Banned books, shocking art & the birth of the culture wars
Isaac Butler's new book, The Perfect Moment, traces the origins and evolution of America's culture wars through pivotal clashes over art, religion, and free expression, revealing how moral panic, political opportunism, and the weaponization of outrage have shaped American discourse. The
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