Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci

Mark Skousen holds the Doti-Spogli Chair of Free Enterprise at Chapman University in California. As an eighth-generation direct descendant of Benjamin Franklin, he has had a lifelong interest in the “grandfather” of our nation. Dr. Skousen’s career has often followed that of his illustrious ancestor, as a publisher, author, financial advisor, teacher, father, public servant, and world traveler. Get a copy of Mark's wonderful book The Greatest American: Benjamin Franklin, the World’s Most Versatile Genius Books mentioned on this episode: Fart Proudly by Benjamin Franklin https://amzn.to/4nyi2Yb The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon Common Sense by Thomas Paine The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island. 📚 Get a copy of my books: Pre-order Solana Rising: Investing in the Fast Lane of Crypto From Wall Street to the White House and Back The Little Book of Bitcoin The Little Book of Hedge Funds Hopping over the Rabbit Hole Goodbye Gordon Gekko: How to Find Your Fortune Without Losing Your Soul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benn Steil is a senior fellow and director of international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the author of The Marshall Plan: Dawn of the Cold War, winner of the New York Historical Society’s Barbara and David Zalaznick Book Prize in American History and the American Academy of Diplomacy’s Douglas Dillon Award. Get a copy of his masterful book The World That Wasn't: Henry Wallace and the Fate of the American Century Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island. Books mentioned in this episode: 1. King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic Miscalculation by Scott Anderson 2. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl 3. The Iliad by Homer 4. The Odyssey by Homer 5. The Nazi Mind by Laurence Rees 6. Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O'Neill 7. The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World by Niall Ferguson 📚 Get a copy of my books: 1. Pre-order Solana Rising: Investing in the Fast Lane of Crypto 2. From Wall Street to the White House and Back 3. The Little Book of Bitcoin 4. The Little Book of Hedge Funds 5. Hopping over the Rabbit Hole 6. Goodbye Gordon Gekko: How to Find Your Fortune Without Losing Your Soul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit https://expressvpn.com/openbook and you can get an extra four months FREE. Juliet Schor is an economist and a professor of sociology at Boston College and is the bestselling author of numerous books, including The Overworked American, After the Gig, and The Overspent American. She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and has been featured across national and international media, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, People, 60 Minutes, the Today show, and Good Morning America. Read her book Four Days a Week: The Life-Changing Solution for Reducing Employee Stress, Improving Well-Being, and Working Smarter Watch her TED Talk here Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at https://www.indeed.com/OPENBOOK Kenneth Rogoff is Maurits C. Boas Professor of Economics at Harvard University and former International Monetary Fund chief economist. One of the world’s foremost observers on the global economy, he is coauthor of the New York Times bestselling This Time Is Different. Get a copy of his book "Our Dollar, Your Problem: An Insider's View of Seven Turbulent Decades of Global Finance, and the Road Ahead" here: https://amzn.to/3JsOxbT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Bailey is the author of biographies of Philip Roth, John Cheever, Richard Yates, and Charles Jackson. He won the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Francis Parkman Prize from the Society of American Historians, a Literature Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. He was also a finalist for the Pulitzer and James Tait Black Prizes. A previous memoir, The Splendid Things We Planned, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Autobiography. Get Blake's book "Canceled Lives: My Father, My Scandal, and Me" here: https://amzn.to/3UL09t0 Sol Gittleman is the Alice and Nathan Gantcher University Professor Emeritus at Tufts University, where he taught from 1964 until his retirement in 2015. He served as provost from 1981 to 2002 and has received many awards, fellowships, and honorary degrees for his teaching and service. About the host: Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Mahler is a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine and the author of the bestselling Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning, which was adapted as an ESPN miniseries, and The Challenge, a New York Times Notable Book. His journalism has received numerous awards and been featured in The Best American Sports Writing. About the host: Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Open Book, Anthony sits down with Lionel Barber. Lionel Barber was the Editor of the Financial Times from 2005 until January 2020, widely credited with transforming the FT from a newspaper publisher into a multi-channel global news organization. During his editorship, the FT passed the milestone of one million paying readers, winning many international awards and accolades for its journalism. He is also the Co-host of the Media Confidential podcast About The Host: Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am looking forward to recording a Q&A each month, where I will record questions asked by you from YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. On this episode, you will learn more thoughts on democracy in America, how to read books, make yourself resistant to AI, the best and worst career advice I ever received, and so much more. Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island. Books mentioned in this episode: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus The Wealth Ladder by Nick Maggiulli One Up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cumminghman These Truths by Jill Lepore In The Time of the Americans by David Fromkin 📚 Get a copy of my books: Solana Rising: Investing in the Fast Lane of Crypto From Wall Street to the White House and Back The Little Book of Bitcoin The Little Book of Hedge Funds Hopping over the Rabbit Hole Goodbye Gordon Gekko: How to Find Your Fortune Without Losing Your Soul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Open Book, Anthony sits down with Jim Lampley. Jim is a Hall of Fame sportscaster with 50 years of on-site experience at numerous live sports events that include college and NFL football and ABC’s Wide World of Sports, inside NBA and MLB locker rooms, Wimbledon, Ryder Cup PGA Golf, and 14 Olympics. For 30 years, he was the face and voice of HBO World Championship boxing, including anecdotes and interactions with the most famous fighters of his era (Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Ray Leonard and George Foreman) and the biggest boxing matches up to and including the “Billion Dollar Bout” between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. About The Host: Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Anthony sits down with New York Times bestselling author, Benjamin Wallace, to discuss his recent book, The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto. Together, they dive into the origins of Bitcoin, the mystery behind its creator, and how the cryptocurrency has evolved from a digital currency to a store of value. They also discuss the future of Bitcoin in the global economy, and the far-reaching impact of cryptocurrencies on financial freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Open Book, Anthony Talks with Jonah Bromwich, a reporter for The New York Times, who has covered Manhattan’s criminal justice system for years. He was a lead reporter on Trump’s criminal trial, reporting live from the courtroom for more than a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Open Book, Anthony talks with Sonia Purnell about her book 'Kingmaker,' which chronicles the life of Pamela Harriman, a woman who navigated the complexities of power, seduction, and intrigue in the political landscape of the 20th century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Anthony interviews bestselling author and returning Open Book guest Daniel Silva about his latest novel, 'An Inside Job,' featuring the beloved character Gabriel Allon. They discuss the evolution of Allon, and the intricate relationship between the Vatican and historical events. Silva shares insights into the art world, the mysteries surrounding lost masterpieces, and the complexities of power and corruption within the Vatican. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Anthony sits down with Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas — Hollywood powerhouse and now author — to discuss her debut book Climbing in Heels. They explore her unconventional path to success, the barriers women face in the entertainment industry, and the enduring value of integrity. Elaine reflects on the impact of the Me Too movement, the power of storytelling, and the role of friendship in navigating career highs and lows. At the heart of it all is her message: the only thing standing in your way is you. Get her wonderful new book "Climbing in Heels: A Novel" here: https://amzn.to/4eKtc9o 📚 Get a copy of my books: Pre-order "Solana Rising: Investing in the Fast Lane of Crypto" https://amzn.to/4epOh8W "From Wall Street to the White House and Back" https://amzn.to/3Sxk7Xz "The Little Book of Bitcoin" https://amzn.to/4e2Vnz1 "The Little Book of Hedge Funds" https://amzn.to/4jccAJv "Hopping over the Rabbit Hole" https://amzn.to/40yFbRI "Goodbye Gordon Gekko: How to Find Your Fortune Without Losing Your Soul" https://amzn.to/44ehn6m Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Anthony interviews historian Lawrence Rees about his book 'The Nazi Mind: 12 Warnings from History.' They discuss the relevance of historical lessons in today's political climate, the fragility of democracy, the role of ordinary people in the rise of authoritarianism, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Anthony talks with historian Tim Bouverie about his book 'Allies at War', which explores the complex dynamics between the Allied powers during World War II. He delves into the roles of key figures such as Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin, the strategic decisions made at pivotal conferences like Tehran and Yalta, and the implications of these decisions on the war's outcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Anthony chats with Stephen Cloobeck, a successful entrepreneur and author of 'Facing Hard Truths.' Stephen shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent businessman and his vision for California as he runs for governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Anthony talks with two of the most respected journalists in American politics, Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson about their new book Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Anthony talks with Dru Hammer who shares her powerful journey of love, loss, and faith after marrying into the Armand Hammer dynasty. From painful divorce to healing, encounters with royalty, and lessons on independence, she opens up like never before. A story of resilience, redemption, and renewed purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices