The Americanist Playback: The New Pope, AI Justice, Trump’s Middle East
This week on An Americanist Podcast, we covered everything from the Vatican’s surprising new pope to the growing role of AI in the justice system—and wrapped it all up with a deep dive into Trump’s unexpected success abroad. It was a week of paradoxes, power plays, and peeling back the layers of modern propaganda. Here’s your full rundown.
🗓️ Monday, May 12
Pope Leo XIV: The First American Pontiff
We discussed the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and its potential impact on U.S. politics and global religious dynamics.
“i have to get right to it over here…i got stuff going on…i don’t know whats going on, arrrrr…”
~@AnAmericanist_QotD: any household wooden door, yes. commercial metal doors, no. they open outward.https://t.co/Uw9P9Dbej0
— giblets⚡ (@hawgasm) May 12, 2025
🗓️ Tuesday, May 13
AI in the Courtroom: Ethical Implications
The conversation turned to the use of artificial intelligence in legal settings, examining the ethical concerns and potential consequences of AI-generated testimonies and evidence.
🗓️ Wednesday, May 14
Surveillance State: Privacy in the Digital Age
We delved into the growing concerns over digital surveillance, exploring how government and corporate monitoring affect personal freedoms and privacy rights.
An Americanist 5/14/25@AnAmericanist_
“What the hell.”
“They just came and snatched his ass up.”
“Mr. Pilot Man.”
“Read a frickin’ book.”
“Don’t be so stupid. I swear.”
QOTD: A kind word.— ⚡️⚡️LUPUS NOCTIS⚡️⚡️ (@mr_seans) May 14, 2025
🗓️ Thursday, May 15
Education or Indoctrination?
The focus shifted to the education system, questioning whether current curricula serve to educate or indoctrinate students, and the role of parental rights in schooling.
🗓️ Friday, May 16
From Candy Crush to Cultural Collapse
We closed the week by zooming out. Friday’s episode was a rapid-fire rundown of the week’s biggest stories—from the Vatican to the virtual courtroom—and how they all point to one thing: a society that’s being softened up and sold out. I also dove into America’s addiction to sugar, both literal and metaphorical, and asked the uncomfortable question—what if our cravings are being engineered on purpose? Faith, freedom, and food for thought.
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Stay informed, stay engaged, and as always, stay critical.
Catch up on these episodes and more at An Americanist on Buzzsprout, or find us on your favorite podcast platform.
Stay informed, stay engaged, and as always, stay snarky.