Show overview
The Rest Is Politics: US has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 206 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 140 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 37 min and 48 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 48 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 101 episodes published. Published by Goalhanger.
From the publisher
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..
Latest Episodes
View all 206 episodes186. Trump’s War Delusion & Kash Patel’s Big Problem
185. Trump Vs China: Who Really Holds the Cards?
184. Trump's Destroying JD Vance And Rubio's Next
183. Trump Wants Out - But Iran Won’t Let Him
182. Trump Vs Comey - The ‘86 47’ Feud Explained
181. Trump’s Dinner Shooting and Iran’s Desperate Deal
180. Trump Blinks First In Iran Standoff
179. Trump’s Iran Talks Are Breaking Down - Who’s in Charge?
178. Who’s Getting Rich Off Trump’s War?
177. The Real Reason Trump’s Blocking The Strait of Hormuz
Ep 176176. Is Trump the Biggest Loser of the Iran Ceasefire?
Is the US-Iran ceasefire over already? Is Israel calling the shots in this war? And, are the Democrats capitalising on Trump’s crisis? 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 Sign up to our free newsletter here Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: [email protected] Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe Producers: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Executive Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 175175. TRUMP CALLS FOR IRAN CEASEFIRE – WILL IT HOLD?
What does this last minute ceasefire mean for the war? Is this another example of Trump always backing down? And, what happens now its in place? 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 Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: [email protected] Sign up to our free newsletter here Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe Producers: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Executive Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 174174. Trump’s Iran Deadline: Will They Call His Bluff?
Is Donald Trump’s deadline all for show? Will Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz? And, can the President get out of this war without escalating? 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 Sign up to our free newsletter here Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: [email protected] Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe Producers: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Executive Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 173173. What Trump's Unhinged War Speech Means for Iran
Why has Attorney General Pam Bondi been fired? Are China and Russia the real winners of the US-Iran war? And, is Trump’s birthright citizenship case the biggest attack on the Constitution yet? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Sign up to our free newsletter here Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: [email protected] Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe Producers: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Executive Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 172172. Why Trump Will Keep Escalating The Iran War
What’s happening inside Donald Trump’s war room? Is the president surrounded by a team of yes men. And, are the Democrats embracing left-wing populism? 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 Sign up to our free newsletter here Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: [email protected] Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe Producers: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Executive Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 171171. Trump Is Trapped in the Iran War
Will Trump's 15 point peace plan work? Is there any evidence of insider trading in the White House? And, how much is this hurting Trump domestically? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Sign up to our free newsletter here Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: [email protected] Listen to “Becoming Trump”. Unpack how Donald Trump was made: hidden family history, New York legal battles, ruthless mentors, reality-TV reinvention, and his path to the White House. Sign up to listen here. Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 170170. Trump Backs Down on Iran Threats - What Next?
Did Donald Trump actually have talks with Iran? Has the president just thrown away his route to ending the war? What does the attack on Diego Garcia mean for Europe? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Listen to “Becoming Trump”. Unpack how Donald Trump was made: hidden family history, New York legal battles, ruthless mentors, reality-TV reinvention, and his path to the White House. Sign up to listen here. Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: [email protected] Sign up to our free newsletter here Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Advertise with us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 169169. Trump Has Lost Control of Iran - And He Knows It
Did Trump really not know about Israel's strike on Iran's gas fields? Will the Save America Act pull up the ladder on his own coalition? How long before the economic pain turns Trump's base against the war? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Listen to “Becoming Trump”. Unpack how Donald Trump was made: hidden family history, New York legal battles, ruthless mentors, reality-TV reinvention, and his path to the White House. Sign up to listen here. Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: [email protected] Sign up to our free newsletter here Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Advertise with us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Becoming Trump: Reality TV Fame, Birtherism and the Road to The White House
Are Trump’s “Apprentice years” proof he should have gone to Hollywood? How did Trump capitalise on the dark mood of angry voters? And was it really a racist conspiracy that launched Trump’s successful presidential bid? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Listen to the whole series: Becoming Trump Unpack how Donald Trump was made: hidden family history, New York legal battles, ruthless mentors, reality-TV reinvention, and his path to the White House. Sign up to listen here. Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: [email protected] Written by: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 168168. Why Trump Can't Win This War Alone
Will Trump end the war with Iran? Will splits inside the White House force his hand? And, will US allies come to Trump's aid? Katty Kay is joined by veteran diplomat and President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, Richard Haas. Listen to “Becoming Trump”. Unpack how Donald Trump was made: hidden family history, New York legal battles, ruthless mentors, reality-TV reinvention, and his path to the White House. Sign up to listen here. Sign up to our free newsletter here Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Advertise with us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices