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50. Roald Dahl, Puffin's Marvelous Censorship

50. Roald Dahl, Puffin's Marvelous Censorship

FromLet Me Explain with Seán Defoe


50. Roald Dahl, Puffin's Marvelous Censorship

FromLet Me Explain with Seán Defoe

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Feb 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, should we be ok with editing books after the author is dead?

Roald Dahl books are being updated to remove terms some people consider offensive - like fat and 'old hags'.

But it's sparked a wider debate about censorship and whether kids should be allowed to read out of date content.

Let Me Explain.
Released:
Feb 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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If you don't have the time to keep up with every twist and turn of the news agenda then sit back and Let Me Explain. Each week host Seán Defoe goes behind the scenes on one of the biggest stories dominating the airwaves. Why is it a big deal? Who's trying to spin you a line? And, most importantly, why should you give a damn? Listen and subscribe to Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'