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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. On Open Book, listeners will hear and get to know the real Anthony: the proud son of immigrant parents,... more

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Josh Tyrangiel
Author of AI for Good; former media executive
Author, AI for Good; former Bloomberg, Time Magazine executive
Episode: The AI Expert Who Will Change Your Mind About AI - Josh Tyrangiel
David Beito
Historian and professor emeritus at the University of Alabama
University of Alabama
Episode: The Dark Side of FDR Nobody Talks About - David T. Beito
Douglas Brunt
Bestselling New York Times author, host of Dedicated
Author, Brunt Enterprises (as introduced in episode)
Episode: Bestselling Historian: The Revolution That Shouldn't Have Happened - Douglas Brunt
Jennifer Wallace
Award-winning journalist, best-selling author of Mattering
Author, Mattering
Episode: Why People Feel Empty, Lonely, and Like Nothing They Do Matters - Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Simon Elegant
China Bureau Chief for the Washington Post; author of City on Fire
The Washington Post
Episode: The One Thing That Will Bring China Down - Simon Elegant
Herbert W. Brands
Award-winning historian and author of American Patriarch, The Life of George Washington
Author, Historian
Episode: NYT Bestselling Historian: Why George Washington Was the Greatest Leader Who Ever Lived — H. W. Brands
Peter Diamandis
New York Times bestselling author and founder of over 25 companies in AI, health, tech, space, venture capital, and education
XPRIZE, Singularity University (via associations mentioned in dialogue)
Episode: Peter Diamandis: AI Will Cure All Disease, Reverse Aging, and You Have to Prepare
Damian Hughes
Author and co-host of High Performance Podcast
High Performance Podcast
Episode: The Tiny Daily Habits That Rewire Your Brain - Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes
Jake Humphrey
Author and co-host of High Performance Podcast
High Performance Podcast
Episode: The Tiny Daily Habits That Rewire Your Brain - Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes

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Anthony Scaramucci
Host of Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 710 ratings
  • Love Anthony!

    Anthony makes The Rest is Politics US so fun with his analytical insights and juicy insider tidbits. Googled him and found this podcast. So good I’ve gone back to 2023 and listened to almost nothing else for a month now! I need maximum Mooch in my brain.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lovinglifeat63
    United States4 days ago
  • Love the podcast- fix the glitches and noises

    Love this podcast. Always so thoughtful and really appreciate that it is getting people to read and think about things that matter.

    There’s a noise-like a camera shutter, every few minutes on the apple pod. Not sure about other formats. It’s startling. Literally every few minutes.

    Loud. And takes you out of the interview. Maybe take a peek at that. Otherwise great.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    hyjiki
    United States8 days ago
  • Camera clicking thru these podcasts

    Why?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    sulla77
    Australia14 days ago
  • Great but

    The podcast is really great, but the clicking sound is very distracting and off-putting. It would be great if they could fix the issue.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ecch50
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent!!!

    I have bought so many books that are reviewed here. Anthony is so good at getting out a lot of the meat of the book in 30 minutes. One of my favourite podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Old People Rule!
    Canadaa month ago

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Audience values thought-provoking guests and diverse topics across business, history, and politics.
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WWII Historian: 3 Decisions That Built The West and How We're Destroying It - James Holland
Q: So take us through some of that decision making and take us through the evolution of his reputation as this is going on.
Holland explains that the decisions around ending the war, deploying the atomic bomb, and shaping the postwar order were driven by a combination of strategic necessity, moral duty, and a clear vision for America's role as a global leader. He emphasizes Truman's growth from a reluctant, practical leader to a decisive statesman who navigated immense pressure while trying to minimize harm and build a sustainable world order.
The AI Expert Who Will Change Your Mind About AI - Josh Tyrangiel
Q: Let's say I handed this book to a mayor, or maybe I gave it to a hospital CEO or a school superintendent. What would you want them to implement on Monday morning after reading this?
Understand that AI can help them do their job better and serve citizens more effectively, identify two diligent people in the organization whose job is to implement AI responsibly, and approach implementation with clear outcomes and a focus on human oversight to avoid silver bullets.
May 2026 Q&A: Rebuilding After Trump, 3 Books That Changed My Life, Young Men in Crisis
Q: What three books changed how you thought about finance, and why them?
The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason, One Up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch, and The Making of the American Capitalist by Roger Lowenstein all provided foundational lessons in personal finance, investing psychology, and the evolution of American capitalism.
May 2026 Q&A: Rebuilding After Trump, 3 Books That Changed My Life, Young Men in Crisis
Q: From Instagram, how do we rebuild the viability and integrity of institutions after Trump?
The speaker emphasizes bipartisanship, addressing tribalism, and reform measures like ending gerrymandering and campaign finance issues, while also advocating guardrails on spending and a focus on durable, non-partisan reforms.
Peter Diamandis: AI Will Cure All Disease, Reverse Aging, and You Have to Prepare
Q: So are we talking about digital twins, cryonics, mind uploading? So what are we talking about? Are you personally planning for it?
resurrection comes in two parts, including discussions about cryonics and reversing aging through epigenetic reprogramming and other longevity technologies, with a focus on how these could be realized in practical, near-future terms.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Open Book

What is Open Book about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Open Book presents intimate, in-depth conversations with leading figures across business, politics, entertainment, and culture, anchored by a voracious reader with a history-rich outlook. Episodes center on a single work or topic, unpacking its relevance to current events and future implications, with a strong emphasis on practical takeaways, human-centered governance, and lessons from the past. The format tends to be fast-paced and idea-forward, featuring rigorous book-driven discussions, diverse disciplines, and occasional sponsor segments. A notable strength is the host's wide-ranging curiosity and ability to connect literature to real-world impact, which can be particularly appealing to listeners who value intellectual breadth and actio... more

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4. Jennifer Wallace
5. Simon Elegant
6. Herbert W. Brands
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8. Damian Hughes

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