Elsie's Little Pickles, the pickle pod for the people — a call to action to do your pickle protest by throwing a pickle on a MAGA supporter's porch, snap a photo and send it to ElsiesLittlePickles@gmail.com. This episode mixes personal updates about a family hospitalization with a blunt take on healthcare, government shutdowns, and the emotional toll of caring for aging parents. The hosts discuss the "No Kings" protests, worries about organized violence or provocations, and concerns about ICE, body cams, and cartel bounties. They close with a wide-ranging conversation on AI and tech: OpenAI's planned erotic content for adults, hyper-real deepfakes, energy and server-farm impacts, automation replacing entry-level jobs, and the social consequences of technology outpacing regulation — all from the podcast's irreverent, outspoken perspective.