⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit language, irreverent political satire, and commentary on sensitive topics such as immigration enforcement, authoritarianism, systemic racism, military violence, and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.

In this jam-packed episode of Awkward Positions, Joe and Chris dive into the chaotic week of protests, power grabs, and presidential flops. From Yosemite’s frog invasion to LA’s ICE raids, military parades no one watched, and the global "No Kings" protest movement, it’s a political fever dream in full technicolor.

They break down Gavin Newsom's viral "come at me bro" moment, chaos in downtown LA, the tragic bromance of Trump and military might, and how fireworks, missiles, and empty bleachers made Trump’s birthday parade unforgettable for all the wrong reasons.

Plus: an unhinged lightning round that includes white privilege merch, dodgy Dodgers decisions, and RFK Jr. firing every vaccine advisor. Buckle up—it's messy, angry, and uncomfortably funny.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Frogs vs. Turtles: Not a metaphor

02:01 – Geography fails and awkward intros

05:00 – LA protests: ICE raids, curfews, and controlled chaos

11:00 – Trump sends troops, Newsom files lawsuits

15:00 – Newsom vs. Trump admin

21:20 – Is Newsom the left’s new (reluctant) hero?

27:00 – No Kings protests across the US

31:00 – Chris on the ground

36:00 – Tensions at the Federal Building

45:00 – Trump’s $48M birthday parade disaster

49:30 – Parade gets upstaged… by Iran bombing Israel

52:00 – Corporate sponsors and Snoop-less parades

56:00 – ICE “stand down” order

01:01:00 – The Lightning Round

01:14:00 – Iran-Israel missile strikes: is WW3 creeping in?

01:20:00 – Predictions