Banned Camp podcast
@bannedcamp.bsky.social
A comedy podcast where we read banned books and figure out why they were banned.
Season 10: J.D Salinger's “The Catcher In The Rye”
Listen, catch up, or grab free “I Read Banned Books” stickers at bannedcamppodcast.com
Season 10: J.D Salinger's “The Catcher In The Rye”
Listen, catch up, or grab free “I Read Banned Books” stickers at bannedcamppodcast.com
Pinned
NEW - 2/3/26
you knew they'd make you choose between truth and fitting in.
chapter 4 of the catcher in the rye explains trump's isolation tactic.
click to listen. no app needed. 👉 bannedcamppodcast.com/isolated
if you refuse to let trump isolate you for seeing the truth, repost this.
you knew they'd make you choose between truth and fitting in.
chapter 4 of the catcher in the rye explains trump's isolation tactic.
click to listen. no app needed. 👉 bannedcamppodcast.com/isolated
if you refuse to let trump isolate you for seeing the truth, repost this.
are you kidding me right now a children’s author gets his school visit canceled because adults are scared of books chris barton writes for kids and even that’s too dangerous apparently seriously who is this protecting
The Book News We Covered This Week
New celebrity book clubs launching this year, the most read books on Goodreads, plus news from the world of SF/F, libraries, YA, and more.
bookriot.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:03 PM
are you kidding me right now a children’s author gets his school visit canceled because adults are scared of books chris barton writes for kids and even that’s too dangerous apparently seriously who is this protecting
i’m over it the constant pretending moms for liberty isn’t shaping local elections while everyone shrugs like it’s normal how is this still flying under the radar anyone else exhausted
Nancy Bostock lands colleague, former member support in bid for Pinellas School Board
'She is committed to high academic standards, fiscal responsibility and protecting our children from the intrusion of politics into our classrooms.'
floridapolitics.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:42 PM
i’m over it the constant pretending moms for liberty isn’t shaping local elections while everyone shrugs like it’s normal how is this still flying under the radar anyone else exhausted
holy crap librarians are being harassed fired and threatened and now there’s a whole pbs documentary about it called the librarians honestly how did protecting books become this dangerous anyone else watching this unfold
Film shows librarians as 'first responders' in the U.S. book-banning surge
In many states, librarians bear the brunt of anger from people on both sides of book banning, and a new documentary highlights the emotional toll.
www.kunm.org
February 11, 2026 at 12:19 AM
holy crap librarians are being harassed fired and threatened and now there’s a whole pbs documentary about it called the librarians honestly how did protecting books become this dangerous anyone else watching this unfold
These people are about as transparent as Trump's tax returns and Epstein logs.
NYT: How Trump/Kash blocked an investigation into the murder of Renee Good. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...
February 8, 2026 at 2:52 AM
These people are about as transparent as Trump's tax returns and Epstein logs.
Athletes speaking out against Trump and his bullshit are the real heroes and role models. Tomorrow, Patriots can prove they're true patriots against Trump's ICE crap. Seahawks can show they're real 12s defending freedom like Seattle fights censorship. GO HAWKS.
February 7, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Athletes speaking out against Trump and his bullshit are the real heroes and role models. Tomorrow, Patriots can prove they're true patriots against Trump's ICE crap. Seahawks can show they're real 12s defending freedom like Seattle fights censorship. GO HAWKS.
Bold choice to be racist and embarrassing at the same time.
Share if you agree.
Share if you agree.
The "White House staffer" who posted the disgustingly racist Obama meme:
February 6, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Bold choice to be racist and embarrassing at the same time.
Share if you agree.
Share if you agree.
utah officially wins the race to ban the most school books, honestly i can’t even how is pulling stories off shelves helping students learn anything, anyone else tired of this yet
Libraries Archives - BOOK RIOT
Here are 5 ways to show your library appreciation this Library Lovers' Month, during a time when libraries face censorship and funding cuts.
bookriot.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
utah officially wins the race to ban the most school books, honestly i can’t even how is pulling stories off shelves helping students learn anything, anyone else tired of this yet
so now librarians could go to jail for loaning the wrong book to a kid, seriously, who thought this was a good idea, wtf is happening and how does this protect anyone at all
Proposed change to law would expose librarians to jail risk for loaning ‘harmful’ materials to minors |
by Ty Tagami | Feb 5, 2026 | Capitol Beat News Service
capitol-beat.org
February 6, 2026 at 4:42 PM
so now librarians could go to jail for loaning the wrong book to a kid, seriously, who thought this was a good idea, wtf is happening and how does this protect anyone at all
moms for liberty linking up with glenn beck for patriotic school content, get outta here how did this become a thing and who decided kids needed this, anyone else side eyeing this hard
Freedom250 - Moms for Liberty
On July 4th 2026 the United States of America will mark its 250th Anniversary and Moms for Liberty is partnering with American Journey Experience and GLENN BECK to celebrate in […]
www.momsforliberty.org
February 6, 2026 at 12:19 AM
moms for liberty linking up with glenn beck for patriotic school content, get outta here how did this become a thing and who decided kids needed this, anyone else side eyeing this hard
trump's isolation machine 🧵
on the new episode of banned camp (a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned), we read chapter 4 of the catcher in the rye. here are the 5 most interesting things we found that relate to what we're dealing with today...
on the new episode of banned camp (a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned), we read chapter 4 of the catcher in the rye. here are the 5 most interesting things we found that relate to what we're dealing with today...
February 3, 2026 at 5:45 PM
trump's isolation machine 🧵
on the new episode of banned camp (a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned), we read chapter 4 of the catcher in the rye. here are the 5 most interesting things we found that relate to what we're dealing with today...
on the new episode of banned camp (a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned), we read chapter 4 of the catcher in the rye. here are the 5 most interesting things we found that relate to what we're dealing with today...
NEW - 2/3/26
you knew they'd make you choose between truth and fitting in.
chapter 4 of the catcher in the rye explains trump's isolation tactic.
click to listen. no app needed. 👉 bannedcamppodcast.com/isolated
if you refuse to let trump isolate you for seeing the truth, repost this.
you knew they'd make you choose between truth and fitting in.
chapter 4 of the catcher in the rye explains trump's isolation tactic.
click to listen. no app needed. 👉 bannedcamppodcast.com/isolated
if you refuse to let trump isolate you for seeing the truth, repost this.
February 3, 2026 at 3:15 PM
NEW - 2/3/26
you knew they'd make you choose between truth and fitting in.
chapter 4 of the catcher in the rye explains trump's isolation tactic.
click to listen. no app needed. 👉 bannedcamppodcast.com/isolated
if you refuse to let trump isolate you for seeing the truth, repost this.
you knew they'd make you choose between truth and fitting in.
chapter 4 of the catcher in the rye explains trump's isolation tactic.
click to listen. no app needed. 👉 bannedcamppodcast.com/isolated
if you refuse to let trump isolate you for seeing the truth, repost this.
so we’re firing educators over a book with the word "butt" 🍑 now wtf is happening honestly anyone else exhausted by how fragile ❄️ these bans are getting
Book bans Archives - Discrepancy Report
Lost income, benefits and a role reversal at home had a ‘significant financial and emotional impact,’ he said.
discrepancyreport.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:19 AM
so we’re firing educators over a book with the word "butt" 🍑 now wtf is happening honestly anyone else exhausted by how fragile ❄️ these bans are getting
wait so the state just won a case where only censorship fans get to complain about books? wtf is happening in florida? seriously, can someone explain this bs legal system?
Opening Brief Filed in Appeal of Florida’s Discriminatory Book Ban Law
Parents Elevate Concerns in Important First Amendment Case Tallahassee, FL – Three parents of Florida public school students have filed an appeal challenging the dismissal of their lawsuit…
democracyforward.org
January 22, 2026 at 12:19 AM
wait so the state just won a case where only censorship fans get to complain about books? wtf is happening in florida? seriously, can someone explain this bs legal system?
usha vance is out here promoting a summer reading challenge while books keep getting banned?? get outta here with the performative literacy. how do you promote reading while letting this censorship slide?
Check out these banned books for Usha Vance’s summer reading challenge
While first lady Melania Trump and her iconic “Be Best” efforts are nowhere to be seen in Washington, second lady Usha Vance has risen to the challenge of getting children to crack open a book while…
www.dailykos.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:03 PM
usha vance is out here promoting a summer reading challenge while books keep getting banned?? get outta here with the performative literacy. how do you promote reading while letting this censorship slide?
why the hell is marjorie taylor greene headlining a moms for liberty fundraiser? like seriously, what timeline are we in? i’m so done with this mess. who keeps giving them a mic?
Moms for Liberty gears up for fundraiser with Marjorie Taylor Greene amid mixed reactions
Moms for Liberty prepares for fundraising event with Marjorie Taylor Greene, sparking mixed community reactions.
www.rocketcitynow.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:42 PM
why the hell is marjorie taylor greene headlining a moms for liberty fundraiser? like seriously, what timeline are we in? i’m so done with this mess. who keeps giving them a mic?
so parents who don’t want to ban books get zero say? how is this okay? florida’s law literally lets pro-censorship parents override everyone else. i’m beyond annoyed rn. how is this even legal?
Opening Brief Filed in Appeal of Florida’s Discriminatory Book Ban Law
Parents Elevate Concerns in Important First Amendment Case Tallahassee, FL – Three parents of Florida public school students have filed an appeal challenging the dismissal of their lawsuit…
democracyforward.org
January 21, 2026 at 12:19 AM
so parents who don’t want to ban books get zero say? how is this okay? florida’s law literally lets pro-censorship parents override everyone else. i’m beyond annoyed rn. how is this even legal?
why are we banning slaughterhouse-five again? utah’s yanking classics over a few lines they don’t like. get outta here with this fragile fear-based nonsense
Do You Hear Your Government Speak in the Library?
A group of authors and students are challenging a Utah book ban law under the First Amendment.
www.authorsalliance.org
January 16, 2026 at 12:19 AM
why are we banning slaughterhouse-five again? utah’s yanking classics over a few lines they don’t like. get outta here with this fragile fear-based nonsense
seriously? a moms for liberty founder wants schools to team up with ice and the fbi like it’s a damn surveillance state. this is insane
Sarasota School Board Chair Bridget Ziegler wants district to collaborate with ICE
Ziegler is the chair of the Sarasota school board and one of the original founders of Moms For Liberty.
www.wusf.org
January 15, 2026 at 9:36 PM
seriously? a moms for liberty founder wants schools to team up with ice and the fbi like it’s a damn surveillance state. this is insane
Try not to stand in front of cars, asshat. Try to find one good person in trump’s administration. You can’t. Because there aren’t any.
JD VANCE: “Pray for the agent, he deserves a debt of gratitude.” 🤔
(Hi says the agent was run over in the past, which without his name is completely unverifiable)
(Hi says the agent was run over in the past, which without his name is completely unverifiable)
January 8, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Try not to stand in front of cars, asshat. Try to find one good person in trump’s administration. You can’t. Because there aren’t any.
Remember when Obama wore a tan suit? These are non serious people running the government and the people who voted for them and who continue supporting them are just… I mean… wtf?
If this isn’t the new midterm billboard and yard signs what are we even doing? With the headline “If We Don’t Win, I Will Get IMPEACHED”-Trump
January 7, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Remember when Obama wore a tan suit? These are non serious people running the government and the people who voted for them and who continue supporting them are just… I mean… wtf?
they're teaching you to punish yourself 🧵
on the new episode of banned camp (a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned), we read chapter 18 of brave new world. here are the 5 most interesting things we found that relate to our current shit-show...
on the new episode of banned camp (a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned), we read chapter 18 of brave new world. here are the 5 most interesting things we found that relate to our current shit-show...
January 6, 2026 at 9:03 PM
they're teaching you to punish yourself 🧵
on the new episode of banned camp (a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned), we read chapter 18 of brave new world. here are the 5 most interesting things we found that relate to our current shit-show...
on the new episode of banned camp (a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned), we read chapter 18 of brave new world. here are the 5 most interesting things we found that relate to our current shit-show...
a new banned camp episode just dropped.
brave new world ch 18.2: someone catches himself being happy and treats it like a crime.
the world state doesn't need to punish him anymore. he's doing it to himself. sound familiar?
👉 listen on your favorite pod player
brave new world ch 18.2: someone catches himself being happy and treats it like a crime.
the world state doesn't need to punish him anymore. he's doing it to himself. sound familiar?
👉 listen on your favorite pod player
January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
a new banned camp episode just dropped.
brave new world ch 18.2: someone catches himself being happy and treats it like a crime.
the world state doesn't need to punish him anymore. he's doing it to himself. sound familiar?
👉 listen on your favorite pod player
brave new world ch 18.2: someone catches himself being happy and treats it like a crime.
the world state doesn't need to punish him anymore. he's doing it to himself. sound familiar?
👉 listen on your favorite pod player
NEW - 1/6/26
you always knew they'd make joy feel like theft.
this is the chapter of brave new world where Trump's playbook becomes obvious.
click to listen. no app needed. 👉 bannedcamppodcast.com/shame
if you're done letting Trump make you feel guilty for existing, repost this.
you always knew they'd make joy feel like theft.
this is the chapter of brave new world where Trump's playbook becomes obvious.
click to listen. no app needed. 👉 bannedcamppodcast.com/shame
if you're done letting Trump make you feel guilty for existing, repost this.
bannedcamppodcast.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
NEW - 1/6/26
you always knew they'd make joy feel like theft.
this is the chapter of brave new world where Trump's playbook becomes obvious.
click to listen. no app needed. 👉 bannedcamppodcast.com/shame
if you're done letting Trump make you feel guilty for existing, repost this.
you always knew they'd make joy feel like theft.
this is the chapter of brave new world where Trump's playbook becomes obvious.
click to listen. no app needed. 👉 bannedcamppodcast.com/shame
if you're done letting Trump make you feel guilty for existing, repost this.
our president, who many say is the color of a koi fish with anger issues, was asked about freeing political prisoners. his answer? "we want to fix up the oil."
human rights aren't even on the list. sad.
human rights aren't even on the list. sad.
January 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
our president, who many say is the color of a koi fish with anger issues, was asked about freeing political prisoners. his answer? "we want to fix up the oil."
human rights aren't even on the list. sad.
human rights aren't even on the list. sad.
just like when you have to explain why a joke is funny... it probably isn't.
Senator Sweatpants explaining that america is "the good guy" probably means america isn't doing good guy stuff.
this is the guy who ran as a progressive, btw.
Senator Sweatpants explaining that america is "the good guy" probably means america isn't doing good guy stuff.
this is the guy who ran as a progressive, btw.
Fetterman on Fox & Friends: "America is a force of good, order, and democracy. And we are promoting these kinds of values. We are the good guys."
January 5, 2026 at 6:23 PM
just like when you have to explain why a joke is funny... it probably isn't.
Senator Sweatpants explaining that america is "the good guy" probably means america isn't doing good guy stuff.
this is the guy who ran as a progressive, btw.
Senator Sweatpants explaining that america is "the good guy" probably means america isn't doing good guy stuff.
this is the guy who ran as a progressive, btw.