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Against the Rules · June 4, 2026 · 1m

Blockers: A New Audiobook from Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis
Show Notes

Michael Lewis returns to discuss his upcoming book BLOCKERS, releasing October 2026. The book examines the fate of federal employees branded as 'blockers' during the early days of Trump's second term and the Department of Government Efficiency. Lewis shares vignettes of seven public servants who thought they were essential but were fired or pushed out. The episode serves as a preview, raising the question of what these purges mean for the future of non-partisan government. Pre-order available at blockers.fm.

This summary was generated from show notes and public descriptions, not from a full transcript review. Details may contain inaccuracies.

Novel

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The 'Blocker' Label in the Trump Administration
Lewis explains that in Trump's second term, federal employees deemed 'blockers'—holdovers or impediments—were targeted for removal.
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Highlights

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Seven Public Servant Stories in BLOCKERS
The book profiles seven former federal employees who were pushed out: one who protected sensitive tax data, a watchdog over politicians, a wildfire prevention expert, and a cystic fibrosis researcher.
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Editorial

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The Question: Can Public Service Survive?
Lewis asks: If public servants can't survive in government today, what does that say about the country?
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References

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BLOCKERS — Michael Lewis (2026) — Featured audiobook release

Misc

✧This is a short, promotional episode—essentially an ad for Lewis's new book.
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