Detail from the book "Boondocks: Because I Know You Don't Read The Newspaper"
Controversial "Boondocks" Strip Pulled Story aired: Wednesday, April 02, 2003
Anyone familiar with Huey, the cantankerous young African-American protagonist of "The Boondocks" comic strip knows he's not one to shy away from controversy.
In fact, Huey once called the FBI's terrorism tip line and spelled out the name "Reagan" as a suspect who helped finance and train Osama bin Laden. Huey was genuinely shocked when the FBI hung up on him.
This kind of edgy political humor is what "The Boondocks" is all about, so loyal readers were surprised when last Saturday's strip was pulled from some newspapers, including the Boston Globe.
"The Boondocks" creator Aaron McGruder joins us to discuss the strip in question.
Guests:
Aaron McGruder, creator, artist, and writer of "The Boondocks."
