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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..

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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 CIA first entered Afghanistan in the aftermath of 9/11. Today Katty and Anthony are joined by former CIA analyst and host of Goalhanger’s latest podcast, The Rest Is Classified, David McCloskey, to discuss this fascinating story.

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48. CIA, Afghanistan, and The Rest Is Classified

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 Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all this and more. 

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Assistant Producers: India Dunkley + Becki Hills
Video Editor: Jake Liascos
Social Producer: Jess Kidson
Producer: Fiona Douglas
Senior Producer: Dom Johnson
Head of Content: Tom Whiter
Head of Digital: Sam Oakley
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport
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49. How to fix a broken system: American healthcare in crisis

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 more. 

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Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain early access to our mini-series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week!

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Assistant Producers: India Dunkley
Video Editor: Jake Liascos
Social Producer: Jess Kidson
Producer: Fiona Douglas
Senior Producer: Dom Johnson
Head of Content: Tom Whiter
Head of Digital: Sam Oakley
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport
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50. President Elon Musk

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. 

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Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain early access to our mini-series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week!

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Assistant Producers: India Dunkley
Video Editor: Jake Liascos
Social Producer: Jess Kidson
Producer: Fiona Douglas
Senior Producer: Dom Johnson
Head of Content: Tom Whiter
Head of Digital: Sam Oakley
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport
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51. After Trump: How To Save The Democrats From Oblivion

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 of these questions and more.

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Assistant Producer: India Dunkley and Alice Horrell 
Video Editor: Jake Liascos
Social Producer: Jess Kidson
Producer: Fiona Douglas
Senior Producer: Dom Johnson
Head of Content: Tom Whiter
Head of Digital: Sam Oakley
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport
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52. Musk vs. MAGA: Civil War in Trumpworld

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 been. Then it all fell apart. As he struggled to deal first with the Covid-19 pandemic and then the BLM protests, Donald Trump’s approval ratings collapsed. Going into election night it seemed certain that Joe Biden would win. Whilst he did so, things were far closer than expected and when Donald Trump went out at 2:30am to claim victory, American democracy entered a shaky period.

Listen to Katty and Anthony discuss the final year of Trump’s first presidency and the 2020 election. This is the first episode in this miniseries on the events of January 6th and how Trump almost overthrew democracy.

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Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain early access to our mini-series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week!

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Written and Produced by Callum Hill

Editor: Evan Green

Social Producer: Jess Kidson

Producer: Fiona Douglas

Senior Producer: Dom Johnson

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Head of Digital: Sam Oakley

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport
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Trump's Insurrection: The Collapse of His Presidency (Ep 1)

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.

Become a Founding Member
Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain early access to our mini-series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week!

Just head to https://therestispoliticsus.com to sign up today.

The Rest Is Politics US is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Scotland & Wales. Use referral code USPOLITICS after signing up for your chance to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at https://getfuse.com/uspolitics ⚡

Instagram:
@RestPoliticsUS
Twitter:
@RestPoliticsUS
Email:
TRIPUS@goalhanger.com

Assistant Producer: India Dunkley
Video Editor: Jake Liascos
Social Producer: Jess Kidson
Producer: Fiona Douglas
Senior Producer: Dom Johnson
Head of Content: Tom Whiter
Head of Digital: Sam Oakley
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport
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53. Facebook goes MAGA: The secret behind Zuckerberg’s Trump tilt

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 he tries to lean on governors and individual states, famously calling Brad Raffensperger and asking him to ‘find’ 11,780 votes in Georgia. He fails. So all he’s left with is January 6th and the hope he can pressure Congress into not certifying the results.

Listen to Katty and Anthony discuss Trump’s attempts to deny Biden’s victory in the period between election day and January 6th, in the second episode in this miniseries on how he almost overthrew democracy.

Become a Founding Member

Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain early access to our mini-series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week!

Just head to https://therestispoliticsus.com to sign up today.

The Rest Is Politics US is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Scotland & Wales. Use referral code USPOLITICS after signing up to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at https://getfuse.com/uspolitics ⚡

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Instagram:

@RestPoliticsUS

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@RestPoliticsUS

Email:

TRIPUS@goalhanger.com

Written and Produced by Callum Hill

Editor: Becki Hills

Social Producer: Jess Kidson

Producer: Fiona Douglas

Senior Producer: Dom Johnson

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Head of Digital: Sam Oakley

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport
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Trump's Insurrection: Stop the Steal (Ep 2)

Will the Democrats land punches on Trump’s cabinet picks? Who will take the mantle for Republicans in 2028? How has Trump used the LA fires as a chance to attack the Democrats?

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

Become a Founding Member
Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain early access to our mini-series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week!

Just head to https://therestispoliticsus.com to sign up today.

The Rest Is Politics US is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Scotland & Wales. Use referral code USPOLITICS after signing up for your chance to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at https://getfuse.com/uspolitics ⚡

Instagram:
@RestPoliticsUS
Twitter:
@RestPoliticsUS
Email:
TRIPUS@goalhanger.com

Assistant Producer: India Dunkley
Video Editor: Jake Liascos
Social Producer: Jess Kidson
Producer: Fiona Douglas
Senior Producer: Dom Johnson
Head of Content: Tom Whiter
Head of Digital: Sam Oakley
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport
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54. How to Buy a President: Trump’s $500 Million Oligarchy

It’s January 6th. Donald Trump’s supporters have come to Washington from across the country. He takes to the stage at midday and tells his supporters that their democracy is under threat. He says: ‘We fight, and we fight like hell, and if you don’t fight like hell you’re not gonna have a country anymore’. What follows is one of the darkest moments in American history.

Listen to Katty and Anthony discuss the events of January 6th and how close Trump came to overturning the election.

Become a Founding Member
Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain early access to our mini-series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week!

Just head to https://therestispoliticsus.com to sign up today.

The Rest Is Politics US is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Scotland & Wales. Use referral code USPOLITICS after signing up for your chance to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at https://getfuse.com/uspolitics ⚡

Instagram:
@RestPoliticsUS
Twitter:
@RestPoliticsUS
Email:
TRIPUS@goalhanger.com

Written and Produced by Callum Hill

Editor: Evan Green

Social Producer: Jess Kidson

Producer: Fiona Douglas

Senior Producer: Dom Johnson

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Head of Digital: Sam Oakley

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport
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Trump's Insurrection: The Fall of the Capitol (Ep 3)

What is the political damage after Trump’s guilty verdict? How will Trump’s base react to his conviction? What does all of this mean for the future of democracy in the US?

Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci are joined by Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart in today’s episode as they answer all these questions and more. 

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Video Editor: Teo Ayodeji-Ansell
Social Producer: Jess Kidson
Assistant Producer: Fiona Douglas
Producer: Nicole Maslen
Senior Producer: Dom Johnson
Head of Content: Tom Whiter
Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport
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7. Can Trump still run for president?

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