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Eric Topol interviews Michael Lewis about his new book "Blockers," which examines civil servants resisting government dysfunction. Lewis's chapter on the NIH reveals a different account of events than previously reported, framed as an investigative mystery.
- Lewis's latest book focuses on "blockers"—career government employees across multiple agencies working against destructive policies, particularly from the DOGE team in the current administration
- The NIH chapter presents a previously unreported version of events, structured as a narrative mystery rather than straightforward reporting
- Lewis has shifted his recent output toward government criticism: 4 of his last 5 books examine US government failures and dysfunction