
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 24, 2024 • 30min
Amazon’s Quest For World Domination with Dana Mattioli
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… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2024 • 31min
Changing the World, One Mindset at a Time with Mary C. Murphy
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2024 • 34min
From Food Stamps to the US Senate with John Deaton
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… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 2024 • 34min
How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World with Saleha Mohsin
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… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 2024 • 38min
Burn Book: A Tech Love Story with Kara Swisher
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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2024 • 36min
The Billionaire Brain: Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey & the Battle for Twitter with Kurt Wagner
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 2024 • 32min
America’s Greatest Threats Are Coming with Admiral James Stavridis & Elliot Ackerman
Admiral Stavridis and Elliot Ackerman discuss their book set in 2054, exploring AI, military strategies, geopolitical concerns, and future technological advancements. The podcast also reflects on past presidents, speculates on global changes, and features a touching conversation between a son and his mother about the future.

Mar 6, 2024 • 33min
What Could Be More Addictive Than Cocaine? Dr. Daryl Gioffre Tells Us
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… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 2024 • 32min
The Downfall of Saddam Hussein: Misjudgments, Paranoia & A Secret with Steve Coll
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… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2024 • 42min
The White House, Wall Street, and the SEC with Diana Henriques
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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