Book banning is again making headlines across the United States, a practice that first emerged in America back in 1650. While back then religion tended to be at the heart of most bans and censorship, that has shifted over time, with more bans resulting from a wider variety of topics.
Jody Holtz is a Morning Edition newscaster and announcer at WCBU. She joined the station in 2021 as a student intern while attending Bradley University.