Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 9.2 - The Saddest Wagon Ride in History

Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan explore the poignant and chaotic events of Chapter 9.2 in Slaughterhouse-Five. Billy Pilgrim wakes up in a hospital, reflects on his past, and takes a heartbreaking journey in a wagon through Dresden's ruins. From troubling truths about war to surprising commentary on the absurdity of life, this chapter takes us on an emotional rollercoaster—complete with bleeding horses and a misunderstood diagnosis

Things To Listen For:

• Billy Pilgrim’s peculiar relationship with time travel—and his son.
• The heart-wrenching revelation of mistreated horses in Dresden.
• Jennifer and Dan’s thoughts on the evolution of language and what might be banned in the future.
• Robot fact-checking Vonnegut and dropping unexpected truth bombs.

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Disclaimer: Banned Camp features readings and discussions of banned books for the purpose of criticism, commentary, education, and entertainment in accordance with fair use guidelines. The material used from Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut is shared under these principles, with the intent of provoking thought and discussion about literature, censorship, and societal issues. We do not claim any ownership over the original work, and all copyrights remain with the original copyright holder. We strongly encourage listeners to purchase copies of the discussed works to fully appreciate them in their original context.

This podcast is not endorsed by Kurt Vonnegut, his estate, or the publishers of Slaughterhouse-Five. Any monetization of the podcast is separate and not derived directly from the copyrighted material discussed. Our intent is to engage in, promote, and support critical and educational discourse around these works within the framework of fair use.

Topics Covered:
Slaughterhouse-Five, Dresden bombing, Billy Pilgrim, mistreated horses, war trauma, censorship, banned books, absurdity in literature.

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