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What Next - South Park Understands the Assignment

What Next - South Park Understands the Assignment

MAGA’s not offended, of course, but not for want of effort.

Slate News · Slate Podcasts

August 12, 202529m 35s

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Show Notes

After using a Trump-stand-in during his first administration, South Park has come back from hiatus as vulgar and confrontational as ever, with its aiming firmly fixed on MAGA. Contrary to government sources, the show’s enjoying a renewed cultural relevance in its 27th season.

Guest:  David Mack, contributing writer to Slate.

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Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther.



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