1984 | Ch. 3.1 – The Party is Gaslighting You

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

In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan unravel the latest Orwellian nightmare in Chapter 3.1 of 1984. Winston is shocked to discover that the Party’s propaganda machine is working as intended—kids are snitching on their parents, war is peace, freedom is slavery, and reducing chocolate rations is… good? Also, Dan’s personal Orwellian nightmare continues, as his rescue dog Beatrix refuses to recognize his benevolence.

Things To Listen For:

• The Party’s “good news” announcement: chocolate rations are going down!
• Why Orwell’s depiction of youth indoctrination sounds disturbingly modern.
• Jennifer’s Jojo Rabbit comparison: How humor makes dystopia even more terrifying.

Featured Clips:

This episode includes a short segment from YMCA by The Village People, used for a satirical discussion about national anthems and patriotism. Additionally, a few seconds from Proud To Be An American (performed by King Karaoke, originally written by Lee Greenwood) are played to contrast the debate. All rights and copyrights are the property of their respective owners and are used here for entertainment and educational purposes under fair use guidelines. No copyright infringement is intended.

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For more news without the nonsense, check out:
Good News for Lefties – Daily progressive news updates with Beowulf Rochlen.
The Blueprint with Jen Psaki – MSNBC’s deep dive into Democratic messaging and strategy.

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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. 1984 by George Orwell is shared under these principles. We strongly encourage listeners to purchase the book in full: Buy Here from Penguin Random House.

This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to George Orwell’s estate or publisher. Our goal is to foster literary appreciation, critical discussion, and educational engagement—because we all know what happens when people let governments decide what can and can’t be read.

This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to George Orwell’s estate or publishers.

Topics Covered:

1984, George Orwell, Winston Smith, Big Brother, book banning, government surveillance, thought police, indoctrinated youth, Hitler Youth, Jojo Rabbit, chocolate rations, telescreens.