The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy

A must-read for every concerned citizen, The Fifth Risk exposes the alarming state of our nation's infrastructure and the threats it poses to our democracy.

Michael Lewis, the bestselling author of The Big Short, takes us on a revelatory journey through the hidden world of government agencies that protect our nation's critical infrastructure. From the Department of Energy to the Food and Drug Administration, Lewis uncovers a shocking lack of preparedness and a complacency that puts our safety and well-being at risk.

The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy

by Michael Lewis

4.5 out of 5

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The Fifth Risk: Environmental Protection

One of the most pressing "fifth risks" facing our nation is the threat to our environment. The Environmental Protection Agency, which is tasked with protecting our air, water, and land, has been systematically weakened by the Trump administration. Budget cuts, staff reductions, and the appointment of industry insiders to key positions have left the EPA unable to effectively enforce environmental regulations.

The consequences of this neglect are dire. Climate change is accelerating, endangering our coastal communities, our agricultural sector, and our health. Air pollution is on the rise, leading to respiratory problems and cardiovascular disease. Water contamination is poisoning our rivers, lakes, and oceans.

The Fifth Risk exposes the Trump administration's systematic assault on environmental protection. Lewis provides a chilling account of the administration's efforts to roll back clean air and water regulations, and its plans to open up our public lands to oil and gas drilling. He also reveals the alarming extent to which the administration is ignoring scientific evidence on climate change.

The Fifth Risk: National Security

Another "fifth risk" facing our nation is the threat to our national security. The Trump administration's cuts to the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and other key agencies have left us less prepared to respond to threats from abroad.

The administration's reckless foreign policy has also alienated our allies and emboldened our adversaries. Its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and other international agreements has damaged our credibility and undermined our ability to lead.

The Fifth Risk exposes the Trump administration's reckless disregard for our national security. Lewis provides a chilling account of the administration's failure to respond to Russian interference in our election, its abandonment of our allies in Syria, and its plans to withdraw from NATO.

The Fifth Risk: Public Health

Another "fifth risk" facing our nation is the threat to our public health. The Trump administration's cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and other key agencies have left us less prepared to respond to health emergencies.

The administration's policies have also made it harder for Americans to access affordable healthcare. Its efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, its cuts to Medicaid, and its support for right-to-work laws have threatened the health and well-being of millions of Americans.

The Fifth Risk exposes the Trump administration's systematic assault on public health. Lewis provides a chilling account of the administration's failure to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, its rollback of environmental regulations, and its efforts to privatize Medicare and Medicaid.

The Fifth Risk: Government Accountability

One of the greatest threats to our democracy is the erosion of government accountability. The Trump administration has repeatedly undermined the rule of law, obstructed justice, and attacked the free press.

The administration has also cozied up to special interests, awarded government contracts to its friends and family, and pardoned convicted criminals. It has created a "swamp" of corruption that is undermining public trust in our government.

The Fifth Risk exposes the Trump administration's systematic assault on government accountability. Lewis provides a chilling account of the administration's efforts to silence its critics, undermine the judiciary, and grant itself unchecked power.

The Fifth Risk is a must-read for every concerned citizen. Michael Lewis provides a powerful indictment of the Trump administration's systematic assault on our democracy. He exposes the alarming threats to our environment, our national security, our public health, and our government accountability.

If we want to protect our democracy, we must resist the Trump administration's dangerous agenda. We must demand accountability, transparency, and a government that works for all Americans.

The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy

by Michael Lewis

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3154 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	255 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE