In this conversation, award-winning journalist Richard Esposito discusses his new book, Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told the Truth. Richard reflects on the golden era of tabloids, the impact of Breslin's storytelling, and how he connected with the common man. They also delve into Breslin's chaotic lifestyle, his relationships with criminals and politicians, and the complexity of human nature in his writing. Esposito emphasizes the importance of truth in journalism and the essence of New York as a...
Oct 22, 2024•37 min
This week, Anthony talks with Kimberly Wehle about her book 'Pardon Power' which discusses the complexities surrounding the pardon system in the United States. She explores the historical context of the pardon power, its potential for corruption, and the implications of demographic shifts on political dynamics. Kim emphasizes the need for checks and balances on the pardon power, critiques the role of the Supreme Court, and advocates for reforms to address systemic issues in the criminal justice ...
Oct 16, 2024•39 min
In this conversation, Scott Galloway highlights the economic struggles facing young Americans today, particularly young men, and critiques the current education and housing systems for creating artificial scarcity. Galloway proposes several policy changes to support young people and emphasizes the importance of male role models in fostering resilience and success. He also shares insights from his book, 'The Algebra of Wealth', focusing on the relationship between economic security and personal f...
Oct 09, 2024•33 min
In this conversation, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove discusses his new book For Such a Time as This, his journey from Los Angeles to becoming a prominent rabbi in New York, the impact of the October 7th tragedy on American Jewry, and the historical context of anti-Semitism. He reflects on the connection between Judaism and Western liberal values, the complexities of Jewish identity in America, and the challenges posed by hatred and division in society. The discussion emphasizes the importance of embracin...
Oct 07, 2024•34 min
In this conversation, New York Times’ investigative reporters Russell Buettner and Susanne Craig discuss their instant bestseller 'Lucky Loser,' which explores how Donald Trump squandered his father's fortune and created an illusion of success. They delve into Trump's financial history, the influence of his father Fred Trump, and the media's role in shaping public perception. The discussion highlights the complexities of Trump's character, his obsession with status, and the surprising revelation...
Oct 02, 2024•38 min
This week, Anthony is joined by General H.R. McMaster, the 25th United States National Security Advisor from 2017 to 2018, to discuss his new book At War with Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House. General H.R. McMaster takes us through his military career, leadership philosophy, and experiences during his time in the Trump administration. He reflects on the challenges of working with President Trump, and the complexities of foreign policy. McMaster also addresses controversial dec...
Sep 25, 2024•36 min
This week, Stephanie Baker, investigative reporter at Bloomberg, discusses her new book 'Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia.' Stephanie offers her perspective on Putin's ascent to power, the influence of oligarchs, the impact of sanctions, and the potential dangers of weaponizing the dollar. The discussion then shifts to explore the intricate power dynamics and the intriguing relationship between Putin and Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Sep 18, 2024•38 min
This week, Anthony talks with bestselling author Brad Thor about his new thriller, Shadow of Doubt. Brad shares his insights on the current world events that inspire his novels, including the rise of China, the Russian threat, and the importance of the United States' role in global affairs. He emphasizes the need for creativity and adaptability in the face of changing times and discusses the intense research and writing process behind his books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Sep 11, 2024•38 min
This week, Anthony is joined by Vernon Turner, a former NFL star and author to discuss his inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and finding purpose in his book 'Beyond the Limits'. Vernon discusses his challenging upbringing, including being raised by his grandmother and dealing with his mother's drug addiction, emphasising the importance of resilience, family, and never giving up. He also touches on the power of forgiveness, the impact of social media, and the need for empathy in today's s...
Sep 04, 2024•34 min
How can America beat China in the race for the twenty-first century? Today's guest Dmitri Alperovitch answers that question in his new book, World on the Brink. They then move on to the election, discussing its impact on US-China relations and why Xi Jinping could make his decision on Taiwan sooner than we think… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 28, 2024•37 min
This week, Anthony talks with bestselling author and Bloomberg Businessweek correspondent Joshua Green about his books, The Rebels and Devil’s Bargain. In his first book, Josh chronicles how the forces of economic populism on the right, led by the likes of Steve Bannon, turned Donald Trump into their flawed but powerful vessel. In The Rebels , he accounts the long struggle that has played out in parallel on the left with the rise of characters like AOC, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. Learn...
Aug 21, 2024•36 min
What’s your biggest fear as a pilot? That’s the question former flight attendant and #1 internationally bestselling author TJ Newman kept asking before writing her books. T.J.’s brand-new thriller Worst Case Scenario may be the most frightening yet. When a commercial jet crashes into a nuclear power plant, is there any chance of survival? And what happens when ordinary people are faced with the extraordinary – in this case, the ultimate test of their lives. With T.J.’s books already causing a Ho...
Aug 14, 2024•36 min
This week, Anthony talks with executive vice president, secretary, and a trustee of the Milken Family Foundation Richard V. Sandler about his book Witness to a Prosecution: The Myth of Michael Milken. Why did Michael Milken accept a plea deal? As Mike’s personal attorney since 1983, Richard tells us what really happened during that famous prosecution based on the facts. He discusses how Michael was viewed as a threat to finance, and Rudy Giuliani’s personal ambitions which led to his aggressive ...
Aug 07, 2024•41 min
Who is the Joe Biden that nobody knows? This week, Anthony talks with Franklin Foer about his bestselling book, The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden’s White House and the Struggle for America’s Future. Franklin shares light on the Biden administration behind closed doors, including the real relationship between the current President and Vice President, discussing whether Kamala Harris can really beat Donald Trump. He then gets moves on to the real legacy of Joe Biden, and whether history will r...
Jul 31, 2024•51 min
Would Trump have become President of the United States without The Apprentice? It’s a question he has often considered. Ramin Setoodeh is the journalist that has spoken to Trump the most in recent years, and his new book, Apprentice in Wonderland: How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass is the untold story of the former president’s time as a reality TV star. Together they discuss everything from Trump’s “severe memory issues” and deepest insecurities to the possi...
Jul 24, 2024•44 min
Why does higher education matter? Hardly a day passes without reference to some scandal, fraud or failure associated with American academic institutions, and there are few more important stories to be told in America right now than this one. Anthony is joined by Tuft’s Professor Emeritus Sol Gittleman to discuss his new book, The Accidental Triumph: The Improbable History of American Higher Education. Sol reflects on his many years of leadership at Tufts University discussing whether American hi...
Jul 17, 2024•52 min
This week, Anthony is joined by #1 New York Times bestselling author, Daniel Silva. What do murder, scandal and insatiable greed have in common? Daniel’s brand-new thriller, A Death in Cornwall. As the beloved Gabriel Allon begins a desperate search for a stolen Picasso, he finds himself pursuing a powerful and incredibly dangerous new adversary, one that hits close to home with out current political environment… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 10, 2024•33 min
This week, Anthony talks with former Congressman from Missouri, and leader of the United States House of Representatives. Mr. Gephardt’s new book 535 Not 1 describes his life and career in public service. Across his tenure he dealt with a number of pressing issues including inflation, foreign policy, terrorism and budget deficits, many of which are still currently top of mind… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 03, 2024•32 min
This week, Anthony talks with CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota about her new memoir, Combat Love: A Story of Leaving, Longing, and Searching for Home. Alisyn shares her journey through love, resilience, risk, and freedom as she navigated the 1980s and her relationship with her mother whilst they both began to forge their own paths to finding happiness. With Alisyn finding her “home” in a local punk rock band, she shares how this newfound courage helped shape herperspective, and prepare her to be a bet...
Jun 26, 2024•33 min
This week, Anthony talks with award-winning author DW Gibson about his new book, One Week to Change the World: An Oral History of the 1999 WTO Protests. With the 25th anniversary approaching, DW discusses the angst that marked the end of the millennium, why the lessons learnt are even more applicable in today's society, and reveals the many missing pieces the media left out... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 19, 2024•38 min
This week, Anthony talks with Jack Devine and Jonathan Ward on two of today's most pressing topics, China and Russia. Where are we at right now with both powers relationship with the United States and our Western allies... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2024•58 min
This week, Anthony talks with veteran political news host and former advisor to President Clinton, George Stephanopoulos. George’s new book The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis, describes the room that defines American power. From the moment President’s Kennedy and Reagan were shot, to the harrowing hours of 9/11 and the raid on Osama Bin Laden. Gives his insiders perspective and recounts the crises that decided the course of history… Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Jun 05, 2024•33 min
With Anthony's new book From Wall Street to the White House and Back: The Scaramucci Guide to Unbreakable Resilience out this week, we had to flip the switch! Who better to hand the interview mic over to than Kara Swisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 24, 2024•34 min
Wishing a very happy Mother's Day to the real star of Open Book, Marie Scaramucci. Anthony talks with his Ma about everything from botox and going in on Trump, to boyfriends and favourite children... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2024•15 min
This week, Anthony talks with Bear Traps Report founder and author, Lawrence G. McDonald. Larry's new book, "How to Listen When Markets Speak," explores the real risks, myths and investment opportunities in our evolving economy. Is there a bubble in crypto? What's really going to happen to inflation? And what should we be betting on right now? Larry gets into all of that and more on the show... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 08, 2024•33 min
This week Anthony talks with Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, about his new book Hidden Repression: How the IMF and World Bank Sell Exploitation as Development. Alex shares why The Bank and the Fund’s “development and assistance” has been anything but helpful to developing countries, with them being plunged into debt traps and ultimately resulting in a shocking history of exploitation. He then moves on to discuss human rights, financial privilege, and Bitcoi...
May 01, 2024•36 min
This week, Anthony talks with the Wall Street Journal’s veteran Amazon reporter, Dana Mattioli. Dana’s brand-new book "The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power,” tells the inside story of Amazon’s rise to becoming one of the world’s most powerful and feared companies. Dana exposes what’s really happening behind the doors of “The Everything Store,” and shares why the FTC’s Monopoly lawsuit could be the most damning business story we’ve ever seen… Lea...
Apr 24, 2024•32 min
This week, Anthony talks with social psychologist at Stanford and Indiana University, Mary C. Murphy, about her brand-new book, Cultures of Growth. Carol Dweck’s “Mindset” altered our view of individual potential forever. Now, her protégé Mary C. Murphy has taken it one step further. Mary discusses her groundbreaking take that mindset can in fact transcend individuals and transform any group, team, or classroom to reach breakthroughs. Mary shares why we must focus on the growth rather than the g...
Apr 17, 2024•33 min
This week, Anthony talks with Marine veteran and candidate for the US Senate in Massachusetts, John Deaton. From growing up in a world where violence was second nature, to becoming a marine and having public showdowns with the SEC, John discusses his raw and compelling memoir Food Stamp Warrior. Every moment of John’s life has been a fight for survival, and his next opponent Elizabeth Warren could be his toughest yet… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 10, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 80
This week, Anthony talks with Senior Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg News, Saleha Mohsin. Saleha’s new book, Paper Soldiers discusses how the weaponization of the dollar changed the world order. Together they get into how the Trump administration began to turn against the "strong dollar” consensus; the policy wounds that have damaged the dollar’s domination; and whether America's superpower status is really at stake… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 03, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 79