The Rest Is Politics: US
by Goalhanger
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Audience Interest
- US politics and government
- White House insider perspectives
Podcast Focus
- in-depth political event discussions
- societal intricacies of the US
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episode release
- active for 2 years
Platform Reach
- specific platforms not detected
- total followers unknown
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 33 chart positions in 33 markets.
By chart position
- 🇦🇺AU · Politics#21M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Politics#11300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · Politics#22100K to 300K
- 🇩🇪DE · Politics#39100K to 300K
- 🇮🇳IN · Politics#5300K to 800K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.1M to 3.3M🎙 Daily cadence·197 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
3.6M to 11M🇦🇺28%🇨🇦9%🇮🇳7%+30 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.1M to 3.3M
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From 33 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
208. Are the Democrats Too Broke to Win the Midterms?
Jul 27, 2026
38m 13s
The Leadership Mistake Almost Everyone Makes (Adam Grant)
Jul 24, 2026
48m 19s
207. Is Trump Preparing for a Ground Invasion of Iran?
Jul 23, 2026
36m 49s
206. How Trump Is Using China to Sabotage the Midterms
Jul 20, 2026
35m 38s
The Hidden Psychology of Confident People (Ally Love)
Jul 17, 2026
53m 54s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/27/26 |  208. Are the Democrats Too Broke to Win the Midterms? | What is the Democratic Party’s biggest challenge to beat Trump in the midterms? Does Troy Jackson stand a chance as Graham Platner’s replacement in Maine’s Senate race? And, should the White House Correspondents’ Dinner be cancelled next year? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's over. Buy your tickets for our North America tour here 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 | 38m 13s | ||||||
| 7/24/26 |  The Leadership Mistake Almost Everyone Makes (Adam Grant) | *Doing it Anyway with Katty Kay* How can managers give advice people actually listen to? What's the best way to earn a promotion without burning out? And, could procrastination actually improve your work? Katty Kay is joined by organisational psychologist, Adam Grant, to answer all these questions and more. Email: doingitanyway@goalhanger.com Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Emma Jackson, Celine Charles Producer: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Executive Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 48m 19s | ||||||
| 7/23/26 |  207. Is Trump Preparing for a Ground Invasion of Iran? | Does Trump have any exit strategy for the Iran conflict? Why does the US keep making the same foreign policy mistake? And, are the Democrats able to fight against Trump’s election meddling in the midterms? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Summer sale is here: get an annual membership for a third off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's over. Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/POLITICS Buy your tickets for our North America tour here 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 | 36m 49s | ||||||
| 7/20/26 | TrumpChina+4 | — | FBIICE | Beijing | TrumpChina+5 | GoalhangerSUMMER26 | 35m 38s | ||
| 7/17/26 | confidencecareer failure+3 | Ally Love | Peloton | — | confidence hackcareer failure+3 | — | 53m 54s | ||
| 7/16/26 | Senate hearingspolitical analysis+3 | — | Rest Politics US | — | Todd BlancheJay Clayton+5 | GoalhangerSUMMER26 | 37m 19s | ||
| 7/13/26 | Lindsey GrahamTrump's agenda+3 | — | ICEGoalhanger | — | Lindsey GrahamTrump+5 | EightsleepTRIP US | 37m 51s | ||
| 7/10/26 | pay raisegender dynamics+3 | Mika Brzezinski | Know Your ValueMorning Joe+1 | — | pay raisebossy+3 | — | 49m 48s | ||
| 7/9/26 | Platner campaignTrump NATO appearance+3 | — | DemocratsNATO | AmericaIran | PlatnerTrump+5 | GoalhangerSUMMER26 | 40m 12s | ||
| 7/6/26 | TrumpWorld Cup+3 | Anthony Scaramucci | DOGE | North America | TrumpWorld Cup+3 | GoalhangerSUMMER26 | 49m 45s | ||
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| 7/2/26 | Trumpfinancial disclosure+5 | Kara Swisher | TrumpSupreme Court+1 | — | Trumpfinancial disclosure+5 | GoalhangerSUMMER26 | 43m 44s | ||
| 6/29/26 | immigrationasylum seekers+5 | — | Supreme CourtTrump+2 | — | Trumpimmigration+8 | EightsleepTRIP US | 50m 02s | ||
| 6/26/26 | TrumpGOP+4 | — | GOPDemocratic Party+1 | — | TrumpGOP+5 | GoalhangerSUMMER26 | 42m 18s | ||
| 6/22/26 |  198. Trump's War On Europe: No Way Back? | What does the resignation of Keir Starmer mean for US-UK relations? Has Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni taught European leaders how to deal with Trump? And, will Vance’s role in the Iran negotiations boost his presidential ambitions? Katty Kay is joined by cost-host of Morning Joe on MS NOW, Joe Scarborough, to 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 Buy your tickets for our North America tour here 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 | 39m 08s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 |  197. Vance Vs Hegseth: Who Takes the Fall for Trump’s Iran Deal? | What has been the right-wing reaction to the US-Iran deal? Is Trump already looking for a scapegoat? And, what is the real motive behind JD Vance’s new book on faith? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad to ad-free listening, Founding Members' Q&As, members-only miniseries, and much more. Buy your tickets for our North America tour here 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 | 44m 55s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 |  196. Trump’s Iran Deal: One Big American Failure? | Will Trump’s new peace deal with Iran actually work? Is it any better than Obama’s original agreement? And, what was the real motive behind his UFC White House event? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad to ad-free listening, Founding Members' Q&As, members-only miniseries, and much more. Buy your tickets for our North America tour here 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 | 40m 00s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | soft powerpolitics+5 | — | — | AmericaCalifornia+1 | soft powerMamdani+5 | — | 33m 22s | ||
| 6/8/26 | US politicsMiddle East peace+3 | — | NBC | — | TrumpNetanyahu+3 | — | 47m 36s | ||
| 6/4/26 | TrumpRepublicans+4 | — | DemocratsGOP+1 | — | TrumpRepublicans+5 | — | 44m 04s | ||
| 6/1/26 | Trumppolitics+3 | — | YOLO RepublicanGoalhanger | California | Trumponline posting+3 | — | 44m 23s | ||
| 5/28/26 | US-Iran DealTrump Administration+3 | — | RepublicansGoalhanger | — | US-Iran DealTrump+3 | WHOOPpolitics | 44m 05s | ||
| 5/26/26 | US politicsIran conflict+4 | — | Goalhanger | USIran+1 | TrumpIran+5 | WHOOP | 42m 52s | ||
| 5/20/26 | TrumpJanuary 6th+4 | — | Department of JusticeGoalhanger | — | TrumpJanuary 6th+5 | WHOOPCODE | 40m 29s | ||
| 5/18/26 | TrumpRepublican Party+3 | — | GOP | KentuckyIran | TrumpRepublican+4 | — | 43m 51s | ||
| 5/15/26 | US-China relationsTrump visit+3 | Anthony Scaramucci | Goalhanger | BeijingUS+2 | TrumpXi+5 | — | 30m 28s | ||
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Key insights
What the show covers
- in-depth political event discussions
- societal intricacies of the US
- global implications of US policies
- expert insights from hosts
Audience interests
- US politics and government
- White House insider perspectives
- economic impact discussions
- policy change analysis
Platform reach
- specific platforms not detected
- total followers unknown
- potential for wide distribution
- aims for broad audience engagement
Publishing consistency
- weekly episode release
- active for 2 years
- 197 episodes available
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for The Rest Is Politics: US
Peaked at #2 in Australia, top 10 in 24 of 50 tracked markets, currently #2 in Australia.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Ireland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Ireland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| AE | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| SG | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| HK | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| MY | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| ID | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Australia | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Finland | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| South Africa | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Denmark | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| TH | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| AE | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| India | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| KE | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| BE | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Finland | — | #7 | #7 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 33 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 33 markets.