Failure is Success with Vernon Turner

In this episode, Anthony talks with Andrew Kirtzman, political reporter and author of Giuliani: The Rise and Tragic Fall of America's Mayor.  At the age of 25 Anthony wrote his first political check to Rudolph Giuliani, the most notable prosecutor of the 80s, the most famous mayor of the 90s and a hero after 9/11. Both Anthony and Andrew admit they looked up to “America’s Mayor,” so where did it all go wrong? Kirtzman walks us through his latest book which details the tragic fall of Giuliani, from once having a 90% approval rating, to being known for his melting hair. Together they discuss Rudy’s upbringing, with a psychiatrist diagnosing his father Harold Giuliani as a “pathological deviant;” Trump’s admiration for Rudy, and their dysfunctional relationship; and Rudy’s famous line, “I don’t care about my legacy, I’ll be dead.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Helmi 202337min

In this episode, Anthony talks with award-winning journalist, Chris Cuomo. Chris talks about his own public firing, detailing the mental health struggles he faced, working through therapy, and how he learnt to accept what had happened as he was going to “kill everybody,” including himself. He discusses the move from being number one at CNN, to keeping perspective with his much smaller, “kind of embarrassing” NewsNation audience. Together, they get personal on family. Chris explains that his brother, Governor Andrew Cuomo, went down for “a lot of reasons,” and stresses that despite the repercussions, he will never regret helping his family. Anthony shares how Chris helped him with his own marital issues, and the pair compare notes on their Italian upbringings and frequently being mistaken for members of the Mob. Finally, Anthony asks Chris about his much-anticipated book “Deep Denial,” which was dropped by publishers following his firing, and what he hopes the Cuomo family legacy will look like, from Mario and Matilda to Andrew and his children.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Helmi 202345min

This week, Anthony talks with Gordon Sondland, former US Ambassador to the EU and author of The Envoy: Mastering the Art of Diplomacy with Trump and the World.  A self-defined “quid pro quo” guy, Ambassador Sondland gets personal with Anthony about his time working for former President Trump. He recalls the Trump-Ukraine phone call which spurred the first impeachment inquiry, and reflects on the fallout from his own testimony.  Together they give their take on the Trump years and the future of the Republican party, sharing their hopes and predictions for the GOP in 2024, and what would make a successful candidate. Having worked closely with President Zelensky during his ambassadorship, Sondland shares his thoughts on the war in Ukraine; why Zelensky was always a “baller” in his eyes; and what the United States needs to do to end the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Helmi 202349min

In this episode, Anthony talks with investor, entrepreneur and creator, Sahil Bloom. Hitting over 1.1 billion Twitter impressions in 2022 alone, Sahil sure knows how to reach an audience. His weekly newsletter The Curiosity Chronicle demystifies the world of finance, money, business, and economics, whilst sharing his life lessons along the way.  Together, Anthony and Sahil cross the generations, discussing the need to refresh the American experiment, as baby boomers have “failed the next generation.” They unpack the differences between the age groups, what both can learn from one another, and how to better align across politics and real-world issues.  Sahil explains how he learned to manage some of his own insecurities; why learning to not care what people think, or say about you is so empowering–and whether we ever really know ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Helmi 202346min

New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman joins Anthony to discuss her recent book, “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America”  which chronicles his life and its true meaning from his rise in New York City, to his shrunken post-presidency. Haberman has been covering the world of Donald Trump since her days as a metro reporter in the late 1990s and explains how his “playbook” has not changed since he entered politics. Trump has said Maggie is like his “psychiatrist,” and Anthony confirms she got under the former President’s skin more than any other journalist.  From both of their lived experiences with Mr. Trump they detail his “tremendous insecurity,” the “lies and misdirection,” and his obsession with the media. Anthony opens up about his time in the White House, his own regrets and the lasting impact of this, firstly on the Republican party, and then on America.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Tammi 202330min

In the first episode of Open Book, Anthony is joined by Kevin O’Leary, Shark Tank’s Mr. Wonderful, and chairman of O’Leary Ventures. Together they unpack the recent FTX collapse, what they both got wrong about Sam Bankman-Fried, and its impact on the future of crypto. Kevin digs into his three bestselling books which provide the Cold Hard Truth on topics ranging from business and life to kids and money. They then open up about dealing with failure in the public eye, being true to yourself, and how to come back stronger.  Kevin reveals why he favors investing in women, with 80% of his returns coming from female-led companies, and what he buys his fellow Shark, Barbara Corcoran, to make sure she’s on time each season.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Tammi 202338min

Welcome to Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A brand-new podcast launching on January 25th, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Tammi 20233min