Episodes

  • 145. The Minnesota ICE Shooting, Trump’s Greenland Gambit, and Rubio vs Miller

    145. The Minnesota ICE Shooting, Trump’s Greenland Gambit, and Rubio vs Miller
    Jan 8 2026
    What happened after an ICE officer killed a woman in Minneapolis? Is Trump’s use of force a manifestation of fascist behaviour? Can Marco Rubio and JD Vance survive their association with this administration? 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: ⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Senior Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • 144. This is Trump's Plan for Venezuela

    144. This is Trump's Plan for Venezuela
    Jan 6 2026
    Which countries could be in Trump's sights after Venezuela? Are Donald Trump and Marco Rubio at odds over how Venezuela should be handled? What is the president’s plan for running the country? 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Senior Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • 143. Trump’s Venezuela Attack: Maduro Captured, What’s Next?

    143. Trump’s Venezuela Attack: Maduro Captured, What’s Next?
    Jan 3 2026
    What happened in the US’s overnight operation in Venezuela? Why has Donald Trump captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro? Is the US attempting to seize control of Venezuela? 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: ⁠⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠ Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Senior Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • 142. How to Win the Midterms

    142. How to Win the Midterms
    Jan 2 2026
    How will the Democrats define themselves in the midterm elections? Could Trump be a lame duck president by the end of 2026? What are the key sticking points for voters across the country? 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 yourself at any time at therestispoliticsus.com or on ⁠apple podcasts.⁠ 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 Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • 141. Trump, Putin, Zelensky: What They Want In Ukraine

    141. Trump, Putin, Zelensky: What They Want In Ukraine
    Dec 30 2025
    Whose side is Trump really on? What could Trump give Putin? What is the Minnesota social aid fraud scandal about? 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 yourself at any time at therestispoliticsus.com or on ⁠⁠apple podcasts.⁠⁠ 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 Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • 140. Mamdani’s Rise, Biden’s Shadow, and the Line That Was Finally Crossed

    140. Mamdani’s Rise, Biden’s Shadow, and the Line That Was Finally Crossed
    Dec 22 2025
    What was the biggest political blowout of the year? Who was the worst performing politician? And, what big secrets went under the radar? Join Katty 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 yourself at any time at ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ or on ⁠apple podcasts.⁠ 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 Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • 139. Trump’s Deranged White House Speech

    139. Trump’s Deranged White House Speech
    Dec 19 2025
    How many lies were told in Trump’s state-of-the-nation address? How does Trump really feel about that Vanity Fair interview? And, why is Trump still so obsessed with Biden? 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 yourself at any time at therestispoliticsus.com or on apple podcasts. 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 Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • 138. Has Trump’s War on Venezuela Already Begun?

    138. Has Trump’s War on Venezuela Already Begun?
    Dec 15 2025
    What is Trump’s real endgame in Venezuela? Will Trump’s Venezuela escalation backfire politically at home? Are the cracks beginning to show in the GOP’s foreign policy unity? This week Katty Kay is joined by former lieutenant Governor of Maryland, chair of the Republican National Committee, and host of MS Now's The Weeknight , Michael Steele. 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 yourself at any time at therestispoliticsus.com or on apple podcasts. 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 Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins