(Recorded live on March 17, 2025) On this episode of Media Inside Out, host Sherri Hope Culver takes a deep dive into the growing controversy over book bans and censorship. She’s joined by Laura McGrath, an Assistant Professor of English at Temple University who specializes in contemporary literature and digital humanities, and Dr. Alex Wermer-Colan, the Academic Research Director at Temple Libraries. Together, they explore the political and social forces driving book challenges, the impact of censorship on education and free expression, and what these bans mean for the future of literature.
Media Inside Out is a TUTV original talk show that takes a critical and analytical approach to examine various forms of media. Hosted by Sherri Hope Culver, the Director of the Center for Media and Information Literacy at Temple University, and produced by TUTV's Student Practicum class, this program uncovers a deeper understanding of today's media landscape.
