A Special Place in Hell

Death of a Librarian

Oct 7, 2023
In this book-heavy episode, the podcast hosts discuss the relevance of Banned Books Week, the changing nature of libraries, challenges faced by libraries as safe spaces, the controversial message of 'The Giving Tree', and nuanced perspectives on the decline of the nuclear family.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Banned Books and Censorship
01:52 • 10min
3
Observations at the Library
12:02 • 3min
4
Libraries as Safe Spaces and Challenges Faced
15:28 • 16min
5
Banned Books and Declining Libraries
31:21 • 9min
6
Library Water Fountains and Bottled Water
40:16 • 9min
7
The Controversial Message of 'The Giving Tree'
49:24 • 6min
8
Nuanced Perspectives on the Decline of the Nuclear Family
55:30 • 12min
9
Paid by the Heritage Foundation and Discussing Race
01:07:53 • 3min