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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 12 of Part two of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. As Ari and Dante navigate their teenage years, the episode explores themes of friendship, identity, and the struggles of growing up. Highlights include a heartfelt walk in the rain and a sudden, dramatic event that leaves listeners on the edge of their seats. Alongside the book discussion, Jennifer and Dan share their thoughts on a recent viral video involving a woman accosting drag performers in a Waikiki hotel.

Things To Listen For:

• Ari and Dante’s poignant walk in the rain.
• The unexpected and dramatic twist at the end of the chapter.
• Jennifer and Dan's take on the viral video incident in Waikiki.
• Humorous banter about childhood dress-up games and hotel lobby controversies.
• Reflections on the absurdity of book bans and societal prejudices.

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Featured Clips: Featured clips include a segment from Hawaii News Now, where Eddie Dowd reports on the viral video of a woman accosting drag performers at a Waikiki hotel. Full story available here.

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Topics Covered: Ari and Dante, teenage friendship, identity, growing up, viral video, drag performers, Waikiki hotel incident, book bans, societal prejudices, humor, censorship, Hawaii News Now, Eddie Dowd.