From banned books to restricted speech in schools, censorship is surging—with stories that live outside the mainstream being cast to the margins. With Project 2025 and the new administration pushing for deep-rooted information control, the danger isn’t just in banned books—it’s in the ideas they hold. Nick Higgins of Brooklyn Public Library broke down how this legacy institution is fighting back, protecting free access to knowledge, and defending the fundamental right to think critically.

Guest: Nick Higgins is the Chief Librarian at Brooklyn Public Library in charge of public service across Brooklyn and leads the development of transformative library services across the borough.

Resources:

• Books Unbanned Program
• Borrowed and Banned Podcast

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Credits:

Hosted by Patricia McLoughlin

Written and Produced by Mahlet Sugebo

Editorial Lead by Jordana Jarrett

Edited by Kate Mishkin

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