Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci

Jane Eisner is a widely published journalist who held leadership positions at the Philadelphia Inquirer and The Forward. She is the author of Taking Back the Vote. Get a copy of her wonderful book Carole King: She Made the Earth Move 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: Solana Rising: Investing in the Fast Lane of Crypto ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/43F5Nld⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ From Wall Street to the White House and Back ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/47fJDbv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Little Book of Bitcoin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/47pWRmh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Little Book of Hedge Funds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/43LbM83⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hopping over the Rabbit Hole ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3LaykJb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Goodbye Gordon Gekko ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/47xrLYs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cameo.com/themooch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ Check out my other podcasts: The Rest is Politics US - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lost Boys - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYFf6KS9ro1p18Z0ajmXz5qNPGy9qmE8j&feature=shared⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SALT - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/SALTTube/featured⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Follow Anthony on Social Media Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/scaramucci/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Scaramucci⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anscaramucci/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ascaramucci?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@therealanthonyscaramucci Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David I. Sandberg, a leading pediatric neurosurgeon, shares his journey in the field and the emotional toll of operating on children. He discusses how parenthood deepens his empathy, influencing his approach with families. Sandberg reflects on global health missions that shaped his priorities, emphasizing the need for compassion in medicine. He offers crucial safety advice for protecting children from brain injuries and recounts the heart-wrenching moments of delivering bad news. His insights bridge the intersection of medicine, emotion, and mentorship.

Keith Ferrazzi, founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight and bestselling author, shares insights on high-performing teams and relationship-driven leadership. He emphasizes the importance of co-creation and trust in achieving exceptional results. Keith recounts his own networking journey and the impact of mentorship on loyalty. He discusses how AI can enhance collaboration and the need for candor to eliminate conflict avoidance. The conversation wraps up with actionable leadership takeaways focused on empowerment and building strong team dynamics.

David Gelles, a New York Times reporter and bestselling author, delves into the unconventional journey of Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia. He shares how Chouinard's accidental entry into business turned into a mission-driven company prioritizing environmental sustainability. Gelles discusses Chouinard's unique management style, his disdain for the billionaire label, and how his values shaped Patagonia's authentic brand. The conversation highlights risks taken for innovation and Chouinard's lasting commitment to grassroots activism.

Join Ruth Rogers, the Michelin-starred chef and owner of London's River Café, as she dives into the rich tapestry of food and community. Discover how restaurants serve as vital social hubs and the magic of spontaneous connections lost during the pandemic. Ruth shares her journey from a sixth table to culinary stardom, emphasizing simplicity and generosity in Italian cuisine. She reflects on hospitality's power to unite, her love of cooking for notable figures, and her latest projects, including her podcast and a unique lemon cookbook.

In this engaging discussion, Anthony shares insights on his Catholic upbringing and Republican identity, advocating for party reform. He addresses the potential for civil unrest with a reassuring perspective on economic stability. The conversation includes diverse book recommendations, emphasizing Marcus Aurelius' wisdom. Anthony's ambitious plans if elected president highlight his commitment to reducing political divisiveness. He also reflects on personal resilience, the importance of supporting his children's dreams, and the ever-evolving landscape of investing, including Bitcoin's future.

Andrew Ross Sorkin, an award-winning journalist and bestselling author, dives into the 1929 Wall Street crash and its lessons for today. He explores the characters and speculative behaviors behind the boom and bust, along with the policy failures of Herbert Hoover. Sorkin discusses the ingredients that can lead to financial crashes, such as leverage and lack of transparency. The conversation highlights modern risks like corporate debt and crypto volatility, while reflecting on how the crash spurred significant institutional changes in America.

Jeff Clements, co-founder and CEO of American Promise and former Assistant Attorney General of Massachusetts, dives deep into the impact of money in politics. He discusses the ramifications of the Citizens United ruling, which opened floodgates for super PACs and dark money, skewing representation. Clements advocates for a constitutional amendment to curb this influence and shares a state-led strategy that’s gaining momentum. He envisions a political landscape post-amendment that is more competitive and representative, drawing parallels to a 'second American revolution' in democracy.

Catherine Grace Katz, an award-winning historian and author of The Daughters of Yalta, shares her journey from finance to uncovering powerful narratives of WWII. She delves into how the daughters of Allied leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt influenced critical diplomatic decisions at Yalta. Katz highlights their unique roles—Sarah's close bond with Winston, Kathleen's insider access to Soviet circles, and Anna's caretaker duties for FDR. Their personal relationships shaped critical wartime alliances, offering a fresh perspective on Yalta's legacy and its long-lasting impact.

Nick Maggiulli, COO at Ritholtz Wealth Management and author of popular finance books, shares his insights on financial independence. He emphasizes that raising long-term income is more crucial than merely cutting expenses. Maggiulli discusses the importance of investing consistently in diversified assets and shares motivational paths to financial freedom, like education and side hustles. He also advises on surviving market downturns and stresses the significance of owning income-producing assets to hedge against inflation.