Free Palestine and ICE out: how this year’s Oscars got political

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Javier Bardem at the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

In his opening monologue to the 98th Academy Awards, host Conan O’Brien issued a note of caution to easily offended viewers.

“I warn you, tonight could get political,” O’Brien said. “If that makes you uncomfortable, there’s an alternative Oscars being hosted by Kid Rock at a Dave & Buster’s down the street.”