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The Evan Bray Show - Dr. Erin Weinberg & Listener Question - April 22nd, 2025

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When it comes to things that differentiate Canada from the U.S., we hear about books being banned a lot more in America. That doesn't mean certain books aren't banned or restricted in Canada, however. Dr. Erin Weinberg, University of Manitoba instructor in the Faculty of Arts, department of english, theatre, film & media, is teaching a course now on banned books and joins Evan to discuss how dystopia novels can prepare students to understand parts of the world.

Should books be banned?
22 Apr 2025 9AM English Canada News Commentary

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