What The Frock

If you thought politics could not get stranger, this week’s What the Frock? proves otherwise. Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod manage to turn an ordinary Sunday into a feast of Arby’s jokes, courtroom absurdities, global diplomacy, and even a debate over artificial intelligence. It is a ride that feels equal parts late-night comedy and kitchen table conversation.

The episode opens with both hosts confessing their love for Arby’s, which quickly morphs into a segue about Laura Loomer’s defamation lawsuit against Bill Maher. Dave, with his signature blunt humor, recounts Maher’s September 2024 joke implying Loomer was romantically linked to Donald Trump. Loomer’s response was not a witty clapback, but a $150 million lawsuit claiming the joke derailed her career. The setup alone is surreal, but the real highlight comes from her June 2025 deposition, where she accused Lindsey Graham of being gay, insulted Kamala Harris, and claimed that Marjorie Taylor Greene literally carries Arby’s sandwiches in her pockets. Dave and Rod relish the ridiculousness, pointing out how Loomer herself released sealed transcripts, effectively sabotaging her own case.

What makes the segment work is not just the mockery of a political figure but the way the hosts use it to highlight the broader state of American politics. They note how entertainment and governance have become indistinguishable, with courtroom drama creating memes instead of credibility. Their banter about Arby’s marketing opportunities and Greene’s imagined pocket sandwiches gives listeners both a laugh and a weary sigh at how far the spectacle has gone.

The show then shifts gears to Donald Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Here the mood turns more serious as the hosts discuss what a two and a half hour summit means for Ukraine and whether Putin’s claim that he would not have invaded under Trump deserves any weight. Dave brings historical perspective by comparing it to Cold War summits, while Rod highlights the media’s tendency to dismiss such events if immediate results are not visible. It is a thoughtful exchange that balances their earlier comedy.

In the final act, the hosts dive into artificial intelligence. Dave vents about the shortcomings of the newest version of ChatGPT, while Rod runs through lists of jobs supposedly safe from automation. Their skeptical humor cuts through the hype, reminding listeners that while technology evolves quickly, human creativity and storytelling remain irreplaceable.

Overall, this episode is a blend of satire, analysis, and cultural commentary. The absurdity of Arby’s roast beef entering a congressional narrative is balanced by the weight of real geopolitical questions and the looming challenge of AI. Dave and Rod hold it all together with sharp wit, skepticism, and a conversational style that makes listeners feel like they are in the room.

In short, What the Frock? delivers exactly what it promises: history, humor, and a whole lot of frocking fun.