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In this episode, Anthony is joined by Gregory Zuckerman, bestselling author and special writer at The Wall Street Journal to discuss his new book ‘A Shot to Save the World: The Inside Story of the Life-or-Death Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine’ which accounts the business and scientific rivalries behind the successful coronavirus vaccines, and tells the story of the unsung heroes. 

Dr. Margaret Heffernan, prolific author, chief executive and entrepreneur talks with Anthony about why we must have a “more robust attitude” to the future and our role in making it, a topic which she explores in her recent book “Uncharted: How to Map the Future.” 

Finally, Dana Lewis, award-winning reporter and veteran world affairs correspondent joins Anthony to give his take on the current Russia-Ukraine tensions, and why NATO and the West need to call Putin’s bluff as he continues to become more isolated. 

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In this episode, Anthony is joined by international bestselling author Ken Follett, for a discussion on his most recent contemporary novel ‘Never’ described by The Washington Post as a “cautionary tale of global catastrophe;” shares what inspires him in the creative process; and reveals his favorite protagonist out of the 36 books he has written.  

Meg Tirrell, senior health and science reporter for CNBC talks with Anthony about the power of modern medicine; what developments she’s most excited by at the moment;  and gives us the latest on Covid-19 and vaccines in the United States. 

Finally, Peter Smith, co-founder and chief executive of blockchain.com joins Anthony to recall the company’s founding journey; their mission and vision of playing the “long game;” and gives his thoughts on US regulation of cryptocurrencies, and what this means for the future.

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In this episode, Anthony is joined by Carl Bernstein, pioneer in investigative reporting, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and author. Together they discuss his new bestselling memoir ‘Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom’ which recalls the origins of his storied journalistic career as a teenage reporter for The Washington Star, covering historic events including the election and inauguration of JFK, his assasination, and the struggles of the civil rights movement. Carl also discusses breaking the Watergate scandal with Bob Woodward 50 years ago. Finally, Carl tells us his thoughts on the state of journalism in the wake of the Trump administration and in the throes of social media and the 24-hour news cycle, and gives his take on the role journalism plays in American democracy today. 

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In this special episode, Anthony is joined by Mohamed Jouan Al-Dhaheri, executive chairman, CEO & co-founder of RainMKRS Capital, and founder & CEO of The Monarch Group; and John D'Agostino, senior advisor for strategy at Coinbase, lecturer at Columbia University & MIT, and shareholder and advisor at RainMKRS Capital - for a conversation on innovation in the United Arab Emirates. Together they discuss the growth of the UAE as it celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, explore its vision to become the “central hub;” and share why the region's culture of embracing technology makes it a valuable testing ground for small to mid-scale blockchain applications. 

In this episode, Anthony is joined by Stephan Livera, bitcoin educator, podcaster and managing director of Swan Bitcoin International to discuss the foundations of libertarianism, the growth of the state and how bitcoin works to keep it in check. 

Kristi Ross, co-chief executive and president of the tastytrade financial network talks with Anthony about co-founding two-billion-dollar enterprises thinkorswim and tastytrade, navigating the M&A space - and gives her advice for females on Wall Street. 

Finally, Corey DeAngelis, national director of research at the American Federation for Children joins Anthony for conversation on the public school system in the United States and why the funding should “follow the child instead of the building.” 

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In this episode, Anthony is joined by Professor Sir David Omand, former director of GCHQ and permanent secretary of the UK’s Home Office to recall the pressure of making crucial decisions including giving the order to “ready the fleet” after warning Margaret Thatcher that Argentina was about to invade the Falkland Islands, and his ringside seat whilst Tony Blair dealt with 9/11 and the invasion of Iraq. They also delve into Sir David’s recent book, ‘How Spies Think: 10 Lessons in Intelligence’ which outlines the methodology used by the British intelligence agencies to reach judgements, establish the right level of confidence and act decisively.

Ali Rogin, award-winning journalist and foreign affairs producer at PBS NewsHour joins Anthony to assess the Biden administration’s foreign policy decisions, revisit the events of January 6 a year later - and discuss her book ‘Beat Breast Cancer Like A Boss: 30 Powerful Stories’ which draws on first-hand interviews of women including Sheryl Crow, Athena Jones, Edie Falco and Heidi Heitkamp to inspire anyone confronting a cancer diagnosis, along with their loved ones.

Finally, Alex Lieberman, co-founder and executive chairman of Morning Brew talks with Anthony about the companies’ journey from a newsletter founded in 2015, to selling a majority stake for a reported $75 million in 2020. They then move on to discuss the psychology of money, imposter syndrome and the long game of creating an audience.

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In this special episode, Anthony is joined by musician, performer, producer, activist, educator and legendary member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Stevie Van Zandt. Together they discuss his new bestselling book ‘Unrequited Infatuations: A Memoir,’ which reveals all about his journey into Rock and Roll and how it has the power to “change the world for the better;” shares his decision to step away from E Street to embark on his own odyssey and move into political activism; and reflects on playing Silvio Dante, Tony Soprano’s right-hand man. 

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In this episode, Anthony is joined by Andrew Roberts, British historian, bestselling author, journalist and broadcaster to discuss his latest book ‘The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III,’ which argues that George III’s almost 60-year rule is often wrongly understood as, “the mad King who lost America.” They then move on to discuss his previous bestseller ‘Churchill: Walking with Destiny,’ which is noted as “the best single-volume life of Churchill ever written.”

Mary Ellen Klas, Capitol bureau chief for the Miami Herald joins Anthony to give us the latest from The Magic City. She reflects on her time covering the careers of seven governors, and the political dynamics that came to play in arguably, one of the most diverse but economically-divided states.

Finally, Ross Sklar, chief executive of the Starco Group and Starco Brands talks with Anthony about the recent launch of Whipshots, the vodka-infused whipped cream with his partner Cardi B, giving the inside scoop of what’s to come for the brand, and why his mission is to only create “behavior-changing technology.”

In this episode, Anthony is joined by Dr. Saifedean Ammous, economist, author and educator to discuss his bestselling book ‘The Bitcoin Standard’ - which analyzes the historical context to the rise of Bitcoin, the economic properties that have allowed it to grow quickly, and its likely implications. They then move on to its sequel ‘The Fiat Standard,’ examining the current monetary system, and how bitcoin and fiat can coexist. 

Jay Gould, technology entrepreneur, investor, and podcaster joins Anthony to look back on his journey and lessons learned from his early days in business to selling local video demand side platform ‘Yashi’ for $33 million in 2015, and what to look out for when investing.

Finally, Harlan Ullman, strategist, advisor to heads of government and industry, columnist & author talks with Anthony about the United States’ military footprint and whether it’s well spent, why you must “know the enemy,” and his new book ‘The Fifth Horseman and the New MAD,’ which delves into why ‘Massive Attacks of Disruption’ are the most immediate danger to the nation. 

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In this episode, Anthony is joined by Nicole Perlroth, bestselling author and award-winning cybersecurity journalist for the New York Times to discuss her book, “This Is How They Tell Me The World Ends” about the global cyber arms race, and why everyone needs to “wake up and stop leaving our systems vulnerable.”

Tom Sosnoff, founder and co-chief executive of tastytrade Financial Network, talks with Anthony about how he got into the world of Wall Street, what he’s bullish on at the moment -  and securing the first ever interview with Vitalik Buterin. 

Finally, Adam Lowe, chief innovation officer at CompoSecure and creator of Arculus joins Anthony to explain the premise of Arculus, whether the simplicity of the product will impact the broader crypto adoption - and how they decide which currencies to support.

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