What Really Happened to Michael Milken with Richard V. Sandler
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 pursual of the Milken’s. He then moves on to Mike’s imprisonment, the aftermath and his later, much-deserved pardoning from President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Elo 202440min
Is Joe Biden the Last Politician? With Franklin Foer
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 reward him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 Heinä 202451min
Can America Survive Another Season of the Trump Show? Variety's Ramin Setoodeh Tells Us
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 possibility of a second term, and his real legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Heinä 202444min
American Higher Education: Disaster or Envy? with Sol Gittleman
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 higher education is a disaster as it is sometimes painted, or really the great envy of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Heinä 202451min
Murder, Greed & Power with Daniel Silva
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
10 Heinä 202433min
America Needs Compromise with Dick Gephardt
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
3 Heinä 202431min
Jersey Shore, Punk Rock, and a Whole Lot of Journalism with Alisyn Camerota
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 better journalist. They also get into their shared Italian backgrounds, dating, Action Park and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Kesä 202432min
The Week That Changed the World with DW Gibson
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
19 Kesä 202438min
