Slaughterhouse-Five | Ch. 5.7 - Billionaire’s Dreams Vs. Earthling’s Nightmares

Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship

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Jennifer and Dan are back, and this time, they’re wrapping up Chapter 5 of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five. Get ready for Howard W. Campbell Jr.’s scorching takedown of America’s wealth obsession, Billy Pilgrim’s cringe-worthy zoo moments, and a whole lot of laughs and insights along the way. They’re not holding back on billionaires, bad propaganda, or Vonnegut’s eccentric word choices. It’s absurd, funny, and oh-so-relevant.

Things To Listen For:

• Campbell’s biting monograph: Poverty, propaganda, and a nation’s self-loathing.
• Jennifer and Dan’s billionaire roast session: Elon Musk, bootstraps, and class critiques.
• Schenectady and Hamilton-inspired German lessons.
• Billy Pilgrim’s bizarre Tralfamadorian zoo experience—awkward nudity included.
• Robot’s hot takes on mid-century Hollywood archetypes (think Megan Fox, not Scarlett Johansson).

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Disclaimer: Banned Camp features readings and discussions of banned books for the purpose of criticism, commentary, education, and entertainment in accordance with fair use guidelines. The material used from the book Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut is shared under these principles, with the intent of provoking thought and discussion about literature, censorship, and societal issues. We do not claim any ownership over the original work, and all copyrights remain with the original copyright holder. We strongly encourage listeners to purchase copies of the discussed works to fully appreciate them in their original context.

This podcast is not endorsed by Kurt Vonnegut, his estate, or the publishers of Slaughterhouse-Five. Any monetization of the podcast is separate and not derived directly from the copyrighted material discussed. Our intent is to engage in, promote, and support critical and educational discourse around these works within the framework of fair use.

Topics Covered: Slaughterhouse-Five, Howard W. Campbell Jr., Tralfamadorians, Montana Wildhack, alien zoo, propaganda, American poverty, classism, billionaires, banned books, censorship, Vonnegut’s humor.