# Giving Up the Ghost: The Check-In with Jared Yates Sexton and Danielle Moodie

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Podcast: [Audio From A Collapsing State | Jared Yates Sexton](https://stenobird.com/podcast/audio-from-a-collapsing-state-jared-yates-sexton-5650667)
Published: 2026-05-27T17:44:51+00:00
Episode link: https://jaredyatessexton.substack.com/p/giving-up-the-ghost-the-check-in
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Danielle Moodie is back and so is The Check-In . In this episode we discuss the embarrassment and shame of the fascist regime and get into the fairytales and stories that have held up capitalism, white supremacy, and that got us into this mess. Finally, a discussion of the difference between being active politically and questioning the powerful and finding comfort and catharsis in participating in a consumer cult where you just accept whatever scraps you’re fed. Dispatches From A Collapsing State desperately needs your support. This is an independent venture with no corporate backing, it continues due to the support of paid subscribers. If this has resonated with you, or helped you, please become a paid subscriber today This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jaredyatessexton.substack.com/subscribe

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