Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 6 Chapters 7-12 - Punching Nazis & Life Lessons

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

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan tackle the heavy-hitting Chapters 7-12 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. As Ari wrestles with family secrets, his mother opens up about his brother’s crime, and emotions run high. From discussions of tough love to the occasional joke about punching Nazis, this episode has it all!
Things To Listen For:

• Ari’s confrontation with his mother about his brother’s past and the burden of family secrets.
• Jennifer’s take on how easy (or not) it is to accidentally kill someone in a fight.
• Humorous banter about the 1980s, Mexican kids’ access to the law, and parenting guilt.
• A quick lesson on Spanish with Robot and the Arrested Development clip on the meaning of “Hermano.”

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Featured Clips:
This episode features a clip from the Arrested Development TV series. All rights to the clip belong to the creators of Arrested Development and are used here for commentary under fair use guidelines.

Disclaimer:
This podcast, 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 Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz 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 appreciate them in their original context fully.
This podcast is not endorsed by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, his estate, or the publishers of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. 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:
family secrets, emotional trauma, Mexican kids in the 80s, Ari's brother, Dante’s recovery, fighting Nazis, Arrested Development Hermano clip, therapy, masculinity, friendship, violence