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Intelligence Squared · 2025-10-05 · 33 min · 5,754 words

Anthony Scaramucci on Trump and the Threat to American Democracy (Part One)

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Welcome to Intelligence Squared, where great minds meet. I'm producer Mia Sorrenti. Today's episode is part one of our recent live event with Anthony Scaramucci on Trump and the threat to American democracy. Anthony Scaramucci, former White House communications director turned outspoken Trump critic, came to Intelligence Squared in September for a straight-talking conversation on the fallout from Trump's second presidency.

From his brief but explosive tenure inside the Trump White House in 2017 to his career on Wall Street and success as a co-host of the Rest is Politics US podcast, Scaramucci has never been one to hold back. He joined Emily Maitlis to explore the biggest questions facing America and the world today. If you'd like to listen to this episode in full and ad-free, why not consider becoming an Intelligence Squared member at intelligencesquared.com forward slash membership or tap the IQ2 extra button on Apple. Now, let's join our host, Emily Maitless, with more. That was the warmest, loveliest welcome.

Thank you all very much indeed. I'm not going to introduce this man because he's why you're here. You know who he is. You came to see him. All right, just one line for those of you who have been dragged here by their their wives.

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