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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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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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Who decided to bring the Trump campaign to New York? Why are America’s billionaires lining up behind him? What’s the real story behind the Washington Post’s decision not to endorse a candidate?Join Ka...
· 36 min 16 sec
Is Donald Trump really an existential threat to democracy? How effective is doorknocking in swing states? Are the Democrats panicking? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these qu...
· 1 hr 42 sec
Listen to Legacy from Wondery and Goalhanger Podcasts. Each season, historian Peter Frankopan and broadcaster Afua Hirsch tell the wild stories of the most extraordinary men and women to have ever liv...
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Has Harris managed to distinguish herself from Biden? Why aren’t young people voting for Harris? Why are moderate Republicans going back to Trump? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer...
· 44 min 5 sec
Why are both candidates playing defence? Are Wall Street warming to Kamala Harris? Could the world handle an isolationist America? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questi...
· 52 min 41 sec
It’s the 8th November, 2016, just past midnight and Donald Trump arrives at Grand Rapids, Michigan, for his last rally of the election. He’s bleary-eyed and feeling the strain, this is his tenth rally...
· 57 min 32 sec
How is Donald Trump preparing to contest the election? What October surprises could shake up the race? How likely is violence after November 5th? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer a...
· 47 min 54 sec
How did JD Vance get the better of Tim Walz in Tuesday's VP debate? Will Donald Trump feel like he was outshone by his younger running mate? Does this spell trouble for the Harris-Walz ticket?After Tu...
· 37 min 36 sec
A campaign trail like no other. Both sides experienced ups and downs aplenty. As August began Hillary was soaring in the polls whilst Trump’s campaign was bogged down by accusations of Russian collusi...
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The Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, joins Katty and Anthony for this episode of The Rest is Politics US. What was it like giving up his career to support the Vice President? Are Democrats redefining a...
· 46 min 49 sec
Make America Great Again. This Trump message has become widely recognisable since 2015, when he began articulating his protectionist, anti-Washington, nationalistic, America First message. Trump wante...
· 44 min 21 sec
How far do voters trust Donald Trump? Should the US have mass deportations? Are Republicans really better for the economy?Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and m...
· 54 min 16 sec
On Tuesday 16th June 2015, Donald Trump, flanked by Melania, came down the escalator at Trump Tower and before a crowded atrium announced that he would be running for president. Famous for being a bus...
· 1 hr 3 min 11 sec
What does Kamala Harris need to do next? How would Republicans react to a Trump loss? Would Harris ever debate Trump on Fox News?Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these question...
· 40 min 31 sec
What goes on behind the scenes of a presidential debate? Why is Trump saying the moderators should be criminally investigated? Will there be another debate? Join Anthony and Katty as they answer all t...
· 42 min 56 sec
How has Donald Trump tied him self in knots over abortion? Why is there a growing gender divide in politics? Has Kamala Harris reached the end of her honeymoon period?Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaram...
· 59 min 17 sec
Who has returned as Donald Trump's secret weapon? What's happening in Georgia? Is Kamala Harris making a mistake over the upcoming presidential debate?Join Anthony and Katty as they answer all these q...
· 52 min 48 sec
Has Kamala Harris now laid the groundwork to be a transformational candidate? Has Harris done enough to show the American public who she really is? How has Donald Trump reacted to the DNC? Learn more...
· 46 min 29 sec
Has Michelle Obama given up on her own plea that "when they go low we go high"? How will male voters respond to the idea of the first US First Gentleman? Will RFK Jr drop out of the race to endorse Do...
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