Forbidden Books
The Breakfast Podcast
Forbidden Books: From the Third Reich to Today's Cancellations
- Published
- August 23, 2026
- Duration
- 1:40
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Oct 4, 2026
Discusses society, culture.
Summary
During the Nazi regime (1933-1945), literature was subjected to a violent ideological purge. Under the concept of degenerate art, the Third Reich not only persecuted creators, but attempted to physically erase any thought contrary to its doctrine.What is outrageous, and even laughable, is that in today's Spain, city councils or social media backlash cance…
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Show notes
During the Nazi regime (1933-1945), literature was subjected to a violent ideological purge. Under the concept of degenerate art, the Third Reich not only persecuted creators, but attempted to physically erase any thought contrary to its doctrine.What is outrageous, and even laughable, is that in today's Spain, city councils or social media backlash cancel or suspend plays.
Themes
- society
- culture