In a rare interview, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Color Purple discusses the repeated "cancellations" she has faced throughout her career. <br/><br/>This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at <a href="https://www.booksmartstudios.org/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast">www.booksmartstudios.org/subscribe</a>

The Evolution of 'Woke'

Banished is a show about our reassessment of the many people, ideas, objects and even works of art that conflict with modern sensibilities. What can we learn about our present obsession with cancel culture by examining history, and what might it mean for freedom of expression? And how do we reconcile opposing points of view without turning on each other? For subscriber-only content, visit http://banished.substack.com. banished.substack.com