Trust in institutions is lower than it has been in decades. Now, veteran journalist Michael Lewis wants to know why that is. That is the goal of the Against the Rules podcast. New episodes come out on Tuesdays.

The show attempts to understand why people are listening to experts less. In each weekly episode, Lewis explores a topic by inviting an expert to join him for an in-depth discussion. The guests range from best-selling authors to coaches, medical professionals to robotics engineers. Each episode brings new expertise into focus as Lewis invites guests to share their knowledge and anecdotes with listeners.

Lewis is a well-established journalist with over 30 years of professional experience. As an author, he's written some well-known books. The two most famous of his works are Moneyball and The Big Short. The former would go on to become a successful Brad Pitt movie. The latter became an Academy Award-winning film starring Steve Carell and Christian Bale.

Lewis's work mainly focuses on the financial industry. It is especially critical of the ways in which that industry is predatory. As a journalist, he is very much interested in defending those whose voices might not be loud. He is a strong believer in the ideas of fairness and not taking advantage of people.

Lewis brings his sharp investigative eye and ability to empathize with people from all walks of life to the series. His credibility lends Against the Rules a unique cachet. The result is a show that feels informative and exciting without being preachy.