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In this episode, Anthony talks with Ash Carter, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, who was nominated by President Obama for the role in December 2014, and author of the book ‘Inside the Five-Sided Box’. The conversation begins with Ash reflecting on when he started working in the Pentagon in 1993, more specifically his work on international relations with Russia, identifying the first warning signs of Putin’s aggression. Ash gives his take on whether the West was “too slow to understand the danger posed by Putin”; touching on whether the invasion of Ukraine was something that could have been avoided and whether recent NATO applications by Sweden and Finland will spark a response from Putin.  Finally, Ash talks about his book, which gives the reader a bird’s-eye view of what is behind the walls of the Pentagon and how it’s run. They debate the importance of demystifying government agencies and whether transparency of its inner workings is vital to maintaining trust between people and their political institutions.

In this episode, Anthony talks with Rick Wilson, longtime Republican political strategist, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, and bestselling author. Rick gives his take on the January 6th select committee hearing and why, for him, this “changed the game.” They discuss the impact these hearings will have on Trump and his future within politics and on the American people by “telling the truth about what happened.” Finally, he shares how he would advise a candidate to break the cycle of betraying the working and middle class in the country. Anthony also chatted with Gabriel Nicholas, research fellow at the Center for Democracy and Technology. Gabe delves into ‘shadowbanning’ - hiding bad behavior online without informing the person why. Gabe shares the importance of transparency within the rules that govern our online environments. He reflects on what started him out in this field, driven by a passion for the social ramifications of the internet.   Follow our guests on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/TheRickWilson  https://twitter.com/GabeNicholas    Subscribe on YouTube:  //bit.ly/3ICdZXx  Follow us: https://twitter.com/moochfm   https://twitter.com/scaramucci   Sign up for our newsletter at: www.mooch.fm  Created & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.com 

In this episode, Anthony is joined by Professor Niall Ferguson, renowned historian, author of sixteen books, and the Milbank Family Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. Together, they start by discussing Niall’s decision to become a historian, despite hailing from a family of physicists, and describing himself as a “wannabe Monty Python”.  Niall shares his Cold War analogy for our current era. Starting during the Trump administration, and how the events that have happened in the US and China since then have magnified this realization with Ukraine as “the first hot war” of “Cold War II”. They then delve into Niall’s books, starting with the most recent, ‘Doom’, which covers how humans respond to catastrophes and how resilient we are to them. It explores how fascinated we are with disaster, why we struggle so much with it, and how we exaggerate the possibility the world will end. Finally, they discuss ‘The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World’, and how this now relates to advances in cryptocurrency and Bitcoin. Niall expresses why, to him, it’s not plausible to have a future based on traditional systems, transactions and technologies. They then touch on the global inflation we’re currently experiencing, and Niall gives his predictions about how this will continue to impact the economy. Follow our guest on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nfergus  Subscribe on YouTube:  //bit.ly/3ICdZXx  Follow us: https://twitter.com/moochfm   https://twitter.com/scaramucci   Sign up for our newsletter at: www.mooch.fm  Created & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.com 

In this episode, Anthony talks with Ric Edelman, bestselling author and personal finance expert. Ric delves into his new book The Truth About Crypto which provides a straightforward, practical guide to all things crypto. They then move on to discuss why blockchain and digital assets are the “most profound innovation in global commerce since the internet”, note some of the “disappointing” statements that have been made by the likes of Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett, and give their advice for dealing with the current bear market.  Next, Liz Mathew, executive director at ConsenSys, joins Anthony to give us the latest developments from the leading Ethereum software company including details of their recent $450 million funding round with backers including Microsoft and SoftBank. Liz then takes Anthony through the ConsenSys product suite including their leading MetaMask wallet. Finally, Anthony is joined by Ferren Rajput, CEO and president of ONEflight International, to explain the company’s journey to date revolutionizing private jet travel, to provide a club-like experience that eliminates the empty leg problem. Ferren then provides a behind-the-scenes look at the aviation industry, and shares his predictions for the future. 

According to leading scientists, 30,000 species per year on average are being driven to extinction. That’s six per hour and 150 per day. Are we close to bringing them back? In this special episode, Anthony is joined by Ben Lamm, serial tech entrepreneur and co-founder and chief executive of Colossal Biosciences to discuss founding the world’s first-ever de-extinction company. Ben delves into working with his partner Harvard geneticist George Church, and their aim to combine the science of genetics with the business of discovery to bring back the woolly mammoth, and help the climate crisis in the process. They question the impact this will have on both the planet and economy as human beings are given the ability to “create a part of the past,” and reveal whether the dodo may even make a return.   Finally, they reflect on Ben’s career, and how he went from a Nintendo-playing teen to a successful serial entrepreneur. Starting five different companies, from a consumer gaming startup acquired by Zynga to a mobile software development firm acquired by Accenture.   Follow our guest on Twitter: https://twitter.com/federallamm  Follow us: https://twitter.com/moochfm   https://twitter.com/scaramucci   Subscribe on YouTube:  //bit.ly/3ICdZXx  Sign up for our newsletter at: www.mooch.fm  Created & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.com 

In this special extended episode, Anthony joins Bill Browder, founder and CEO of Hermitage Capital Management, head of the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign and the best-selling author of Red Notice and Freezing Order.  Together they discuss Bill’s career path, from being the largest foreign investor in Russia to a declared “threat to national security” for exposing corruption in Russian state-owned companies. They delve into the story behind his associate, tax lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, who was imprisoned and eventually killed in detention in 2009 after attempting to expose a plot to extort $230 million worth of Russian tax money. Bill discusses the story of Magnitsky’s arrest, imprisonment, torture and death, and how he has made it his “exclusive mission” to get justice for Sergei and his family.  His latest book, Freezing Order: A True Story of Russian Money Laundering, Murder, and Surviving Vladimir Putin's Wrath, follows the money all the way to the top of Russia's murderous kleptocracy. Bill provides a personal account of the threats he has faced over the last 15 years and gives an insight into Putin’s Russia, explaining why ​​even the most powerful regimes have weak points.   Follow our guest on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Billbrowder  Follow us: https://twitter.com/moochfm   https://twitter.com/scaramucci   Subscribe on YouTube:  //bit.ly/3ICdZXx  Sign up for our newsletter at: www.mooch.fm  Created & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.com 

In this episode, Anthony joins Natalie Salemink, founder and chief executive of Prismatic - the place to create, govern and manage DAOs on Algorand. Together they discuss how she first got into the crypto and Ethereum community which led to her discovering DAOs. Natalie then shares why Algorand is a suitable destination for DAOs being built - and why they position themselves as a “blockchain for good.”  Next, Scott Smith, entrepreneur, author, and managing member of the C Squared Fund, talks with Anthony about his book ‘The Emerging Kingdom: An Economic Guidebook to Building a Nation That is a Better Place to Live,’ which delves into the relationship between money, the economy, and our personal wellbeing. Scott shares his ideas behind replacing income taxes with a payments tax, cutting the tax rate to 0.2%, and how he aims to get this idea out there to bring people together. Finally, Hernán Luis y Prado, CEO and founder of Workshops for Warriors, joins Anthony to discuss his background in the military - and when his light-bulb moment came to start the non-profit that trains veterans to place them into advanced manufacturing careers - recently graduating their 1,000th student! Hernán then reveals what needs to be done as a society to support veterans and welcome them back into the community. Follow our guests on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DeFiChick  https://twitter.com/abettereconomy   https://twitter.com/workforwarriors Subscribe on YouTube:  //bit.ly/3ICdZXx  Follow us: https://twitter.com/moochfm   https://twitter.com/scaramucci   Sign up for our newsletter at: www.mooch.fm  Created & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.com 

In this episode, Anthony is joined by Bob Spitz, bestselling author and journalist. Together they discuss his recent book ‘Led Zeppelin: The Biography’, which reflects on the band’s artistic journey and delves into the good, the bad and the ugly of being the most popular rock band of their generation. Bob then shares the process behind writing his books, with a key goal to separate myth from fact, whilst bringing his expertise in the music business to each project.  Next, Sara Just, senior executive producer of PBS NewsHour Productions and a senior vice president at WETA, talks with Anthony about having editorial independence at PBS and how this allows them to cover the stories that matter. Sara shares her predictions for what will shape the 2024 presidential agenda from a news media perspective – touching on issues with misinformation and maintaining credibility and trust. Finally, Todd M. Goldberg is co-founder and co-CEO of Crush Capital and Going Public–the only show where viewers can invest in companies as they watch. He joins Anthony to discuss how they are working to democratize private capital markets and make investing more accessible. Todd then reveals the behind-the-scenes plans for season two and how the show has helped empower the featured companies. Follow our guests on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BobSpitzNYC  https://twitter.com/sarajust  https://twitter.com/goingpublic  Subscribe on YouTube:  //bit.ly/3ICdZXx  Follow us: https://twitter.com/moochfm   https://twitter.com/scaramucci   Sign up for our newsletter at: www.mooch.fm  Created & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.com 

In this episode, Anthony is joined by Christian Angermayer, entrepreneur and founder of the Apeiron Investment Group, for our Crypto Bahamas special edition! They start by discussing Christian’s eureka moment in crypto, as he recalls his first bitcoin investment following a trip on psychedelic mushrooms.  Christian then shares what initially piqued his interest in the psychedelic movement, with an ongoing focus on trying to make other people happy. He delves into how manifestation and seeing everything as an opportunity help him stay in a positive mindset. Finally, they discuss Christian’s work at Rejuveron, a company which aims to cure aging, giving humans the opportunity to live longer and healthier lives, with the underlying message to enjoy every moment and be optimistic! Follow our guest on Twitter: https://twitter.com/c_angermayer  Follow us: https://twitter.com/moochfm   https://twitter.com/scaramucci   Subscribe on YouTube:  //bit.ly/3ICdZXx  Sign up for our newsletter at: www.mooch.fm  Created & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.com 

In this episode, Anthony is joined by Nina Jankowicz bestselling author and internationally-recognized expert on disinformation and democratization. Together they discuss Nina’s brand-new book, How to Be a Woman Online: Surviving Abuse and Harassment, and How to Fight Back, which provides concise steps women can take to protect themselves in online spaces. Nina then moves on to share her assessment of the current situation in Russia, and their use of social media.   Next, Christopher Blattman, economist and professor of Global Conflict Studies at the University of Chicago talks with Anthony about his book Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace, which lays out a framework to explain the root causes and remedies for war, showing that violence is not the norm and how the escalation can be interrupted. Christopher applies these factors to the recent war in Ukraine, the polarization in the United States, the Medellín cartel and more.  Finally, Alexander Lipton, author and a global head of Quantitative Research & Development at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, joins Anthony to discuss what initially sparked his interest in Blockchain. They unpack Alexander’s new textbook with co-author Adrien Treccani, Blockchain and Distributed Ledgers: Mathematics, Technology and Economics, discussing all things distributed ledger technology (DLT), and its potential impact on society at large. Follow our guests on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/wiczipedia  https://twitter.com/cblatts  Subscribe on YouTube:  //bit.ly/3ICdZXx  Follow us: https://twitter.com/moochfm   https://twitter.com/scaramucci   Sign up for our newsletter at: www.mooch.fm  Created & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.com 

In this episode, Anthony is joined by venture capital pioneer, Alan Patricof, to discuss his new book No Red Lights: Reflections on Life, 50 Years in Venture Capital, and Never Driving Alone. The book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the past fifty years of the industry, detailing Alan’s legendary life and career, from growing up on the Upper West Side in Manhattan to buying stock in Apple when its market valuation was only $60 million, and founding New York Magazine. Next, Philip Palumbo, founder, CEO and chief investment officer of Palumbo Wealth Management talks with Anthony about making the leap from being a financial advisor to starting his own company, and why people have to take the jump and “believe in themselves.” They then move on to discuss the impact of the war in Ukraine, Russian sanctions and high inflation on the markets, and why there’s a time and place to look sharp!  Finally, Anthony speaks with Robin Wigglesworth, editor of FT Alphaville, about his new book Trillions: How a Band of Wall Street Renegades Invented the Index Fund and Changed Finance Forever. Robin discusses the past, present and future of index funds and the impact passive investing has had on markets around the world. He then offers his view on cryptocurrencies and predicts some of the long-term financial effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Follow our guests on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/alanjpatricof  https://twitter.com/PGPalumbo  https://twitter.com/RobinWigg  Subscribe on YouTube:  //bit.ly/3ICdZXx  Follow us: https://twitter.com/moochfm   https://twitter.com/scaramucci   Sign up for our newsletter at: www.mooch.fm  Created & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.com 

In this episode, Anthony is joined by Congressman Ro Khanna, representative for California's 17th District, the heart of Silicon Valley and home to some of the world's largest technology giants. Together, they discuss what significant tech legislation would look like; explain why the Internet Bill of Rights is so crucial; and explore how we can begin to lessen some of the bitterness within the country. They then delve into Ro’s latest book, Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us, in which he makes a case for distributing tech jobs — and thus tech wealth across America.   Next, Julia Davis, Russian media analyst and columnist for The Daily Beast, talks with Anthony about how pro-Russia propaganda has intensified since the start of the war in Ukraine; Julia shares her assessment of what’s happening on the ground in Russia; and whether cracks are forming. They then discuss the impact of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s recent video message and question how much Trump has helped Putin, as Russian propaganda has “served up a beneficial deck of cards for Trump.”    Finally, Anthony speaks with Andrew Roberts, British historian, award-winning author, journalist and broadcaster, about his recent book The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III. The book paints a nuanced and detailed portrait of the man who created the conditions for America’s independence and explains why he has been unfairly represented. The conversation then switches to Andrew’s previous book, Leadership in War, and what lessons we can learn from those who made history.    Follow our guests on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RoKhanna  https://twitter.com/JuliaDavisNews  https://twitter.com/aroberts_andrew  Subscribe on YouTube:  //bit.ly/3ICdZXx  Follow us: https://twitter.com/moochfm   https://twitter.com/scaramucci   Sign up for our newsletter at: www.mooch.fm  Created & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.com