Journalist Michael Lewis, author of Moneyball and The Big Short, has written a new book titled Blockers that chronicles the civil servants who stood up to Elon Musk's 'department of government efficiency' (Doge) as it tried to dismantle the US government.
In a podcast conversation with Nosheen Iqbal, Lewis discusses the events and the individuals featured in his latest work. The book focuses on the resistance mounted by government employees against the tech-led initiative.
The Story Behind the Book
Blockers tracks the narrative of those who opposed the efforts of Doge, which was associated with Elon Musk and a group of technology figures. The initiative sought to overhaul and reduce the federal apparatus.
The podcast episode, part of the Today in Focus series, features Lewis explaining the motivations and actions of the 'blockers' who intervened.
Podcast Details and Context
The episode is part of ongoing coverage related to Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and US politics. Listeners are invited to send comments and questions to tif.questions@theguardian.com.
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