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
Apr 3, 2023 • 39min
Wait, Did Our Economy Just Stop?! With Liz Hoffman
In this episode, Anthony talks with Liz Hoffman about her book Crash Landing: The Inside Story of How the World’s Biggest Companies Survived an Economy on the Brink. Together they recall the unforeseen moment when our economy simply stopped in March of 2020. Anthony opens up about his own experiences at SkyBridge and they reflect on the business leaders that did well, those that didn’t – and where we go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 30, 2023 • 36min
Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover with Alex and Books
In this episode, Anthony sits down with Alex Wieckowski aka Alex and Books. Alex has taken the reading world by storm with his popular newsletter that provides weekly reading tips, book recommendations and thoughtful analysis. From The Great Gatsby and the Stoics, to which popular title is the most overrated - who better to tell us everything we need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 27, 2023 • 36min
The Untouchables: Power, The Mob & An Indictment with Elie Honig
Scholar & CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig joins Anthony to talk about his new book Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away with It. They discuss President Trump’s indictment, Bill Cosby, Jeffrey Epstein and more. Elie shares his inside account of going up against the Mob, during his time as a federal and state prosecutor – and both share their thoughts on the fate of Sam Bankman-Fried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2023 • 43min
Oh, How Dimes Have Changed! Lyn Alden Talks All Things Money, Crypto & Investing
In this episode, Anthony talks with macroeconomist and investment strategist Lyn Alden about what we can learn from the history of money and why it’s so complex. Looking forward, they share their hopes for the future, discussing inflation, potential policy decisions and of course, cryptocurrencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 20, 2023 • 41min
HR Is Not Your Friend: Gretchen Carlson on Fox News, NDAs & Breaking the Silence
With Women’s History Month upon us, Anthony talks with trailblazer Gretchen Carlson. Gretchen takes us back to her decision to go public and stand up against then Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, she details her work bringing harassment and retaliation issues front and centre in the workplace. Gretchen talks candidly with Anthony about what more needs to be done, and whether the predators are still being protected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2023 • 41min
Inside the Bedroom & Boardroom of Billionaire Sumner Redstone with James B. Stewart
Anthony talks with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist James B. Stewart about his new book Unscripted: The Epic Battle for a Media Empire and the Redstone Family Legacy, co-authored with Rachel Abrams. The book chronicles sex-obsessed media mogul Sumner Redstone, whose life according to James was a constant “jaw drop.” James discusses misogyny, betrayal and lies. Is there a secret child of one of Redstone’s late mistresses? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2023 • 55min
The REAL Real Housewife with Carole Radziwill
In this episode, Anthony talks with award-winning journalist, author and RHONY alum Carole Radziwill. Carole’s bestselling book What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship & Love traces her life as a child growing up in blue collar New York, to marrying Polish prince Anthony Radziwill – and joining the Kennedy clan. She shares a lot she has not shared before about Anthony’s cancer, and her friendship with John Kennedy and his bride Carolyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 9, 2023 • 47min
On the MOVE with Parag Khanna: Where Do We Go From Here?
Migration, climate change and immigration - all topics are at the top of our agendas. But why are people moving, and what can we learn from history to map out a possible future? Anthony discusses that and more with Parag Khanna, renowned globalization scholar and author of MOVE: Where People Are Going for a Better Future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 7, 2023 • 51min
Money and Misogyny on Wall Street with Jamie Fiore Higgins
Jamie Fiore Higgins worked as a managing director at Goldman Sachs and is the author of Bully Market: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs. Having both hailed from blue-collar Italian immigrant families, Anthony and Jamie compare notes on their time on Wall Street. Jamie speaks candidly about her tumultuous experience, detailing the abuse and discrimination she faced as she ascended the ranks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 2, 2023 • 47min
The Bros, Foes, Trainwrecks and Danger Zones of Silicon Valley with Kara Swisher
In this episode, Anthony is joined by journalist, podcast host and author Kara Swisher. Kara shares her upbringing and how it made her who she is today.They explore Kara’s bestselling book on AOL, the dangers in tech. And talk the many changing faces of Silicon Valley, from the “class acts” to the “intolerable.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
