Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship

1984 | Ch. 4.2 – Winston’s Fake News Factory


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Winston Smith has a job so dystopian it makes Fox News look subtle. His role? To take history, crumple it up, toss it in a memory hole, and replace it with whatever Big Brother feels like today. Enter: Comrade Ogilvy, a war hero so patriotic and brave that he definitely existed yesterday. Jennifer and Dan break down Orwell’s bureaucratic nightmare, debate whether Winston is a tragic hero or just a really dedicated intern, and explore how 1984’s Ministry of Truth might have been the original “alternative facts” factory. Meanwhile, Robot investigates the conspiracy that is… hairy ears.

Things To Listen For:

  • Winston’s job: historical revisionist or propaganda grunt?
  • How to get vaporized at work (spoiler: just be competent).
  • Jennifer and Dan's deep philosophical question—why do authors pick the worst names?
  • Orwell’s dystopia vs. today’s accidental dystopia—spot the differences!
  • A brief but essential investigation into hairy ears, testosterone, and why the red caps might be triggered.

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Disclaimer:

We read banned books and make fun of censors because someone has to. This episode contains readings from 1984, commentary, and irreverent disbelief at how Orwell somehow underestimated 2025. To experience the book in full, grab your own copy here.

Topics Covered:

1984, George Orwell, Ministry of Truth, political propaganda, fake news, historical revisionism, censorship, dystopian bureaucracy, book bans, Orwellian nightmares.

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