Anthony Scaramucci to Host ‘The Rest Is Politics’ U.S. — Global News Briefs

Anthony Scaramucci, the former White House Director of Communications, is stepping into the world of podcasting with the launch of the U.S. edition of ‘The Rest Is Politics’. Teaming up with Katty Kay, U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC Studios, Scaramucci will delve into the inner circles of Joe Biden and Donald Trump to uncover secrets and explore the intricacies of U.S. society. The podcast, produced by Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger Films, will release new episodes every Friday, starting on April 26.

In other news, the BBC has greenlit ‘Chess Masters’, an eight-part competition series where skilled chess players will compete to be crowned champion. With the success of ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ on Netflix, the BBC is hoping to capitalize on the popularity of chess, which has seen a resurgence in recent years. The series will showcase the talents of chess players from all ages and backgrounds, with celebrity fans including Anthony Joshua, Madonna, and Will Smith.

Additionally, Welsh drama ‘Mudtown’ has announced its star-studded cast, including Erin Richards, Tom Cullen, and Matthew Gravelle. The legal drama, set in Newport’s Magistrates Court, will be shot in both English and Welsh and is set to debut in 2025. Lastly, director and actor Elia Suleiman will be honored at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award for his impactful work in films like ‘Divine Intervention’ and ‘It Must Be Heaven’. Suleiman’s unique storytelling style and portrayal of Palestine’s spirit and identity have earned him recognition and praise in the film industry.