What happens when people stop believing the story they were raised with?

In this episode of Sapient Podcast, I’m joined by Jack Moore — historian, podcaster, and long-time political observer — for a wide-ranging conversation about power, institutions, culture, and why so many people feel like nothing makes sense anymore.

We talk about:

• Why governments outlive parties and presidents
• Eisenhower’s warning about the military-industrial complex
• Why modern democracy feels hollow and performative
• How media, virality, and fame rewired human incentives
• Why people with real competence rarely seek power
• Why success, money, and influence often corrupt instead of clarify
• The cultural cost of losing shared truth and shared standards

This isn’t about left vs right. It’s about structure vs reality.

If you’ve felt cynical, detached, or quietly suspicious that the world you were promised doesn’t match the one you’re living in — this conversation will resonate.

Guest: Jack Moore (More To Consider) Host: Sapient Podcast

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