In this web exclusive, cartoonist Matt Groening talks with Seth Doane about the evolution of the animated sitcom “The Simpsons” as it enters its 37th season. Groening also discusses why the show’s humor spans generations, and how his own family (father Homer, mother Marge, and siblings Lisa and Maggie) appreciated the cartoon antics – or not!
Extended interview: “Simpsons” creator Matt Groening
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Oct 12, 2025 | 9:55 AM

BREAKING THE BUDGET IMPASSE
What should be done to break the impasse in approving Pennsylvania’s budget?
Increase income taxes to pay for more spending.
Draw down the state's rainy day funds to pay for more spending.
Tax the so-called "skill games" machines to pay for more spending.
Legalize recreational marijuana to pay for more spending.
We don't need more spending, we need less! No new taxes!
We do need to increase spending on some programs, but there's plenty of wasteful spending we should cut. No new taxes!
Voting Ends: Oct 7, 2025 | 12:00 PM