Book Bans: The History

Throughout history, books have often found themselves caught in the crossfire of political disputes. And bans have revealed the values of the societies they’ve been issued within. Today, censorship and hair-trigger cancellations have reshaped the way public figures operate. But should they also redefine the stories writers set out to tell?

Examining the past, a cautionary tale unfolds.

This episode is part of Missing Pages, Season 2 — a podcast series centered on publishing industry shifts, related controversies, and the literary grifters involved.

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