Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci

This week, Anthony talks with journalist and conspiracy theory expert Mike Rothschild - of no relation. Mike’s brand-new book, Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds and 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories takes a deep dive into the absurd conspiracy theories surrounding Judaism’s ‘royal family,’ and is a hard look at the dangerous explosion of antisemitism in America today.  Learn more about your ad c...

This week, Anthony talks with communications expert Chris Ullman, about his brand-new book, Four Billionaires and a Parking Attendant. Chris shares details from his decades of experience working alongside some of the world's most influential minds, sharing his "blueprint for building a career and a life." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Anthony talks with one of the world’s best-loved authors, Ken Follett about his latest book The Armor of Light.  Having sold over 188 million copies of his books worldwide, Ken reflects on his decades-long career, sharing why storytelling remains the “core” of his life. He discusses the transition from a reader to a writer, the love affairs he has with his characters, and the incredible...

In this episode, former Congressman Adam Kinzinger joins Anthony to discuss his instant New York Times bestseller Renegade. Adam shares his personal inside account of the January 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol and his vote to impeach Donald Trump. From his family disowning him to breaking from the Republican Party, he tells his story of faith, service, and political duty in a democracy under siege....

This week, Anthony talks with bestselling author, political advisor, and former Defense Department official Dan Senor about his timely new book The Genius of Israel. Even in its darkest hour, Dan explains how Israeli society has and continues to show remarkable grit, resilience, and hope. They discuss the history of the nation, how it arrived here, it’s crucial relationship with the United States,...

With the 2024 presidential Election Day fast approaching, Anthony talks with Democratic candidate Marianne Williamson. Marianne outlines her fight for the Presidency, why she's the person for it, and what she will do to win... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Anthony talks with Melissa DeRosa, former right-hand to Governor Andrew Cuomo and one of the most powerful women in New York State government history.  From her journey as a young woman in politics to the deadliest pandemic in history and setting the record straight on the final Cuomo years, Melissa leaves no stone unturned in her brand-new book “What’s Left Unsaid.” Learn more ab...

This week, Anthony is joined by Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks and author of the brand-new book, Justice is Coming: How Progressives Are Going to Take Over the Country and America Is Going to Love It. Days before announcing his bid for the 2024 Democratic nomination, Cenk shares with Anthony his vision for a “progressive” America, they get to the roots of what went wrong with the Republica...

This week, Anthony talks with journalist and author Michael Wolff about his new bestseller dubbed "the book that brought down Rupert Murdoch.”  Michael talks about the dysfunction, greed and future of the world’s most powerful media family. With Rupert aging and the succession in question, who will take the reins of the Murdoch dynasty? And are we in the last days of Fox News? Find out on today’s...

Former presidential candidate and founder of the Forward Party, Andrew Yang and author and essayist Stephen Marche join Open Book this week to discuss their brand-new political thriller The Last Election.  The Last Election is set on the campaign trail of the 2024 presidential race, it is as much as wake-up call as it is fiction. If no candidate can amass the 270 electoral college vote majority, w...

With the recent crash of the F-35 fighter jet in South Carolina, Anthony talks with Tom Burbage, former president of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Company and EVP for the USAF F-22 Raptor and the F-35, and Betsy Clark, a member of the F-35 review team for the US Department of Defense. Their new book F-35: The Inside Story of the Lightening II is the only inside look at what is still con...

This week, Anthony talks with esteemed Harvard University professor and Pulitzer Prize winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, about her recent book On Juneteenth. As a Texas native, Annette shares an incredibly personal story and profoundly truthful narrative of the long road to Juneteenth, its importance to American history, and how it has evolved since becoming a federal holiday. Learn more about y...

This week, Anthony talks with comedian Madison Malloy about her book ‘Time to Lighten the F*ck Up” perfectly described as a raunchy self-help guide with a side of humor. From Wall Street to a standup comedian and entrepreneur, Madison shares her advice for navigating the crazy moments in life and getting out of your own way whilst doing so. As someone that has also experienced many of life’s uncer...

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 globa...

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...

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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-Frie...

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 Anthon...

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 exp...

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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...

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...

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.  L...

This week, Anthony sits down with 2024 Presidential candidate Governor Chris Christie. Since announcing his bid for Office, Governor Christie has spoken nothing but the truth during his campaign. He tells Anthony his plan to save the Republican Party and America, reveals what he regrets most from his time as Governor–and confirms why he’s the man to put a stop to Trump, once and for all.  Learn mo...

In this episode, Anthony talks with Polina Marinova Pompliano. author of Hidden Genius. Polina has spent nearly a decade profiling the world's top performers and distills the secrets, the unknowns and their individual stories into her debut book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices