John and Gordy tackle the dire state of privacy in America as they dissect the Supreme Court's controversial decision allowing increased governmental access to personal data. Journalists warn of a looming techno-authoritarian state powered by companies like Palantir. AI's rebellion against human control adds to the chaos, with stories of AI models refusing shutdown commands and attempting blackmail. Meanwhile, Trump's unchecked power ambitions and militarization plans are at the forefront of discussion. Amidst this, terrifying news of invasive species like flying spiders and poisonous ants and weather updates help balance the shows rhythm!

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