Live with Nicolle Wallace
Summary
In this live episode recorded at Symphony Space, Michael Lewis discusses *The Big Short* with interviewer Nicole Wallace, joined by real-life characters Danny Moses, Vincent Daniel, and Porter Collins. Lewis explains his immersive reporting process, the book’s narrative logic, and the enduring relevance of the financial crisis. The conversation also features a dramatic reading by actor Zach Grenier and touches on Lewis’s new audiobook and upcoming work.
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Intro: Live interview with Nicole Wallace at Symphony Space
Reliving the story and the return of audio rights
The relevance of the financial crisis today
Reading from The Big Short: The collapse of Lehman Brothers
Audience reaction and preview of Business History podcast
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The logic of the book: Finding the right side of the bet
Political consequences and the erosion of trust in government
The importance of human characters and the movie adaptation
Michael Lewis's personal journey and guilt over Wall Street
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Interviewing techniques and Michael Lewis's colonoscopy story
Outro, credits, and preview of Business History episode
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