MAGA's A.I. Schism

MAGA's A.I. Schism

From What Next | Daily News and Analysis by Slate Podcasts

April 24, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the divide within MAGA regarding the implications of artificial intelligence on humanity and morality.

Is artificial intelligence a blessing to all humanity, or a demon sent to lead us astray from God’s path? MAGA is choosing between two extremes. Guest: Kiera Butler , national correspondent for Mother Jones. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guest: Kiera Butler

Topics covered

  • artificial intelligence
  • MAGA
  • religion
  • politics
  • extremism

Keywords

  • MAGA
  • artificial intelligence
  • Kiera Butler
  • Mother Jones
  • politics
  • religion
  • extremism

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Organizations: Mother Jones, Slate Podcasts, Acast

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