Against the Rules: The Big Short Companion
Pushkin Industries
Michael Lewis’s best-selling book The Big Short is now 15 years old. The Oscar-winning movie based on it came out a decade ago. To mark the occasion, Lewis has narrated a new audiobook of The Big Short. Here on his podcast, he and co-host Lidia Jean Kott are thinking about the legacy of the book, the movie, and the financial crisis of 2008. Michael catches up with the director of the movie, Adam McKay, as well as some of the real-life characters depicted by the likes of Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell and Jeremy Strong. He also calls up journalists, economists, and historians to make sense of the 2008 financial crisis and to understand how it still affects the world today.
Get your copy of The Big Short audiobook, narrated by Michael Lewis, on Audible, Spotify, Apple Books, pushkin.fm/bigshort or wherever you get audiobooks.
iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.
Get your copy of The Big Short audiobook, narrated by Michael Lewis, on Audible, Spotify, Apple Books, pushkin.fm/bigshort or wherever you get audiobooks.
iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.
Episodes
Mentioned books
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Apr 9, 2019 • 46min
The Seven Minute Rule
Katie Highland, a dedicated public school teacher and mother, opens up about her harrowing experience with student loan debt and identity theft. She shares the emotional toll and systemic challenges of navigating the convoluted student loan forgiveness process. The discussion delves into the predatory practices of student loan servicing, including the alarming 'seven-minute rule' that prioritizes efficiency over borrower well-being. Throughout, Katie's personal anecdotes highlight the struggles many face in balancing debt and dreams while advocating for better consumer protections.
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Apr 2, 2019 • 37min
Ref, You Suck!
Dive into the world of basketball officiating and discover why referees face the ire of players and fans alike. The podcast examines technology's role in promoting fairness and the emotional rollercoaster surrounding contentious calls. It delves into the fraught relationships between star players and refs, showcasing how status influences confrontations. With insightful perspectives on privilege and rule-breaking, listeners explore deeper social themes of accountability, all while enjoying witty commentary on the game's quirks.
Mar 22, 2019 • 3min
Introducing Against the Rules with Michael Lewis
Dive into the intriguing world of fairness as it intersects with authority, examining the role of referees not just in sports but in everyday life. Discover the fascinating influence of AI on business operations, featuring Microsoft's cutting-edge tools and Oracle's cloud innovations. Journey through diverse settings, from student-loan centers to Wall Street trading hubs, highlighting the challenges of enforcing fairness in various environments. This exploration is both thought-provoking and enlightening, prompting listeners to rethink norms in society.
