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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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On today's episode of All Things Markets, Mike Novogratz and I discuss America's K-shaped economy — asset prices near all-time highs, food banks overwhelmed, and the inequality gap as wide as I've ever seen it in my career. We get into all of it this... more

Today on Open Book, I’m joined by legendary venture capitalist Bill Gurley, whose new book Runnin' Down a Dream challenges a lot of the career advice we give young people. Bill argues that the safest career path isn’t the “safe job” at all—it’s findi... more

Today on Open Book, we’re diving into one of the biggest questions in human history: why do civilizations rise—and why do they collapse? Cambridge scholar Luke Kemp joins me to explain why the forces shaping our future might be the same ones that bro... more

The world feels like it’s unraveling—oil shocks, AI replacing jobs, and markets trying to figure out what comes next. Mike Novogratz and I break down why this economy is splitting in two, where Bitcoin and oil go from here, and how smart investors su... more

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Bill Gurley
Venture capitalist and author of Running Down a Dream
Benchmark (venture capital firm)
Episode: The Career Advice That Ruins Lives (And What Actually Works) - Bill Gurley
Luke Kemp
Cambridge scholar, bestselling author of Goliath's Curse
University of Cambridge; author
Episode: Society Is Closer To Collapse Than We Think - Luke Kemp
Frank Dikötter
Author of Red Dawn Over China
Author/Historian
Episode: The Lie That Built Modern China - Frank Dikötter
Elizabeth Day
Prolific best selling author, writer of One of Us
Author
Episode: The Death of Power As We Know It - Elizabeth Day
Peter Caddick-Adams
Prolific history writer and author of multiple books on military history including a WW2 trilogy
Episode: The Greatest Generation Never Told Us the Truth About War - Peter Caddick-Adams
Steven Pressfield
World renowned author known for works like 'The War of Art' and 'Gates of Fire'
Episode: You’ll Never Find Peace Until You Fight This Battle - Steven Pressfield
Natalie Brunell
Speaker, podcaster, Bitcoin educator, and author of 'Bitcoin Is For Everyone'
Host of Coin Stories podcast
Episode: The Money Problem No One Understands - Natalie Brunell
Tom Carver
Author of Where The Hell Have You Been?, Monty, Italy and One Man's Incredible Escape
Episode: My Entire Life Exists Because Strangers Chose Courage - Tom Carver
David McCloskey
Former CIA analyst and bestselling author
Goalhanger Podcasts
Episode: CIA Analyst David McCloskey: How People Are Really Recruited, Manipulated, and Broken

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Anthony Scaramucci
Host of Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci; prominent financier, author, and interviewer.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 640 ratings
  • Tom Carver Interview

    Anthony, I almost passed over this interview and I’m glad I didn’t – it was one of the best you have done. Reminded me of reading the story of Pino Lella liberating Jews across the Alps into Switzerland. Tom and his Britishness makes for great storytelling. I can’t wait for the book to arrive.

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    Simon Crunden
    Australia2 months ago
  • “To Catch a Fascist: The Fight to Expose the Radical Right”. Enlightening !!

    Anthony, you really need to have a detailed interview with the Author Christopher Mathis as to his new book“To Catch a Fascist: The Fight to Expose the Radical Right”. N.b, he was on Molly’s Pod Monday. This book totally enlightened me as to Antifa.

    Now here is a group to send money too.

    Dems fail to associate every WWII combat veteran as a card carrying Antifa member, by NOT pointing out the fact that you can’t get more Antifa than landing on Normandy or being at Mid-way etc…

    This is ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prometheus---
    United States2 months ago
  • Informational Common Sense

    I recently began listening to Open Book and have found it informational about politics, markets, digital currency and so much more. Highly recommend!! Plus love the guest speakers.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AMSharp1
    United States2 months ago
  • Book Suggestion

    Love the podcast and your history knowledge

    Suggesting a book you will love and cry.

    “Remember US” by

    Robert Edsel

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rugeat
    United States2 months ago
  • Great summary of 2025

    I esp like the women authors and spy books! Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
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    Pamroyfitz
    United States3 months ago

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Society Is Closer To Collapse Than We Think - Luke Kemp
Q: Does democracy actually make societies more resilient to climate and crises?
Yes, across various studies, more inclusive and democratic institutions correlate with better adaptation and resilience, because communities are better organized, information is shared, and elites are more responsive during crises.
Society Is Closer To Collapse Than We Think - Luke Kemp
Q: Luke, give us a couple of danger signs for collapse.
Key indicators include rising wealth inequality, wealth concentration among elites, extractive institutions that take more from the average person, and a decline in effective, inclusive governance that can respond to crises.
March 2026 Q&A: America Going Broke, Working for Trump, Books You Must Read
Q: Citizens United pivot in politics and how to reverse or reform private money influence, including options like a constitutional amendment or legislative changes.
The host suggests possible reversals include a constitutional amendment and legislative actions by Congress, noting past landmark reversals (e.g., Brown v. Board of Education) as evidence that significant shifts are possible, though not easily achieved.
The Death of Power As We Know It - Elizabeth Day
Q: Tell us about your background and how you got into writing and podcasting.
Elizabeth Day describes growing up around Northern Ireland and England, her early career in print journalism, and how she shifted from conventional interview formats to exploring failure, which led to her podcast How To Fail and later to writing fiction.
Barnes and Noble CEO "Books Will Outlive Social Media" - James Daunt
Q: Do you believe there may be too many books being published right at this moment?
Daunt asserts there are far too many books being published, making it challenging to curate meaningful selections for bookstores.

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