Putin, Trump & The Secrets of the World’s Most Powerful Editor

13/08/2025 28 min
Putin, Trump & The Secrets of the World’s Most Powerful Editor

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Episode Synopsis

This week on Open Book, Anthony sits down with Lionel Barber.



Lionel Barber was the Editor of the Financial Times from 2005 until January 2020, widely credited with transforming the FT from a newspaper publisher into a multi-channel global news organization. During his editorship, the FT passed the milestone of one million paying readers, winning many international awards and accolades for its journalism. He is also the Co-host of the Media Confidential podcast



About The Host:

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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