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  • Episode 34: John Bresnahan, Simon Littler & William D. Cohan

    In this episode and as the world reacts to Chauvin’s verdict, Anthony is joined by John Bresnahan, co-founder of Punchbowl News to get his thoughts on the trial - and what this means for the American people and its legal system.

    Simon Litter, entrepreneur, philanthropist and wine expert gives his take on what wine we should be drinking this spring, its ability to connect people, and together they discuss the work of the Inside Circle Foundation - a rehabilitation program for the currently incarcerated. 

    Finally, William D. Cohan, former investment banker, business writer and bestselling author has a conversation with Anthony reflecting on Wall Street’s glory days, and they delve into his many books, the latest ‘Four Friends: Promising Lives Cut Short’ -  and what we can expect from him next.  



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    1 hr 18 min
  • Episode 33: Scott Kitun, Paul Tweed & Ksenija Pavlovic McAteer

    In this episode, Anthony talks with Scott Kitun, entrepreneur, investor and chief executive of Technori - Chicago’s largest and most diverse startup community, to get his take on the recent Coinbase IPO, and where the startup landscape is heading. 

    Paul Tweed, international media lawyer and celebrity reputation manager joins Anthony to reflect on the recent passing of Prince Phillip, and explore the ongoing battle public figures have between privacy and press freedom. 

    Finally, Ksenija Pavlovic McAteer, independent White House Correspondent, author and political scientist, discusses the rise of social media and cancel culture - and why America must continue to fight for its democracy. 



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    1 hr 14 min
  • Episode 32: Jeff Immelt, Caroline Casey & Peter Dickson

    In this episode, Anthony is joined by Jeff Immelt, former chief executive of General Electric and venture partner at NEA, to talk about his new book ‘Hot Seat: What I Learned Leading a Great American Company’ - and why he was troubled by the lack of ideas and preparation when taking the reins from his predecessor Jack Welch. 

    Caroline Casey is an award-winning activist, and joins Anthony to explain the stigma surrounding disability in the corporate world, and discuss the founding story of The Valuable 500 - a global initiative which calls on major corporations to put disability inclusion on the leadership agenda. 


    Finally, Peter Dickson, entrepreneur, author and the UK’s most prolific voice-over artist, gives Anthony the inside track on what it's like to be the voice behind so many infamous shows and campaigns, and the latest Brexit developments across the pond. 



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    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 31: Zerlina Maxwell, Richard Helppie & James Shapiro

    In this episode, Anthony talks with Zerlina Maxwell, host of ‘Zerlina.’ on Peacock and author of ‘The End of White Politics’ to get her take on Lindsey Graham’s recent threat to use the talking filibuster rule to block voting rights legislation - and why 2020 was a “political awakening” for America. 

    President Biden has vowed to take “common-sense steps” to crack down on firearms, Anthony examines the possible policy solutions to gun control with Richard Helppie, entrepreneur, policy expert and founder of ‘The Common Bridge’, an organisation that aims to ignore extremism and encourage smart discussions. 

    Finally, what does Shakespeare have to do with a divided America? Anthony is joined by world renowned Shakespearean scholar James Shapiro to discuss his bestselling book ‘Shakespeare in a Divided America’, and why President Lincoln would not have been assassinated had it not been for Shakespeare. 


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    1 hr 21 min
  • Episode 30: Steve Kettmann, Dr. Peter A. Wish & Don Lemon

    In this episode political commentator Steve Kettmann, editor of ‘Now What?: The Voters Have Spoken - Essays on Life After Trump’ gives Anthony his take on whether Trump has lost his relevancy, and how the Biden administration is faring so far. 

    Dr. Peter A. Wish, psychologist and author of the bestseller ‘The Candidate’s 7 Deadly Sins’ examines what makes a good Presidential candidate - and who he’ll be looking out for in 2024. 

    Finally, ‘CNN Tonight’ anchor Don Lemon talks about his new bestselling book ‘This Is The Fire: What I Say to My Friends About Racism’ which pairs current events with history, and anecdotes from his own life, to discuss race in America.



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    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 29: Sir Martin Sorrell, Cordelia Lynch & Kyle Cheney

    In this episode, Anthony talks with Sir Martin Sorrell, executive chairman of S4 Capital and founder of the world’s largest advertising company WPP, to reflect on the changing world of advertising - from the Don Draper days to now - and gets his top tips for budding entrepreneurs. 

    Cordelia Lynch is the US correspondent for Sky News, and joins Anthony to discuss what the $1.9 trillion covid relief bill means for the Biden administration, and gets her take on the recent $27 million settlement between Minneapolis and George Floyd’s family, and the upcoming criminal trial. 

    Finally, Kyle Cheney, Congress reporter for Politico, explores the Trumpism that’s still prevalent in the GOP, and gives Anthony the lowdown on what’s brewing in DC at the moment. 


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    1 hr 25 min
  • Episode 28: Michael Cohen, Elex Michaelson & Jane Merrick

    In this episode, Anthony is joined by Michael Cohen, former attorney and personal ‘fixer’ for Donald J. Trump. They reflect on their experiences working for the former President, and discuss his bestselling memoir ‘Disloyal’.

    Elex Michaelson, Fox LA News anchor and host of California’s only statewide political show ‘The Issue Is’ joins Anthony to examine the effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom, and give his honest assessment of how the Golden State is faring with Covid-19. 

    Finally, Jane Merrick - policy editor at Britain’s ‘i’ newspaper and TIME person of the year - talks with Anthony about the UK’s roadmap out of lockdown, the Covid vaccine rollout… and gets the gossip on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Oprah interview. 



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    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 27: Natasha Bertrand, Dr. Tara Swart & Shelley Zalis

    In this episode, Anthony chats with Natasha Bertrand, White House correspondent at Politico, about Biden’s actioning of Syrian strikes, Russian sanctions over the Navalny poisoning - and gets her view on how Vice President Harris is faring on the international stage. 

    How does digital communication compared to face-to-face interaction impact the brain's processing, and can we teach ourselves the entrepreneurial mindset? Anthony talks with Dr. Tara Swart, neuroscientist, bestselling author and senior lecturer at MIT to get her top tips on how to train our brains. 

    Finally, Shelley Zalis, chief executive of The Female Quotient, joins Anthony to discuss her mission to advance workplace equality, the core policy changes that need to be seen in the workplace - and her advice for young women who want to get into leadership roles.


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    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 26: Adam Klasfeld, Shashank Joshi & Dominic Frisby

    In this episode, Anthony talks with Adam Klasfeld, legal expert and editor of Law & Crime, to get his take on what trouble lies ahead for Trump's former chief strategist Steve Bannon. 

    Shashank Joshi, defence editor of The Economist, joins Anthony to review the events of January 6th - and discuss the decisions President Biden is yet to make about the future of America’s nuclear powers.

    Finally, best-selling author, financial journalist and comedian Dominic Frisby talks about all things Bitcoin and his new book ‘Daylight Robbery: How Tax Shaped Our Past and Will Change Our Future’. 


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    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 25: Black History Month Special - Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu

    In a special episode celebrating Black History Month, Anthony is joined by Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, the well-respected attorney, author and political activist. In her new book ‘This Is Why I Resist: Don’t Define My Black Identity’ she explores the fight for racial equality, and digs down into the deep roots of racism and anti-blackness in America, the UK and beyond. In this in-depth conversation, they explore the term “performative allyship” - stressing why it’s important to be actively anti-racist; discuss issues of identity politics, the ever-growing evidence that racism is costing us economically, and the actionable steps we can all take towards the ultimate goal of true racial equality. 



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    1 hr 5 min

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This is Mooch FM, a weekly podcast to debate and explore the top stories of the week, with the biggest names in media, business, politics and beyond. Your host is self-made entrepreneur Anthony ‘The…