Today on All Things Markets, Mike and I tackle the forces reshaping everything — from AI replacing jobs to the real story behind tariffs, the dollar, and Bitcoin. If you think the ground isn’t shifting under the global economy right now, you’re not paying attention — and we’re going to break down exactly what that means for your money and your future.

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This 200th episode of Open Book marks an incredible milestone in our journey, and it feels especially fitting to celebrate it with a conversation about books, leadership, and the enduring power of ideas with James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble. Thank you to every listener, reader, and supporter who has made this community what it is — your curiosity and commitment to learning are the reason we’re here.

📖 Books mentioned in this episode:

Savage War of Peace by Alistair Horne

Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Middlemarch by George Eliot

The Golden Boy by Patricia Finn

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin

Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

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Steven Pressfield is the author of The War of Art, which has sold millions of copies globally and been translated into multiple languages. He is a master of historical fiction with Gates of Fire being on the required reading list at West Point and the recommended reading list of the Joint Chiefs. His other books include A Man at Arms, Turning Pro, Do the Work, The Artist's Journey, Tides of War, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Last of the Amazons, Virtues of War, The Afghan Campaign, Killing Rommel, The Profession, The Lion's Gate, The Warrior Ethos, The Authentic Swing, An American Jew, Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t, and The Knowledge.

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Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island.

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Natalie Brunell is a prominent figure in the Bitcoin world as a top-rated podcast host, educator, media commentator, and author of 'Bitcoin Is For Everyone: Why our financial system is broken and Bitcoin is the solution.' Her podcast, 'Coin Stories,' offers in-depth discussions on Bitcoin, its impact on global economics, and technology trends. Natalie's interviews go beyond finance, highlighting the human stories behind the headlines and the pursuit of the American Dream in the digital age.

Whether you understand Bitcoin or not, consider getting a copy of her book Bitcoin is for Everyone

Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island.

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Welcome back to All Things Markets and today, Mike Novogratz and I are diving headfirst into a world where crypto gets punched in the face, AI threatens white-collar jobs, and global capital starts quietly packing its bags. I’m joined by Mike Novogratz to cut through the noise, call out the real risks, and talk honestly about where markets, money, and opportunity are heading next.

Michael Novogratz is the Founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital. He was formerly a Partner and President of Fortress Investment Group LLC. Mr. Novogratz served on the New York Federal Reserve’s Investment Advisory Committee on Financial Markets from 2012 to 2015. He serves as the Chairman of The Bail Project and has made criminal justice reform a focus of his family’s foundation.

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Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio.

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Tom Carver was a long-time foreign correspondent with the BBC. He was latterly the BBC's Washington Correspondent and continues to live in Washington working as a writer and consultant. He is the step-grandson of Field Marshal Montgomery.

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Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island.

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Michael Novogratz is the Founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital. He was formerly a Partner and President of Fortress Investment Group LLC. Mr. Novogratz served on the New York Federal Reserve’s Investment Advisory Committee on Financial Markets from 2012 to 2015. He serves as the Chairman of The Bail Project and has made criminal justice reform a focus of his family’s foundation.

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This week on Open Book, I’m taking your questions head-on—politics, money, media, mistakes I’ve made, and lessons I’ve learned—no spin, no filter. We’re talking Fox News, the dollar, entrepreneurship, stoicism, and why reading more and panicking less might be the ultimate edge.

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David McCloskey is a former CIA analyst and consultant at McKinsey & Company. While at the CIA, he wrote regularly for the President’s Daily Brief, delivered classified testimony to Congressional oversight committees, and briefed senior White House officials, Ambassadors, military officials, and Arab royalty. He worked in CIA field stations across the Middle East. During his time at McKinsey, David advised national security, aerospace, and transportation clients on a range of strategic and operational issues.

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Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island.

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In this episode, my good friend Michael Novogratz and I break down why the global monetary order is under real stress, from a weakening dollar and exploding gold prices to the deeper political and social consequences of currencies losing trust. Drawing on my trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, history, and current markets, we explain why this moment matters for everyone — not just investors — and what happens when money stops being a reliable store of value.

Michael Novogratz is the Founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital. He was formerly a Partner and President of Fortress Investment Group LLC. Mr. Novogratz served on the New York Federal Reserve’s Investment Advisory Committee on Financial Markets from 2012 to 2015. He serves as the Chairman of The Bail Project and has made criminal justice reform a focus of his family’s foundation.

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