The Rest Is Politics: US

140. Mamdani’s Rise, Biden’s Shadow, and the Line That Was Finally Crossed

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

139. Trump’s Deranged White House Speech

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

138. Has Trump’s War on Venezuela Already Begun?

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

137. Who Owns the News? Trump's War on the Media

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Trump trying to influence the Warner Bros takeover? Is Trump losing the battle on affordability?  How far will Trump influence the new Fed cha...

136. How Trump’s Defense Doctrine Slams Europe

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is immigration labeled the top security threat?  Can Europe no longer be considered an ally? What signals does the strategy send to China? Joi...

135. Has the Military Turned on Trump?

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Trump serious about being the ‘crypto president’? Does Tennessee’s election spell trouble for Republicans in the midterms? Have the military ...

134. Has Trump's Administration Committed War Crimes?

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Pete Hegeth survive accusations of war crimes? How have ICE raids ramped up? And what will it take for Trump's immigration war to go too far? ...

133. Has the Battle for Trump’s Successor Already Started?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who is Trump’s natural successor on the populist right? Is JD Vance headed for the woodchipper? How should Canadians look at US politics?  Join ...

Introducing: The Rest Is Science

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, r...

132. The Mistakes That Led to Trump

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How did the post-WWII trade system boost Western prosperity, and why did it later unravel? Why did 1990s globalisation hit working-class communities s...

131. Epstein: The Race To Release The Files

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are Republicans breaking ranks over the Epstein files? Is the White House secretly cutting a Ukraine peace deal with Russia that Europe will never acc...

130. The Truth About Trump's Epstein U-Turn

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why does Trump now want the Epstein files released? Has he got nothing to hide? Or are there greater political factors at play? Joining Anthony  S...

129. The Epstein Emails: Can Trump Survive This?

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will all the Epstein files be released? Is there anything that would be politically fatal to Donald Trump? And how will the Democrats capitalise on th...

128. Trump vs Congress: Who Really Won the Shutdown?

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who are the biggest losers of the government shutdown? What will happen next if the shutdown ends this week? Why is a feud breaking out within MAGA? J...

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

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 moder...

125. How Trump’s Shutdown Hit Breaking Point

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

124. Why Trump Is Secretly Rooting for Mamdani

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

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

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Anth...

122. Is Trump Going to War with Venezuela?

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is Donald Trump’s ‘war on drugs’ really about? Is Trump actually planning to invade Venezuela? Are the Democrats now totally out of ideas? ...

121. Inside Trump’s Explosive Shouting Match with Zelenskyy

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens if Trump invokes the Insurrection Act? How far will the president’s authoritarian reach go? What went on inside Trump and Zelensky’s ...

120. Inside The Racist Republican Group Chat

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are political norms ever coming back? What was inside the leaked Young Republican group chat? Could a  Supreme Court ruling reshape the political map...

119. Has Trump’s Madman Diplomacy Worked?

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Donald Trump have the patience to see the Gaza ceasefire through? Why is Trump urging a pardon for Netanyahu? How is Trump using tariffs to contr...

118. Trump is Destroying American Democracy

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Pam Bondi turning Trump’s retribution campaign into government policy? Why does Stephen Miller still hold so much power in Trump’s White House?...

117. Can Trump End the War in Gaza?

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza? What will happen in the negotiations between Netanyahu and Hamas? And, what is going on in Chicago? Join Katt...

Did Ronald Reagan Create Trump? (Part 5)

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

**Founding Members can listen to the entire Reagan series now: sign up at therestispoliticsus.com.** In the final episode of the Reagan series, Kat...

116. Government Collapse: Why Trump Will Win This

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who’s to blame for the government shutdown? What really happened at Trump’s military meeting? And, is America’s political chaos making its milit...

115. Trump’s Gamble: The Night Before Government Shutdown

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Portland fight back against Trump’s National Guard order? Will Trump’s shutdown gamble bring Washington to its knees? And, why are Wall Stree...

Ronald Reagan vs. The Evil Empire (Part 4)

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

By the mid-1980s, Ronald Reagan was riding high. The economy had bounced back, and his “Morning in America” message carried him to a landslide re-...

114. Why Trump Won’t Take On Putin

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are the markets flashing warning signs of a U.S. recession? Is Trump really standing up to Putin—or just playing both sides on Ukraine? And, can AI,...

113. How Far Will Trump Go to Control the Narrative?

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How did Trump turn Charlie Kirk’s memorial into a political rally? Has Trump breached First Amendment rights? Will Rupert Murdoch be involved in Tru...

Ronald Reagan: Cheating Death and Igniting a Revolution (Part 3)

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

*Founding Members exclusive* Ronald Reagan takes his biggest leap yet: from Hollywood star and California governor to the White House. In this episode...

112. The Real Agenda Behind Trump’s State Visit

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the hypocrisy at the heart of the special relationship? Can Keir Starmer and Donald Trump escape the shadow of the Epstein scandal during the...

111. Charlie Kirk’s Murder and the Politics of Hate

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What forces fueled the violence behind Charlie Kirk’s murder? Can America recover from the rising tide of political violence? What does Charlie Kirk...

Ronald Reagan: Heir to The Republican Throne (Part 2)

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

*Founding Members exclusive* Ronald Reagan seized the political moment after electrifying conservatives with his “Time for Choosing” speech. In ...

110. Trump’s Big Secret: Inside Epstein’s Birthday Book

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Donald Trump lying about the Epstein birthday letter? Why has he rebranded to The Department of War? Is the US economy finally feeling the real eff...

Ronald Reagan: The Hollywood President (Part 1)

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ronald Reagan is one of the most mythologized figures in American politics, but how did an actor and former Democrat become the standard-bearer of con...

109. Trump's Deportation Army

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why are ICE raids making parents afraid to snd their children to school? How is the economy really coping under Trump? And, could we be on the brink o...

108. America’s Turning Point: Trump’s Biggest Power Grab Yet

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has Donald Trump just taken his biggest step yet towards authoritarian rule? Can America, and the Democrats, fight back before it’s too late? Is thi...

107. The Trump Doctrine: America First, Ukraine Last

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Donald Trump turn on Ukraine? How is Trump implementing ‘Oval Office Capitalism’? Will presidential powers ever stop expanding?  Join Kat...

106. Inside the Trump-Putin Meeting: What Went Wrong?

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happened inside Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's meeting? Is this a win for Russia? What’s next for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine? Join K...

105. How Putin is Playing Trump

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does Trump really want from Putin? Will the Alaska summit end the war in Ukraine? Why has Trump sent the National Guard into Washington DC? Jo...

How Guns Captured America: Journey Through Time

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katty is joined by historian and co-host of Goalhanger’s Journey Through Time, Sarah Churchwell, to discuss their new series on the History of The N...

104. Trump’s Meeting with Putin and the Plot to Rig the Next Election

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why are have Democrats fled Texas? Are politicians choosing their voters? Will Donald Trump finally meet with Vladimir Putin?  Join Katty and Ant...

103. “You’re fired”: Trump’s strangest decision so far?

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why has Trump fired the US labor statistics chief? What happens when you can no longer trust the numbers coming out of Washington? What's the real sta...

102. Has Trump Turned His Back on Israel?

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How is public opinion shifting on Israel in the US and UK? What’s really driving Trump’s reluctance to confront Putin? Could tougher US sanctions ...

101. Trump’s Plan To Humiliate Europe

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who really benefits from Trump’s trade deal with the EU? Will the controversy surrounding his Epstein ties ever fade? And, has America’s stance on...

100. Epstein and Trump: What's Really Going On?

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Was Donald Trump told by the Department of Justice that his name was in the Epstein Files? Are Epstein’s victims being forgotten amid the political ...

99. Trump Sues Murdoch: The Fight Over Epstein’s Secrets

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Donald Trump suing Rupert Murdoch for $10 billion? Who will back down first? And, is Trump’s MAGA base losing faith? Join Katty and Anthon...

98. Trump, Epstein, and The List That Won’t Die

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do Trump’s MAGA followers care so much about the Epstein Files? Is there a list and would it ever be released? Is Trump being played by Putin? ...

97. Trump’s Trade War 2.0: This Time It’s Different

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are Trump’s tariff threats real policy, or just political theatre? What happens when America becomes the ‘unreliable partner’ in global trade? A...

96. Trump vs. the Dollar: A Battle He Can’t Win

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has Trump reached the peak of his power? Who are the biggest losers from the “big, beautiful bill”? And, has the Supreme Court just handed Trump a...

95. Trump, Iran & The Ceasefire Collapse: What Happens Now?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has Trump’s ceasefire between Iran and Israel collapsed before it even began? Could Iran really shut down the world’s most critical oil corridor? ...

94. Trump’s Taking Us To War: US Bombs Iran

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's the real reason Trump decided to get involved in Israel's war? Will this break apart his MAGA coalition? What happens now? Join Katty Kay a...

93. Will Trump Go To War With Iran?

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Trump’s team marching the US into another "forever war"? How hawkish is Trump’s new cabinet, really? And did violent rhetoric spark the Minneso...

92. Trump vs. California: How Far Will He Go?

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How far will Trump go to pursue his immigration agenda? How should the Democrats be responding? And what's behind Robert FK Jr's mass vaccine committ...

91. Musk vs. Trump: The Breakup

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Elon Musk set up a third political party to take on Trump? How low will Tesla stock drop? Who will be the first to de-escalate to avoid mutually ...

90. Why Elon Musk Was Fired By Trump

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Donald Trump sabotaging America to save face? Was Elon Musk ever truly welcome in The White House? Are China overtaking the US as the new global s...

89. Tariffs Slammed & Musk Out: Trump's Worst Week

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will the system hold against Trump's tariffs? Is Musk’s split with the White House about to get ugly? And how much has DOGE actually saved? Join...

88. The Great Joe Biden Cover-Up

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Was Joe Biden's health deception the Democrats' Watergate? How should South Africa's President have responded to Trump's Oval Office ambush? And, what...

87. How The Saudi Crown Prince Played Trump

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does Trump really want from his Middle East trip? Will his "diplomatic blitz" cut through? And, is the Qatar plane a signal, or just noise? J...

86. The Politics Behind the American Pope

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why did the Vatican choose an American Pope? What’s the real reason JD Vance went to Rome? Is there politics behind this decision? Join Katty and...

85. Trump’s America: Presidency For Profit

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has America entered into a new age of corruption? How are Trump and his family defending the money they’re making from his presidency? And, has Trum...

84. Waltz Out, Rubio In: Trump’s Cabinet Chaos

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did Trump fire his national security advisor? What's behind the president's relentless optimism? What will happen to Doge now? Join Katty and Antho...

83. 100 Days of Trump: What's The Damage?

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How would Trump "sell" his first 100 days? Does MAGA survive beyond Trump? And, will this week decide Ukraine's fate? Join Katty and Anthony as the...

82. Trump Says No To Putin: Is He Serious?

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Trump’s outburst at Moscow endure? Is political infighting Trump’s favourite bloodsport? And can alienated Republicans keep the party lights ...

81. The Moment Trump Snaps

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Trump fire Pete Hegseth? Is there a crisis of competence in the Trump administration? Why is Trump attacking the Fed chair? Join Katty and Antho...

80. Trump's Totalitarian Playbook: War on Harvard

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did Wall Street misread The President’s second term? Why is Donald Trump destroying liberal institutions? Who will be next on Trump’s retribution ...

79. Insider Trading in The White House?

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is this the most corrupt administration in US history? Why has El Salvador’s president refused to repatriate a man wrongly deported from the US? Why...

78. Superpower Divorce: America vs China

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does Trump’s tariffs freeze signal signs of weakness? How does the China-US tariff stand-off end? And, is there any strategy behind Trump's trade wa...

77. TRUMP BACKS DOWN - TARIFFS FROZEN

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why has Donald Trump backed down on his global tariff war? Will Elon Musk rejoin the Democrats? Could Trump's trade war with China turn into a physica...

76. Trump's Trillion Dollar Market Meltdown

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How long is Trump prepared to let the market fall? Why are business leaders afraid to speak up? Will Trump reshape the American Economy?  Join Katty...

75. Trump’s Act of War: Tariff Liberation Day

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How are markets reacting to the White House’s announcement? What is Donald Trump’s strategy behind imposing reciprocal tariffs across the globe? W...

74. The Trump Exodus: Why Are People Leaving The United States?

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How devastating is the MAGA 'brain drain' for the United States? Is Trump ‘Brexiting’ America from the world? Is Donald Trump really joking about...

73. Trump’s War Plans, Group Chat Leaks, and Vance vs. Europe

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will anyone face legal consequences for the group chat leak? What do the texts reveal about how US officials really feel about Europe? Is Trump actual...

72. Trump’s Fight Club

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does American politics have a “fight culture”? How much does Trump really believe he can win the wars he starts? Is America ready for a hard-left ...

71. Musk’s Tesla Nightmare & Trump’s Legal Reckoning

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can Tesla survive Musk’s politics? Will Trump win his battle with the courts? Is the US moving towards authoritarianism?  Join Katty and Anthony a...

70. The Trump Bump: What’s Behind His Record Approval Ratings?

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Trump’s approval rating the highest it has ever been? Do most Americans think the country is on the right track? Will Trump continue to defy ...

69. Is ‘Woke’ Politics Hurting the Democrats?

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is Trump’s real plan for Ukraine? Why are the Democrats are the best thing going for the Republicans? Will Elon Musk step away from politics? ...

68. Trump's Market Chaos - The Mooch’s View From Wall Street

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Could the United States be heading towards a recession? Is Trump acting out of principle? How will Canada’s new Prime Minister handle Donald Trump? ...

67. Trump’s War With Wall Street

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has Trump done irreparable damage with his tariffs? How is Marco Rubio becoming isolated? Why are the Democrats staying silent on their strategy again...

66. Trump vs Zelensky: The Art of the Deal

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can Trump play politics like he does business? ⁠What does he want from the deal with Ukraine? And, does he risk losing his base trying to get it? ...

65. EMERGENCY LIVESTREAM: Trump vs Zelensky At The White House

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How did Trump and Zelensky's come to argue in the Oval Office? Was Zelensky set up? And what does this mean for the future of Europe? Listen as Antho...

64. What is Trump’s Endgame?

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will America tip into recession? How did Trump 'play' Macron? And, what will the US achieve by signing a mineral deal with Ukraine?  Join Katty and ...

63. Will Trump Make Europe Great Again?

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Trump so reluctant to hold Putin accountable? Will Merz’s push for a ‘self-reliant’ Europe cut through? And, will Trump’s efforts to di...

62. The Truth Behind Putin’s Relationship With Trump

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How has Trump re-written history - again? How is US society becoming “Russified" under Trump? Why is New York City’s Mayor being accused of corrup...

61. From Reagan to Trump: America’s slow divorce from Europe

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Trump playing into Russia’s hands? Will J.D Vance’s attacks on Europe gain traction What does this emerging new world order mean for Ukrain...

60. Trump vs. The Middle East

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Trump using a "madman theory" in his foreign policy? How much are Trump's actions driven by a desire for attention and ratings? Will Trump’s tari...

59. Trump's War on Justice

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Trump ignore the courts? Trump and his allies are hinting that court orders might not matter. Join Katty and Anthony as they break down J.D. Van...

58. Trump’s Imperial Presidency: What Happens Next

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the power dynamics between Trump and Musk? What is Trump’s plan for Gaza? Are Trump’s announcements purely performative? Join Katty and ...

57. The Man Behind Donald Trump

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How has Donald Trump broken the law this week? Who is Stephen Miller, the man behind Donald Trump? Will the Democrats fight back? Join Katty and Ant...

Trump's Insurrection: A Riot or a Coup? (Ep 4)

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the immediate aftermath of January 6th, it was accepted almost universally across Washington that Donald Trump was to blame. Lawmakers had been in ...

56. The Dawn of Trump’s America

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How far will Trump go to reshape America - again? Will Trump’s executive orders survive the legal onslaught? Why is Trump’s new meme coin panickin...

55. TRUMP BECOMES PRESIDENT - Live From The Capitol

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What executive orders has Trump promised on day one? How much of Trump’s agenda can actually be implemented? What will his second act look like? Jo...

Trump's Insurrection: The Fall of the Capitol (Ep 3)

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s January 6th. Donald Trump’s supporters have come to Washington from across the country. He takes to the stage at midday and tells his support...

54. How to Buy a President: Trump’s $500 Million Oligarchy

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will the Democrats land punches on Trump’s cabinet picks? Who will take the mantle for Republicans in 2028? How has Trump used the LA fires as a cha...

Trump's Insurrection: Stop the Steal (Ep 2)

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s clear that Joe Biden has won the election but Donald Trump will not accept it. First, he brings together a ragtag bunch of lawyers and tries to...

53. Facebook goes MAGA: The secret behind Zuckerberg’s Trump tilt

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How serious is Trump’s threat to take Greenland? Why has Meta gone MAGA? Is Big Tech right to be excited for a Trump presidency? Join Katty and Ant...

Trump's Insurrection: The Collapse of His Presidency (Ep 1)

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the start of 2020, Donald Trump would have been fairly confident of his reelection. The economy was strong, unemployment and inflation were low, an...

52. Musk vs. MAGA: Civil War in Trumpworld

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who will prevail in the Republican civil war: the tech bros or the MAGA base? Why are H–1B visas causing a stir? And, how should we remember Preside...