{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Adam Morgan: A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls","description":"In this episode, Therese Markow and Adam Morgan discuss Adam\u2019s new book, A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls, which explores the life and legacy of Margaret C. Anderson. Margaret was a pioneering figure in modern literature, the founder of \u201cThe Little Review\u201d in Chicago, and one of the key figures in fostering the Chicago literary renaissance. They talk about the challenges she faced, despite her initial successes, why her physical appearance often overshadowed her contributions, and the impact on young girls today that Margaret also faced during her time.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Key Takeaways:   \u201cThe Little Review\u201d served as a platform for uncensored conversations about literature and art, including experimental works that were often undiscovered during her time.   The Comstock Act was a group of federal laws that banned the mailing of \u201cobscene materials\u201d and was upheld, in part, through censorship at what is now the USPS. This resulted in many copies of \u201cThe Little Review\u201d being burned or otherwise destroyed before they could arrive at their subscribers.   We are seeing the same rhetoric used by conservative lawmakers today that was used in the early 20th century against Margaret Anderson, despite no evidence to support it. They argued that if young girls read \u201cobscene literature,\u201d they would turn to a life of immorality, prostitution, or partner with people not approved of by their parents.   &amp;nbsp; &quot;She was not a saint, but there were a lot of things to admire about her courage and her sense of agency.&quot; \u2014&amp;nbsp; Adam Morgan &amp;nbsp; Connect with Adam Morgan: Professional Bio: https:\/\/adam-stephen-morgan.com\/&amp;nbsp; Twitter: https:\/\/x.com\/adamm0rgan&amp;nbsp; Book:  https:\/\/adam-stephen-morgan.com\/a-danger-to-the-minds-of-young-girls\/&amp;nbsp; Bluesky: https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/thefrontlist.org&amp;nbsp; Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adamm0rgan&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Connect with Therese: Website: &amp;nbsp;www.criticallyspeaking.net Bluesky: @CriticallySpeaking.bsky.social Instagram: @criticallyspeakingpodcast Email: theresemarkow@criticallyspeaking.net &amp;nbsp; Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Critically Speaking","author_url":"http:\/\/criticallyspeaking.net","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39641545\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39641545"}