“South Park” Takes Aim at Charlie Kirk and Others in New Episode

In the latest episode of “South Park,” aired on Wednesday night, fans got a chance to see a satirical representation of Turner Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, along with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Vice President JD Vance. The episode, titled “Got a Nut,” satirizes aspects of American right-wing culture, following a season premiere that featured President Trump in bed with a politically correct principal—a nod to both Satan and Jesus.

This time around, creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker particularly make Kirk the target of their humor. The storyline kicks off with schoolchildren critiquing a fourth-grader named Clyde for launching a podcast that disparages various groups, including women, Black individuals, and Jews. When confronted in the school hallway, Clyde cheekily challenges the critic to “prove me wrong” by joining his podcast for a debate.

Cartman, a resident of Biohild, is displeased to discover that Clyde has lifted one of his bits for Clyde’s podcast. He tries to confront Clyde but is abruptly interrupted by an ad for Clyde’s new sponsor. Later, Cartman attends one of Clyde’s events—a “Kirk Style Canvas Debate Setup”—with plans to outshine him and reclaim the title of “master debater.”

What follows is a comic obsession from Cartman, who even debates while doing mundane activities like using the bathroom. His mother eventually interrupts his all-night debating spree, responding to his justification with, “I understand it feels good, but that doesn’t mean I’m doing it all the time.”

In the episode, Kirk is depicted as attempting to “completely” dismantle arguments from another student, using biblical references and pro-life rhetoric, while Noem is rendered less favorably by the animators.

Following a series of budget cuts resulting in the firing of Guidance Counselor McKee, he finds himself in a tight spot with monthly expenses totaling $8,000. Remarkably, he opts to join immigration and customs enforcement after a conversation with bankers. Mackie, the counselor, quickly finds himself at the Ice Recruitment Centre, where he’s asked a single question before getting hired and subjected to an introductory video. Noem, in a familiar tone, welcomes new recruits and leads them into rather bizarre filming scenarios.

Mackie and the ICE agents become embroiled in chaotic raids, even being sent to a “Dora the Explorer” concert. Along the way, there’s a parody of President Trump that brings to mind past characterizations of Saddam Hussein, presenting a humorous take on American politics.

Throughout the episode, Noem’s character is noticeably featured, with her facial expression continuously altering—a clever nod to the show’s airing of absurdity. Vice President Vance even pops up as a mini sidekick, offering a humorous touch to his character arc.

Despite the over-the-top portrayal of violence and other absurdities, this episode felt comparatively tame compared to the season’s opener. The White House responded to the backlash by labeling the show as unoriginal and out of touch, with an associate director comparing Stone and Parker to desperate left-wing commentators. The creators, however, shrugged it off at a recent Comic-Con appearance, simply saying, “We’re so sorry.”