logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2024
46s

Trailer

Goalhanger
About this episode

In a pivotal year for the United States, democracy, and global affairs, Britain's biggest podcast, The Rest Is Politics, launches stateside with Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci.


The Rest Is Politics: US uncovers the secrets from inside the Biden and Trump 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.


New episodes released every Friday.


First episode - Friday 26th April.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up next
Today
118. Trump is Destroying American Democracy
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 a ... Show More
35m 42s
Oct 6
117. Can Trump End the War in Gaza?
What is Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza? What will happen in the negotiations between Netanyahu and Hamas? And, what is going on in Chicago? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every ... Show More
36m 46s
Oct 2
Did Ronald Reagan Create Trump? (Part 5)
**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 presi ... Show More
10m 52s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2024
Profile: Who is Donald Trump? (Part 2… The Politician)
Inside Trump’s White HouseLONG After one of the greatest political surprises in American political history, Donald Trump’s 2016 victory gave way to a controversial and consequential presidency. We look back on the four years that were defined by staff fallouts, COVID, and an atte ... Show More
30m 53s
Dec 2024
The World Next Year: Wars, New Governments, and Stormy Weather to Watch in 2025
In this special year-end episode, hosts Bob McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins sit down with the New York Times’ chief diplomatic correspondent in Europe Steven Erlanger to review the biggest stories of the past year and discuss developments to watch in 2025. They analyze the conflic ... Show More
49m 34s
Nov 2024
A Guide to Election Night 2024
After two years of campaigning, more than a billion of dollars of advertising and a last-minute change to one of the nominees, the 2024 race for president is now in the hands of the American voters.Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The Times, gives a guide to understandi ... Show More
26m 20s
Dec 2021
Review of the political year
In the final episode of the All Out Politics podcast, Adam Boulton and guests review the political year of 2021. It was a 12 months dominated once again by the coronavirus pandemic but punctuated by Brexit, allegations of sleaze and questions about leadership. Joining Adam are Th ... Show More
47m 3s
Nov 2024
334. 11pm: US Election Countdown Begins
Head to The Rest is Politics Youtube channel now for live coverage of the final twists and turns of the US presidential election, between 8pm-midnight GMT on Tue 5th Nov, again from 5am-9am GMT on Wed 6th Nov, and finally at 7-8.30pm GMT on Wed 6th Nov. In the first of these spec ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2024
290. JOE BIDEN DROPS OUT
What happens next as Joe Biden withdraws from the 2024 US presidential race? Should the Democrats have an open convention? Would Kamala Harris be able to take on Donald Trump? Rory and Alastair and joined by Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci in today’s episode as they answer all t ... Show More
49m 3s
Jan 2025
Washington Weekly Podcast: Tarriff timetable, Cabinet hearings, Week one recap
Following what has been a busy first week in office for President Trump, Shane recaps some of the notable executive actions, developments, and travel. Plus, we update on the progress of cabinet hearings and confirmations, along with preview what a timeline for tariffs could look ... Show More
11m 23s
Jan 2025
365. Trump's Mafia World Order
How many ‘early warning signs of fascism’ are we seeing in the US? Has Trump delivered a fatal blow to America’s soft power around the world? Why does Alastair admire Prince Harry and his battle with the tabloids? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more ... Show More
55m 9s
Sep 17
Trump begins unprecedented second state visit to Britain
In an honour accorded to no US president before him, Donald Trump has arrived in Britain for a second state visit. The pomp and pageantry will come alongside talks about trade and technology, but the visit is at risk of being overshadowed by the Epstein scandal. Also: we get the ... Show More
29m 45s
Feb 2025
Navigating Trump's Foreign Policy
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promoted an "America First" approach. How does that translate to how the U.S. works with other countries? This episode: White House correspondents Asma Khalid and Franco Ordoñez, and State Department correspondent Michele Kelemen. The podcast i ... Show More
16m 52s