

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

33 snips
Mar 4, 2026 • 33min
War in Iran, Trump’s Anthropic Ban, & Jane Street’s Bitcoin Rigging
Michael Novogratz, founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital and crypto macro investor, joins to weigh in on geopolitics, markets, AI and trading. He discusses recent US–Iran strikes and why markets barely budged. They debate AI's role in targeting and political theater around Anthropic. Conversation shifts to crypto: market dynamics, allegations about Jane Street, trading concentration, and macro positioning.

15 snips
Mar 3, 2026 • 41min
The Death of Power As We Know It - Elizabeth Day
Elizabeth Day, bestselling British author and host of How to Fail, discusses her new novel One of Us and its razor-sharp take on corruption and class. She explores collapsing patriarchal power, blending dark comedy with political drama, and how outsider perspective shaped her characters. The conversation touches on scandal-inspired figures, narrative choices, and a cautiously hopeful view of shifting institutions.

18 snips
Feb 25, 2026 • 34min
Trump Tariffs Overturned, $56T Debt Surge, AI Replacing Workers & Fed Cuts Debate
Michael Novogratz, founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital and former Fortress partner, joins to debate big-market shocks. They unpack tariffs being struck down, a looming $56T debt projection, Fed cut timing, and an AI labor shock that could displace middle-class jobs. Conversation also touches on crisis hedges, political incentives, and tech power shaping policy.

24 snips
Feb 24, 2026 • 38min
The Greatest Generation Never Told Us the Truth About War - Peter Caddick-Adams
Peter Caddick-Adams, a military historian and serving major who has written several World War II books. He discusses why veterans stayed silent about trauma. He recounts Allied endgame choices in 1945 and Eisenhower’s effort to document atrocities. He compares D-Day training to cinematic myths and explains the gamble and recovery in the Battle of the Bulge.

17 snips
Feb 18, 2026 • 38min
AI Replacing Humans, Tariffs Hurting Americans & Why Markets Feel Broken
Michael Novogratz, founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital and veteran macro investor, joins to unpack big shifts. They talk AI's rapid disruption of jobs and coding. They discuss why crypto culture and conferences stay vibrant. They argue tariffs act like a consumer tax and debate market positioning amid dollar and geopolitical stress.

32 snips
Feb 17, 2026 • 32min
Barnes and Noble CEO "Books Will Outlive Social Media" - James Daunt
James Daunt, CEO known for reviving Waterstones and founding Daunt Books, discusses why physical bookstores endure. He explains restoring store charm, empowering local booksellers to curate, and ending paid placement. Short takes touch on reading habits, favorite classics, and the book as a lasting technology.

23 snips
Feb 12, 2026 • 39min
You’ll Never Find Peace Until You Fight This Battle - Steven Pressfield
Steven Pressfield, bestselling author of The War of Art and master of historical fiction, shares hard-earned lessons from a long creative journey. He talks about battling inner Resistance, the warrior virtues that sustain artistic work, adapting spiritual texts into stories, and how discipline and surrender shape a life devoted to craft.

Feb 10, 2026 • 32min
The Money Problem No One Understands - Natalie Brunell
Natalie Brunell, Bitcoin educator, podcaster, and author of 'Bitcoin Is For Everyone,' shares her immigrant-rooted journey into money and technology. She discusses why the financial system feels broken, how inflation erodes purchasing power, Bitcoin as a hard-asset alternative, its cross-generational accessibility, and its potential to reshape inequality and long-term savings.

Feb 7, 2026 • 32min
Crypto Collapse, AI Job Apocalypse & The End of Dollar Dominance
Michael Novogratz, founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital and longtime macro and crypto investor, breaks down recent crypto turmoil, political and regulatory pressures, and market mechanics. He discusses AI-driven job disruption and corporate margin shifts. The conversation also explores capital flows, dollar dominance risks, and where investors might seek refuge as markets rotate.

Feb 5, 2026 • 39min
My Entire Life Exists Because Strangers Chose Courage - Tom Carver
Tom Carver, former BBC foreign correspondent and author, traces his father's 500-mile WWII escape and his family's ties to Field Marshal Montgomery. He recounts wartime reporting, uncovering a hidden cave, the brave Italian families who sheltered Allied soldiers, and the emotional reunions and lasting bonds that followed.


