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The Joy of Censorship
In his long-running, nationally acclaimed program, MAD Senior Editor Joe Raiola takes an illuminating, satiric and at times disturbing look at America's most hotly debated First Amendment issues, including the dramatic effect of 9/11 on free speech. He sheds light on the endless arguments over banned books, movie rating, the FCC, the Patriot Act, Internet filters, flag burning, indecency, the true meaning of obscenity and more.
Raiola also traces MAD's unlikely and colorful history, from renegade publisher Williams Gaines' historic showdown with the United States Senate over comic book censorship to MAD's emergence as a revolutionary satirical force.
The Joy of Censorship includes a one-of-a-kind slide presentation spotlighting many of MAD's most controversial, thought-provoking and outrageous covers and articles.
Sunday, April 5, 12:30–1:45 p.m.
- Central Library, U.S. Bank Room
- Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.
Tuesday, April 7, 6:30–7:45 p.m.
- Midland Library
- Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program.
