Elsies Little Pickles’s Podcast

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.

Merry Effin Redacted X-mas!

Is it too much to ask for the un-redacted Epstein files for Christmas? Or is it too much to ask the cashiers to just ring my purchases up without needing to give them ALL my personal info to get 10% off!?! This and way more on this X-mas edition of ELP!

What the Hell Was That? A Brutal Take on the President’s Address

Hosts deliver a raw, comedic reaction to the president’s recent address, fact-checking major claims and responding to viral social media reactions.The episode also covers Dan Bongino’s exit, revelations from Susie Wiles and Vanity Fair, debates over Trump’s White House changes, and bold policy ideas—from shipping-container housing to legalizing drugs and prostitution—framed as practical solutions to inflation, housing and healthcare problems.

Rob Reiner, Generational Divides, AI and Finding Purpose w/o a Paycheck

This episode opens with a provocative "pickle-pegging" protest prompt and quickly moves into very sad news: the reported stabbing deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife and the polarized, often angry political reactions that followed.From celebrity splits and Ozempic debates to a wide-ranging conversation about AI, generational differences, holiday family tensions, and what purpose might look like in a future without traditional work, the hosts mix personal anecdotes, political critique, and cultural commentary.