Book bans are again back in the news. On this episode, we explore what a ban means for a book and what it doesn’t mean for the people who want to read it. Plus, the local news for February 18, 2025 and hopping on the bus with a motivated high schooler.

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This is a production of Nashville Public Radio

Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: Miriam Kramer

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP