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.
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This episode delves into the dramatic US overnight operation in Venezuela, where President Nicolás Maduro was captured on drug trafficking charges. Hosts Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci analyze the raid's legality, its profound geopolitical ripple effects on countries like China and Russia, and the long-term implications for Venezuela's stability and potential democratic transition. They also explore the domestic political reactions to Trump's assertive foreign policy and the economic drivers behind the intervention, such as oil prices.
In this New Year's special, Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci strategize on how Democrats can win the 2026 midterm elections. They explore the debate between centrist and progressive tactics, emphasizing economic issues like housing affordability and healthcare as crucial for attracting swing voters. The discussion also covers Republican culture war strategies, how Democrats can counter them, and the unprecedented role former President Trump will play in campaigning.
Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci delve into Donald Trump's recent comments on the Ukraine war, analyzing his motivations and potential peace initiatives, as well as Vladimir Putin's strategic goals. They then pivot to a detailed discussion of a multi-million dollar COVID aid fraud in Minnesota, examining its entanglement with progressive politics, immigration debates, and its potential impact on upcoming midterm elections, urging a bipartisan response to corruption.
Katty K and Anthony Scaramucci host The Rest is Politics US Awards, breaking down the political year of 2025. They highlight the best and worst performing politicians, significant speeches, and under-discussed moments, offering their unique perspectives on key events and figures. The episode also features discussions on political blowouts, rising stars, and predictions for the upcoming year.
Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci analyze Donald Trump's recent Oval Office address, highlighting his false claims about the economy and his use of culture war issues. They discuss the internal turmoil within the White House, particularly in light of a candid Vanity Fair profile of Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, which exposed significant policy disagreements and Wiles's critical views of other staff members. The hosts also touch upon Trump's financial motives and his strong reactions to media portrayals.
Katty Kay and Michael Steele analyze the US's recent seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker and the implications of Trump's aggressive rhetoric, including threats of land intervention. They discuss the lack of clear policy for regime change, the dubious justification of drug interdiction, and the risks of destabilizing the region without allied support. The conversation also explores the dramatic shift in Republican foreign policy from a rules-based order to Trump's transactional approach, debating its sustainability post-Trump.
Why is Trump trying to influence the Warner Bros takeover? Is Trump losing the battle on affordability? How far will Trump influence the new Fed chair? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Make someone a Founding Member this Christmas – a year of ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week, and early access to new episodes. Just go to https://tripus.supportingcast.fm/gifts And of course, you can still j...
Why is immigration labeled the top security threat? Can Europe no longer be considered an ally? What signals does the strategy send to China? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Make someone a Founding Member this Christmas – a year of ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week, and early access to new episodes. Just go to https://tripus.supportingcast.fm/gifts And of course, you can still join for yo...
Is Trump serious about being the ‘crypto president’? Does Tennessee’s election spell trouble for Republicans in the midterms? Have the military turned against Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Make someone a Founding Member this Christma s – a year of ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week, and early access to new episodes. Just go to https://tripus.supportingcast...
Will Pete Hegeth survive accusations of war crimes? How have ICE raids ramped up? And what will it take for Trump's immigration war to go too far? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Make someone a Founding Member this Christmas – a year of ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week, and early access to new episodes. Just go to https://tripus.supportingcast.fm/gifts And of course, you can still join f...
Who is Trump’s natural successor on the populist right? Is JD Vance headed for the woodchipper? How should Canadians look at US politics? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Make someone a Founding Member this Christmas – a year of ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week, and early access to new episodes. Just go to https://tripus.supportingcast.fm/gifts And of course, you can still join for yourse...
Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre the world truly is. Join Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (aka Vsauce) twice a week to explore big, small and surprising questions as they deep dive into theories, concepts, objects and thoughts and take us on a journey into the unexpected. If you love digging into details tha...
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. Make someone a Founding Member this Christmas – a year of ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week, and early access to new epis...
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 ...
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. 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 Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsU...
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 To save your compan...
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...
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 therestispoliticsu...
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 podc...
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 pod...
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 ...
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 Busine...
What is Donald Trump’s ‘war on drugs’ really about? Is Trump actually planning to invade Venezuela? Are the Democrats now totally out of ideas? 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,...
What happens if Trump invokes the Insurrection Act? How far will the president’s authoritarian reach go? What went on inside Trump and Zelensky’s explosive Oval Office meeting? 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 ...
Are political norms ever coming back? What was inside the leaked Young Republican group chat? Could a Supreme Court ruling reshape the political map? 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 ...
Will Donald Trump have the patience to see the Gaza ceasefire through? Why is Trump urging a pardon for Netanyahu? How is Trump using tariffs to control the markets? 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 podcast every week. Sign up at therestispoliticsus.com To save your company...
Is Pam Bondi turning Trump’s retribution campaign into government policy? Why does Stephen Miller still hold so much power in Trump’s White House? And, is the government shutdown backfiring on Republicans? 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 ...
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**Founding Members can listen to the entire Reagan series now: sign up at therestispoliticsus.com.** In the final episode of the Reagan series, Katty and Anthony dive into the explosive Iran-Contra scandal — the secret arms deals, shredded documents, and the moment Reagan’s presidency nearly unraveled. Yet while scandal swirled, Reagan was also signing landmark nuclear treaties with Gorbachev. How did he survive politically? Was it his charm, myth-making, or distance from the details? And what a...
Who’s to blame for the government shutdown? What really happened at Trump’s military meeting? And, is America’s political chaos making its military – and its democracy – weaker? 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 Re...
