Ep 22. You Kent Always Say What You Want

In the season 18 finale of The Simpsons, titled "You Kent Always Say What You Want," news anchor Kent Brockman faces the consequences of speaking out against his corporate bosses. When a story about a contaminated food substance is deemed inappropriate for broadcast by the network, Kent decides to air it on his own without approval. This leads to Kent's firing by the network and his subsequent search for a new career path.

Meanwhile, Marge and Lisa decide to start their own podcast, but struggle to come up with a topic that interests them both. After some brainstorming, they settle on a podcast about "lady problems," but soon discover that the name is already taken by a sex advice podcast. Undeterred, they decide to go ahead with their own version of the podcast with a different name.

Homer, on the other hand, discovers a talent for writing comedy sketches and starts performing at a local comedy club. However, his newfound success is short-lived when he steals one of Kent Brockman's jokes and is called out on it during his performance.

As the episode progresses, Kent's firing becomes a national news story, and he is offered a job by Fox News. However, he must compromise on his journalistic integrity to fit in with the network's conservative agenda. Meanwhile, Marge and Lisa's podcast becomes a hit, but they struggle with the backlash from some listeners who find their topics offensive. Homer continues his comedy career but faces scrutiny from other comedians who accuse him of stealing jokes.

Throughout the episode, the characters grapple with the idea of free speech and whether there are limits to what can and should be said. The episode ends with Kent Brockman reflecting on the power of standing up for what you believe in, even if it comes at a cost. "You Kent Always Say What You Want" is a thought-provoking and satirical take on the media landscape and the value of speaking truth to power.