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TRIP US uncovers secrets from inside the White House inner circles as well as taking a wider look at the intricacies of United States society and how they shape the world's most important economy.

The podcast is hosted by Anthony Scaramucci (The Mooch), 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. 

Stay informed with in-depth discussions on key political events, policy changes, and the forces shaping America’s future on the global stage.

New episodes released every Friday, or join our club for bonus content. Just head to https://therestispoliticsus.com to sign up today..

The Rest Is Politics: US

How did the post-WWII trade system boost Western prosperity, and why did it later unravel? Why did 1990s globalisation hit working-class communities so hard? And, how did these economic shocks help drive modern populism and Trump’s rise?

Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.

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132. The Mistakes That Led to Trump

Are Republicans breaking ranks over the Epstein files? Is the White House secretly cutting a Ukraine peace deal with Russia that Europe will never accept? And, is Trump turning U.S. foreign policy with Saudi Arabia into a business deal?

Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.

Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠

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Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley

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Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

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131. Epstein: The Race To Release The Files

Why does Trump now want the Epstein files released? Has he got nothing to hide? Or are there greater political factors at play?

Joining Anthony Scaramucci this week is journalist and author, Stephen Sackur.

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Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie 

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Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Head of Digital: Sam Oakley

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130. The Truth About Trump's Epstein U-Turn

Will all the Epstein files be released? Is there anything that would be politically fatal to Donald Trump? And how will the Democrats capitalise on the release? 

Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.

Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠

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For US customers, Revolut is not a bank. Banking services and card issuance are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Visa® and Mastercard® cards issued under license. Funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, in the event Lead Bank fails. Fees may apply. See full terms in description. For Irish customers, Revolut Bank UAB is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania in the Republic of Lithuania and by the European Central Bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. For AU customers, consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/en-AU. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).

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Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie 

Social Producer: Charlie Johnson 

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Head of Digital: Sam Oakley

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129. The Epstein Emails: Can Trump Survive This?

Who are the biggest losers of the government shutdown? What will happen next if the shutdown ends this week? Why is a feud breaking out within MAGA? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.

Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency. Feature availability varies by plan. This offer’s available for New Business customers in the UK, US, Australia and Ireland. Fees and Terms & Conditions apply.

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Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie 

Social Producer: Charlie Johnson 

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Head of Digital: Sam Oakley

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128. Trump vs Congress: Who Really Won the Shutdown?

Is Mamdani's victory a turning point for MAGA, or just a local anomaly? Will Republicans rethink their culture war tactics after fear campaigns failed against the new mayor? Should Democrats nationwide adopt Mamdani's approach - and would it work beyond his district?

Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠⁠⁠

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For US customers, Revolut is not a bank. Banking services and card issuance are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Visa® and Mastercard® cards issued under license. Funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, in the event Lead Bank fails. Fees may apply. See full terms in description. For Irish customers, Revolut Bank UAB is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania in the Republic of Lithuania and by the European Central Bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. For AU customers, consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/en-AU. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589)

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Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie 

Social Producer: Charlie Johnson 

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Head of Digital: Sam Oakley

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127. MAMDANI WINS: Trump’s Worst Nightmare Comes True

What will Cheney’s legacy be in American politics and foreign policy? How did Cheney’s role as Vice President under George W. Bush shape the modern Republican Party? How will historians remember his influence on the Iraq War and post-9/11 era? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all this and more.

Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠⁠

To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via ⁠ https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus⁠, and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency. Feature availability varies by plan. This offer’s available for New Business customers in the UK, US, Australia and Ireland. Fees and Terms & Conditions apply.

For US customers, Revolut is not a bank. Banking services and card issuance are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Visa® and Mastercard® cards issued under license. Funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, in the event Lead Bank fails. Fees may apply. See full terms in description. For Irish customers, Revolut Bank UAB is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania in the Republic of Lithuania and by the European Central Bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. For AU customers, consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/en-AU. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589)

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Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie 

Social Producer: Charlie Johnson 

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Head of Digital: Sam Oakley

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport 
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126. Dick Cheney: The Most Controversial Vice President in History?

Why do working-class voters still back a billionaire like Trump? Could Trump really invoke the Insurrection Act to use the military at home? What do this week’s state elections reveal about America’s political mood heading into 2026?

Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.

Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠

To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus, and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency. Feature availability varies by plan. This offer’s available for New Business customers in the UK, US, Australia and Ireland. Fees and Terms & Conditions apply.

For US customers, Revolut is not a bank. Banking services and card issuance are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Visa® and Mastercard® cards issued under license. Funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, in the event Lead Bank fails. Fees may apply. See full terms in description. For Irish customers, Revolut Bank UAB is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania in the Republic of Lithuania and by the European Central Bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. For AU customers, consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/en-AU. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589)

Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠

Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠

Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie 

Social Producer: Charlie Johnson 

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Head of Digital: Sam Oakley

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport 
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125. How Trump’s Shutdown Hit Breaking Point

Who is the only world leader not intimidated by Donald Trump? What does New York's next mayor mean for the mid terms? Is this the beginning of a new ear for US-China relations?

Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.

To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus, and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency. Feature availability varies by plan. This offer’s available for New Business customers in the UK, US, Australia and Ireland. Fees and Terms & Conditions apply.

For US customers, Revolut is not a bank. Banking services and card issuance are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Visa® and Mastercard® cards issued under license. Funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, in the event Lead Bank fails. Fees may apply. See full terms in description. For Irish customers, Revolut Bank UAB is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania in the Republic of Lithuania and by the European Central Bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. For AU customers, consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/en-AU. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).

Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠

Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠

Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie 

Social Producer: Charlie Johnson 

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Head of Digital: Sam Oakley

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport 
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124. Why Trump Is Secretly Rooting for Mamdani

Does Trump plan to re-open the government? What could the shutdown be hiding? And, is China winning the war of attrition?

Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.

Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠

To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus, and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency. Feature availability varies by plan. This offer’s available for New Business customers in the UK, US, Australia and Ireland. Fees and Terms & Conditions apply.

For US customers, Revolut is not a bank. Banking services and card issuance are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Visa® and Mastercard® cards issued under license. Funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, in the event Lead Bank fails. Fees may apply. See full terms in description. For Irish customers, Revolut Bank UAB is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania in the Republic of Lithuania and by the European Central Bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. For AU customers, consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/en-AU. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589).

Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠

Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠

Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie 

Social Producer: Charlie Johnson 

Senior Producer: Callum Hill

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Head of Digital: Sam Oakley

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport 
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123. The Shutdown Cover-Up: Epstein, Trump, and the Hidden Agenda

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 questions and more on The Rest Is Politics US.

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Video Editor: Teo Ayodeji-Ansell
Social Producer: Jess Kidson
Assistant Producer: India Dunkley + Alice Horrell
Producer: Fiona Douglas
Senior Producer: Dom Johnson
Head of Content: Tom Whiter
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28. Why Kamala Harris Still Has a Problem

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