Amanda Jones
School librarian and author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America; discusses being targeted by book‑banning activists and the local impact of national censorship campaigns.
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Sep 20, 2025 • 52min
Free Speech for Me, but Not for Thee. Plus, Librarians Under Siege.
Lily Mason, a political science professor and co-author of Radical American Partisanship, discusses how political leaders can escalate or de-escalate threats of violence in today's polarized climate. Tech journalist Ryan Broderick dives into the digital radicalization linked to Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, analyzing the impact of memes and algorithmic amplification. Amanda Jones, a school librarian targeted by book-banning activists, shares her harrowing experiences and emphasizes the importance of fighting censorship to protect libraries.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 46min
The Librarian Who Fought Christian Nationalist Book Bans and Won
Amanda Jones, a passionate school librarian and author, fiercely advocates for literary representation against book banning. She shares her journey from a small-town upbringing in Louisiana to the forefront of a controversial battle, where she faced online harassment and threats for defending diverse books. Amanda discusses filing a defamation lawsuit, the alarming rise of political censorship tactics, and provides actionable steps for community members to support libraries. Her story highlights the critical role of literature in affirming identities and resisting oppression.
