Episodes

  • 169. Trump Has Lost Control of Iran - And He Knows It

    169. Trump Has Lost Control of Iran - And He Knows It
    Mar 19 2026
    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: ⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ 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: Partnerships@goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Becoming Trump: Reality TV Fame, Birtherism, and the Road to The White House

    Becoming Trump: Reality TV Fame, Birtherism, and the Road to The White House
    Mar 17 2026
    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: ⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ 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
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    13 mins
  • 168. Why Trump Can't Win This War Alone

    168. Why Trump Can't Win This War Alone
    Mar 16 2026
    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: Partnerships@goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • 167. Trump vs MAGA: Has Trump Lost His Base?

    167. Trump vs MAGA: Has Trump Lost His Base?
    Mar 13 2026
    Are MAGA warriors breaking from Trump? Does Trump know how to end this war? And how long will Americans be paying for it? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ Sign up to our free newsletter here 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 Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Introducing The Book Club: The Great Gatsby

    Introducing The Book Club: The Great Gatsby
    Mar 11 2026
    To listen to the full episode, search The Book Club. Was Daisy Buchanan, the object of Jay Gatsby’s obsessive love in the novel, inspired by the author’s own love life? What window does The Great Gatsby open onto 1920s America, with its Jazz, flappers, and bootlegging? Who was F. Scott Fitzgerald, the man behind one of the most iconic novels in all literature? Anthony Scaramucci and Dominic Sandbrook delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of the Great Gatsby, the world it was born of, and the novel itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • 166. How Trump’s War is Costing America

    166. How Trump’s War is Costing America
    Mar 9 2026
    What is Trump's Iran endgame? Will the oil price spike force Trump to end the war? And, who is ultimately calling the shots? 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. Listen here. Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ 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: Partnerships@goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • 165. Why Trump Fired Noem and the Forever War Presidency

    165. Why Trump Fired Noem and the Forever War Presidency
    Mar 5 2026
    Will Trump put boots on the ground in Iran? Has JD Vance already made the mistake that will end his political career? And will this war become another tax on American citizens? 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. Sign up to our free newsletter here 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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    53 mins
  • 164. Iran’s Leader Dead: What’s Trump’s Next Move?

    164. Iran’s Leader Dead: What’s Trump’s Next Move?
    Mar 2 2026
    Is there a secret strategy behind Trump’s Iran attack? What happens now that Trump won’t put boots on the ground? And, why we can’t ignore this week’s senate race in Texas. 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. Sign up to our free newsletter here 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