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On the contrary, I replaced Diaz’s episode with an explanation of why I am not endorsing his voice. The episode doesn’t belong to Diaz, true. It belongs to me. And with so many voices that can be amplified through this platform, I thought it equally important not to stand beside those individuals who have caused harm. I have not banned his book, nor do I plan to. Rather, I have removed his episode as a political statement on where I stand in regards to this mistreatment of women and I will continue to do the same in the future with other guests if similar issues come to Light.

By removing Díaz, you are promoting ignorance. Arts is not much about supporting who we agree or disagree, but arts. The episode deleted doesn't belong to Díaz. It belongs to our historical archival. It banning the public expression of authors and literary figures with whom you disagree, you are also promoting censorship: a deleterious past, which has been boosted by your action.