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..
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
Kansas, MAGA, and a Senate race that could scramble the map
This episode digs into whether a megachurch pastor could flip a Kansas Senate seat Democrats haven’t won since 1932. Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci also take on a bruising race full of attack ads and allegations, plus the latest Trump–Zelensky clash.
Trump distances himself, Mamdani faces heat, and an unlikely congressional bid
This episode digs into three live political questions: the backlash to Mamdani’s October 7th statement, why Trump is disowning advisers James Blair and Chris LaCivita, and whether a former fetish model can win a House seat. Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci frame it as a fast-moving look at scandal, strategy, and political survival.
Midterms, Tom Cotton, and MAGA Abroad: Is Trump Starting to Slip?
This episode digs into whether Democrats could flip key red states in the midterms, why Tom Cotton is clashing with Trump over daylight savings, and whether Trump-style politics has spread across Latin America after Brazil’s election. Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci frame it all around a bigger question: is the GOP losing faith in Trump?
Hegseth, Pentagon purges, and Jack Smith under pressure
Pete Hegseth’s speech and his future at the Pentagon drive this episode, alongside questions about a wider military purge and its long-term consequences. Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci also examine whether Jack Smith could become another target of Trump’s justice agenda.
Trump, China, and ICE: why the loudest fights may be getting quieter
Trump’s stance toward China and the politics around ICE arrests drive this episode. Katty and Anthony dig into why some critics are calling him a communist after Xi’s Washington visit, whether he would really sell weapons to China, and why a major immigration crackdown may be drawing less attention than expected.
