The Downfall of Saddam Hussein: Misjudgments, Paranoia & A Secret with Steve Coll

The Downfall of Saddam Hussein: Misjudgments, Paranoia & A Secret with Steve Coll

This week, Anthony talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Steve Coll about his brand-new book, The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the C.I.A., and the Origins of America's Invasion of Iraq. With access to new and unpublished documents, Steve analyzes the power dynamics, lost opportunities and misunderstandings that fueled the United States invasion of Iraq in 2003. Painting a comprehensive picture of Saddam Hussein, a paranoid man that was convinced the world was out to get him and acted accordingly. Steve discusses the attempted assassination of President George H.W. Bush; the burden Saddam faced from his family; Saddam’s complacency, misconceptions and more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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America Keeps Me Up At Night with Dr. Richard Haass

America Keeps Me Up At Night with Dr. Richard Haass

Anthony sits down with American diplomat and outgoing Council on Foreign Relations president, Dr. Richard Haass, to discuss his New York Times bestseller The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Goo...

20 Apr 202349min

The Great Money Psych: Wealth, Greed, and Happiness with Morgan Housel

The Great Money Psych: Wealth, Greed, and Happiness with Morgan Housel

In today’s episode, Anthony talks with award-winning author, Morgan Housel. Housel’s book The Psychology of Money has sold over 3 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 53 languages. Th...

17 Apr 202345min

Only Common Sense Can Save Us! With Billionaire John Catsimatidis

Only Common Sense Can Save Us! With Billionaire John Catsimatidis

In this episode Anthony is joined Red Apple Group chairman and CEO, John Catsimatidis. Together they discuss John’s new bestselling book, How Far Do You Want to Go: Lessons from a Common-Sense Billion...

13 Apr 202329min

Say Goodbye to Your Backup Plan with Matt Higgins

Say Goodbye to Your Backup Plan with Matt Higgins

Anthony is joined by serial entrepreneur and friend, Matt Higgins to discuss his new book, Burn the Boats. Matt opens up about his own rags-to-riches life story and how he made it happen, with no room...

10 Apr 202353min

Did Someone Say 4-Day Work Week? Juliet Schor did…

Did Someone Say 4-Day Work Week? Juliet Schor did…

We’ve all heard about the 4-day work week, but is it realistic? Will it really improve our lives as much as people say? And how can we persuade the traditionalists? Renowned economist and sociologist,...

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Wait, Did Our Economy Just Stop?! With Liz Hoffman

Wait, Did Our Economy Just Stop?! With Liz Hoffman

In this episode, Anthony talks with Liz Hoffman about her book Crash Landing: The Inside Story of How the World’s Biggest Companies Survived an Economy on the Brink. Together they recall the unforesee...

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Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover with Alex and Books

Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover with Alex and Books

In this episode, Anthony sits down with Alex Wieckowski aka Alex and Books. Alex has taken the reading world by storm with his popular newsletter that provides weekly reading tips, book recommendation...

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The Untouchables: Power, The Mob & An Indictment with Elie Honig

The Untouchables: Power, The Mob & An Indictment with Elie Honig

Scholar & CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig joins Anthony to talk about his new book Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away with It. They discuss President Trump’s indictment, Bill Cosby, Jeffrey...

27 Mars 202336min

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