Laurie Taylor is joined by Steven Tepper, author of Not here, not now, not that which examines a wide range of controversies over films, books, paintings, sculptures, clothing and music.

Jo Glanville is also in the studio from Index on Censorship, an organisation promoting freedom of expression.

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