UK Political Book Club - Who Is Government? by Michael Lewis

On Tuesday October 28 we’ll meet on Zoom to discuss Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service by Michael Lewis.

"The quality of life we have, it’s all government.  Government touches you a hundred times before breakfast, and you don’t even know it.”

 —Daniel Werfel, former IRS Commissioner

"We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected."

—Russell Vought, Project 2025 Co-Author and now Director of the Office of Management and Budget

 

20250319 What Doge is trying to destroy - The Guardian  Americans will be suffering the consequences of Doge's ignorant vandalism for many years to come.  Lewis has assembled a crack team of writers … This eye-opening, multifaceted ode to public service feels both urgent and moving.

At 7:30pm we’ll discuss the book for 45 minutes, then discuss current events for 30 minutes, finishing at 8:45pm.  All are welcome, even if you haven’t read the book.  RSVP here or contact [email protected] to receive the Zoom link, book discussion questions, and current events newsletter.

Here is more to complement or substitute for reading the book in a way that fits your schedule:

20250327 CNN's Christiane Amanpour interviews Michael Lewis and comedian W Kamau Bell (15m video)

PBS' Judy Woodruff interviews Michael Lewis and mine safety specialist Christopher Mark (10m video)

20250207 Who Is Government? Washington Post The original series of eight profiles of civil servants quietly protecting and improving our lives.

20240910 Contributors Michael Lewis, W Kamau Bell & Geraldine Brooks on the untold story of public service - Washington Post Live (51m podcast)

 

WHEN

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 07:30 PM London Time

WHERE

This is a virtual event. See the event description above or RSVP for virtual participation options.

CONTACT

Isabel Liu

14 RSVPs