Velshi

Velshi, Veronica Roth

Season 4, Episode 25

Veronica Roth discusses the influence of George Orwell's "1984" and its relevance in today's world.
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Veronica Roth
S4 E25 • 9m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Veronica Roth discusses the influence of George Orwell's "1984" and its relevance in today's world.

Stephen King
S4 E18 • 14m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Stephen King's writing, from imagery to phrases, is deeply entrenched in American culture.

Aiden Thomas
S4 E17 • 10m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

"Cemetery Boys" is a masterclass in why fantasy is used so often to explore complex topics.

Sandra Cisneros
S4 E16 • 10m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Sandra Cisneros' novel explores identity, family dynamics and the necessity of community.

Fighting Censorship With George M. Johnson
S4 E15 • 10m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Bills have been introduced that would negatively affect libraries and access to literature.

Max Brooks
S4 E13 • 9m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Brooks' seminal zombie thriller, "World War Z," is set in an alternate 21st century world.

George Orwell
S4 E12 • 12m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Téa Obreht, author of the foreword for the 75th anniversary edition of "Animal Farm."

Robin Stevenson
S4 E11 • 9m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

"Pride Puppy!" is at the center of a Supreme Court case happening right now.

Malinda Lo
S4 E10 • 8m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

"Last Night at the Telegraph Club" is a poignant story of self-discovery and first love.

George M. Johnson
S4 E9 • 9m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

"All Boys Aren't Blue" was the single most banned work of literature in America last year.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Turns 100
S4 E8 • 11m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

100 years after its original publication, "The Great Gatsby" continues to inspire reimaginings.

Melissa Chan and Badiucao
S4 E7 • 12m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Melissa Chan and Badiucao explore the potential reality of 2035 in their dystopian graphic novel.

Dashka Slater
S4 E6 • 11m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

In 2013 Sasha Fleischman, who identifies as agender, was attacked on a bus after falling asleep.

Samira Ahmed
S4 E5 • 9m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Set "15 minutes into the future," 'Internment' by Samira Ahmed follows Layla Amin and her family.

Ukrainian Literature and the 'Weight of History'
S4 E4 • 13m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Demand for Ukrainian literature is on the rise as Ukrainians strive to secure their future.

Two Teenagers, a Tiny Library and The Nation's Largest Publishers
S4 E3 • 7m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Two Idaho teenagers, authors, a tiny public library and publishers are suing the state of Idaho.

Manuel Muñoz
S4 E2 • 10m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Ali Velshi's Banned Book Club series allows readers to read and discuss books that people don't want in schools and libraries.

Ray Bradbury
S4 E1 • 14m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Ali Velshi's Banned Book Club series allows readers to read and discuss books that people don't want in schools and libraries.

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  • About this Episode
  • MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi reviews current events, offers his sharp analysis of top trending topics and discusses books banned in schools and libraries.
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