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Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci

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Donald Trump
World War II
Bitcoin
China
New York City
Artificial Intelligence
United States
Ukraine
Wealth Inequality
Russia
Federal Reserve
California
Leadership
Resilience
Inflation
Jimmy Breslin
Higher Education
JFK Assassination
Mental Health
Geopolitics

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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Recent Guests

Dusty Baker
Legendary baseball player and manager, author of Crossroads
Author, Crossroads memoir
Episode: Baseball Icon Dusty Baker: The Life Lessons Baseball Taught Me
Stephen Sackur
Journalist, author
BBC HARDtalk
Episode: Why Trump Survives Scandals That Destroy Other Politicians – Stephen Sackur
Chris Fenton
Media executive, producer and author
Author of Feeding the Dragon: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, and American Business
Episode: How Hollywood Sold Out to China — Chris Fenton
Akbar Shahid Ahmed
Award-winning foreign affairs journalist
Episode: The Decisions That Changed the Middle East Forever - Akbar Shahid Ahmed
David Rubenstein
New York Times bestselling author; owner of the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles, book author
Episode: Billionaire David Rubenstein: Owning a Sports Team Is Harder Than Anything I've Done Before
Simon Sebag Montefiore
Internationally bestselling author and prize-winning historian
Author, Historian
Episode: The Historian Who Explains Why the Middle East Is Messed Up - Simon Sebag Montefiore
Bill Cohan
Author of Money to Burn, Apollo, and the Rise of a New Wall Street
Author
Episode: How Wall Street’s Billionaires Became Untouchable - William D. Cohan
Harlan Coben
Best-selling author, writer of Plot Twist, Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft
Author (Plot Twist)
Episode: Harlan Coben Sold 100 Million Books. Here’s His Advice for Aspiring Writers.
Richard Kerbaj
Writer, investigative journalist, Bafta-winning filmmaker
Author of The Defector
Episode: The KGB Spy Who Exposed Russia’s Secret Plan to Attack The West - Richard Kerbaj

Host

Anthony Scaramucci
Host of Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci; extensive discussions across business, politics, and culture; avid reader and interviewer.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 762 ratings
  • What is that annoying noise?

    What is that annoying noise that goes off randomly throughout? Sounds like “cha-ching!” I only listen to the podcast and have not seen the video version, assuming there is one. Is there a tip jar, like on porn sites, where fans can donate to have the stars take off another item of clothing?

    Seriously, the first time I heard it, I was driving my car, and I thought something had just hit it. It still makes me jump sometimes.

    Please get rid of this!

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    z4v7b3
    United States18 days ago
  • Annoying Background Noise

    Use to love this podcast but I can’t listen to it anymore…the last few podcasts have had an annoying background noise that comes on every minute or so…similar sound to a stapler.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jadd111
    United Statesa month ago
  • Just saying

    Listened to this guy on Politics Live and I like what I hear

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    April41966
    Belgiuma month ago
  • Unique & thoughtful, but

    Your book review series of authors interviews is well done and varied for someone with your background. I listen to many of them. However, the VERY BEST podcasts are your personal Q&A’s. You skipped August. I really hope they aren’t going away.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    QuickCardo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Stop the clicking!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    daddyofgirls
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests bring diverse expertise, from politics to finance, making conversations richly informative.
Glitches or distractions (like camera click sounds) are a common critique that occasionally breaks immersion.
Listeners praise the host's curiosity and ability to extract practical takeaways from books and interviews.

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How Hollywood Sold Out to China — Chris Fenton
Q: What would you say to policymakers about how to handle China relations given your experience?
Understand Beijing's long-game approach, protect national interests first, and balance engagement with patriotism to prevent over-dependence on foreign markets.
How Hollywood Sold Out to China — Chris Fenton
Q: Take us back. How did you end up becoming a key person connecting Hollywood to China?
I built a personal business in China around cross-border film investments, eventually selling to Chinese partners, which gave me a unique position to connect studios with the Chinese market.
Harlan Coben Sold 100 Million Books. Here’s His Advice for Aspiring Writers.
Q: And first question is, why did you write this book? What motivated you to make Harlan Coben the main character of a story?
I was drawn to explore how a writer evolves—from the early doubts and the messy first drafts to the disciplined craft that sustains a long, prolific career. The book blends memoir with craft, showing how personal history informs creative choices and how writing can be a lifelong pursuit fueled by curiosity and resilience.
Ex-CIA Officer: America Has a 20% Chance of Splitting Apart - James Telfer
Q: What makes this a cautionary tale rather than a prediction?
The book presents plausible scenarios and focuses on human choices—how people in power, media, and the public respond when institutions are stressed—so readers see the costs of division and the value of unity and balanced discourse.
Ex-CIA Officer: America Has a 20% Chance of Splitting Apart - James Telfer
Q: Tell us about your background and what motivated you to write this book.
I spent 25 years in the CIA, and after retirement I found writing to be a way to process what I'd seen. The idea for a fictional exploration of national fracture came from watching real-world polarization and thinking through how it might play out in a future context.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Open Book

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

A conversational interview show built around deep dives into books, long-form journalism, and leadership across business, politics, and culture. Episodes routinely pair a high-profile guest with a focused discussion on a single work or issue—ranging from policy and public finance to national security, resilience, and leadership—driven by the host's curiosity and broad reading habit. Notable strengths include a diverse guest slate (authors, politicians, journalists, executives) and a fast-moving, book-centered format that aims to translate complex topics into practical takeaways for listeners. A standout trait is the emphasis on how past events and literature illuminate current trends and future implications, making it appealing to podcast l... more

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1. Dusty Baker
2. Stephen Sackur
3. Chris Fenton
4. Akbar Shahid Ahmed
5. David Rubenstein
6. Simon Sebag Montefiore
7. Bill Cohan
8. Harlan Coben

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