

JD Vance Epically Fails to Understand How Inflation Works
Sep 1, 2024
JD Vance, a Republican vice presidential nominee, clumsily navigates the complexities of inflation on the campaign trail, revealing a disconnect between political rhetoric and real economic struggles faced by citizens. Author Maggie Tokuda-Hall discusses the significance of Banned Books Week, shedding light on the challenges of censorship in literature, especially regarding diverse voices. Together, they highlight the importance of advocacy for free expression in literature while critiquing the disconnection of political narratives from everyday realities.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Banned Books, Inflation, and Political Discourse
01:41 • 10min
A Comedic Critique of Awkward Public Figures
11:17 • 2min
Exploring Financial Protection and Comfort Essentials
12:49 • 2min
Censorship and the Fight for Free Expression
15:09 • 16min
The Impact of Censorship on Literature and Educators
30:59 • 3min