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.
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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.
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Mentioned in this episode:
The Fourth Turning by William Strauss and Neil Howe https://amzn.to/4mPO80Z
The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown https://amzn.to/4npPKj7
Apple in China by Patrick McGee https://amzn.to/48HOiUA
1942: When World War II Engulfed the Globe by Peter Firtzsche https://amzn.to/4pQvrNi
Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman https://amzn.to/46LW8Kf
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.
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Elie Honig is CNN’s Emmy-nominated Senior Legal Analyst, writes a weekly column for New York Magazine and Cafe.com, hosts podcasts on the law and true crime for Vox Media, is a Rutgers University scholar, and is special counsel to the law firm Lowenstein Sandler.
His book is one of the must-read political books of the fall, get it here: When You Come at the King: Inside DOJ's Pursuit of the President, From Nixon to Trump
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:
Pre-order: Solana Rising: Investing in the Fast Lane of Crypto
From Wall Street to the White House and Back
The Little Book of Bitcoin
The Little Book of Hedge Funds
Hopping over the Rabbit Hole
Goodbye Gordon Gekko: How to Find Your Fortune Without Losing Your Soul
Timestamps
00:00 Elie Honig Introduction
02:58 Why did you write this book about accountability for presidents now?
04:41 Would this be the situation if Trump won in 2020?
07:31 Is this time different in American history?
11:23 Archibald Cox, Saturday Night Massacre, & Robert Bork
16:11 Everyone loves the idea of an outsider prosecutor, until this happens
20:19 Presidential immunity case: Would Nixon have gotten in trouble?
21:49 Is the Supreme Court afraid of Trump?
22:50 Examples of Supreme Court rulings against Trump
23:08 Is Elie more optimistic or pessimistic about America holding the powerful accountable?
27:52 Five Words
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James Holland is the author of Cassino ’44, The Savage Storm, Brothers in Arms, Sicily ’43, Normandy ’44, Big Week, The Rise of Germany, and The Allies Strike Back in the War in the West trilogy, Burma ’44, and Dam Busters. He has written and presented the BAFTA shortlisted documentaries Battle of Britain and Dam Busters for the BBC. He is also the co-host of the brilliant WW2 Pod with Al Murray.
Get a copy of his brilliant book Cassino '44: The Brutal Battle for Rome, you won't regret it: https://amzn.to/4gB8OZ2
Listen to the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/34VlAepHmeloDD76RX4jtc?si=6695d3eef52944c0
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.
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James Holland is the author of Cassino ’44, The Savage Storm, Brothers in Arms, Sicily ’43, Normandy ’44, Big Week, The Rise of Germany, and The Allies Strike Back in the War in the West trilogy, Burma ’44, and Dam Busters. He has written and presented the BAFTA shortlisted documentaries Battle of Britain and Dam Busters for the BBC. He is also the co-host of the brilliant WW2 Pod with Al Murray.
Get a copy of his brilliant book "Victory '45: The End of the War in Eight Surrenders", you won't regret it: https://amzn.to/3IlwaW3
Listen to the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/34VlAepHmeloDD76RX4jtc?si=6695d3eef52944c0
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.
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Mark Skousen holds the Doti-Spogli Chair of Free Enterprise at Chapman University in California. As an eighth-generation direct descendant of Benjamin Franklin, he has had a lifelong interest in the “grandfather” of our nation. Dr. Skousen’s career has often followed that of his illustrious ancestor, as a publisher, author, financial advisor, teacher, father, public servant, and world traveler.
Get a copy of Mark's wonderful book The Greatest American: Benjamin Franklin, the World’s Most Versatile Genius
Books mentioned on this episode:
Fart Proudly by Benjamin Franklin https://amzn.to/4nyi2Yb
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin
The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson
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:
Pre-order Solana Rising: Investing in the Fast Lane of Crypto
From Wall Street to the White House and Back
The Little Book of Bitcoin
The Little Book of Hedge Funds
Hopping over the Rabbit Hole
Goodbye Gordon Gekko: How to Find Your Fortune Without Losing Your Soul
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Benn Steil is a senior fellow and director of international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the author of The Marshall Plan: Dawn of the Cold War, winner of the New York Historical Society’s Barbara and David Zalaznick Book Prize in American History and the American Academy of Diplomacy’s Douglas Dillon Award.
Get a copy of his masterful book The World That Wasn't: Henry Wallace and the Fate of the American Century
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.
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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.
Books mentioned in this episode:
1. King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic Miscalculation by Scott Anderson
2. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
3. The Iliad by Homer
4. The Odyssey by Homer
5. The Nazi Mind by Laurence Rees
6. Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O'Neill
7. The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World by Niall Ferguson
📚 Get a copy of my books:
1. Pre-order Solana Rising: Investing in the Fast Lane of Crypto
2. From Wall Street to the White House and Back
3. The Little Book of Bitcoin
4. The Little Book of Hedge Funds
5. Hopping over the Rabbit Hole
6. Goodbye Gordon Gekko: How to Find Your Fortune Without Losing Your Soul
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Juliet Schor is an economist and a professor of sociology at Boston College and is the bestselling author of numerous books, including The Overworked American, After the Gig, and The Overspent American. She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and has been featured across national and international media, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, People, 60 Minutes, the Today show, and Good Morning America.
Read her book Four Days a Week: The Life-Changing Solution for Reducing Employee Stress, Improving Well-Being, and Working Smarter
Watch her TED Talk here
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.
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Kenneth Rogoff is Maurits C. Boas Professor of Economics at Harvard University and former International Monetary Fund chief economist. One of the world’s foremost observers on the global economy, he is coauthor of the New York Times bestselling This Time Is Different.
Get a copy of his book "Our Dollar, Your Problem: An Insider's View of Seven Turbulent Decades of Global Finance, and the Road Ahead" here: https://amzn.to/3JsOxbT
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Blake Bailey is the author of biographies of Philip Roth, John Cheever, Richard Yates, and Charles Jackson. He won the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Francis Parkman Prize from the Society of American Historians, a Literature Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. He was also a finalist for the Pulitzer and James Tait Black Prizes. A previous memoir, The Splendid Things We Planned, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Autobiography.
Get Blake's book "Canceled Lives: My Father, My Scandal, and Me" here: https://amzn.to/3UL09t0
Sol Gittleman is the Alice and Nathan Gantcher University Professor Emeritus at Tufts University, where he taught from 1964 until his retirement in 2015. He served as provost from 1981 to 2002 and has received many awards, fellowships, and honorary degrees for his teaching and service.
About the host:
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.
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Jonathan Mahler is a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine and the author of the bestselling Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning, which was adapted as an ESPN miniseries, and The Challenge, a New York Times Notable Book. His journalism has received numerous awards and been featured in The Best American Sports Writing.
About the host:
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.
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This week on Open Book, Anthony sits down with Lionel Barber.
Lionel Barber was the Editor of the Financial Times from 2005 until January 2020, widely credited with transforming the FT from a newspaper publisher into a multi-channel global news organization. During his editorship, the FT passed the milestone of one million paying readers, winning many international awards and accolades for its journalism. He is also the Co-host of the Media Confidential podcast
About The Host:
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.
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I am looking forward to recording a Q&A each month, where I will record questions asked by you from YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
On this episode, you will learn more thoughts on democracy in America, how to read books, make yourself resistant to AI, the best and worst career advice I ever received, and so much more.
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.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
The Wealth Ladder by Nick Maggiulli
One Up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch
The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cumminghman
These Truths by Jill Lepore
In The Time of the Americans by David Fromkin
📚 Get a copy of my books:
Solana Rising: Investing in the Fast Lane of Crypto
From Wall Street to the White House and Back
The Little Book of Bitcoin
The Little Book of Hedge Funds
Hopping over the Rabbit Hole
Goodbye Gordon Gekko: How to Find Your Fortune Without Losing Your Soul
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This week on Open Book, Anthony sits down with Jim Lampley.
Jim is a Hall of Fame sportscaster with 50 years of on-site experience at numerous live sports events that include college and NFL football and ABC’s Wide World of Sports, inside NBA and MLB locker rooms, Wimbledon, Ryder Cup PGA Golf, and 14 Olympics. For 30 years, he was the face and voice of HBO World Championship boxing, including anecdotes and interactions with the most famous fighters of his era (Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Ray Leonard and George Foreman) and the biggest boxing matches up to and including the “Billion Dollar Bout” between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
About The Host:
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.
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This week, Anthony sits down with New York Times bestselling author, Benjamin Wallace, to discuss his recent book, The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto. Together, they dive into the origins of Bitcoin, the mystery behind its creator, and how the cryptocurrency has evolved from a digital currency to a store of value. They also discuss the future of Bitcoin in the global economy, and the far-reaching impact of cryptocurrencies on financial freedom.
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This week on Open Book, Anthony Talks with Jonah Bromwich, a reporter for The New York Times, who has covered Manhattan’s criminal justice system for years. He was a lead reporter on Trump’s criminal trial, reporting live from the courtroom for more than a month.
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This week on Open Book, Anthony talks with Sonia Purnell about her book 'Kingmaker,' which chronicles the life of Pamela Harriman, a woman who navigated the complexities of power, seduction, and intrigue in the political landscape of the 20th century.
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This week, Anthony interviews bestselling author and returning Open Book guest Daniel Silva about his latest novel, 'An Inside Job,' featuring the beloved character Gabriel Allon. They discuss the evolution of Allon, and the intricate relationship between the Vatican and historical events. Silva shares insights into the art world, the mysteries surrounding lost masterpieces, and the complexities of power and corruption within the Vatican.
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This week, Anthony sits down with Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas — Hollywood powerhouse and now author — to discuss her debut book Climbing in Heels. They explore her unconventional path to success, the barriers women face in the entertainment industry, and the enduring value of integrity. Elaine reflects on the impact of the Me Too movement, the power of storytelling, and the role of friendship in navigating career highs and lows. At the heart of it all is her message: the only thing standing in your way is you.
Get her wonderful new book "Climbing in Heels: A Novel" here: https://amzn.to/4eKtc9o
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Pre-order "Solana Rising: Investing in the Fast Lane of Crypto" https://amzn.to/4epOh8W
"From Wall Street to the White House and Back" https://amzn.to/3Sxk7Xz
"The Little Book of Bitcoin" https://amzn.to/4e2Vnz1
"The Little Book of Hedge Funds" https://amzn.to/4jccAJv
"Hopping over the Rabbit Hole" https://amzn.to/40yFbRI
"Goodbye Gordon Gekko: How to Find Your Fortune Without Losing Your Soul" https://amzn.to/44ehn6m
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In this conversation, Anthony interviews historian Lawrence Rees about his book 'The Nazi Mind: 12 Warnings from History.' They discuss the relevance of historical lessons in today's political climate, the fragility of democracy, the role of ordinary people in the rise of authoritarianism, and more.
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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.
