The Most Important Election Of Our Lives - King of the Hill Vs Political Dynasties w/Dono

King of the Hill Vs Political Dynasties w/Dono

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01/30/25 • 66 min

The Most Important Election Of Our Lives

*”Taste the meat, not the heat.” – Hank Hill, King of the Hill In this episode, we fire up the grill and dive into two of America's favorite pastimes: reboots and political dynasties. What can King of the Hill’s return teach us about the state of American culture and politics? Is it a love letter to small-town life or a missed opportunity to modernize? And when it comes to dynasties like the Kennedys and Clintons, why does it feel like we’re stuck in syndication? “King of the Hill is Back”: With a seven-year time jump and Bobby Hill now a [...]

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