Topic: Anti Americanism

Pope Francis faces criticism for his perceived anti-American stance and sympathetic views toward socialist and communist ideologies. Critics point to his Jesuit background and formative years in South America as the source of his skepticism toward U.S. influence. This has created a significant rift within the Catholic Church, particularly between conservative Americans and the Vatican's current leadership.

CNN reports that life is returning to normal in Cairo following anti-American protests, noting that many participants were actually paid to demonstrate. The hosts mock the network for presenting the common practice of paying protesters in Egypt as a new discovery. They suggest the shift in media focus from Middle Eastern unrest to the Romney video is a deliberate narrative pivot.

The deaths of Nobel laureate Harold Pinter and entertainer Eartha Kitt are discussed, with Pinter characterized as a frequent critic of American policy. This leads to a critique of the British show "Top Gear" and its portrayal of American stereotypes during a special filmed in the Southern United States. Curry notes that while British media is often anti-American, individual interactions remain friendly.