# Elon Musk Is a Symptom / Quinn Slobodian & Ben Tarnoff

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Podcast: [This Is Hell!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-hell-318119)
Published: 2026-04-22T18:10:52+00:00
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## Resource

Quinn Slobodian returns with his co-author, Ben Tarnoff, to discuss their just-published book from Harper Collins, "Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed." "The Moment of Truth" with Jeff Dorchen follows the interview. Check out Quinn and Ben's book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/muskism-quinn-slobodianben-tarnoff?variant=43838135402530 Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishell Please rate and review This Is Hell! wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps the show ascend the algorithm to reach new listeners.

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