Michael Lewis (Extended) | "Who Is Government?"

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

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4.4 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 11 April 2025

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Best-selling author Michael Lewis offered his perspective this Tuesday, April 8th on the economic chaos sparked by President Trump's tariffs announcements. In his newest book, "Who Is Government?", Michael Lewis writes about the federal workforce and the many benefits America enjoys from the fruits of their labor. The book is available everywhere now! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	The new £5 pound meal deal from McDonald's.
0:02.8	Get a cheeseburger or mayo chicken, medium fries, four McNuggets and a medium soft drink for guess what?
0:08.4	That's right, £5.
0:11.2	It's not called the £5 meal deal for nothing.
0:14.8	From 11am.
0:15.8	Not available on delivery.
0:16.8	Carbulated soft drink upgrade fees apply.
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0:51.1	It's the Late Show Potshow with Steven Colbert.
0:57.0	Hey everybody, welcome back to the Late Show, folks.
1:03.0	Ladies and gentlemen, my next guest is the best-selling author of many books,
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