Who Is Government with Michael Lewis
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03/12/25 • 53 min
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What if the government workers we often overlook are actually heroes? In this eye-opening conversation, Katie sits down with Michael Lewis to explore the unseen work of civil servants who keep our country running—often under relentless attack. They discuss why these jobs have become political targets, what’s at stake when expertise is lost, and how our perceptions of government have been shaped. Drawing from his new book, Who Is Government?, Michael shares eye-opening stories of the people behind the policies—offering a fresh perspective on the critical role they play and why their work matters more than ever.
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What if the government workers we often overlook are actually heroes? In this eye-opening conversation, Katie sits down with Michael Lewis to explore the unseen work of civil servants who keep our country running—often under relentless attack. They discuss why these jobs have become political targets, what’s at stake when expertise is lost, and how our perceptions of government have been shaped. Drawing from his new book, Who Is Government?, Michael shares eye-opening stories of the people behind the policies—offering a fresh perspective on the critical role they play and why their work matters more than ever.
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Next Question with Katie Couric - Who Is Government with Michael Lewis
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Hi everyone, I'm Kitty Kuric, and this is next question.
Speaker 1I love talking with Michael Lewis. He has this incredible ability to zoom in on one person's story and from there reveals something much bigger about our culture. His books leave you seeing the world differently, and his books about federal workers are no exception. So why has the federal government gotten such a bad rap? Why are the wor
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