Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci
SALT & Goalhanger
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, a long-suffering New York Mets fan, and a father of five. Each week, he’ll invite you into an intimate and open conversation with some of the brightest minds out there, from business, politics, entertainment, and more. Together, they’ll go deep into a piece of work - whether it's a highly anticipated book, an in-depth feature story, or an opinion piece – to dig into why it matters to you, what we can learn from the past, and how their work is shaping our future.
Along the way, you’ll learn more about The Mooch – beyond the headlines – where he came from and how he got here. He’ll turn the pages on his own life lessons from his blue-collar upbringing and career on Wall Street to getting his teeth kicked in the White House and then, coming back stronger. He’ll offer his perspective as a self-made entrepreneur and “open book” with a lot of experience, both good and bad.
Tune in every week to hear fascinating conversations you won’t get anywhere else.
On Open Book, listeners will hear and get to know the real Anthony: the proud son of immigrant parents, a long-suffering New York Mets fan, and a father of five. Each week, he’ll invite you into an intimate and open conversation with some of the brightest minds out there, from business, politics, entertainment, and more. Together, they’ll go deep into a piece of work - whether it's a highly anticipated book, an in-depth feature story, or an opinion piece – to dig into why it matters to you, what we can learn from the past, and how their work is shaping our future.
Along the way, you’ll learn more about The Mooch – beyond the headlines – where he came from and how he got here. He’ll turn the pages on his own life lessons from his blue-collar upbringing and career on Wall Street to getting his teeth kicked in the White House and then, coming back stronger. He’ll offer his perspective as a self-made entrepreneur and “open book” with a lot of experience, both good and bad.
Tune in every week to hear fascinating conversations you won’t get anywhere else.
Episodes
Mentioned books
11 snips
May 12, 2026 • 32min
NYT Bestselling Historian: Why George Washington Was the Greatest Leader Who Ever Lived — H. W. Brands
H. W. Brands, award-winning historian and UT Austin chair, discusses George Washington with brisk historical storytelling. He explores Washington’s crafted reputation, the power of stepping down, his relationship with Hamilton, and the contradictions of slavery. Short, lively takes on how Washington set lasting precedents and what his leadership means for today.
33 snips
May 7, 2026 • 31min
Peter Diamandis: AI Will Cure All Disease, Reverse Aging, and You Have to Prepare
Peter Diamandis, entrepreneur and futurist who co-founded Singularity University, shares big-picture visions of AI, longevity, and abundance. He explores AI as decision support and ‘godlike’ capability. He discusses resurrection tech, epigenetic reprogramming to reverse aging, and economic shifts like UBI, robot taxes, and new business models enabled by AI.
19 snips
May 5, 2026 • 25min
The Tiny Daily Habits That Rewire Your Brain - Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes
Jake Humphrey, famed British sports presenter and co-author of Micro Habits, and Damian Hughes, advisor on high-performing cultures and co-author, explain how tiny daily rituals reshape performance. They discuss swapping big goals for small actions, morning shifts that boost control, using positive self-talk on stage, and how curiosity and simple routines create lasting change.
Apr 30, 2026 • 30min
How 3 Gamblers Stole Millions From Casinos - Kit Chellel
Kit Chellel, an award-winning investigative reporter and author, tells the wild true story of data-driven gamblers who used card counting, early computers, and predictive models to beat casinos. He explores 1980s Vegas tech shifts, the psychology of professional gamblers, how markets and betting overlap, and the modern AI arms race reshaping advantage play.
Apr 28, 2026 • 34min
Historian: This Event Created Trump, Giuliani & Rupert Murdoch - Heather Ann Thompson
Heather Ann Thompson, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian of crime, punishment, and inequality. She traces a 1984 subway shooting as a pivot to today’s politics. Conversations cover 1980s urban decline, Reagan-era austerity, media sensationalism by Murdoch, and how policy choices reshaped public life.
Apr 23, 2026 • 54min
Fmr Goldman Sachs CEO: What Surviving The 2008 Financial Crisis Taught Me — Lloyd Blankfein
Lloyd Blankfein, former chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs and author of Streetwise, reflects on rising from Brooklyn projects to Wall Street leadership. He discusses upbringing shaping risk temperament and frugality. He talks about risk management, Goldman’s partnership culture, public scrutiny in 2008, and confronting mortality after lymphoma.
10 snips
Apr 21, 2026 • 28min
Historian: America's Origin Story Is A Lie - Craig Fehrman - Craig Fehrman
Craig Fehrman, journalist and historian who spent years researching Lewis and Clark, reexamines America's origin story. He highlights untold voices from the journals, the expedition as a collective endeavor, the central but complicated role of York, and the integration of indigenous oral histories. The conversation reframes familiar figures and the politics behind the journey.
9 snips
Apr 16, 2026 • 28min
April 2026 Q&A: What Trump is Really Like, Repeal Citizens United, Declining US Dollar
A rapid Q&A covering repealing Citizens United and why a constitutional fix matters. Candid stories about Trump behind closed doors and human moments that reshape perceptions. A tour of dollar hegemony risks and global shifts away from the petrodollar. Brief dives into AI’s impact on younger generations and why Bitcoin may matter long term.
28 snips
Apr 14, 2026 • 28min
World's #1 Thriller Writer: "STOP SCROLLING and BE HUMAN AGAIN" - David Baldacci
David Baldacci, bestselling thriller novelist and literacy advocate, reflects on his journey from lawyer to storyteller. He discusses creating Walter Nash, themes of revenge and identity, the lure of evil, dual identities, and why reading can counter doom-scrolling. Short, vivid conversations about craft, character evolution, and stories that change how we see ourselves.
26 snips
Apr 9, 2026 • 28min
The Anthropologist Predicting Society's Collapse - Jitske Kramer
Jitske Kramer, corporate anthropologist and author who studies how people shape culture, talks liminality, tricksters, and the messy middle of change. She explores cultural disruption, lessons from non-Western traditions, and how difficult conversations and rituals can steer societies through turbulence.
