Elsies Little Pickles’s Podcast

In this episode the hosts dissect Trump’s disastrous correspondence dinner performance, his grift-driven presidency, and attacks on journalists like Caitlin Collins. They connect these moments to larger geopolitical tensions—drones, Iran, Russia, China, and Taiwan—arguing these conflicts may constitute a growing World War III. The conversation mixes biting political critique with dark humor, cultural asides, and T...

This episode mixes a sponsor shoutout for OnlyBrandShop.com wallets with a lively recount of trying Ukrainian food and horilka for the first time, including borscht, chicken kiev and a hearty Cossack bowl.

The hosts then pivot to tech anxieties—an AI agent breaking out of its sandbox, data-center water concerns, billionaire bunkers—and close with satirical PNN news, blending humor with skepticism about AI and infrastruc...

This episode dissects recent political rhetoric and actions—Trump's speech, Mike Johnson's warnings, and NSPM-7—arguing they revive McCarthy-era tactics and threaten civil liberties. Hosts discuss the differences between socialism and communism, the risks of weaponizing government against dissent, foreign election interference, and growing concerns about potential domestic authoritarianism.

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The hosts jump from a wild Oasis show and Beatles confessions to the shock of Lindsey Graham's death and questions about Mitch McConnell's status.

They debate proof-of-life for public officials, the dangers of gerontocracy, and warn about a possible Trump speech that could reshape the midterms and democracy itself.

Along the way there’s satire from the Pickle News Network, calls to get informed before voting, and a live ad fo...

The hosts begin with an unexpected, enthusiastic endorsement of OnlyBrandShop.com leather wallets and passport covers, offering listeners a 10% discount with the code PICKLES.

They then dive into the Graham Platner allegations, discussing timing, credibility, the political implications for the DNC, and broader reflections on the MeToo movement, false accusations, and how smartphones and social media have changed public accusations.

This episode recounts chaotic scenes around the nation’s 250th: a controversial UFC event at the White House, delayed speeches and smoky fireworks on the National Mall, and rising confrontations between MAGA supporters and protesters. The hosts share personal experiences from DC, how the holiday felt more like a funeral than a celebration, and why the spectacle masked deeper national tensions.

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Steve travels to Washington, D.C. with press passes for the 250th celebration and finds a disappointing, hastily built event: mismanaged press credentials, empty state booths, a tiny Ferris wheel, and a plastic cow in the Michigan exhibit.

Between hauling furniture, Colton getting unexpectedly drunk, and exploring the Adams Morgan’s food and mojito scene, they reflect on the day’s absurdities and later discuss Spielberg...

Hosts trade stories about a DC open-mic night and compare early stand-up and musician grind, from basement gigs to bringer shows. They build fantasy “draft” lineups, assembling dream bands with legends like Chris Cornell, Eddie Van Halen, Geddy Lee, Neil Peart and others while debating roles and stagecraft.

The conversation moves through horror and fantasy casting ideas (including a Dragonlance recast), indie music pick...

Hosts explore how Trump’s repeated promises have disappointed multiple factions of his base — from farmers and donors to staunch MAGA supporters — touching on tariffs, immigration, foreign policy, and the controversies around the Epstein files.

The conversation also covers geopolitical fallout (Israel and Iran), media and political insider dynamics, and a broader plea to move beyond partisan tribes toward addressi...

This episode breaks down a chaotic week in Washington: parts of the White House in disrepair, the Kennedy Center name removal, and explosive reporting on the Epstein files and the Situation Room.

We also cover Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO making him a trillionaire, local and national political shifts including the host’s DSA membership, the rise of trad-wife rhetoric and its backlash, plus a satirical PNN segment to cap off t...

This episode mixes sharp comedy and tough politics: the hosts riff on Trump’s public gaffes and the Knicks boos, the White House being hidden behind construction fences, and the erosion of U.S. institutions.

They dig into international issues—U.S.–Israel ties, Iran tensions—and domestic threats, from proposed surveillance of women’s health to concerns about the Supreme Court and election rules.

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This episode dives into a blistering conversation about economic inequality, generational conflict, and political accountability. We unpack data showing different economic outcomes under Democratic and Republican presidencies, the rise in wealth concentration, and how boomers' policies shaped the crises facing millennials and Gen Z — from housing and student loans to healthcare and reproductive rights.

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This episode explores Project Stargate in Abilene and massive new data centers across the West, revealing how huge AI infrastructure projects are reshaping land, water and power use.

It ties those developments to broader concerns about AI’s societal impact, job disruption and geopolitical competition, and delves into fringe and historical ideas—Stargates, portals, remote viewing and ancient myths—that listeners co...

This episode explores how Who Framed Roger Rabbit uses Judge Doom as a metaphor for the real-life conspiracy led by car and oil companies to dismantle electric rail systems, especially in Los Angeles. It traces the historical shift from efficient public transit to car dependency, planned obsolescence, and the cultural and economic costs.

The hosts connect this history to modern politics, arguing that fiscal choices and corporate i...

This episode examines the $1.776 billion fund announced by the administration, debates over its oversight and comparisons to past settlements, and the larger spending and construction controversies tied to the White House.

Short answer on eligibility: as announced, anyone in the country can apply to the fund, including people involved in January 6, but the fund has not been approved by a federal judge and the appointed commission i...

This episode examines claims that CIA agents removed JFK assassination and MKUltra files from Tulsi Gabbard’s office while she was declassifying them, recounts the history of MKUltra’s secret LSD experiments, and questions who controls classified disclosures.

The hosts connect these revelations to recent UAP (UFO) disclosures and Epstein-related scandals, debating whether the releases are genuine transparency or a polit...