Wall Street to Washington and Back Again: Meeting the Mooch

In this episode of Policy Punchline, we delve into the remarkable career path and insights of Anthony Scaramucci, the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge and former White House Communications Director. We start with Scaramucci's upbringing on Long Island in the 1970s, its influence on him as he made his way into the heart of Wall Street and eventually the corridors of the White House. Scaramucci describes the corrupting dynamics of power in Washington, and explains conflicts and confrontations he encountered during his time in the Trump administration. He offers his perspective on press freedom and Russian sanctions, which sometimes diverged from the administration's stance. Through this lens, Scaramucci provides a glimpse into the divisive leadership style of President Trump from firsthand experience. He gives us these reflections on the past, but a look forward as well, making his pitch for the role of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in the future of our financial system. From the digitization of assets, to the disruptive potential of decentralized systems, to the role of Bitcoin as a digital store of value, Scaramucci expresses optimism about a world outside of traditional financial institutions. For a wide-ranging conversation about the winding paths to Wall Street, the travails of the Trump White House, the future of finance, and even some wisdom on the good life, join us for this episode with Anthony Scaramucci.