Against the Rules with Michael Lewis
Pushkin IndustriesJournalist and bestselling author Michael Lewis explores the figures in American life who rely on the public's trust, whether in sports, in business, in the courtroom, or on TV. What happens when that trust erodes and we can no longer agree on what's fair and what's not?
Get your copy of The Big Short audiobook, narrated by Michael Lewis, on Audible, Spotify, Apple Books, pushkin.fm/bigshort or w... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 112 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessSociety & Culture | |||
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- Insane
A podcast about learning lessons from the past that then …..platform’s Steve Bannon with no pushback?!?!!? Are you kidding?!?!? It’s one thing to let Bannon speak, but to say nothing about all the lies he spouts- hmmm, I wonder how we ever got here.
Also, this podcast has the most ads to content of any I’ve ever listened to. Congrats on the $, but that was so annoying.
Apple Podcasts1mrclaytonx
United Statesa month ago - NEVER FORGET
The big lesson from the Big Short is that we have to hold corporations and CEOs accountable, both financially and criminally. The lack of consequences for gaming the system allows this behavior to continue.
Apple Podcasts5BruinWriter78United Statesa month ago - Against the Rules
I would give this 5 stars because I love Michael Lewis and really enjoy his deep and provocative takes on all kinds of subjects and his facility in explaining things clearly; however, l do not enjoy Lydia Jean Kott’s voice, I feel slightly uncomfortable with the interaction between Michael and Lydia and there are so many commercials!
Apple Podcasts1DrmuehlUnited States2 months ago - Intrusive 6YR BABY VOICE - Kills any enjoyment of the content
GET RID of the 6 YO “HOST” - She is terrible and ruins the ability to get into the content. Terrible hiring decision. She sounds like a dumbbell.
Apple Podcasts1SayingAnyUnited States5 months ago - I REMEMBER 2008
My husband owned 20 acres of lakeside property. We decided to subdivide and sell building lots. The investor saw a goldmine. We signed papers and then the end of the world came. For him anyway. We were already paid!!Nobody had money to purchase land, real estate collapsed. It took him 10 years, at least, to begin to recoup his investment. So, I am enjoying listening. I did see the movie and loved it. I could only give 4 stars because the girl setting up the episodes sounds like a five year old.... more
Apple Podcasts4Freds4EverUnited States6 months ago
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This program examines the legacy of the 2008 financial crisis through in-depth conversations with reporters, economists, historians, and high-profile figures connected to The Big Short. Episodes blend historical analysis of the crisis with contemporary market implications, featuring interviews with filmmakers, investors, and policymakers to unpack how subprime lending, regulation, and Wall Street culture shaped today's economy. A notable throughline is Michael Lewis's storytelling knack—pulling together real-world actors, data, and narrative to illuminate complex financial dynamics for a broad audience. The format often centers on how past events inform present financial behavior, policy, and public understanding, making it a compelling res... more
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