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Against the Rules with Michael Lewis podcast

Against the Rules with Michael Lewis

Society & Culture  Business  

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. What happens when that trust erodes and we can no longer agree on what's fair and what's not? In the latest season of his podcast, Michael takes on America’s newest form of legalized gambling, sports betting, and how it’s changing what it means to be a player…a teenager…and most of all, a fan. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.

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. What happens when that trust erodes and we can no longer agree on what's fair and what's not? In the latest season of his podcast, Michael takes on America’s newest form of legalized gambling, sports betting, and how it’s changing what it means to be a player…a teenager…and most of all, a fan. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.

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#93

Episode 8: The Integrity Landscape

Has betting based on inside intel on games gone down since sports gambling was
legalized in the US? Not really, as Michael Lewis finds out. But what's go... Read more
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07 Jan 2025

38 MINS

38:06

07 Jan 2025


#92

The Riskies: The Best, Worst, and Most Interesting Decisions of 2024

We hear from Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova, poker sharps and co-hosts of the
Pushkin show “ [Risky Business] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po... Read more
... Read more

28 Dec 2024

21 MINS

21:31

28 Dec 2024


#91

Michael Lewis on the Prof G Pod

Just recently, Michael Lewis was a guest on the " [Prof G]
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ETYFli2tI) " podcast with Scott Gall... Read more
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24 Dec 2024

31 MINS

31:47

24 Dec 2024


#90

Vegas Sports Bookies on Old-School Betting

On a visit to Las Vegas, Michael Lewis meets three old-school sports bookies. Chris
Andrews, Jimmy Vaccaro, and Vinny Magliulo book bets and set odds at t... Read more
... Read more

17 Dec 2024

30 MINS

30:12

17 Dec 2024


#89

Gambler Billy Walters on the Sharp's Life

Michael Lewis sits down with Billy Walters, one of the most famous sports bettors of
all time. They talk about Walters' impoverished childhood in Kentucky, a... Read more
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10 Dec 2024

37 MINS

37:10

10 Dec 2024


#88

Episode 7: Little Big Short

As a resident of California, Michael Lewis cannot place bets on any of the online
sports books at the center of this season. They’re not allowed to operat... Read more
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03 Dec 2024

43 MINS

43:17

03 Dec 2024


#87

Get Happier, Help Others: Some Good Ideas About Giving

It's the season of giving: colorful paper and shiny bows, sure, and charitable giving,
too. In this special episode, Jacob Goldstein, the host of [What's Your Pro... Read more
... Read more

02 Dec 2024

51 MINS

51:09

02 Dec 2024


#86

Episode 6: VIP

What does it mean to be a “very important person” in the world of online sports
betting? Not necessarily what you think. We hear from recovering gambl... Read more
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26 Nov 2024

35 MINS

35:35

26 Nov 2024


#85

Episode 5: The Mule

The role has many names: “Runner,” “mover,” “betting partner,” and “mule.” As
skilled sports gamblers find themselves limited on apps, they turn to the... Read more
... Read more

19 Nov 2024

32 MINS

32:06

19 Nov 2024


#84

An Interview with Ted Olson

Constitutional lawyer and former US Solicitor Ted Olson recently died at the age of 84.
Olson represented the state of New Jersey in its efforts to overturn a fed... Read more
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15 Nov 2024

33 MINS

33:55

15 Nov 2024


#83

Episode 4: A Hard Way to Make an Easy Living

Michael Lewis heads to Las Vegas to explore the way sports betting used to work, up
until the day it was rapidly legalized by states around the country. We m... Read more
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12 Nov 2024

37 MINS

37:05

12 Nov 2024


#82

Nate Silver on the Risky Business of Sports Betting

As the US election nears, Michael Lewis sits down with Nate Silver, co-host of the
Pushkin podcast [Risky Business] (https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/risky-... Read more
... Read more

29 Oct 2024

37 MINS

37:40

29 Oct 2024


#81

Marci Cottingham on the Religious Passion of Steeler Nation

Is there a difference between fandom and religion? In Pittsburgh, it can be hard to
tell. Fans of the city’s football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, seem to hav... Read more
... Read more

22 Oct 2024

23 MINS

23:55

22 Oct 2024