Banned Camp Presents: The Holocaust, Slaughterhouse-Five, and the Fight Against Forgetting

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This special episode of Banned Camp marks International Holocaust Memorial Day, a somber reflection on one of humanity’s darkest chapters. Dan and Jennifer explore the historical significance of this day and connect it to the themes of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five. Together, they discuss parallels between the Holocaust, modern authoritarianism, and the insidious rise of dehumanization in today’s political climate. From banned books to propaganda, this episode examines how the fight against forgetting is more urgent than ever.

Things to Listen For:

• The significance of January 27, 1945, and why remembering the Holocaust matters today.
• Vonnegut’s lessons on war and humanity from Slaughterhouse-Five.
• Parallels between past authoritarian regimes and today’s political climate.
• Discussion of book bans and their connection to censorship and erasure.
• A big announcement: 1984 by George Orwell as the book for Season 8!

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Featured Clips:

This episode includes a clip from "Mic Opinion" highlighting Hitler’s version of "fake news," relevant contemporary audio underscoring authoritarian parallels, and a segment from BBC News titled "Liberation of Auschwitz, 75 Years On." Watch the clip here. All rights and copyrights are retained by their respective owners. These clips are used under fair use guidelines for commentary and educational purposes. No copyright infringement is intended.

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Disclaimer:

Banned Camp features readings and discussions of banned books for the purpose of criticism, commentary, education, and entertainment in accordance with fair use guidelines. The material used from Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut is shared under these principles to provoke thought and discussion about literature, censorship, and societal issues. We do not claim ownership of the original work, and all copyrights remain with the copyright holder. We encourage listeners to purchase a copy of Slaughterhouse-Five to appreciate it in its original context.

This podcast is not endorsed by Kurt Vonnegut, his estate, or the publishers of Slaughterhouse-Five. Any monetization of the podcast is separate and not derived directly from the copyrighted material discussed. Our intent is to engage in, promote, and support critical and educational discourse around these works within the framework of fair use.

Topics Covered:

Holocaust Memorial Day, Slaughterhouse-Five, Kurt Vonnegut, authoritarianism, book bans, censorship, propaganda, 1984, George Orwell, modern parallels, remembrance, marginalized communities.

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