Did Michael Lewis Just Get Lucky With “Moneyball”? | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 523

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Published 2022-12-26
Did Michael Lewis just get lucky with "Moneyball"? No — but the acclaimed author does have a knack for stumbling into the perfect moment, including the recent FTX debacle.

This episode was originally published November 23, 2022.
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