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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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Mike Maimone
Musician, songwriter, author
Author of Guess What? I Love You
Episode: He Repaired My Marriage And Then We Lost Him Forever - Mike Maimone
James Verini
Award-winning journalist and author of The Theater, Courage and Survival in the Defining Atrocity of the Ukraine War
Episode: The Heartbreaking Atrocity of The Ukraine War (And Why You Should Care) - James Verini
Mike McIntire
Investigative journalist, author; three-time Pulitzer Prize winner
New York Times
Episode: The Truth About Guns In America They Don't Want You To Know! - Mike McIntire
Stuart Kliman
Co-author of All the Difference
Book co-author
Episode: The Real Reason Politics & Society Is Broken (And Fixing It) - Susan MacKenty Brady & Stuart Kliman
Susan MacKenty Brady
Co-author of All the Difference
Book co-author
Episode: The Real Reason Politics & Society Is Broken (And Fixing It) - Susan MacKenty Brady & Stuart Kliman
Jamison Firestone
Attorney, entrepreneur, founder of one of Russia's first independent foreign law firms
Rule of Lies (Book)
Episode: Russia Expert: Putin Destroyed Democracy And Trump's Doing It Too - Jamison Firestone
Jay Cohen
Co-founder and former president of World Sports Exchange
World Sports Exchange
Episode: He Invented Online Betting...Then Went To Prison For It - Jay Cohen
Michael Tougias
Bestselling author of In Deep Water, A True Story of Sharks, Survival and Courage
Author
Episode: "They Should've Been Dead": How 3 Men Survived 28 Hours Surrounded by Sharks - Michael J. Tougias
Monte Burke
Author of Men of Troy: The Epic Afternoons, Wild Nights, and Enduring Legacy of Carroll, Pete Carroll's USC Trojans
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Episode: The Coach Everyone Called a Failure (He Proved Them Wrong) - Monte Burke

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Anthony Scaramucci
Host of Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 742 ratings
  • Stop the clicking!

    Love the content (5 stars), but the clicking sound is SO distracting! Please correct it.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    daddyofgirls
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States2 months 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 States2 months ago
  • Camera clicking thru these podcasts

    Why?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    sulla77
    Australia2 months 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 States3 months ago

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Many listeners cite the host's breadth of knowledge and curiosity as a key draw.
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Audience values thought-provoking guests and diverse topics across business, history, and politics.
Listeners appreciate the depth and practicality of book-focused conversations.

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July 2026 Q&A: Will I Run For Office? How I Read So Much? How To Fix The American Education System?
Q: Would you ever run for office knowing how it all works?
The host acknowledges the difficulty and potential dishonesty involved, suggesting it would be hard to pursue, but he remains open to reform-oriented, common-sense approaches and indicates willingness to consider it with his partner's input.
He Repaired My Marriage And Then We Lost Him Forever - Mike Maimone
Q: What role did Howard Bragman play in your life and in the book?
Howard served as a crisis communications mentor and friend whose guidance and personal support shaped the narrative, with the book acting as a tribute to his legacy and influence on Mike's life and career.
The Truth About Guns In America They Don't Want You To Know! - Mike McIntire
Q: And what is Citizens United?
Citizens United is a Supreme Court decision from January 2010 that held corporations and wealthy individuals can spend unlimited money in politics as part of First Amendment rights, leading to a dramatic increase in money in the political process and a corresponding influence on policy.
He Invented Online Betting...Then Went To Prison For It - Jay Cohen
Q: What were the legal grounds and key turning points in your prosecution and defense?
The core issue revolved around the Wire Act and the interpretation of the 1084B exception; we argued that transferring information to facilitate bets was lawful where bets were legal, but the judge constrained those arguments, leading to a prolonged legal battle.
He Invented Online Betting...Then Went To Prison For It - Jay Cohen
Q: How did World Sports Exchange come into being and what was the initial premise behind it?
We built a platform to price and trade sports futures online with broad access, leveraging early internet capabilities to connect traders globally and create a marketplace that operated with real money and live betting, well ahead of many peers.

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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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