After Standing Up for Immigrants, Charles Barkley Sounds Off About Iran, Artemis II Moon Mission and Pam Bondi in ‘SNL’ March Madness Opener
By William Earl
Published on April 5, 2026.
The "Saturday Night Live" cold open began with Charles Barkley, played by Kenan Thompson, discussing topics such as the American intervention in Iran and the Artemis II Moon Mission. He also commented on the firing of attorney general Pam Bondi, who was portrayed as the first woman to be fired from the position.
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