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
Jun 19, 2024 • 38min
The Week That Changed the World with DW Gibson
This week, Anthony talks with award-winning author DW Gibson about his new book, One Week to Change the World: An Oral History of the 1999 WTO Protests. With the 25th anniversary approaching, DW discusses the angst that marked the end of the millennium, why the lessons learnt are even more applicable in today's society, and reveals the many missing pieces the media left out... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2024 • 58min
China, Russia, and America: Where Do We Go From Here?
This week, Anthony talks with Jack Devine and Jonathan Ward on two of today's most pressing topics, China and Russia. Where are we at right now with both powers relationship with the United States and our Western allies... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 5, 2024 • 33min
Have You Been in the Room Where it Happens? With George Stephanopoulos
This week, Anthony talks with veteran political news host and former advisor to President Clinton, George Stephanopoulos.George’s new book The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis, describes the room that defines American power. From the moment President’s Kennedy and Reagan were shot, to the harrowing hours of 9/11 and the raid on Osama Bin Laden. Gives his insiders perspective and recounts the crises that decided the course of history… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2024 • 34min
From Wall Street to the White House & Back with Anthony Scaramucci & Kara Swisher
With Anthony's new book From Wall Street to the White House and Back: The Scaramucci Guide to Unbreakable Resilience out this week, we had to flip the switch! Who better to hand the interview mic over to than Kara Swisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2024 • 15min
Happy Mother's Day, Mama Mooch!
Wishing a very happy Mother's Day to the real star of Open Book, Marie Scaramucci. Anthony talks with his Ma about everything from botox and going in on Trump, to boyfriends and favourite children... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 8, 2024 • 33min
The Man Who Listens When Markets Speak with Lawrence McDonald
This week, Anthony talks with Bear Traps Report founder and author, Lawrence G. McDonald.Larry's new book, "How to Listen When Markets Speak," explores the real risks, myths and investment opportunities in our evolving economy. Is there a bubble in crypto? What's really going to happen to inflation? And what should we be betting on right now? Larry gets into all of that and more on the show... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 1, 2024 • 36min
Hidden Repression, Human Rights & Bitcoin with Alex Gladstein
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2024 • 32min
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 • 33min
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 • 36min
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
