The Rest Is Politics: US
How The War on Terror and Obama’s Bailout is Still Costing America
22 sep 2026 · 00:21:13
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How did Bush’s War on Terror coupled with his decision to not raise taxes put America on a deficit track it can’t get off? How did the system allow for bankers to get million pound bonuses while working Americans lost their homes, following the financial crisis? And how did all of this betrayal create the perfect storm for Trump’s populist agenda?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they discuss all of this and more.
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Producer: India Dunkley
Senior Producer: Fiona Douglas
Video Editor: Kieron Leslie
Social Producer: Charlie Johnson
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How did Bush’s War on Terror coupled with his decision to not raise taxes put America on a deficit track it can’t get off? How did the system allow for bankers to get million pound bonuses while working Americans lost their homes, following the financial crisis? And how did all of this betrayal create the perfect storm for Trump’s populist agenda?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they discuss all of this and more.
Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS
Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS
Enjoyed the series? Email us your thoughts: [email protected]
Producer: India Dunkley
Senior Producer: Fiona Douglas
Video Editor: Kieron Leslie
Social Producer: Charlie Johnson
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices