S06E05 · SCENE 1/19 · 00:18
Sideshow Bob Roberts · Simpson family car
Birch Barlow radio show

Homer listens to conservative radio host Birch Barlow while driving the kids to school.

00:18→00:53
in the episode · 0m 35s · S06E05
Birch Barlow radio show

What happens

00:18–00:53

Homer drives Bart and Lisa to school, listening to Birch Barlow's conservative talk radio show. Lisa complains about Barlow's views, but Homer finds himself agreeing with the host.

WhereSimpson family car
DriverHomer
Positioncold_open · setup
ThreadHomer's political awakening

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00:32

He said Ted Kennedy lacked integrity. Can you believe that?

00:48

But for some reason, this Birch Barlow really speaks to me.

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00:18–00:53
A · Bart vs Sideshow Bob
B · Homer's political awakening
C · Lisa's school project

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