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Behind the Bastards

Part One: The Last Sam Bankman-Fried Episodes (secretly about Michael Lewis)

Dec 5, 2023
01:20:44
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Entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried and author Michael Lewis are guests in this podcast. Topics include Michael Lewis' influence in finance, the value of overcoming difficulties, the problematic portrayal of Wall Street, Sam Bankman-Fried's philanthropy, and discussions about Anna Wintour and Kelsey Grammer.
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  • Michael Lewis's uncritical portrayal of the adopting family in The Blind Side raises concerns about his journalistic integrity.
  • Michael Lewis's biased depiction of Sam Bankman Freed fails to critically examine his illegal activities and fraudulent behavior.

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The Blind Side: A Distorted Narrative

Michael Lewis's book, The Blind Side, depicts the story of Michael Oher, a black teenager adopted by a wealthy white family who helps him navigate his way to an NFL career. However, the book has been criticized for glossing over important issues and misrepresenting the true nature of the story. Lewis's uncritical view of the adopting family and their questionable practices raises concerns about his journalistic integrity.

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