Podcasts about library books

This episode is time sensitive, but also serves as a stark warning to communities across the nation to protect children and the parental rights of your local community. Evil is on the move, and it's stealthily going after the most vulnerable - your kids. It's time to take off the blinders, be aware, get engaged, and be warriors for righteousness. For decades now, the battleground in America has been the children. It's time to take a stand on this issue and support those on the frontlines of the war over America's future culture. (00:00) Standing Against Evil in Huntington Beach(06:46) Protecting Children From Inappropriate Library Books(13:18) Exposing Deception in Huntington Beach(21:58) Library Books(26:58) Protecting Children From Harmful Content(41:35) Taking a Stand Against Inappropriate Content(54:00) Fighting Against Evil in Huntington Beach(01:08:01) Urgent Call to Protect Children(01:19:13) Spreading the Word and Support Website: https://www.protecthbkids.com/Donate: https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/ProtectDonate by mail: 6771 Warner Ave. #3059Huntington Beach, CA 92605 Website: https://www.takebackthecommunity.com/ CONNECT WITH KAREN ENGLAND:Website: https://www.capitolresource.org/Website: https://takebacktheclassroom.com/ CONNECT WITH CALVARY CHAPEL OF THE HARBOUR:Website: https://www.ccoth.com/home CONNECT WITH PASTOR JACK:Website: https://jackhibbs.com/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpO Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0 YouTube:  https://bit.ly/437xMHn DAZE OF DECEPTION BOOK:https://jackhibbs.com/daze-of-deception/CALLED TO TAKE A BOLD STAND PRE-ORDER:https://tinyurl.com/33d5dpaj Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free for more exclusive content:https://bit.ly/3CIP3M99

Stupid News 5-13-2025 8am …He Thought He Could Steal a Cannon and Melt It Down …The Super Creepy Painting at the Air B&B …He took out 100 Library Books to Burn Them

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on another bid to rid the Pentagon of DEI materials.

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge - read a science book! Plus, they solve a problem about getting a library book signed, and recommend YA books that deal with social justice. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Aura Frameswww.auraframes.comCODE: GLASSESZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinSpring ReadathonSunday May 18thBooks Mentioned - The Centre by Ayesha Manazir SiddiqiThe Fair Botanists by Sara SheridanEverything is Tuberculosis by John GreenThe Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha MukherjeeThe Hate U Give by Angie ThomasThe Attack of the Black Rectangles by A.S. King

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on the list of most challenged library books.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – North Carolina lawmakers proposed a bill to give parents more oversight on curriculum, age-appropriate materials in libraries and schools, as well as health and sex education. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Athena Kugblenu and John-Luke Roberts join host Alice Fraser for episode 193 of The Gargle - all of the news, and none of the politics.

Kristine from the library's Collection Development department talks about some of the new books we'll be getting in 2025.

Librarians from all over the state are gathered Thursday for a Minnesota Library Association conference. And it comes as their work is at the center of local politics. Last year, state lawmakers passed a bill to block public schools from banning books because of the viewpoints or messages they portray. But that hasn't stopped the debate about which books students should be able to access.At the end of an impassioned meeting Tuesday night, the board of Osseo Public Schools changed its policy to allow community members to challenge books in school libraries. Opponents of the measure call it a book ban policy.Ashley Khron is an elementary school librarian in Edina and the Intellectual Freedom Chair of the Minnesota Library Association. She joined the program to give more perspective.

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this episode, Laura chats with author Cat Sebastian about magical libraries and librarians, a fascinating niche in fiction. This conversation was initially recorded in 2022 while Cat was promoting her book The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes, a queer historical romance with a dash of crime and adventure. The episode highlights Cat's recommendations for books centered around magical libraries and librarians, just in time for 'Get a Library Card' month!Books Mentioned:The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian https://amzn.to/3ZYEt0iA queer historical romance about two disaster bisexuals who fall in love via blackmail letters, leading to a thrilling adventure involving murder and a road trip.The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake https://amzn.to/3YdQdL8A story where a group of people gain access to the hidden Library of Alexandria, filled with arcane knowledge. As they lock themselves up for a year, they face moral dilemmas and make questionable choices.The Midnight Library by Matt Haig https://amzn.to/3BDqqTKThe main character explores alternate versions of their life in a mystical library, offering a poignant reflection on the choices we make and the lives we lead.A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske https://amzn.to/3XXwn5lThe first in a series blending historical fantasy romance with a charming dynamic between a large, good-natured himbo and a prickly, reserved librarian/archivist.In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan https://amzn.to/3zH1V7JA comfort read where children from our world are chosen to go to a magical school in another realm. The main character, Elliot, is skeptical about this concept and prefers to find clever diplomatic solutions in the magical library.Where to Find Cat Sebastian:Twitter and Instagram: @catSWritesWebsite: Catsebastian.comWant to check out more book recommendations?Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations, and many more posts. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: IP29FC0QKB6DV2UE

On this episode: Elizabeth, Lucy and Zak offer tips for a kid who's really, really good at losing library books and incurring the dreaded fees. How can parents help keep track of library books… and, more broadly, do communal school supplies mean we don't have to worry about labeling anymore? We also check in on what's happening in the hosts' lives right now. And then, if you're joining us for the Plus Playground — out now in your podcast feed — we're sharing strategies for the after-school debrief. If you're not part of the Slate Plus community, we hope you'll consider joining! Keep reading to learn how. Lucy's check-in: immersive theater!!  Elizabeth's check-in: the kids do anniversary dinner Zak's check-in: honeymoon phase (covid included)   Join us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get to hang out with us on the Plus Playground every week for a whole additional grab-bag of content — and you'll get an ad-free experience across the network. And you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Care and Feeding. Sign up now at slate.com/careplus – or try it out on Apple Podcasts. Podcast produced by Maura Currie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode: Elizabeth, Lucy and Zak offer tips for a kid who's really, really good at losing library books and incurring the dreaded fees. How can parents help keep track of library books… and, more broadly, do communal school supplies mean we don't have to worry about labeling anymore? We also check in on what's happening in the hosts' lives right now. And then, if you're joining us for the Plus Playground — out now in your podcast feed — we're sharing strategies for the after-school debrief. If you're not part of the Slate Plus community, we hope you'll consider joining! Keep reading to learn how. Lucy's check-in: immersive theater!!  Elizabeth's check-in: the kids do anniversary dinner Zak's check-in: honeymoon phase (covid included)   Join us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get to hang out with us on the Plus Playground every week for a whole additional grab-bag of content — and you'll get an ad-free experience across the network. And you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Care and Feeding. Sign up now at slate.com/careplus – or try it out on Apple Podcasts. Podcast produced by Maura Currie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode: Elizabeth, Lucy and Zak offer tips for a kid who's really, really good at losing library books and incurring the dreaded fees. How can parents help keep track of library books… and, more broadly, do communal school supplies mean we don't have to worry about labeling anymore? We also check in on what's happening in the hosts' lives right now. And then, if you're joining us for the Plus Playground — out now in your podcast feed — we're sharing strategies for the after-school debrief. If you're not part of the Slate Plus community, we hope you'll consider joining! Keep reading to learn how. Lucy's check-in: immersive theater!!  Elizabeth's check-in: the kids do anniversary dinner Zak's check-in: honeymoon phase (covid included)   Join us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get to hang out with us on the Plus Playground every week for a whole additional grab-bag of content — and you'll get an ad-free experience across the network. And you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Care and Feeding. Sign up now at slate.com/careplus – or try it out on Apple Podcasts. Podcast produced by Maura Currie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode: Elizabeth, Lucy and Zak offer tips for a kid who's really, really good at losing library books and incurring the dreaded fees. How can parents help keep track of library books… and, more broadly, do communal school supplies mean we don't have to worry about labeling anymore? We also check in on what's happening in the hosts' lives right now. And then, if you're joining us for the Plus Playground — out now in your podcast feed — we're sharing strategies for the after-school debrief. If you're not part of the Slate Plus community, we hope you'll consider joining! Keep reading to learn how. Lucy's check-in: immersive theater!!  Elizabeth's check-in: the kids do anniversary dinner Zak's check-in: honeymoon phase (covid included)   Join us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get to hang out with us on the Plus Playground every week for a whole additional grab-bag of content — and you'll get an ad-free experience across the network. And you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Care and Feeding. Sign up now at slate.com/careplus – or try it out on Apple Podcasts. Podcast produced by Maura Currie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me on a new series as I share my journey from buying books to renting them from the library, a transition I began in January 2022. I discuss the numerous benefits of this approach, such as saving money, reducing clutter, and the accountability of return deadlines. Over the past two years, I've read at least 24 books and started taking notes to enhance my learning. This journey has inspired me to solidify the content by teaching it, interviewing authors, and reviewing their books on the show. In this episode, I kick things off by exploring "Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling" by Matthew Dicks, highlighting the importance of storytelling in public speaking and encouraging listeners to check out The Moth and its podcast for inspiration. Next, we delve into the art of storytelling through the expertise of Matthew Dicks, a seasoned storyteller who has won the Moth Story Slam 36 times and the Grand Slam five times. We'll discuss the significance of storytelling in various contexts, from marketing to personal growth, and how everyone has story-worthy moments, even if they seem ordinary. Drawing insights from Dicks's book "Storyworthy," I'll share techniques such as keeping a story log and identifying the five-second story to help craft engaging narratives. Additionally, I'll introduce a new series where I review impactful books and invite their authors for interviews, encouraging listeners to send in their book recommendations. If you're an author interested in having your book reviewed or being interviewed, reach out via email or social media. I'm excited to embark on this enriching literary journey with you!   Check out Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling by Matthew Dicks. https://amzn.to/3SMe6Gz    Let's keep the conversation going!Website: martaspirk.com Instagram: @martaspirk Facebook: Marta Spirk Want to be my next guest on The Empowered Woman Podcast?Apply here: www.martaspirk.com/podcastguest  Watch my TEDx talk: http://bit.ly/martatedx  Get ready to take notes and elevate your business's presence as we share over 30 visibility-boosting ideas (access it here: www.martaspirk.com/visibility) and introduce a mastermind program designed to keep you accountable and support your entrepreneurial journey. Get a 30-day free trial of my membership!freegiftfrommarta.com MORE VISIBILITY MASTERMIND application:https://forms.gle/jegEmwzYsTPrH4oP8  

HOWDY YALL! It's August 2024 and we are Talking Texas! Daniel is out on vacation this week so we have a VERY special guest... Mrs. Daytripper herself! Yall give it up for Laura Garner! Featured musical artists: Tanner Usrey - Blackberry Wine (from Twisters: The Album) Thanks for subscribing - http://bit.ly/3TL61AO FOLLOW MY ADVENTURES. http://www.thedaytripper.com  Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/chettripper  

A salacious book, a defiant school board, and a pastor who challenged a culture! It was a story that grabbed national headlines. A local pastor shocked a community by reading wildly inappropriate content at a school board meeting from a book that very board had allowed to be part of the school's library. This bold act ignited a conversation about how much authority was being stripped away from parents regarding what their children were learning. Since that moment, Pastor John Amanchukwu has continued confronting school administrations across the country in a fierce fight to protect the next generation. Miss last week's episode? Catch it here: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/TSF1621738772.mp3?updated=1719936124 WATCH Stakelbeck Tonight episodes for free on TBN+ here: https://www.tbnplus.com/c/sy/ptdulukx The Stakscast with Erick Stakelbeck podcast features host Erick Stakelbeck and special guests having candid, thought-provoking conversations on the state of America, the world, and the Church, plus powerful personal testimonies and stories. Tune in for deep discussions on the big issues that matter to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 This week's episode is about SUMMER!Meagan and Jeff share some quick tips, tricks, and ideas to make your summer even better. Meagan tries to get the podcast sponsored by a shaving cream company. Jeff shares his love of the library (again!).What tips and tricks do you have for your summer? Let us know!Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Follow usInstagram: @schticklessEmail us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes.schtickless@gmail.comArtwork by: @halfcaffdesignsMusic appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost FictionOutro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

On today's show, we've all forgotten to return library books on time....but imagine the library taking the late fee to THIS LEVEL. For the whole podcast, as well as a ton of other exclusive perks, sign up to be a Fancy Idiot at FreeBeerAndHotWings.com! 

I read the first chapter of 11 books to figure out what to read next. Do you know anything about any of these books? Help me with my order!

Brea and Mallory have a hot genre alert for horromance, solve a problem about hot tub reading, and give advice on breaking the spines of library books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Hello Comics!www.hellocomics.net/readingglassesCODE: GLASSESMicrodose Gummieswww.microdose.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Pango BooksBooks Mentioned - Gender Queer by Maia KobabeBroughtupsy by Christina CookeSilver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-GarciaAn Education in Malice by S.T. GibsonStarling House by Alix E. HarrowEcho by Thomas Olde HeuveltThe Other Side of Midnight by Simone St. James

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about new estimates from the State Board of Equalization for lawmakers to craft a state budget in the 2025 fiscal year budget, Edmond Schools challenging an order from the State Board of Education to remove books from its library and the State Supreme Court setting a date to hear a challenge to a Catholic charter school.The trio also discusses a decision by Oklahoma County Commissioners to locate a new jail in southeast OKC and the last founding member of the Oklahoma County Jail Trust announcing her retirement.Mentioned in this episode:Oklahoma State Medical Association

Edmond Schools challenges the State Department of Ed on its library books rule.Lawmakers look to end alcohol sales at self-checkout stations.A new program works to preserve grassland in Kansas and Oklahoma.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Hear about three very different books recommended by Michael Gregg, library associate for the Troy Public Library. “Satan Is Real: The Ballad of the Louvin Brothers” (Charlie Louvin with Benjamin Whitmer, 2012) tells the story of “one of the most legendary country duos of all time.” A young adult book “The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale” (Jon Klassen, 2023) develops the story of a young girl drawn to a lonely house where the host is a talking disembodied skull, and how the girl must save them both. Finally, Michael calls “The Stench of Honolulu” (2013), by former SNL writer Jack Handey, a “laugh-out-loud funny” fictional story of two friends on a quest for a Golden Monkey in the mysterious land of Honolulu. He also mentions "Every Man for Himself and God Against All: A Memoir" (Werner Herzog, 2023). On a more serious note, Michael explains why the Lansingburgh branch of the library is temporarily closed due to recent flooding. For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Here are just a few movies and books that you can look forward to in 2024! Is there are release you can't wait to get your hands on? You can make sure the library orders it by putting in a purchase request at the Circulation desk!

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Jan 9th         Publish Date:  Jan 8th         Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Tuesday, January 9th and Happy heavenly Birthday to Led Zepplin guitarist Jimmy Page. *** 01.09.24 – BIRTHDAY – JIMMY PAGE*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Hillgrove High School Student Starts Charity for Military Kids 18 residents displaced in Smyrna apartment fire Acworth's Abbie Parks Honored with Prestigious Nancy Smith Maxwell Award for Historical Preservation Efforts All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    BREAK: CU of GA    STORY 1: Hillgrove High School Student Starts Charity for Military Kids Leighanne Bryant, an 18-year-old high school senior from Hillgrove High School, founded Gold Star Kids Support Services, a nonprofit organization aimed at funding after-school activities for the children of Gold Star and military families. The organization, now an official tax-exempt nonprofit, has raised around $17,000, providing funds for various activities for military kids. Leighanne was recently named one of the winners at a "Shark Tank"-style competition held at Georgia Tech by the National Society of High School Scholars, securing $10,000. The organization was initially created for Gold Star children but has expanded to help other families in need. STORY 2: 18 residents displaced in Smyrna apartment fire A fire at MAA Spring Luxury Apartments in Smyrna displaced 18 residents on Thursday night. The fire started on a balcony around 10 p.m., but firefighters contained it to one side of the building, preventing it from spreading to adjacent apartments. Three companies and three engines responded to the incident, and there were no reported injuries among responders or residents. The cause of the fire remains undetermined, and the American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents. STORY 3: 'The Spark': Acworth Citizen Recognized for Historic Preservation Abbie Parks, a resident of Acworth, Georgia, has received the Nancy Smith Maxwell Award from the Save Acworth History Foundation for her exceptional efforts in preserving local history. Parks, who moved to Acworth in 1996, has played a key role in safeguarding the city's heritage. She served on and chaired the Acworth Historic Preservation Commission, worked with the city's tourism board, and chaired the Cobb County Historic Preservation Commission. Parks has been instrumental in saving iconic institutions like the Cowan Historic Mill and the Logan Farm House. The award recognizes her significant contributions to Acworth's historical preservation.     We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.    We'll be right back    Break: ESOG – GCPS   STORY 4: Optimism Running High for 2024 South Cobb Business Scene Ray Thomas, President of the Mableton Improvement Coalition, expects strong economic growth for south Cobb and Cobb's newest city in 2024. His optimism is based on the University of Georgia's economic growth model, predicting Georgia's GDP to outpace the U.S. in 2024. Thomas envisions accelerating growth for the new city of Mableton, emphasizing the importance of small business incubators and workforce development centers. Economic development directors from Austell, Powder Springs, and Smyrna also discussed achievements from 2023 and outlined goals for 2024, including downtown revitalization, community engagement, and addressing workforce challenges through creative solutions and partnerships. STORY 5: Rain Doesn't Dampen Spirits of Automotive Diehards Despite a misty rain, car enthusiasts gathered at Piedmont Church Marietta for the monthly Piedmont Church Cruise-In, showcasing classic cars. The event, held every first Saturday of the month, typically draws over a hundred cars. Despite the weather, some enthusiasts showcased their vehicles, including a 1930 Ford Model A owned by Taylor Herbick, who plans to drive it to Vancouver, British Columbia, with modern adjustments for a 2,200-mile trip. Other participants, like Robert Tucker with a 1946 Ford body on a modern Ford Explorer frame, and David Harrup with a 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe, highlighted their unique vehicles and craftsmanship.   We'll be back in a moment  Break: DRAKE – INGLES 3   STORY 6: Library Books, Redistricting, Cityhood, Antisemitism: Cobb Lawmakers Preview 2024 Legislative Session In an interview ahead of the Georgia General Assembly session, Cobb County lawmakers discussed various issues, including education, school board maps, passport fees, cityhood, mental health, healthcare, tort reform, and other legislative proposals. The conversation delved into the ongoing debate over book bans in schools, with differing opinions on the need for a rating system and concerns about explicit content. The interview also touched on the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Cobb Board of Education's districts and the proposal to change the process of creating new cities. Lawmakers expressed their priorities, including mental health legislation and potential changes to the state's hospital construction law. The discussion covered a range of topics, reflecting the diverse legislative agenda for the upcoming session. STORY 7: Photography Exhibition Debuts at Marietta-Cobb Art Museum The Marietta-Cobb Museum of Art celebrated the opening of its first Georgia Photography Juried Exhibition, attracting more than 300 patrons. The exhibition featured the works of 69 photographers from across Georgia, showcasing a diverse range of subjects and emotions. This marks the first time the museum organized an all-photography exhibition. The museum's curator, Madeline Beck, faced the challenge of selecting pieces from over 400 works of art, relying on a committee of arts professionals to serve as jurors. 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Sherwin receives a 29-year-old library book from our 92-year-old caller Ms. Griffin. He later talks the pedophilia surrounding Brook Shields career and about several states who currently legally allow child marriage.

Grapevine goes to the polls in a contentious school board election driven by the fight over the role of religion and LGBTQ inclusion in public schools. As the dust settles, Ren reflects on the impact of her mother's allegations. And, after months of feeling as if she's had to erase herself, Em Ramser reclaims her voice.

Evangelical activists open a new front in their campaign to impose their version of biblical morality in public schools — at the Texas statehouse. While legislators debate bills requiring the Ten Commandments and banning mention of gender identity in classrooms, three nonbinary students share the trauma they've endured at Grapevine High. Meanwhile, a coalition of progressive parents and disillusioned conservatives pledge to retake control of their school system.

Weston Brown, 28, sees a video of his homeschooling mother calling for dozens of books on sexuality and gender to be banned from public schools in another Texas school district. To counter her political activism, Weston publicly shares his story of growing up gay in a fundamentalist Christian family. Feeling pressured by parents and school officials, Em Ramser removes LGBTQ symbols from her classroom and no longer recognizes the teacher she's become.

Amid a growing anti-trans backlash, Ren devises a plan to get out of Texas — and away from her mother. In Grapevine, Sharla's claim that teacher Em Ramser “infected” her child with lies about gender triggers online attacks, leading Ramser to consider leaving the profession.

You can never be sure what you'll discover in the pages of a book. That's even more true if that book is checked out from a library. In twenty years of library work Sharon McKellar from Oakland Library in California has been documenting the weird and wonderful things she finds in library books. From recipes, to kids drawings and crochet hooks and even a backstage concert passes. Each item is an anonymous glimpse into someone's life. Now she's helping reunite readers with their lost relics through her ‘Found in a Library Book' project.

Conservatives are gaining power in Grapevine, fueled by a once-fringe movement that calls on evangelicals to control the seven key “mountains” of American society — including education. A cellphone company with a Christian nationalist agenda heeds that call and sets its sights on winning school board seats in Grapevine, following an example set a year earlier in the neighboring city of Southlake.CORRECTION (Oct. 4, 2023, 08:40 p.m. ET): A previous version of this episode misstated the amount of money Patriot Mobile Action spent in school board elections in North Texas in spring 2022. It was nearly $500,000, not $600,000.

A mother named Sharla publicly accuses a high school teacher in Grapevine, Texas, of using a graphic novel called “The Prince and the Dressmaker” to convince her child to change genders. Reporters Mike Hixenbaugh and Antonia Hylton set out to investigate the allegation. Sharla's child, Ren, and Ren's English teacher, Em Ramser, tell them a different story.

Hour 3 -  Good Wednesday morning! Here's what Nick Reed covers this hour: The Springfield News-Leader has a story about several Nixa high school students that have formed a group to fight 'book ban' attempts.

AP correspondent Tiffany Wang reports on challenged Books.

Today on The Richard Syrett Show: Investigative Journalist & True North Contributor Sue-Ann Levy speaks on the Peel District School Board removing library books. The LimRiddler gives this week's riddle, plus your calls.Our feature interview is popular conservative podcaster and influencer Will Witt. He discusses his new book: “Do Not Comply: Taking Power Back from America's Corrupt Elite”. Greg Carrasco joins us for the weekly "There's Something Happening Here!" segment. And more of your calls.

Texas prisons are under a statewide lockdown as officials search for contraband to stem a rise in prison homicides. More than 700 new state laws took effect in Texas on Sept. 1 out of the almost 3,000 that were filed – meaning the vast majority didn't become law. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies tells […] The post In attempts to ban library books, Texas leads the nation appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Libraries are bastions of knowledge -- but are they also bastions of germs? Short answer: Nope! For the long answer, tune in to this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/used-books-may-be-germy-but-wont-make-you-sick.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Capitol Hill, a former military officer-turned-whistleblower shares out-of-this world claims about UFOs and what he says the government’s hiding. Following sex discrimination lawsuits over Texas’ border security crackdown, the state has started placing migrant women in state prisons as well. The Austin school district is considering nearly doubling the size of its police department […] The post Booksellers sue Texas over law that will restrict school library books appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: All three of the guys have had the chance to watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 finally, and we are here to share our spoiler-filled thoughts on the movie. We save our movie talk for the end, so if you haven't watched it yet, you can listen to the first half of the podcast without fear of spoilers.  John checked out a lot of books from the library last week. What will he be reading in the upcoming weeks? As always, we have our Pick 3 choices sponsored by our friends at Clint's Comics. This is a week with a lot of great books coming out today. Just back your vehicle up to the front door of your LCS and load it up with comics.  We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching this week. Contact us on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or by email. We want to hear from you! As always, we are the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! and we hope you enjoy the show. The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! is proudly sponsored by Clint's Comics. Clint's is located at 3941 Main in Kansas City, Missouri, and is open Monday through Saturday. Whether it is new comics, trade paperbacks, action figures, statues, posters, or T-shirts, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find whatever it is that you need. You should also know that Clint's Comics has the most extensive collection of back issues in the metro area. If you need to find a particular book to finish the run of a title, head on down to Clint's or check out their website at clintscomics.com. Tell them that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! sent you.

Battles have erupted at schools, school boards and library meetings across the country as parents, lawmakers and advocacy groups are debating books. The American Library Association documented more than 1,200 demands to censor books and resources last year, the highest since it started collecting data 20 years ago. Jeffrey Brown discussed more with the group's director, Deborah Caldwell-Stone. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The authors of bills in both legislative chambers say their bills' aims are simple: keep sexually explicit content off school bookshelves. But opponents say the legislation is so vague and broad that they could wreak havoc.

Sometimes, stupid political ideas beget even stupider political tactics. For example, a faction of right-wing Republicans want to stop public discussion and actions involving two ideas they hate: (1) racism always has been and still is a systemic problem in American society; and (2) LGBTQ people are a normal and welcome part of... well, of us – America's richly diverse society. Aside from the raw ignorance behind the GOP's denial of these realities, consider the boneheadedness of their current campaign to impose their bigotry on America: Book banning. At least 50 extremist groups are roaming from city to city, funded by deep pocket right-wingers like the Koch brothers' political network, to demand that books they don't like be removed from schools and libraries. Worse, their open assault on knowledge and our freedom to read includes the nasty tactic of demonizing and threatening librarians who resist their dictates. Librarians! As a group, these truly helpful people are a national treasure, serving the common good – yet they're getting physical threats and being fired by these little right-wing mobs. The good news is that their surreptitious attacks are being exposed, and local folks are rising up against the book banners and partisan thugs spreading their ignorance and usurping people's freedom to learn. For example, when two high school girls in Leander, Texas, asked to check out a few books from their library, they were stunned to learn that the school district had banned all the titles they requested. Students had not been informed of this censorship much less consulted. Rather than whine, the two feisty girls organized the Banned Book Club in their school, reading “prohibited” titles as a group, then meeting twice a month to discuss the books, including the ban. This is Jim Hightower saying... To get more information and to fight this right-wing repression, contact American Library Association: ala.org.

In this hour, Mask Anger, Library Books, Drum Circles, and Leftist Universities  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.