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

Will Donald Trump turn on Ukraine? How is Trump implementing ‘Oval Office Capitalism’? Will presidential powers ever stop expanding?  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 podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠ For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  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

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 Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  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

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? 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 For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to ⁠⁠www.goalhanger.com⁠⁠ Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: [email protected] Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie  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

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 National Rifle Association.  How does the history of the National Rifle Association help us better understand how Trump got into power? How did the NRA go from a sportsman’s organisation set up to improve marksmanship following the civil war to a for-profit group fighting gun regulation? How did firearms become integral to certain conceptions of American national identity? Listen to David Olusoga and Sarah Churchwell on Journey Through Time to get the full story.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 state of the US economy? 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 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 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 actually change the course of the war in Ukraine? 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

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 Gaza fundamentally shifted? 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 + Jack Meek Social Producer: Charlie Johnson + 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

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 chaos? And will Trump ever run out of distractions? 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 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

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 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, Jack Meek 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