This week, Anthony talks with award-winning filmmaker and journalist Natasha Lance-Rogoff about her recent book Muppets in Moscow which details Natasha’s story of bringing Sesame Street to post-communist Russia almost 30 years ago.

From the kidnapping of Elmo to AK-47s and assassinations, getting The Muppets across the finish line was more than a challenge, Natasha is incredibly honest with Anthony on what it really took–and provides insight on Putin and the Russia we see today.

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Anthony talks with former Homeland Security official and Anonymous whistleblower, Miles Taylor, about his new book Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump which sounds the alarm on the possibility of a second Trump term. The two get personal on their own experiences in the White House and standing against Trump, revealing the various characters and struggles they faced. Miles explains why Trump really could beat Biden in 2024, stressing just how dangerous Trump 2.0 would be… 

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In this episode, Anthony talks with multiple New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva. Daniel discusses his writing process, revealing how he maintains discipline, and balances his many great sources. He then takes Anthony through his brand-new page-turner The Collector, which promises spies, thrills, an art heist and more…

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In this episode, Anthony talks with distinguished historian and author Frank Costigliola about his new book, Kennan: A Life Between Worlds. 

US diplomat George F. Kennan was one of the most influential and prominent figures of the 20th Century, whose policies, perhaps most notably - containment of Soviet expansion during the Cold War, significantly altered the course of history. Frank and Anthony explores areas of Kennan’s life never previously visited – from his regrets and personal anecdotes to his extraordinary ambition and policies. 

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This week, Anthony talks with veteran crypto reporter Brady Dale. Brady’s brand-new book SBF: How the FTX Bankruptcy Unwound Crypto’s Very Good Bad Guy, is the first book detailing the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX. With Anthony’s personal ties to Sam and Brady’s vast knowledge of the space, the two get personal on what really happened, who was responsible, and where crypto is heading from here. 

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In this episode, Anthony is joined by Chris Miller, author of Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology. 

Chris explains the high stakes of the semiconductor industry, “the new oil” that defines our national security, economic and geopolitical powers. He reveals the real ongoing battle between the United States and China, and why it is more vulnerable than ever to disruption. 

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This week, Anthony sits down with 2024 Presidential candidate Governor Chris Christie. Since announcing his bid for Office, Governor Christie has spoken nothing but the truth during his campaign. He tells Anthony his plan to save the Republican Party and America, reveals what he regrets most from his time as Governor–and confirms why he’s the man to put a stop to Trump, once and for all. 

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In this episode, Anthony talks with Polina Marinova Pompliano. author of Hidden Genius. Polina has spent nearly a decade profiling the world's top performers and distills the secrets, the unknowns and their individual stories into her debut book.

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In today's episode, Anthony talks with David Rubenstein, legendary investor and co-founder of The Carlyle Group. Together they discuss David’s new book, How to Invest: Masters on the Craft.

David shares his outlook on crypto, what investments he's currently excited about, our political sphere - and both get personal on their regrets and biggest lessons on Wall Street.

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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. 

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