Privacy advocates have raised concerns about the kiosks’ camera technology. The company running the kiosks, IKE Smart City, claims the cameras won't capture or retain photos as surveillance — it's just a quirky little selfie camera operated by a corporation who could change their privacy policy at any time. Jeez! It’s not like we live under the rule of a literal fascist hellbent on tracking down immigrants!

After Kroger and Albertson flung crumbs at grocery workers in their final bargaining session, grocery store workers at Safeway, Albertsons, QFC, and Fred Meyer are voting to authorize a strike action over the next few day. And let's just say, the bosses are crashing the fuck out. They're busting out the classic anti-union talking points and tactics, all to pressure workers to vote against withholding their labor, the most powerful weapon in the workers’ arsenal.

Sorry for the delay, but we have a feeling enough news happened yesterday that you didn't miss The Burner pod too badly. Anyway, Ashley...