195. The World Cup Disaster: How Mamdani Outplayed Trump

195. The World Cup Disaster: How Mamdani Outplayed Trump

June 10, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 195

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The episode discusses America's soft power, Mamdani's influence in New York, and Trump's election claims in California.

Has America’s ‘soft power moment’ really just revealed how closed off the country has become? How has Mandami managed to win over so many New Yorkers? And, are Trump’s ‘rigged election’ claims in California a signal of what’s to come? 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 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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Hosts: Katty Kay, Anthony Scaramucci

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