Against the Rules with Michael Lewis: The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried

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Journalist and bestselling author Michael Lewis explores the figures in American life who rely on the public's trust, whether in sports, in business, in the courtroom, or on TV. Read more

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Against the Rules with Michael Lewis: The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried dives deep into the courtroom spectacle of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who's on trial for financial crimes. Host Michael Lewis, known for his non-fiction works that include the financial hits Moneyball and The Big Short, takes you through the case's every twist and turn. Alongside him are top producers and experts Lidia Jean Kott and Jacob Goldstein, all weighing in on the complexities of crypto and law. The podcast episodes are a crisp half-hour long, jam-packed with insights. It sheds light not just on Bankman-Fried—once a billionaire, now grappling with staggering financial losses—but also offers a closer look at the ever-changing crypto landscape. Against the Rules with Michael Lewis: The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried is a society & culture podcast by Pushkin Industries.