Blockers by Michael Lewis | Rebels in the Deep State EBook

An inside look at the early days of DOGE, told through the public servants it targeted

Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State is the latest book from bestselling author Michael Lewis. It follows federal employees who found themselves labeled “Blockers,” a term used inside the Department of Government Efficiency for people seen as obstacles to its goals. Lewis, known for narrative nonfiction that makes complicated institutions readable, tells the story through the people who lived it.

What’s inside

• Six personal stories. Lewis follows six government workers, so the story is about individual people, not abstractions.
• A character-driven narrative. The book is presented as a story of unlikely rebels, with the pace of a thriller.
• A look at public service. It asks what it means for the government when these employees can’t stay in their jobs.
• A recognizable storyteller. Lewis wrote Liar’s Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, The Undoing Project and The Fifth Risk.

Who it’s for

Readers of political and institutional nonfiction, fans of Michael Lewis, and anyone interested in how the federal workforce works and what happens when it changes.

About the author

Michael Lewis is a bestselling author whose books have covered Wall Street, baseball, behavioral science and government. He lives in Berkeley, California.

Product details

• Title: Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State
• Author: Michael Lewis
• Format: DIGITAL E-BOOK
• Publication date: October 6, 2026
• ISBN: 9781324131656
• Language: English

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