Against the Rules: Blockers Companion Podcast
Pushkin IndustriesMichael Lewis’s latest book Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State tells the story of federal civil servants who risked — and in most cases, lost — their jobs in the early days of the second Trump administration. In this companion series, we hear about how Lewis reported the book and what kind of government we’re left with after the ravages of DOGE.
Get Blockers now at blockersbook.com or wherever b... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 113 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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In this excerpt from the audiobook version of Blockers, Michael Lewis tells the dramatic story of a showdown at the United States Institute of Peace. Although the institute was created by Congress and run as a private corporation, President Trump’s D... more
My new audiobook, Blockers, is out now! Get the audiobook now exclusively at blockers.fm. And stay tuned for an upcoming Blockers companion series right here on Against the Rules.
In Washington, a blocker became the worst thing you could be. The di... more
With the news of Warren Buffett stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, we are revisiting an episode from our two-part series on Buffet.
Warren Buffett rose from obscurity to become the richest person in the world - and he did it in a uniq... more
On the 250th anniversary of the United States, Revisionist History, bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast about things overlooked and misunderstood, investigates the story of what was, at the time, the biggest secession movement in the U.S. s... more
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Love this, it’s educational and entertaining at the same. As for Lydia’s voice;sure she’s young but clearly competent, sincere and entertaining
Apple Podcasts5Trav2929
United States2 months ago - 13
I cannot take this Seriously. You’re interviewer sound like a Chipmunk.
I made it half way through the first episode.
Unbearable
Apple Podcasts1stu1029United States5 months ago - 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 Podcasts1mrclaytonxUnited States6 months 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 States6 months 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 States7 months ago
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A thoughtful exploration of trust, fairness, and accountability across American life, with Michael Lewis guiding conversations that span sports, business, politics, and media. Episodes often center on how institutions fail or adapt when public trust is eroded, featuring archival storytelling, investigative reporting, and interviews with journalists, policymakers, athletes, and business leaders. The show tends to blend historical context with contemporary analysis, offering provocative takes on incentives, governance, and accountability that are likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy deep-dive narrativa and data-driven storytelling. A notable strength is the diverse mix of guests—from professors and reporters to industry insiders and public... more
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