November 21, 2024

Laura Jedeed

Freelance Journalist

Today Explained: To [REDACTED] A Mockingbird

Some conservative parents are trying to get books about race and sexuality banned from libraries and schools. Laura Jedeed and Clint Smith say it’s dangerous to ban books to eliminate discomfort.


This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Victoria Dominguez with help from Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Noel King.

Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained