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Michael Lewis here.

My bestselling book, The Big Short, tells the story of the buildup and burst of the U.S.

housing market back in 2008.

A decade ago, the Big Short was made into an Academy Award-winning movie.

Now I'm bringing it to you for the first time as an audiobook narrated by yours truly.

The Big Short Story, what it means to bet against the market,

and who really pays for an unchecked financial system,

is as relevant today as it's ever been.

Get the Big Short now at Pushkin.fm.

slash audiobooks, or wherever audiobooks are sold.

Welcome to Before Breakfast, a production of IHeart Radio.

Good morning. This is Laura.

Welcome to the Before Breakfast podcast. Today's tip is that theme parties

aren't just for kids. When you're planning a gathering, it can be fun to think beyond the time and place,

and consider whether a theme could make your party feel more special.

So I recently helped my daughter plan a spa-themed birthday party.

We ordered tween-sized robes, face masks, nail polish, all that good stuff.

By thinking through the theme, she knew she would have more fun with her friends

than if she just invited everyone over for pizza and a movie.

Now, of course, that would be fun, too.

But the spa part would make it more memorable.

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