Why does higher education matter? Hardly a day passes without reference to some scandal, fraud or failure associated with American academic institutions, and there are few more important stories to be told in America right now than this one. 

Anthony is joined by Tuft’s Professor Emeritus Sol Gittleman to discuss his new book, The Accidental Triumph: The Improbable History of American Higher Education. Sol reflects on his many years of leadership at Tufts University discussing whether American higher education is a disaster as it is sometimes painted, or really the great envy of the world. 

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This week, Anthony is joined by #1 New York Times bestselling author, Daniel Silva.

What do murder, scandal and insatiable greed have in common? Daniel’s brand-new thriller, A Death in Cornwall. As the beloved Gabriel Allon begins a desperate search for a stolen Picasso, he finds himself pursuing a powerful and incredibly dangerous new adversary, one that hits close to home with out current political environment…

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This week, Anthony talks with former Congressman from Missouri, and leader of the United States House of Representatives. 

Mr. Gephardt’s new book 535 Not 1 describes his life and career in public service. Across his tenure he dealt with a number of pressing issues including inflation, foreign policy, terrorism and budget deficits, many of which are still currently top of mind… 

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This week, Anthony talks with CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota about her new memoir, Combat Love: A Story of Leaving, Longing, and Searching for Home.

 Alisyn shares her journey through love, resilience, risk, and freedom as she navigated the 1980s and her relationship with her mother whilst they both began to forge their own paths to finding happiness. With Alisyn finding her “home” in a local punk rock band, she shares how this newfound courage helped shape herperspective, and prepare her to be a better journalist. They also get into their shared Italian backgrounds, dating, Action Park and more...

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This week, Anthony talks with award-winning author DW Gibson about his new book, One Week to Change the World: An Oral History of the 1999 WTO Protests.

With the 25th anniversary approaching, DW discusses the angst that marked the end of the millennium, why the lessons learnt are even more applicable in today's society, and reveals the many missing pieces the media left out...

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This week, Anthony talks with Jack Devine and Jonathan Ward on two of today's most pressing topics, China and Russia. Where are we at right now with both powers relationship with the United States and our Western allies...

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This week, Anthony talks with veteran political news host and former advisor to President Clinton, George Stephanopoulos.

George’s new book The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis, describes the room that defines American power. From the moment President’s Kennedy and Reagan were shot, to the harrowing hours of 9/11 and the raid on Osama Bin Laden. Gives his insiders perspective and recounts the crises that decided the course of history…

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With Anthony's new book From Wall Street to the White House and Back: The Scaramucci Guide to Unbreakable Resilience out this week, we had to flip the switch!

Who better to hand the interview mic over to than Kara Swisher.

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Wishing a very happy Mother's Day to the real star of Open Book, Marie Scaramucci. Anthony talks with his Ma about everything from botox and going in on Trump, to boyfriends and favourite children...

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This week, Anthony talks with Bear Traps Report founder and author, Lawrence G. McDonald.

Larry's new book, "How to Listen When Markets Speak," explores the real risks, myths and investment opportunities in our evolving economy. Is there a bubble in crypto? What's really going to happen to inflation? And what should we be betting on right now? Larry gets into all of that and more on the show...

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