Elsies Little Pickles’s Podcast

When ICE Shoots First: A Call to Film, Protect, Resist

This episode exposes recent violent ICE actions and the killing of a legally armed protester, critiques political hypocrisy around the Second Amendment, and explains the "Protect Your Pickles" GoFundMe to fund body cameras, protective gear, and travel to document abuses.
Hosts warn of authoritarian tactics, surveillance and distractions, urge listeners to share the story, support documentation efforts, and consider coordinated resistance and solidarity to hold power accountable.
Protect Your Pickles: Elsie's ICE Breaker Mission Gofundme Link
https://gofund.me/6ca25d8a5
 

Protesters, and a Papers-Please America

This episode unpacks a year of hard-right policy and rhetoric—ICE raids, public protests, the redaction of Epstein materials, and alarming moves toward surveillance and lawlessness—while drawing historical parallels to fascism and modern dystopias.Hosts mix sharp commentary, audio clips, and listener reactions to explore how messaging, media distrust, and concentrated power are reshaping daily life and civic norms.

Unhinged Letters & Colonizer Dreams: Greenland, NATO and a President’s Ego

This episode rails against a president’s bizarre foreign threats—especially the Greenland letter—and dissects how that rhetoric endangers alliances, fuels imperialism comparisons, and scares global partners.It also covers domestic unrest: ICE raids and legal limits, nationwide walk-out protests, inventive nonviolent tactics (glitter blowers, pickles and body cams), and worries about authoritarian moves inside government and law enforcement.Hosts mix sharp political critique with dark humor, media takes, and calls to organize and apply pressure to elected officials to protect rights, healthcare, and democratic norms.

Minneapolis on Edge: ICE, Armed Neighbors, and the Risk of Escalation

This episode reacts to the shooting of Renee Nicole Good during ICE operations in Minneapolis, the surge of federal agents, and the growing pattern of citizens arming themselves to protect their neighborhoods. Hosts discuss videos of armed residents confronting ICE, the Pentagon's troop movements, and the possibility of the Insurrection Act or National Guard deployments.The show traces historical uses of the Insurrection Act, warns about further escalation and civil unrest, and urges listeners to stay focused on accountability issues—like the Epstein files—while participating in peaceful civic actions such as the planned January 20 protests and contacting elected officials.

Pickles, Glitter & ICE: Creative Protest or Chaos?

This episode unpacks a charged mix of protest tactics, media confrontations, and political anger following the ICE shooting of Renee Good. Hosts discuss viral stunts (pickles on porches, glitter bombs), Jake Tapper's tough interview with Kristi Noem, leaked ICE hiring concerns, and escalating public outrage.Conversations range from dark humor and calls for creative annoyance to heated rhetoric about resistance, civil unrest, and international flashpoints like Iran and Venezuela, ending with a provocative idea to crowdsource tactical gear for on-the-ground reporting.

ICE Did What? And What We Can Learn From Monks

In this episode of Elsie's Little Pickles, the hosts mix blunt, humorous banter with urgent news and commentary, including reactions to the ICE shooting of Renee Good, concerns about federal overreach, and debates over recent DOJ disclosures tied to the Epstein files.
They also touch on lighter and human stories — from weather-induced lethargy to vivid high-school memories and Buddhist monks walking for peace — blending outrage, empathy, and dark humor while urging listeners to focus their energy where it counts.

January 6th, MTG is Gone, And Venezuela

The guys riff on, and discuss major political events: Marjorie Taylor Greene leaving Congress, the Epstein files' slow release, and the controversial U.S. actions in Venezuela. They debate the implications of potential U.S. expansionist rhetoric toward Greenland and the broader geopolitical fallout with NATO, China, and Russia.

Zoran’s Bold Inauguration: Democratic Socialism Hits City Hall

This episode reacts to Zoran Mondami’s inauguration speech and his promise to govern as a democratic socialist, centering on inclusion and affordability.The hosts unpack related controversies — daycare access and security, a city hate-speech policy reversal, GOP dynamics, and the implications of the Epstein files and Trump coverage.Overall the conversation argues that staying on an affordability message could be decisive politically while critiquing media narratives and political extremes.

New Year's Eve Special

A New Year's Eve podcast special covering a light-hearted start and a heavy year in review. Hosts debate a thought experiment about replacing a cabinet member under Trump, share hopes and fears for 2026 — from Epstein file disclosures to the risk of broader conflict — and critique recent speeches and media-policy moves.They also touch on cultural moments, controversial headlines, and personal takes on leadership, freedom of speech, and where the country might be headed next.

Online Vices Are Taking Over Everyday Life: Bet Ya!

Elsie's Little Pickles tackles the new year with a sharp, often hilarious look at how online betting, trading-like markets, and app-driven vices are reshaping daily life. The hosts riff on everything from sports betting and political markets to the ubiquity of dispensaries, pornography, AI, and the erosion of social interaction.Between a satirical sponsor spot and wide-ranging tangents — including book habits, gambling stories, public health, government secrecy, and science headlines — the episode questions the costs of convenience, the ethics of commodifying opinion, and how constant advertising and apps are changing society.