172. Why Trump Will Keep Escalating The Iran War

The Rest Is Politics: US

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🗓️ 30 March 2026

⏱️ 50 minutes

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What’s happening inside Donald Trump’s war room? Is the president surrounded by a team of yes men. And, are the Democrats embracing left-wing populism? 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 ⁠Sign up to our free newsletter here⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠therestispoliticsus@goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠ Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe Producers: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Executive Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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