How Texas is the epicenter of book banning
How Texas is the epicenter of book banning  
Podcast: The Source
Published On: Mon Oct 13 2025
Description: Your right to read is being infringed upon, and librarians have become the first responders in the fight for democracy and First Amendment rights. Texas has become ground zero as sweeping book bans are adopted at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate, librarians are being threatened with violence, harassed and accused of crimes. A new documentary, “The Librarians,” shows who is standing up for basic rights.