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

Are Trump’s tariff threats real policy, or just political theatre? What happens when America becomes the ‘unreliable partner’ in global trade? And, is Trump’s economic strategy sustainable—or a short-term sugar high? Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain exclusive access to our mini-series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week! Just head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://therestispoliticsus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up today. Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Senior Producer: Dom Johnson 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

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 massive win?  Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain exclusive access to our mini-series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week! Just head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://therestispoliticsus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up today. Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: [email protected] Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson and Celine Charles Senior Producer: Dom Johnson 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

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? And, is Trump quietly pushing for regime change in Tehran, despite his team’s denials? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all this and more. Become a Founding Member Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain exclusive access to our mini-series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week! Just head to ⁠⁠⁠https://therestispoliticsus.com⁠⁠⁠ to sign up today. Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie + Adam Thornton Social Producer: Charlie Johnson + Celine Charles Senior Producer: Dom Johnson 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

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 and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more in a special live episode of The Rest Is Politics: US. Become a Founding Member Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain exclusive access to our mini-series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week! Just head to ⁠⁠https://therestispoliticsus.com⁠⁠ to sign up today. Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://www.revolut.com/rb/therestispolitics, and add money to your account to get a £200 welcome bonus. This offer’s only available until 7th July 2025 and other T&Cs apply. Instagram: ⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson and Celine Charles Senior Producer: Dom Johnson 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

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 Minnesota shootings? Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all these questions and more. Sign up to Revolut Business today via: https://www.revolut.com/rb/therestispolitics, and add money to your account to get a £200 welcome bonus. This offer’s only available until 7th July 2025 and other T&Cs apply. Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: [email protected] Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson and Celine Charles Senior Producer: Dom Johnson 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

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 committee firings? Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all these questions and more. Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: [email protected] Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson and Celine Charles Senior Producer: Dom Johnson 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

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 assured destruction? Katty and Anthony pull up the popcorn to discuss the latest war of words spilling out of The White House - we told you so! Sign up to Revolut Business today via: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispolitics⁠⁠⁠⁠, and add money to your account to get a £200 welcome bonus. This offer’s only available until 7th July 2025 and other T&Cs apply. Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: [email protected] Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson and Celine Charles Senior Producer: Dom Johnson 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

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 superpower? Today Anthony Scaramucci is joined by Stephanie Ruhle, Host of MSNBC’s “The 11th Hour,” to answer all of these questions and more. Sign up to Revolut Business today via: ⁠⁠⁠https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispolitics⁠⁠⁠, and add money to your account to get a £200 welcome bonus. This offer’s only available until 7th July 2025 and other T&Cs apply. For more of Stephanie Ruhle, check out ⁠msnbc.com/stephanie⁠. Instagram: ⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson and Celine Charles Senior Producer: Dom Johnson 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

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 Katty and Michael as they answer all these questions and more. Sign up to Revolut Business today via: ⁠⁠https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispolitics⁠⁠, and add money to your account to get a £200 welcome bonus. This offer’s only available until 7th July 2025 and other T&Cs apply. Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: [email protected] Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  Social Producer: Charlie Johnson and Celine Charles Senior Producer: Dom Johnson 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

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 will Trump's "big beautiful bill" mean for average Americans? Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain early access to our mini-series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week! Just head to ⁠⁠https://therestispoliticsus.com⁠⁠ to sign up today. Sign up to Revolut Business today via: ⁠https://get.revolut.com/z4lF/therestispolitics⁠, and add money to your account to get a £200 welcome bonus. This offer’s only available until 7th July 2025 and other T&Cs apply. Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: [email protected] Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Social Producer: Harry Balden Senior Producer: Dom Johnson 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