DOGE Was Doomed From the Start. Author Michael Lewis Explains Why
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#974: Author Michael Lewis returns to talk about his latest book, “Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State,” which offers an inside look at the early days of Elon Musk’s DOGE. Lewis shares stories about several dedicated public workers who tried to maintain nonpartisan government operations while their agencies were being gutted. You can purchase Blockers here: https://www.blockers.fm Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Tickets to our Holiday Spectacular are available NOW! https://www.morningbrew.com/events/mbd-holiday-spectacular-2026 Get $10 off with code: MBDPRESALE Sign up for free at Runway.com/morningbrew and get 25% off with code morningbrew Subscribe to Morning Brew’s free daily newsletter for news, games recommendations and more: https://morningbrewdaily.com/subscribe_mbd Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices