Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci
Business & Economics Podcasts
You may think you know Anthony Scaramucci: a Harvard Law School graduate who cut his teeth at Goldman Sachs, went on to build two successful businesses and had an 11-day stint in the White House. What people don’t know is he’s an avid reader, endlessly curious, history buff with a restless mind.
In his new podcast, Open Book, listeners will hear and get to know the real Anthony: the proud son of immigrant parents, a long-suffering New York Mets fan and a father of five. Each week, he’ll invite you into an intimate and open conversation with some of the brightest minds out there, from business, politics, entertainment, and more. Together, they’ll go deep into a piece of work - whether it's a highly anticipated book, an in-depth feature story, or an opinion piece – to dig into why it matters to you, what we can learn from the past, and how their work is shaping our future.
Along the way, you’ll learn more about The Mooch – beyond the headlines – where he came from and how he got here. He’ll turn the pages on his own life lessons from his blue-collar upbringing and career on Wall Street to getting his teeth kicked in the White House and then, coming back stronger. He’ll offer his perspective as a self-made entrepreneur and “open book” with a lot of experience, both good and bad.
Tune in every week to hear fascinating conversations you won’t get anywhere else.
Location:
United States
Description:
You may think you know Anthony Scaramucci: a Harvard Law School graduate who cut his teeth at Goldman Sachs, went on to build two successful businesses and had an 11-day stint in the White House. What people don’t know is he’s an avid reader, endlessly curious, history buff with a restless mind. In his new podcast, Open Book, listeners will hear and get to know the real Anthony: the proud son of immigrant parents, a long-suffering New York Mets fan and a father of five. Each week, he’ll invite you into an intimate and open conversation with some of the brightest minds out there, from business, politics, entertainment, and more. Together, they’ll go deep into a piece of work - whether it's a highly anticipated book, an in-depth feature story, or an opinion piece – to dig into why it matters to you, what we can learn from the past, and how their work is shaping our future. Along the way, you’ll learn more about The Mooch – beyond the headlines – where he came from and how he got here. He’ll turn the pages on his own life lessons from his blue-collar upbringing and career on Wall Street to getting his teeth kicked in the White House and then, coming back stronger. He’ll offer his perspective as a self-made entrepreneur and “open book” with a lot of experience, both good and bad. Tune in every week to hear fascinating conversations you won’t get anywhere else.
Twitter:
@scaramucci
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.scaramucci.net/
Email:
barbara@salt.org
Episodes
Hidden Repression, Human Rights & Bitcoin with Alex Gladstein
5/1/2024
This week Anthony talks with Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, about his new book Hidden Repression: How the IMF and World Bank Sell Exploitation as Development.
Alex shares why The Bank and the Fund’s “development and assistance” has been anything but helpful to developing countries, with them being plunged into debt traps and ultimately resulting in a shocking history of exploitation. He then moves on to discuss human rights, financial privilege, and Bitcoin, explaining why the latter offers a means of freedom that could even save lives.
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Duration:00:34:08
Amazon’s Quest For World Domination with Dana Mattioli
4/24/2024
This week, Anthony talks with the Wall Street Journal’s veteran Amazon reporter, Dana Mattioli. Dana’s brand-new book "The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power,” tells the inside story of Amazon’s rise to becoming one of the world’s most powerful and feared companies.
Dana exposes what’s really happening behind the doors of “The Everything Store,” and shares why the FTC’s Monopoly lawsuit could be the most damning business story we’ve ever seen…
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Duration:00:29:24
Changing the World, One Mindset at a Time with Mary C. Murphy
4/17/2024
This week, Anthony talks with social psychologist at Stanford and Indiana University, Mary C. Murphy, about her brand-new book, Cultures of Growth.
Carol Dweck’s “Mindset” altered our view of individual potential forever. Now, her protégé Mary C. Murphy has taken it one step further.
Mary discusses her groundbreaking take that mindset can in fact transcend individuals and transform any group, team, or classroom to reach breakthroughs. Mary shares why we must focus on the growth rather than the genius to spur innovation, work better together, and unlock the real secret to success.
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Duration:00:31:27
From Food Stamps to the US Senate with John Deaton
4/10/2024
This week, Anthony talks with Marine veteran and candidate for the US Senate in Massachusetts, John Deaton.
From growing up in a world where violence was second nature, to becoming a marine and having public showdowns with the SEC, John discusses his raw and compelling memoir Food Stamp Warrior. Every moment of John’s life has been a fight for survival, and his next opponent Elizabeth Warren could be his toughest yet…
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Duration:00:34:14
How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World with Saleha Mohsin
4/3/2024
This week, Anthony talks with Senior Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg News, Saleha Mohsin.
Saleha’s new book, Paper Soldiers discusses how the weaponization of the dollar changed the world order. Together they get into how the Trump administration began to turn against the "strong dollar” consensus; the policy wounds that have damaged the dollar’s domination; and whether America's superpower status is really at stake…
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Duration:00:33:31
Burn Book: A Tech Love Story with Kara Swisher
3/27/2024
This week, Anthony talks with tech journalist, podcast host, entrepreneur, author and self-defined bad ass, Kara Swisher about her new book, Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.
Anthony and Kara discuss their surprisingly similar backgrounds, and how they became unexpected friends when a “very short man” ran towards Kara at a conference...
Kara takes no prisoners in sharing her thoughts on Silicon Valley’s titans, from why Elon Musk is his own worst enemy, to whether we should always remain optimistic about tech, considering its “endless dangers and possibilities.”
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Duration:00:38:09
The Billionaire Brain: Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey & the Battle for Twitter with Kurt Wagner
3/20/2024
In this episode, Anthony talks with award-winning Bloomberg journalist, Kurt Wagner about his new book Battle for the Bird.
Kurt tells the gripping tale of the high stakes battle to control Twitter. From the rise of @RealDonaldTrump that showcased Twitter’s power, to the true characteristics of the story’s two main characters: Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey. So, who was the real villain? Should we still bet on Elon Musk and his plan to restore free speech? And what about all of Jack Dorsey’s so-called promises… Kurt has the answers for us.
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Duration:00:36:07
America’s Greatest Threats Are Coming with Admiral James Stavridis & Elliot Ackerman
3/13/2024
From China and Artificial Intelligence to the death of a President and the possibility of a coming Singularity, retired four-star U.S. Naval Officer Admiral James Stavridis and Marine Veteran Elliot Ackerman join Anthony to discuss their brand-new book, 2054. With another book in the trilogy still to come, what existential threat could be next…
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Duration:00:32:17
What Could Be More Addictive Than Cocaine? Dr. Daryl Gioffre Tells Us
3/6/2024
This week Anthony is joined by celebrity nutritionist and longevity expert, Dr. Daryl Gioffre. Dr. Gioffre discusses his bestselling book Get Off Your Sugar, which shares alarming facts on our societies’ obsession with sugar and provides a foolproof plan for how to fix it.
Having overcome a lifelong sugar addiction himself, Dr. Gioffre tells us everything we need to know, from how we can fight inflammation and stop the stress eating to fixing our gut health and identifying the so-called “healthy’ foods that weaken our immune system. And if you were ever wondering what’s really in New York’s drinking water, you won’t want to miss this one…
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Duration:00:32:55
The Downfall of Saddam Hussein: Misjudgments, Paranoia & A Secret with Steve Coll
2/28/2024
This week, Anthony talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Steve Coll about his brand-new book, The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the C.I.A., and the Origins of America's Invasion of Iraq.
With access to new and unpublished documents, Steve analyzes the power dynamics, lost opportunities and misunderstandings that fueled the United States invasion of Iraq in 2003. Painting a comprehensive picture of Saddam Hussein, a paranoid man that was convinced the world was out to get him and acted accordingly. Steve discusses the attempted assassination of President George H.W. Bush; the burden Saddam faced from his family; Saddam’s complacency, misconceptions and more…
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Duration:00:32:07
The White House, Wall Street, and the SEC with Diana Henriques
2/21/2024
Award-winning journalist and author, Diana Henriques, joins Anthony this week to discuss her latest book,Taming the Street: The Old Guard, the New Deal, and FDR's Fight to Regulate American Capitalism.
What does capitalism owe to the common good? Diana raises this urgent question with Anthony, discussing the steps President Franklin D. Roosevelt took to regulate Wall Street during the 1929 stock market crash and the Great Depression, and the role the New Deal still plays in today’s markets. They then move on to discuss Diana’s definitive book on Bernie Madoff.
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Duration:00:41:51
What Happens After the Oval Office? Seven Presidents Tell Us with Jared Cohen
2/14/2024
This week, Anthony talks with New York Times bestselling author Jared Cohen. His new book Life After Power looks at seven presidents and their search for purpose beyond the White House. Jared shares untold stories of our former Commander-in-Chiefs, from departing honorably and learning to manage their egos, to questions of mortality and becoming “human” again.
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Duration:00:39:00
Is Life Just One Big Fluke? Brian Klaas Tells Us
2/7/2024
This week, Anthony talks with political scientist Brian Klaas about his new bestseller, Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters.
Brian argues that but for a few small changes, our lives and societies could be wildly different. He gets personal on the flukes that have altered the course of his own life; discusses the many random moments that have defined history; and explains why we control nothing but influence everything…
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Duration:00:29:12
Tristan Snell Successfully Prosecuted Trump Once, Can It Be Done Again?
1/31/2024
This week, Anthony talks with attorney Tristan Snell about his new book Taking Down Trump: 12 Rules for Prosecuting Donald Trump by Someone Who Did It Successfully.
Tristan provides insight into the rules of dealing with Trump; the challenges faced when prosecuting him; and the reality of the likely 2024 Republican presidential nominee being under such intense legal scrutiny.
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Duration:00:32:17
Does Dinner with Joe DiMaggio Make You Street Smart? with Dr. Rock Positano
1/24/2024
This week, Anthony talks with acclaimed author Dr. Rock Positano about his new book, co-authored with his brother John Positano, Street Smart: The Primer for Success in the New World. From the streets of Brooklyn to the halls of Yale, Rock stresses why having street smarts and making the most of any lucky break life gives us are the keys to success.
As the man who knew legendary baseball player Joe DiMaggio best in the last decade of his life, he then shares candid stories about the Yankee Clipper, from his marriage and undying love for Marilyn Monroe, to his carefully managed image and private life.
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Duration:00:41:10
The REAL Life & Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with Jonathan Eig
1/17/2024
Following Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Anthony sits down with award-winning journalist and biographer Jonathan Eig.
Jonathan’s latest book King: A Life, is the first major biography of Dr. King in decades and the only to include recently declassified FBI files. He paints an intimate portrait of the real Martin Luther King Jr., casting new light his origins; revealing his complex marital relationship; and why he was rarely ever at peace, even with himself.
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Duration:00:34:39
Morgan Housel: Are We Really the Same as Ever?
1/10/2024
In this week's new episode, Anthony sits down with bestselling author and finance expert, Morgan Housel.
Why does our relationship with money define us? How much has it changed over time? Where should we really be finding our happiness? And what are the two most important words in investing? Morgan answers everything and more on today's show.
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Duration:00:29:08
Is the US Heading for a Trade War? With Robert Lighthizer
1/3/2024
For decades, American trade policy indicated that free trade was always the answer, but during his tenure as US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer “blew" that idea up and implemented policies that put American workers first. He joins Anthony this week to discuss US trade relations, his time in government, and his new book, No Trade is Free: Changing Course, Taking on China, and Helping America's Workers.
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Duration:00:35:11
Jay Abraham Shares the Cheat Code to Wealth Without Risk
12/27/2023
This week, Anthony talks with executive coach and marketing guru Jay Abraham about his new book, Business Wealth Without Risk.
Known as the "21.7-billion-dollar man" Jay shares how to break down a business and think like a pro. Together they discuss, growth, risk, managing failure, and get personal on their own journey's and friendship over the years.
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Duration:00:38:25
Is Donald Trump Tired Of Winning? Ask Jonathan Karl
12/20/2023
This week, Anthony talks with veteran Washington reporter Jonathan Karl. Jonathan’s new book Tired of Winning explores how Donald Trump has wrecked the Grand Old Party and remade it in his own image. Together they discuss Trump’s campaign for “revenge,” his transition from disgraced to the dominant force, yet again, and what a second Trump presidency would mean for American democracy.
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Duration:00:38:20