The Esau McCaulley Podcast The Epstein Files: When Power Protects Predators
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Nov 20, 2025 This week, Malcolm Foley, a thoughtful cultural analyst and frequent contributor, joins Esau McCaulley to dissect newly unveiled Epstein files. They explore the significant moral issues surrounding the powerful and the church's role in turning a blind eye. Conversations also touch on a viral SNL sketch critiquing AI's limitations and the risk of technology overshadowing imagination. Additionally, Malcolm discusses the erosion of spiritual growth linked to distractions, paired with his new segment that humorously competes with existing favorites.
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When AI Alters Memory
- AI-generated images force us to see altered versions of memory and can feel uncanny and disturbing.
- Esau McCaulley argues photos have an icon-like power that doesn't require motion to evoke deep emotion.
The Almost 'Living Esau' AI Offer
- Esau recalls being asked years ago to create a "living Bible" that would mimic his answers via machine extrapolation.
- He declined, noting the loss of human dynamism and surprise such a digital surrogate would produce.
Boredom Builds Spiritual Capacity
- Malcolm Foley links tablets and screens to a shrinking capacity for boredom, silence, and solitude.
- He says those absent disciplines undermine spiritual life and the ability to commune with God.
