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In this episode, Anthony is joined by one of the CIA’s most highly decorated operations officers, Marc Polymeropoulos. Marc provides insight into the CIA’s way of thinking, the current state of US security, his concerns surrounding China, Russia, and more. Then, Marc discusses his bestselling book Clarity in Crisis, which shares his experiences and lessons learnt from 26 years in the agency.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Juni 202351min

In this episode, Anthony talks with Dave McCormick, former Bridgewater CEO and 2022 candidate for the US Senate in Pennsylvania.  Dave shares his concerns for America which he highlights in his brand-new book, Superpower in Peril. Together, they analyze the US economy, deconstruct the Republican Party, explain how we can beat China - and provide a battle plan to save our country.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Juni 202336min

As summer travel heats up, International bestselling author TJ Newman joins Anthony to discuss her much-anticipated new book, Drowning. Following the publishing sensation of her first novel Falling, TJ opens up about her nerves surrounding this release, she lets us in on her dark side, and reveals her the most disgusting she experienced during her career as a flight attendant… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Maj 202340min

In this episode, Anthony talks with Ben Smith, co-founder of Semafor. Ben’s new book Traffic chronicles the genius and delusion that makes up the internet’s media pioneers. Anthony and Ben explore the rise and fall of innovators like Gawker and BuzzFeed News, and the many egos that came to play. Ben shares his inside knowledge on the space, the industry and it’s many faces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Maj 202336min

In this episode, Anthony talks with multiple New York Times bestselling author William D. Cohan. William discusses his most personal book yet, Four Friends: Promising Lives Cut Short which tells the tragic stories of four of his school friends, including John F. Kennedy Jr. and Will Daniel, a grandson of President Harry Truman.  He then moves to his acclaimed book, Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon, examining what went wrong at General Electric and who was to blame. Finally, William shares what American behemoth he’s investigating next…  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Maj 202351min

In this episode, Anthony talks with AOL cofounder and bestselling author Steve Case. Steve has travelled across the country, with his latest book The Rise of the Rest, to promote startups away from traditional investor cities. He tells Anthony where, who and what we should be looking to for the future of America.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Maj 202346min

With Mother’s Day this weekend, it would only be right to dedicate a whole episode to the real star of Open Book, Marie Scaramucci. Anthony talks with his Mom about everything from his upbringing and their shared love of his Nonna’s meatballs, to which Scaramucci was caught speeding by the Port Washington police…  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Maj 202321min

Anthony talks with Andrew Cuomo, the 56th Governor of New York. With over 20 years of friendship under their belt, Anthony and Andrew get personal on the highs and very public lows life has thrown at them. Together they discuss what the city they both love needs, to do better. Of course, we couldn’t have the elder Cuomo brother on without getting into some of that sibling rivalry… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Maj 202342min