
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 240 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Today's guest has done something I didn't think was possible: she made me understand the world I grew up in better than I understood it when I was living it. Heather Ann Thompson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, and her new book, Fear and Fury,... more
Lloyd Blankfein is one of the most consequential figures in the history of American finance — a kid from the Brooklyn projects who climbed to the top of Goldman Sachs and steered the firm through the worst financial crisis of our lifetime. This is a ... more
Today's guest spent five years digging through archives to uncover the real story of Lewis and Clark — and what he found will completely change the way you think about America's origin. Craig Fehrman is a journalist, a historian, and the author of Th... more
We are back with another Open Book Q&A — the episode where you ask, I answer, and nobody's feelings are guaranteed to survive intact. From repealing Citizens United to what Trump is really like behind closed doors, we're getting into all of it today,... more
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I really enjoy your podcast. But as a layman I feel like I need a source to cite what some of the companies and people you talk about. When you talk about certain companies or people it sounds fascinating but I don’t know who they are.
Founding member of Rest Is Politics US. Big fan of everything Anthony. I spend a lot of time with you daily in the car. An appreciate the insight and education received from this Pod. Be well and keep grinding.
What is that frequent noise?? Sounds like pages being turned or phone camera clicking. Annoying!!
Love the mooch. But what’s up with the camera clicks? Super distracting.
Is it a tech glitch or some sorta inside joke
Give the Mooch credit, was skeptical bc of the prior associations, but this podcast and the other have been serious, interesting and enlightening. Have found recs for books here i now want to read.
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This program features in-depth conversations with prominent thinkers, writers, investors, and public figures who discuss a standout book, long-form article, or timely feature. Episodes blend deep dives into the work, historical context, and broader implications for business, politics, culture, and society, with a focus on practical takeaways and lessons for leadership and decision-making. Notable strengths include high-caliber guests across disciplines, fast-paced yet substantive discussions, and a knack for connecting ideas to current events and personal experience, making it appealing to curious, intellectually engaged listeners who enjoy bookish or feature-driven storytelling.
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