How 'South Park' Is Tackling The 2016 Election

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October 25, 2016

South Park writers/creators Matt Stone (left) and Trey Parker arrive at "South Park's" 15th Anniversary Party at The Barker Hanger on Sept. 20, 2011 in Santa Monica, Calif. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

"South Park" is now in its 20th season, and throughout the show’s history, it has looked to current events to fuel its plot lines.

The 2016 presidential race is no exception.

Still, creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker don’t aim to create a political show, and they feel free to take aim at candidates on both sides of the aisle.

Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with Colorado native Ryan Parker, a staff writer at the Hollywood Reporter, about how "South Park" is covering this election, and what allows them to push boundaries that other shows can’t.

Guest

Ryan Parker, staff writer at the Hollywood Reporter. He tweets at @TheRyanParker.

This segment aired on October 25, 2016.