CI...
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What is going on with Donald Trump’s cabinet picks? Why are lawyers advising civil servants to flee the country? How is Donald Trump getting away with breaking federal law to meet with foreign leaders...
· 54 min 37 sec
Is the United States entering a new age of corruption? Why are Democrats staying silent? What will be different about a second Trump term?This week, Anthony Scaramucci is joined by Alastair Campbell t...
· 50 min 34 sec
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
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
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...
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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
Katty and Anthony reconvene to wrap their heads around what just happened. Donald Trump, the next President of the United States, for a second time. Join us on Election NightGet ready for in-depth, re...
· 30 min 17 sec
Why are women in Iowa coming out in support of Harris? Has Harris made a mistake using celebrity endorsements? Why is Trump so late to his rallies? Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all this and m...
· 34 min 49 sec
Katty Kay finally gets behind the wheel of Mooch's Lamborghini. Listen as they talk about becoming an American citizen and growing up around family with a special appearance from Mrs Scaramucci.Become...
· 20 min 48 sec
How will Trump's violent comments about Liz Cheney impact the election? Where will both candidates be in their final days before November 5th? Could Michigan break from the Blue Wall? Join Katty and A...
· 35 min 46 sec
How bad is Biden's 'garbage' comment for Harris? What should we expect from Steve Bannon upon his release from prison? Is Trump already trying to build the 'cheating' narrative ahead of Tuesday's elec...
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