Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci
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.
Latest episodes
Sep 6, 2023 • 41min
Calder Walton: Intelligence and the Reality of Russia & the New Cold War
In this week's conversation, Anthony talks with Calder Walton, one of the world’s leading scholars on intelligence and national security. Calder’s new book Spies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West exposes the hundred-year intelligence war between Russia, the West and our more recent conflict with China. Together, they examine Putin’s real motives, expose the show horses in our global intelligence agencies, and Calder stresses the real magnitude of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 30, 2023 • 50min
Nick Black On Mastering MMA & the Markets
This week, Anthony talks with former MMA champion and crypto expert Nicholas Black. Nick is known for his fighting spirit in both the markets and the ring, and has a unique ability to explain and summarise the most complex of investment strategies whilst teaching us all how to develop a winners mindset. He shares his predictions for the future of regulation, price points, AI and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 23, 2023 • 32min
Trapped Inside the FBI's Secret Wars with Brett Forrest
In this episode, Anthony is joined by author and national security reporter at the Wall Street Journal, Brett Forrest. Brett’s new book Lost Son takes us inside the hunt to find FBI asset Billy Reilly who vanished in Russia. Anthony opens up about his own encounter with the Reilly family – and the struggle to find answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 16, 2023 • 38min
Jim Campbell: The Man Who Made Madoff Talk
This week, Anthony talks with radio host and author of Madoff Talks, Jim Campbell. Jim reveals how he was able to get Bernie and the Madoff family including Ruth and Andrew, to share their truth with him. They discuss the complexities of the $64B fraud, the failure of the regulatory agencies, whether the Madoff family were really involved - and the real contrast between Madoff and Sam Bankman-Fried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 9, 2023 • 45min
Murders, Moscow, and the Muppets with Natasha Lance Rogoff
This week, Anthony talks with award-winning filmmaker and journalist Natasha Lance-Rogoff about her recent book Muppets in Moscow which details Natasha’s story of bringing Sesame Street to post-communist Russia almost 30 years ago.From the kidnapping of Elmo to AK-47s and assassinations, getting The Muppets across the finish line was more than a challenge, Natasha is incredibly honest with Anthony on what it really took–and provides insight on Putin and the Russia we see today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 2, 2023 • 45min
Trump 2.0: Reckoning & Revenge with Miles Taylor
Anthony talks with former Homeland Security official and Anonymous whistleblower, Miles Taylor, about his new book Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump which sounds the alarm on the possibility of a second Trump term. The two get personal on their own experiences in the White House and standing against Trump, revealing the various characters and struggles they faced. Miles explains why Trump really could beat Biden in 2024, stressing just how dangerous Trump 2.0 would be… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 26, 2023 • 46min
Daniel Silva AKA the Spymaster of the Summer
In this episode, Anthony talks with multiple New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva. Daniel discusses his writing process, revealing how he maintains discipline, and balances his many great sources. He then takes Anthony through his brand-new page-turner The Collector, which promises spies, thrills, an art heist and more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2023 • 50min
The REAL George F. Kennan with Frank Costigliola
In this episode, Anthony talks with distinguished historian and author Frank Costigliola about his new book, Kennan: A Life Between Worlds. US diplomat George F. Kennan was one of the most influential and prominent figures of the 20th Century, whose policies, perhaps most notably - containment of Soviet expansion during the Cold War, significantly altered the course of history. Frank and Anthony explores areas of Kennan’s life never previously visited – from his regrets and personal anecdotes to his extraordinary ambition and policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 12, 2023 • 44min
Sam Bankman-Fried & the Unravelling of FTX with Brady Dale
This week, Anthony talks with veteran crypto reporter Brady Dale. Brady’s brand-new book SBF: How the FTX Bankruptcy Unwound Crypto’s Very Good Bad Guy, is the first book detailing the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX. With Anthony’s personal ties to Sam and Brady’s vast knowledge of the space, the two get personal on what really happened, who was responsible, and where crypto is heading from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 5, 2023 • 44min
China, Chips and Chaos with Chris Miller
In this episode, Anthony is joined by Chris Miller, author of Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology. Chris explains the high stakes of the semiconductor industry, “the new oil” that defines our national security, economic and geopolitical powers. He reveals the real ongoing battle between the United States and China, and why it is more vulnerable than ever to disruption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
