The Fifth Column Premeditated Fingering w/ Anthony Scaramucci (Members Only #319)
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May 5, 2026 
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and brief White House Communications Director, shares provocative takes. He riffs on astrology and lunar cycles. He weighs in on space enthusiasm and UAP skepticism. He recounts his short White House stint and reacts to media moments. He warns about Steve Bannon and reflects on immigration, populism, and political cycles.
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Skepticism About UAP Reverse Engineering Claims
- Scaramucci is skeptical of sensational UAP claims and reverse-engineering stories, citing a Wall Street Journal account of institutional hazing and telephone-game propagation.
- He argues the US can't keep secrets: if aliens existed we'd still hear about them through leaks.
Counting 954,000 Seconds In The White House
- Anthony Scaramucci recounts his brief White House tenure as "954,000 seconds," emphasizing how the numeric framing made it feel longer.
- He stresses the significance of his final day, saying being fired that day made it a meaningful end to his federal career.
Personal Fallout From The Ryan Lizza Scandal
- Scaramucci recounts a long-standing family relationship with Ryan Lizza's family and his personal reaction to Lizza's scandal: he considered the person "dead to me."
- He explains frustration at off-the-record preambles being ignored during interviews involving known families.