From banned books to freedom of speech in academic settings, censorship affects the everyday lives of young people. Censorship has existed since the dawn of language, consistently targeting themes like sex, religion and politics. But why does censorship exist? And does censorship even work?
UnTextbooked producer and college student Karly Shepherd talks to Eric Berkowitz, whose latest book covers about 2,000 years of censorship history.
Read MoreOn this episode of UnTextbooked, producer Will Bourell interviews Professor Paul Kennedy, who argues that the expansion of the U.S. Navy during WWII cemented them at the top of a new international world order.
Read MoreThe British Empire is often remembered as a benevolent, modernizing force for good. UnTextbooked producer Hassan Javed challenges that narrative with an interview with historian John Newsinger about his book The Blood Never Dried: A People’s History of the British Empire.
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