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Podcast · 261 episodes

Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci, page 2

by SALT & Goalhanger · English

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. On 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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High Performance Psychologist: The #1 Fear Holding You Back From Your Full PotentialFear of other people’s opinions (“POPO”) and how it limits human potential; replacing performance-based identity with purpose-based identity; mental skills for mastery of self and craft.16 Jun 2026 · 34 min · 13 chapters
The Rise and Fall of a Tech Titan - Katie PrescottKatie Prescott discusses her book The Curious Case of Mike Lynch, covering Autonomy’s rise, the Hewlett-Packard acquisition fallout, Lynch’s U.S. criminal acquittal vs.11 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 12 chapters
You Can't Understand America Without Understanding New York - Russell ShortoRussell Shorto argues that understanding America requires understanding New York’s origins, especially the Dutch colony of New Netherland and the 1664 English takeover.9 Jun 2026 · 31 min · 12 chapters
The AI Expert Who Will Change Your Mind About AI - Josh TyrangielJosh Tyrangiel argues AI should be “for good” by demanding accountability from powerful labs, using AI with humans in the loop, and focusing on real-world benefits (healthcare, education, government)…4 Jun 2026 · 32 min · 17 chapters
The Dark Side of FDR Nobody Talks About - David T. BeitoHistorian David T. Beito argues that Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal and wartime leadership prolonged economic recovery, used political manipulation, and made morally consequential…2 Jun 2026 · 35 min · 14 chapters
The Ancient Secret to Finally Breaking Free From Your Past - Steven PressfieldSteven Pressfield discusses his novel The Arcadian and its themes of reincarnation, generational violence, justice/karmic “stored justice,” and breaking a “wheel of damnation” through self-awareness,…29 May 2026 · 30 min · 15 chapters
Bestselling Historian: The Revolution That Shouldn't Have Happened - Douglas BruntThe episode features Douglas Brunt, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel.28 May 2026 · 31 min · 14 chapters
WWII Historian: 3 Decisions That Built The West and How We're Destroying It - James HollandWWII historian James Holland argues that three key post–World War II decisions (Bretton Woods, the Marshall Plan, and the broader “postwar order”) built the West by combining hard power with “soft…26 May 2026 · 40 min · 15 chapters
Why People Feel Empty, Lonely, and Like Nothing They Do Matters - Jennifer Breheny WallaceThe “mattering crisis” behind loneliness, emptiness, anxiety, depression, substance use, and even suicidal thinking; how feeling valued and able to add value protects mental health and purpose.21 May 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
May 2026 Q&A: Rebuilding After Trump, 3 Books That Changed My Life, Young Men in CrisisOpen Book’s May 2026 Q&A (host Anthony Scaramucci) covers: relationship advice (forgive, communicate, unconditional commitment; he and wife Deirdre are in second marriages after divorces), rebuilding…19 May 2026 · 25 min · 17 chapters
The One Thing That Will Bring China Down - Simon ElegantSimon Elegant argues China’s long-term stability is threatened less by infrastructure than by youth employment and the CCP’s vulnerability around family-driven expectations.14 May 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
NYT Bestselling Historian: Why George Washington Was the Greatest Leader Who Ever Lived — H. W. BrandsHistorian H.W. Brands argues that George Washington’s greatness came from a self-imposed code of honor, selfless service, and political restraint—especially his silence at the 1787 Constitutional…12 May 2026 · 32 min · 19 chapters
Peter Diamandis: AI Will Cure All Disease, Reverse Aging, and You Have to PreparePeter Diamandis discusses his book We Are As Gods (with Stephen Kotler) and argues that accelerating AI and other technologies will drive “abundance,” cure disease, reverse aging, and reshape…7 May 2026 · 31 min · 20 chapters
The Tiny Daily Habits That Rewire Your Brain - Jake Humphrey & Damian HughesMicro Habits—tiny daily actions that “rewire” motivation and high performance, emphasizing “being the light in the room” (thermostat vs thermometer), calm control (autonomy), and replacing big goals…5 May 2026 · 25 min · 12 chapters
How 3 Gamblers Stole Millions From Casinos - Kit ChellelAdvantage gambling—how three “rebel” gamblers used data, early computers, and disciplined bankroll/risk management to beat casino and racetrack odds, and how casinos and AI respond.30 Apr 2026 · 30 min · 14 chapters
Historian: This Event Created Trump, Giuliani & Rupert Murdoch - Heather Ann ThompsonHeather Ann Thompson argues that the “American dream” of middle-class stability (suburbs, college, homeownership) depended on a robust federal government, higher taxes, and public services.28 Apr 2026 · 34 min · 13 chapters
Fmr Goldman Sachs CEO: What Surviving The 2008 Financial Crisis Taught Me — Lloyd BlankfeinLloyd Blankfein (former Goldman Sachs CEO) discusses his memoir “Streetwise” as a life strategy and crisis-management manual, focusing on growing up in East New York public housing, leading Goldman…23 Apr 2026 · 54 min · 18 chapters
Historian: America's Origin Story Is A Lie - Craig Fehrman - Craig FehrmanCraig Fehrman discusses his book The Vast Enterprise, a new history of Lewis and Clark, arguing America’s origin story is more complex than the “two heroes” myth.21 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
April 2026 Q&A: What Trump is Really Like, Repeal Citizens United, Declining US DollarApril 2026 monthly Q&A on politics, economics, career, books, and personal stories.16 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 18 chapters
World's #1 Thriller Writer: "STOP SCROLLING and BE HUMAN AGAIN" - David BaldacciDavid Baldacci discusses his philosophy of writing human-focused thrillers, the dangers of “doom scrolling,” and the themes in his new novel Hope Rises (a sequel to Nash Falls): revenge, identity,…14 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
The Anthropologist Predicting Society's Collapse - Jitske KramerLiminal “tricky times” when old narratives collapse and new ones aren’t born yet; how societies and organizations are reshaped through interaction and decision-making, and how “trickster” archetypes…9 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 18 chapters
The Truth About AI They Don't Want You To Know - Sebastian MallabyA conversation about the rapid progress toward AGI, the character of DeepMind cofounder Demis Hassabis, and whether AI poses existential risk.7 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
American Recession Watch, Extreme Wealth Gap, & Crypto StalemateThe episode (All Things Markets) discusses recession risk and inflation spillovers from high oil after a month into the war, arguing the U.S.1 Apr 2026 · 36 min · 15 chapters
The Strategic Genius Behind Trump's Chaos - Jeffrey SonnenfeldHow Jeffrey Sonnenfeld argues Trump’s “chaos” is a repeatable, calculated leadership strategy—using distraction, narrative control, distrust of experts, and wedge-building to gain influence and power.31 Mar 2026 · 33 min · 13 chapters