This podcast episode focuses on the increasing book bans in the United States and the response from Penguin Random House, the largest publisher in the country. Skip Dye, an employee at Penguin Random House, delivered a powerful speech urging the company to take an active role in combating book bans. As a result, Penguin Random House established an Intellectual Freedom Task Force and has filed lawsuits against states with book bans. The episode also discusses the ongoing legal battles against book bans and highlights the experiences of Haley Bonds, a student who bravely joined the lawsuit in Iowa. Penguin Random House remains steadfast in its commitment to free speech and equal protection under the law, advocating for the freedom to read and supporting authors with diverse voices.
