The Rest Is Politics: US

127. MAMDANI WINS: Trump’s Worst Nightmare Comes True

Is Mamdani's victory a turning point for MAGA, or just a local anomaly? Will Republicans rethink their culture war tactics after fear campaigns failed against the new mayor? Should Democrats nationwide adopt Mamdani's approach - and would it work beyond his district? 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 [https://tripus.supportingcast.fm/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta] To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via ⁠⁠ [https://www.get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus] https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus [https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus]⁠⁠ [https://www.get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus], and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency. Feature availability varies by plan. This offer’s available for New Business customers in the UK, US, Australia and Ireland. Fees and Terms & Conditions apply. For US customers, Revolut is not a bank. Banking services and card issuance are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Visa® and Mastercard® cards issued under license. Funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, in the event Lead Bank fails. Fees may apply. See full terms in description. For Irish customers, Revolut Bank UAB is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania in the Republic of Lithuania and by the European Central Bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. For AU customers, consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/en-AU. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589) Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/restpoliticsus/] Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/RestPoliticsUS] Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com] Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Content: Tom Whiter Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

126. Dick Cheney: The Most Controversial Vice President in History?

What will Cheney’s legacy be in American politics and foreign policy? How did Cheney’s role as Vice President under George W. Bush shape the modern Republican Party? How will historians remember his influence on the Iraq War and post-9/11 era? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all this 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 [https://tripus.supportingcast.fm/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta] To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via ⁠ [https://www.get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus] https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus [https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus]⁠ [https://www.get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus], and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency. Feature availability varies by plan. This offer’s available for New Business customers in the UK, US, Australia and Ireland. Fees and Terms & Conditions apply. For US customers, Revolut is not a bank. Banking services and card issuance are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Visa® and Mastercard® cards issued under license. Funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, in the event Lead Bank fails. Fees may apply. See full terms in description. For Irish customers, Revolut Bank UAB is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania in the Republic of Lithuania and by the European Central Bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. For AU customers, consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/en-AU. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589) Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/restpoliticsus/] Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/RestPoliticsUS] Email: ⁠⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠ [therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com] Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Content: Tom Whiter Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

125. How Trump’s Shutdown Hit Breaking Point

Why do working-class voters still back a billionaire like Trump? Could Trump really invoke the Insurrection Act to use the military at home? What do this week’s state elections reveal about America’s political mood heading into 2026? 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 [https://tripus.supportingcast.fm/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta] To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via  https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus [https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus], and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency. Feature availability varies by plan. This offer’s available for New Business customers in the UK, US, Australia and Ireland. Fees and Terms & Conditions apply. For US customers, Revolut is not a bank. Banking services and card issuance are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Visa® and Mastercard® cards issued under license. Funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, in the event Lead Bank fails. Fees may apply. See full terms in description. For Irish customers, Revolut Bank UAB is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania in the Republic of Lithuania and by the European Central Bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. For AU customers, consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/en-AU. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589) Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/restpoliticsus/] Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/RestPoliticsUS] Email: ⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ [therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com] Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Content: Tom Whiter Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

124. Why Trump Is Secretly Rooting for Mamdani

Who is the only world leader not intimidated by Donald Trump? What does New York's next mayor mean for the mid terms? Is this the beginning of a new ear for US-China relations? Join Katty Kay and Anthony  Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus, and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency. Feature availability varies by plan. This offer’s available for New Business customers in the UK, US, Australia and Ireland. Fees and Terms & Conditions apply. For US customers, Revolut is not a bank. Banking services and card issuance are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Visa® and Mastercard® cards issued under license. Funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, in the event Lead Bank fails. Fees may apply. See full terms in description. For Irish customers, Revolut Bank UAB is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania in the Republic of Lithuania and by the European Central Bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. For AU customers, consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/en-AU. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/restpoliticsus/] Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/RestPoliticsUS] Email: ⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ [therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com] Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Content: Tom Whiter Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

123. The Shutdown Cover-Up: Epstein, Trump, and the Hidden Agenda

Does Trump plan to re-open the government? What could the shutdown be hiding? And,  is China winning the war of attrition? 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 [https://tripus.supportingcast.fm/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta] To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispoliticsus, and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency. Feature availability varies by plan. This offer’s available for New Business customers in the UK, US, Australia and Ireland. Fees and Terms & Conditions apply. For US customers, Revolut is not a bank. Banking services and card issuance are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Visa® and Mastercard® cards issued under license. Funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, in the event Lead Bank fails. Fees may apply. See full terms in description. For Irish customers, Revolut Bank UAB is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania in the Republic of Lithuania and by the European Central Bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. For AU customers, consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/en-AU. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/restpoliticsus/] Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/RestPoliticsUS] Email: ⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ [therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com] Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson  Senior Producer: Callum Hill Head of Content: Tom Whiter Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]