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Breaking Government with Michael Lewis

Breaking Government with Michael Lewis

FromWhy Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast


Breaking Government with Michael Lewis

FromWhy Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Apr 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

What is the most devastating impact Donald Trump has had on the highest office? His lies and rhetoric and bigotry have all had a poisonous effect on our national discourse. But when it comes to his destruction of norms, those are only the ones most visible to the public. What about the destruction of norms going on behind the scenes, disrupting the most critical work necessary for running the federal government? Michael Lewis, the prolific author of "The Big Short", "Moneyball", and many more, turned his attention to the engine rooms of government in the aftermath of President Trump's election. His latest book, "The Fifth Risk", chronicles not only the crippling of federal agencies under the Trump administration, but also the dedicated and tireless work of civil servants who show up every day, no matter what
Hear more from Michael Lewis on his new podcast, Against the Rules with Michael Lewis
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Released:
Apr 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Every week Chris Hayes asks the big questions that keep him up at night. How do we make sense of this unprecedented moment in world history? Why is this (all) happening? This podcast starts to answer these questions. Writers, experts, and thinkers who are also trying to get to the bottom of them join Chris to break it all down and help him get a better night’s rest. “Why is this Happening?” is presented by MSNBC and NBCNews Think.