1984 | Ch. 10 - Love, Lies & Black Market Butter

Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship - A podcast by Jennifer Davis and Dan Schulz – satirical storytellers, critics of book bans, and irreverent humorists exploring banned literature, challenged books, and other cultural controversies.

In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan unpack Chapter 10 of Orwell’s 1984, where Winston and Julia’s secret relationship takes a physical and emotional leap. From bluebells and black market butter to the political weight of pleasure, this chapter contrasts totalitarian oppression with acts of personal rebellion. Along the way, Dan shares childhood memories of the Wisconsin-Illinois butter smuggling trade, while Robot fills in the weird legal history of margarine. Things To Listen Fo...