Banned: A History of Censorship
September 27 marks the beginning of Banned Books Week, an annual
event celebrating literature and the freedom to read, by
highlighting and exploring efforts around the country to remove or
restrict access to certain books. Indeed, Americans have sought to
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BackStory is a weekly public podcast hosted by U.S. historians Ed Ayers, Brian Balogh, Nathan Connolly and Joanne Freeman. We're based in Charlottesville, Va. at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities.
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September 27 marks the beginning of Banned Books Week, an annual
event celebrating literature and the freedom to read, by
highlighting and exploring efforts around the country to remove or
restrict access to certain books. Indeed, Americans have sought to
censor all kinds of things: music, radio, TV, and film have also
run up against assumed limits on what is acceptable to say or
portray. In this episode, Peter, Ed, and Brian offer an uncut
account of censorship in American politics, media, and culture—from
rules designed to prevent the discussion of controversial subjects
ranging from slavery to sex via the mail, to Hollywood's production
code and censorship today. Recalling materials and individuals that
have been suppressed or once incurred a censor’s wrath, we explore
how the line between free speech and censorship has changed over
time.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
event celebrating literature and the freedom to read, by
highlighting and exploring efforts around the country to remove or
restrict access to certain books. Indeed, Americans have sought to
censor all kinds of things: music, radio, TV, and film have also
run up against assumed limits on what is acceptable to say or
portray. In this episode, Peter, Ed, and Brian offer an uncut
account of censorship in American politics, media, and culture—from
rules designed to prevent the discussion of controversial subjects
ranging from slavery to sex via the mail, to Hollywood's production
code and censorship today. Recalling materials and individuals that
have been suppressed or once incurred a censor’s wrath, we explore
how the line between free speech and censorship has changed over
time.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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