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Unrest and Banning in the Decade
01:58 - 09:26 (07:27)
This podcast discusses the dark side of the 90s, including the 1992 Colorado constitutional amendment against legal protection for homosexuals, the riots that broke out after white cops beat a black man, and the censorship faced by Harry Potter for being deemed dangerous for children.
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The first documented witch trial took place in ancient Greece.
01:58 - 04:02 (02:04)
Summary
The first documented witch trial took place in ancient Greece. There have been witch hunts by Protestants, Catholics, Jews, Muslims, animists. Political dislocation will make people feel that they are on edge and insecure and therefore more likely to point fingers.
ChapterUnrest and Banning in the Decade
EpisodeChapter 2: Burn The Witch
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
This podcast episode explores J.K. Rowling's experiences during the 90s, such as the loss of her mother to Multiple Sclerosis, becoming a mother herself, and the societal changes happening around gay rights.
04:02 - 06:30 (02:27)
Summary
This podcast episode explores J.K. Rowling's experiences during the 90s, such as the loss of her mother to Multiple Sclerosis, becoming a mother herself, and the societal changes happening around gay rights. It also delves into how the events of the decade influenced the censorship and controversy surrounding the Harry Potter series.
ChapterUnrest and Banning in the Decade
EpisodeChapter 2: Burn The Witch
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
The 90s in the United States brought both progress and backlash for LGBTQ+ rights, with notable events including the passing of Colorado Amendment Two, Ellen DeGeneres coming out on TV, and President Clinton declaring June as Pride Month.
06:30 - 09:26 (02:55)
Summary
The 90s in the United States brought both progress and backlash for LGBTQ+ rights, with notable events including the passing of Colorado Amendment Two, Ellen DeGeneres coming out on TV, and President Clinton declaring June as Pride Month.