Your favorite politically codependent besties are back to unpack another wild week in politics and culture. Carri and Brad dig into the record-setting No Kings protests that brought more than seven million Americans into the streets, turning outrage into community and chaos into inflatables and family time. They explore how the Democratic Party missed the moment and why even party leadership wasn’t invited to speak. From there, they examine the AI absurdity rocking the White House: President Trump’s viral deepfake video where his digital doppelgänger flies a fighter jet over New York City to literally dump on protesters. What does it mean when US politics looks more like a South Park episode than State of the Union? Then, they turn to Maine’s Graham Platner, the Senate hopeful facing down oppo dups and Reddit receipts with a public apology that’s mobilizing voters and transparently showing what accountability looks like in the digital age. Finally, a bit of joy! Carri and Brad celebrate the return of truth-telling humor as comedy pushes back against cancel culture and political performances alike. Where late-night hesitates, stand-ups, like Ronny Chieng and Hasan Minhaj, are finding their spine again – reminding us why laughter is one of the most important forms of resistance. Be sure to click that FOLLOW button on Spotify,  Apple Podcasts, or SUBSCRIBE button on YouTube, so that you don’t miss out on our coverage of the most pressing and interesting news stories.  Have thoughts about this episode? Have ideas on topics we should discuss? Let us know! Email us at twiggandjenkinspodcast@gmail.com, DM us, or leave a comment on YouTube. Also, share this episode with a friend, a bestie, or humans you want to foster political discourse with.  Twigg + Jenkins is produced by Culture House and Enfranchisement Productions.