School libraries are facing calls from some parents to ban books they see as inappropriate for kids. We look at data from the last two years about what’s being banned and where. We also learn about a new idea to put speed limits in automobiles.
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Lessons from two years of book bans
Last week, PEN America released a new report about book bans, with data collected across the United States from July 2021 through June 2023. An expert from the organization shares the findings, including trends like “copycat bans” and the “Scarlet Letter” effect.
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Should automakers put speed-limiting technology in new vehicles?
Following recent deadly, high-speed crashes across the country, the National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that automakers include intelligent speed assistance technology in new vehicles that could alert drivers when they are speeding and possibly prevent them from driving as fast. We talk to a Wisconsin transportation safety professor about the idea and other ways to reduce speeding.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Kasey Meehan Guest
- David Noyce Guest
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