Michael Lewis and Jacob Weisberg — Blockers and Profiles in Cowardice - with Andrew Sullivan — at St. Paul's

Michael Lewis and Jacob Weisberg appear in conversation about their new books, *Blockers* and *Profiles in Cowardice*, with Andrew Sullivan moderating. The evening examines public service, political power, fear, and the forces shaping American government and democracy during the second Trump administration.

In *Blockers*, Lewis profiles seven federal employees who became obstacles to the new Washington because they continued to protect sensitive information, enforce rules, prevent disasters, investigate disease, or otherwise serve the public interest. The book considers what their experiences reveal about government, public trust, and the country’s willingness to retain people who believe their work is essential.

Weisberg’s *Profiles in Cowardice* explores how influential individuals and institutions—including major figures in technology, finance, law, and the U.S. Senate—responded to Trump’s authoritarian ambitions. Through eight interconnected profiles, the book considers how fear, greed, vanity, and self-justification can enable democratic failure.

When: Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 7:00pm

Venue: St. Paul’s, 4900 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Format: Conversation with Michael Lewis and Jacob Weisberg, moderated by Andrew Sullivan

Lineup: Michael Lewis, author of *Blockers*; Jacob Weisberg, author of *Profiles in Cowardice*; and Andrew Sullivan, founder and editor of The Weekly Dish and a former editor of both Lewis and Weisberg at *The New Republic*

Michael Lewis: Lewis is the author of books about politics, Wall Street, sports, and other subjects, including *The Big Short*, *Moneyball*, and *Going Infinite*. He also edited *Who Is Government?* and hosts the podcast *Against the Rules*. He lives in Berkeley, California, with his family.

Jacob Weisberg: Weisberg previously served as the longtime editor of *Slate* and co-founded Pushkin Industries. He is also chair of the Committee to Protect Journalists and a regular contributor to the *New York Review of Books*. His earlier books include *Ronald Reagan*, *The Bush Tragedy*, and *In an Uncertain World*, co-written with Robert E. Rubin.

Books: The event celebrates the release of Lewis’s *Blockers* and Weisberg’s *Profiles in Cowardice: A Study of Collaboration in the Trump Era*. The bookstore lists *Blockers* as a $29.99 hardcover and *Profiles in Cowardice* as a $31.00 hardcover.

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