The insider: how Michael Lewis got a backstage pass for the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried

Michael Lewis, author of The Big Short and Moneyball, reflects on his rise in journalism and his talent for showcasing ordinary revolutionaries. He also discusses coping with personal tragedy, football fame and controversy, and his experiences with Sam Bankman-Fried's transformation from a dweeb to a billionaire. The podcast also explores the possibility of Bankman-Fried's sloppiness and the challenges faced by journalists with close relationships to their subjects.