Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2023-12-14
Books mentioned on 568. Why Are People So Mad at Michael Lewis?
Lewis got incredible access to Sam Bankman-Fried, the billionaire behind the spectacular FTX fraud. His book is a bestseller, but some critics say he went too easy on S.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The big short
The Big Short by Michael Lewis is a non-fiction account of the builders, brokers, and outcasts who foresaw and profited from the mid-2000s housing market collapse and financial crisis.
Discussed“His books include Liars Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys, and now, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.”
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Moneyball
Michael Lewis's Moneyball chronicles the Oakland Athletics baseball team's revolutionary use of advanced statistical analysis and sabermetrics to assemble a competitive roster on a budget.
Discussed“His books include Liars Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys, and now, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.”
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Flash Boys
Flash Boys by Michael Lewis is a non-fiction narrative investigating high-frequency trading and the structural vulnerabilities of the modern stock market.
Discussed“His books include Liars Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys, and now, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.”
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Going Infinite
Going Infinite by Michael Lewis is a non-fiction book that explores the rise and fall of cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried and the chaotic inner workings of FTX.
Discussed“His books include Liars Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys, and now, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.”
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Liar's Poker
Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis is a classic financial memoir detailing the chaotic culture of Wall Street bond trading during the 1980s.
Discussed“His books include Liars Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys, and now, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.”
