In this episode Erik Fleming celebrates his 61st birthday and leads a powerful conversation covering local and national news, protests, and justice. He interviews Kaylee Jade Peterson, a progressive candidate running for Congress in rural Idaho, about restoring trust in government, public lands, and economic challenges for working-class families. David Eliot, an AI researcher and author, discusses the human origins of AI, its societal impacts, surveillance concerns, and paths forward. The show also reflects on recent shootings, protests, and the urgency for civic action.