Are We At War with Ourselves? With General H.R. McMaster
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 decisions made during his tenure, including the handling of relations with Russia and Ukraine, and shares insights on NATO and the future of American politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Sep 202435min
Punishing Putin with Stephanie Baker
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Sep 202438min
Mastering Intrigue with Brad Thor
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Sep 202438min
Failure is Success with Vernon Turner
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 society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Sep 202433min
The Next American Century with Dmitri Alperovitch
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
28 Aug 202436min
The Rebels of the Left & the Right with Joshua Green
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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Aug 202436min
A Hollywood Frenzy with T.J. Newman
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 Hollywood frenzy, we get a sneak peak of what is to come… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Aug 202436min
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 Aug 202440min
