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Throughout the 24 lectures of Banned Books, Burned Books: Forbidden Literary Works, author and book critic Professor Maureen Corrigan of Georgetown University will take you on a tour of some of the most challenged and controversial works of literature, from the plays of Shakespeare to 21st-century best-sellers—even including the dictionary and classic fairy tales. You will trace the history, in the United States and Great Britain, of the challenges to books, the censoring of books, book bans, and even burnings.

Within days of taking office, President Donald J. Trump published or announced changes to immigration law and policy. Banned examines the tool of discretion, or the choice a government has to protect, detain, or deport immigrants, and describes how the Trump administration has wielded this tool in creating and executing its immigration policy. Banned offers a passionate reminder of the responsibility we all have to protect America's identity as a nation of immigrants.

A leaked draft Supreme Court opinion suggests the US Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe versus Wade, ending the constitutional right to an abortion in the United States. How did we get here? This is Banned, a new narrative podcast that tells the story of how one Mississippi law could end the right to legal abortions in the United States — and overturn Roe v. Wade. Hosted by journalist Rosemary Westwood, Banned is a production of WWNO New Orleans Public Radio, WRKF Baton Rouge Public Radio and PRX.

"A most valuable book." —Christian Science Monitor For readers of The Monuments Men and The Hare with Amber Eyes, the story of the Nazis' systematic pillaging of Europe's libraries, and the small team of heroic librarians now working to return the stolen books to their rightful owners. While...

I'm With the Banned is hosted by librarian and author Jarrett Dapier and is dedicated to examining censorship in American culture through stories, commentary, and conversations with writers, librarians, and other folks whose careers and lives have been affected by it. Hosted by: Jarrett Dapier Logo by Thomas J. Quinn Theme music by Joe Dapier

https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com Explore the most controversial, censored, and suppressed books ever written. This podcast features full audiobook recordings of banned books, forbidden literature, and public domain classics that have been challenged, restricted, or removed throughout history. From politically suppressed texts and revolutionary writings to novels accused of obscenity, heresy, or moral corruption, these works have shaped culture while facing resistance, censorship, and public backlash. Many of these books were banned in schools, censored by governments, or condemned ...

A lively history of the Watch and Ward Society - New England's notorious literary censor for over eighty years. Banned in Boston is the first-ever history of the Watch and Ward Society - once Boston's unofficial moral guardian. An influential watchdog organization, bankrolled by society's upper crust, it actively suppressed vices like gambling and prostitution, and oversaw the mass censorship of books and plays.

“BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE 20TH CENTURY.” —Time Volume 1 of the gripping epic masterpiece, Solzhenitsyn's chilling report of his arrest and interrogation, which exposed to the world the vast bureaucracy of secret police that haunted Soviet society. Features a new foreword by Anne...

Discover the stories behind the most shocking and infamous books ever published. Censorship of one form or another has existed almost as long as the written word, while definitions of what is 'acceptable' in published works have shifted over the centuries and from culture to culture. Packed with eye-opening insights into the history of the written word and the political and social climate during the period of suppression or censorship, this is a must-listen for anyone interested in literature, creative writing, politics, history or law.

Love banned books? Hate censorship? Same. Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books out loud, cover-to-cover, and try to figure out why they were banned in the first place. If you've never read them, now's your chance to hear them for the first time with us. If you have, well, you already know what's coming and this will be your chance to laugh at us as we bumble our way through and get horrified over and over again. 11 seasons in, we've gotten pretty good at figuring out what these books are actually about and why the people pushing book banning and censorship don't want you ...

The three of us delve into the massive world on Nerd Culture with a primary focus on gaming. With our combined intelligence, which is not saying much we just enjoy talking about what we enjoy. And may get it a little innapropriate at times.

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Welcome to Banned Together, the podcast that fearlessly ventures into the world of banned and censored literature. Books inspire conversation, let's see what comes up. We cover book details, social structures, human rights, racism, gossip, and any other thought provoking subjects that this literature inspires. Readers are leaders, and our mission is to not only be inspired, but evoke inspiration in others. We are a book club just a click away. Not only banned books, but the socially impactful books as well. Join us as we unravel the gripping stories, controversial ideas, and powerful voices ...

"The Banned Book Barricade" is a weekly podcast dedicated to exploring the stories behind books that have been banned, challenged, or suppressed throughout history. Every episode, we’ll discuss one controversial book, digging into the reasons behind its censorship, its cultural significance, and why it remains essential in today’s world. From thought-provoking novels to stories that push societal boundaries, we’ll discuss how these books add to a better understanding of the human experience. Join us as we break down the barricades of censorship, champion freedom of expression, and defend...

Dating: after divorce, as a middle age woman, online, during and after the pandemic. Join Hannah, the author of Banned From Tinder: A Memoire, to discuss modern trends in dating through storytelling and interviews that showcase the best and worst of dating in 2023.

A weekly conversational podcast with Christine Renee Miller and Jessica Goudeau about banned books, plays, and films now and throughout history--with occasional guests.

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Welcome to the Shadow Banned Podcast! Join us as we explore the deepest parts of the rabbit hole, in search for lost, hidden, and suppressed truths about the nature of our reality. We invite you to take part in this journey of realization and discovery, to shatter any and all perceptions you may have about this realm. Nothing is off limits when you're in search of the truth. Now, open your minds, let go of your dogmas, and enjoy the Shadow Banned Podcast!

A podcast where me and caiden go into pros and cons into things that should be either banned or not

Ali Velshi brings you “Velshi Banned Book Club,” an act of resistance against the book banning and censorship epidemic sweeping the nation. In each episode, a different author joins Ali to discuss why their work is being targeted and what is so crucial about the literature itself. “Velshi Banned Book Club” is a series rooted in literary and cultural analysis, in the notion that reading is resistance. Read along with Ali.