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. more

Love banned books? Hate censorship? Same. You're our kind of people. Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned in the first place. Each season, we tackle a new banned book, reading it chapter by chapter and asking: What made someone clutch their pearls and scream, 'BAN IT!'? (Spoiler: It's rarely what you'd expect.) One thing is clear—the people banning these books often haven't read them. While we uncover some eyebrow-raising moments, nothing truly justifies censorship. Join us—and our listeners, 'The Scary Book People'—as we explore the strange, hilarious, and sometimes baffling world of banned books. Past seasons have featured classics like To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, and 1984 by George Orwell. This season, we're diving into Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. It's a dystopia built on pleasure, not fear. People are engineered, drugged, and distracted into obedience, and they're taught to love the system that controls them. It's funny, creepy, and disturbingly familiar. And like all great banned books, it makes you question the world you're living in. By reading these books, we ask big questions: Why are banned books important? What does 'banned' mean? What does 'challenged' mean? How do book bans affect students? Are book bans constitutional? Come hang out with us and have some laughs while we dig into the drama behind banned books—you might even learn something cool along the way! more

We're two fed-up moms juggling jobs, kids, and the fight against book bans and bigotry. Why should MAGA fear-mongers masquerading as 'patriots' decide what we can read? Join Jennifer and Courtney as they amplify the voices of banned book authors and their characters in between mom-ing and trying to survive the capitalist grind of our new Authoritarian America. Visit patreon.com/MILF4Books to become a member of the 'MILFia' and join us in fighting for America's freedom to read while unlocking exclusive content. milf4books.substack.com more

Welcome to Banned Books, where we read and converse with the rebel children, the holy mischief-makers of God, who fight against the kind of useless religious, spiritual, and moral methods of life improvement that seeks to smother the glory of God in Jesus Christ. We want to introduce you to those who forgot everything except Jesus Christ and him crucified. We all struggle with fear of being last, lost, least, littlest, and dead, and so we are here to encourage, challenge, provoke, and maybe even offend you by introducing you to theologians who at one time or another were banned by their church, declared dangerous, or simply vilified for daring to confess that Christ alone is the way, truth, and life. Welcome rebel children, holy mischief makers, and fools for Christ. This podcast is for you. more

Enter the controversial pages of banned and challenged books, of censorship and culture wars. Join Nicolle Okoren and Eden Wen twice a month as they read, discuss and understand the books and authors that communities across the United States have historically tried—and are still currently trying—to keep out of the hands of children and teenagers. burnthisbook.substack.com more

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

George M. Johnson knows how to counterpunch the culture wars. ALL BOYS AREN'T BLUE, their memoir of growing up Black and Queer in America, is currently the second-most banned book in America. And that distinction has pushed George to the frontlines of the fight for freedom of expression. 'Fighting Words' is George's chance to bring listeners into the ring with some of today's most talented, outspoken and courageous creative people, people ready, willing and able to use their words to fight back against intolerance, fear, censorship and marginalization.Each week George talks to someone about their work making culture that takes on the topics some people seem afraid to talk about. It's a conversation that goes deep but stays light fleet, fast and fearless. And each episode gives George a chance to shine a light on new music, timeless wisdom and some of today's rising stars. more

Since 2021, an unprecedented number of Young Adult books, especially ones with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC characters, have been removed from libraries across the country. In this podcast, our mission is to provide clarity and context during this period of record-breaking book challenges by discussing banned books. Please join us for our conversations! Books are meant to be read. more

'Welcome to Lit on Fire — the podcast where literature meets controversy, where banned books, silenced voices, and dangerous ideas refuse to stay quiet. From classrooms to courtrooms, novels to news cycles, we explore how stories challenge power, expose injustice, and ignite social change.Our logo — a woman bound atop a burning stack of books — isn't just an image. It's a warning and a promise. A warning about what happens when voices are erased… and a promise that stories, once lit, are impossible to put out.So if you're ready to question, to argue, to feel uncomfortable, and to think deeper — you're in the right place. This is - Lit on Fire. more

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 that have challenged authority, sparked revolutions, and left an indelible mark on the fabric of society. Hosted by Jeanna and Adriana. more

A totally radical book club covering thought-provoking, banned literature. Hosted by DaPurpleSharpie, Gemma Anderson, and Jazz Pomegranate. more

Banned Voices preserves the stories of authors, editors, and publishers who have experienced censorship or persecution. We strive to be politically neutral, giving a platform for all kinds of thinkers from around the world and across the political spectrum to tell their own personal stories from their own perspectives. We are the official podcast of the Banned Books Museum, a museum in Tallinn, Estonia that preserves and exhibits banned, censored, and burned books from around the world. more

Unban Coolies advocates for artists and authors facing censorship, amid a surge in book bans, with librarians in the middle of the crossfire. Host Christopher Lau leads interviews with acclaimed authors and rockstar librarians, illuminating the dangers of book banning. Lau ensures each episode is filled with intriguing and thoughtful questions, guiding the conversations. Together, we champion diverse voices, ensuring our literary landscape mirrors the richness of human experiences. Brace yourself for inspiring narratives and boundless love for literature. more

Join us as we discuss the latest news and books in the world of book bans and reading. Think of us as your virtual book club as we tackle the ever-growing lists of banned books, or as we call them- our TBR. more

When Banned Things Happen To Good People is a podcast about censorship and the arts. Hosts Todd Sullivan and Peter Aman examine books, films, and more that have been banned or challenged in the past. more

Barred Books combines banned books, cocktails, and conversation into one delightfully chaotic mix. Join us!

Discover the stories behind the bans and the impact they have on society.Join us for in-depth discussions on banned books, uncovering the hidden truths within their pages and shedding light on the importance of free expression. Banning books is considered harmful because it limits access to diverse perspectives, essential for critical thinking and informed citizenship. Censorship can stifle creativity and intellectual exploration, preventing people from engaging with complex ideas or controversial subjects that may help them understand different cultures, histories, and viewpoints. more