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Premium: The Free Speech President Vs. Jihad On The Quad
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie look back at the anti-Israel protests at Columbia University and how that conflict intersects with the Trump administration’s fight against free speech. Columbia University Israel-Hamas Protests (The New York Times)General Studies student allegedly assaulted in front of Butler Library, suspe… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 257: Faux POC Poetry (with Leigh Stein)
This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by writer Leigh Stein to discuss her new book, the personal essay boom and bust, the ethics of deletion, "The Vanishing White Male Writer,” and a race-based hoax in the poetry world. If You're Seeing This, It's Meant for You by Leigh Stein (Penguin Random House)The Diana Tarot : Handmade ProductsJennifer May Reiland artFired from RichualControl, Alt, Delete (Splicetoday.com)Call Me the 21st-Century Ern Malley (How I Fooled the Poetry World) Echolalia Review: An Anti-Poetry CollectionThe Best American Poetry Controversy (The Best American Poetry Blog)The Vanishing White Male Writer (Compact Magazine) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Episode 256: MAGA Maoists Celebrate Liberation Day
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the right’s very online reaction to Trumpnomics™. Plus, NaNoWriMo closes shop, and only slightly more vore. Vore fan art (Do not click this link at work, at the library, on an NSA server, or anywhere near your children and/or parents. You have been warned.)‘Nowhere on Earth is safe’: Trump imposes tariffs on uninhabited islands near Antarctica | Trump tariffs | The GuardianPresident Trump’s Tariff Formula Makes No Economic Sense. It’s Also Based on an Error. | American Enterprise Institute - AEIThe Puzzle of the All-American BBQ ScrubberBill Ackman’s main fund drops 15% this year as trade war hits holdingsPeter Navarro Invented an Expert for His Books, Based on Himself - The New York TimesElon Musk dies to tutorial boss in Path of Exile 2 livestream | The VergeTrump brags in Oval Office that his billionaire pals made a killing in stocks after he pulled the plug on tariffs | The Independent This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Premium: The Death Fakers
This week on the Primo episode, Katie and Jesse discuss the phenomenon of online pseudocide and Munchausen by Internet, including the case of legendary gamer/mercenary the Dark Id, who tragically did not die of cancer.This American LifeYour Guide to Faking a Life and Death OnlineWarrior Eli Hoax Group – Finding The Fakers One At A TimeThe Long, Fake Lif… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 255: She Is Risen
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the untimely death of VTuber Amiaryllis Bloo. Plus, defunding NPR and introducing… Notes. https://www.drinkyourwaysober.com/https://jessesingal.substack.com/eventsThe Gist Aslo The Gist This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Episode 254: The Unbelievable Heroism Of Nikita Amber Abbas (With Espen Goffeng)
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse is joined by Norwegian journalist Espen Goffeng to discuss the remarkable story of one woman’s heroic actions after a terror attack in Oslo. (Quick note from Jesse: If you’re interested in the April 28th Village Underground event I’m doing with David Zweig about his book An Abundance of Caution American Schools, the Virus, and a Story of Bad Decisions, please buy tickets right away. I know it’s almost a month away but I really really need to get the book preorder in because it takes forever. Tickets are just under $33 and come with a copy of the book, which lists for $40! Tickets here. Thank you.)Iranian-born Norwegian man gets 30 years for Oslo Pride shootings | LGBTQ News | Al JazeeraHow gang violence took hold of Sweden – in five charts | Sweden | The Guardian5 facts about the Muslim population in EuropeNorway is in denial about the threat of far-right violence | Sindre Bangstad | The GuardianImmigration to Scandinavia: Will Norwegian and Swedish Social Democrats follow the tough Danish line?Oslo shooting near gay bar investigated as terrorism, as Pride parade is canceled | CNNJeg har muslimsk bakgrunn, en funksjonshemning, og jeg er skeiv | Nikita Amber AbbasSalamNorge (@salamnorge) • Instagram photos and videosLøgnhistorier som medier ukritisk publiserer | Human Rights Service»Nu följer ilskan mot medias ansvarslöshet«Meninger: Ingen er fri før alle er fri!Begard Reza, Salam | Vi kan ikke bare feie oppdiktede historier under teppet25. juni-angrepet, Nikita Amber Abbas | Dømt til fengsel for falsk forklaringDømt til fengsel for falsk forklaring | Human Rights Service This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Premium: How Jack Posobiec Pizzagated His Way Into The Arms Of The Trump Administration
This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss the past and future of Jack Posobiec, an industrious young journalist and travel companion of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Plus, the MAHA wars get coked. Opinion | Don’t Defund Youth Gender Research. Reform It. - The New York TimesNick SortorHegseth team invites far-right activist Jack Posobiec … To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 253: Burning Cybertrucks And Vore
This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie and Jesse discuss a very hungry city council appointee in Lynnwood, Washington. Plus, the war on our nation’s cybertrucks, and online Nazi’s father speaks out. Jesse's eventsThe PilotThe disappointed father‘The Interview’: Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy is Done - The New York TimesDriver cuts off, harasses Tesla owner in Lynnwood | FOX 13 SeattleAaron Rupar: "Fox News is now talking about people getting the death penalty for attacking Teslas" — Bluesky‘Dogequest’ Site Claims to Dox Tesla Owners Across the U.S.Ana Valens respondsCannibalism, sexual assault, and murder: The alleged fantasies of newly appointed council member - Lynnwood TimesAfter latest appointee withdraws, Lynnwood City Council discusses next steps | HeraldNet.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

UNLOCKED: The Untold Truth About The Jeff Younger Case
(Sorry to anyone who gets this email twice. We had some issues getting the unlocked version to actually show up in podcast feeds.)This week on the Primo episode, a deep dive into the years-long custody battle over a trans-identified minor stuck between two parents. ‘Mommy says I’m a girl’: Dad fights to save 7-year-old son from gender 'transition' - LifeSiteLuka Macias ShowThe battle over Luna Younger, a 7-year-old trans girl in Texas, explained | VoxGov. Greg Abbott investigates James Younger custody case dividing family over transgender transition - The Washington Post This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Episode 252: Anatomy Of A Troll (with Isaac Saul)
This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by Tangle News founder Isaac Saul to discuss the state of the media and the world. Plus, what happened when the world's most prolific troll got caughtTangle NewsFrom Troll To Terrorist: Joshua Goldberg And How Ideology Corrupts Online MediaCriminal complaintJoshua Goldberg – MediumNote: After this episode was released for Primos, Joshua Goldberg clarified that he is not the founder for r/PhilosophyofRape. “Rest assured that I am not now, nor have I ever been (and nor will I ever be) a rapist. Troll, yes. Rapist, no. Of all of the bottom-feeding plankton that I am surrounded by in prison, the sexual predators are the ones that I despise the most.” Apologies to Joshua. The episode has been corrected. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Premium: The Double Doxing Of An Online Nazi
This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss the unmasking of an influential right-wing Twitter herpe. Plus, updates on Carrie Jade Williams and Dave Garda. Serial fraudster jailed for three years for ‘deliberate fraud’ over protracted period – The Irish TimesThe great University Challenge 'Dave Garda' hoax: The truth behind this surreal stor… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 251: Lucy Letby Went To Prison. Redditors Went To War.
This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie tells Jesse about the Lucy Letby saga and the subsequent legal battle between two Letby obsessives. A British Nurse Was Found Guilty of Killing Seven Babies. Did She Do It? | The New YorkerPrivate Eye Online | The Lessons of the Lucy Letby CaseLucy Letby did not murder babies, claim medical expertsHow Reddit armchair detectives threatened to derail Lucy Letby’s trialCalifornia Judge Orders Removal of Reddit Criticism of Scientist/Consultant Who Publicly Criticized English Lucy Letby Murder TrialCourt Order Requiring Removal of Reddit Criticism of Scientist/Consultant Vacated This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Episode 250: Chris Rufo Allegedly Discovers An Alleged Cabal of Alleged Piss Fetishists At The NSA. Allegedly.
This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie and Jesse discuss Chris Rufo's exposé on the polyamorous piss fetishists and transgender gangbangers in the NSA. Plus, Aella at home, the death of the hipster, Trump rescues plastic straws, bad stats, and more.Aella, the Internet’s Favorite Sex Researcher - The AtlanticCalifornia Considers $1,000 Fine for Waiters Offering Unsolicited Plastic StrawsIs the Life Expectancy of Trans Women in the U.S. Just 35? No. - The StrangerTransgender People Twice As Likely To Die As Cisgender People, Study FindsThe fishy claim that ‘100,000 children’ in the United States are in the sex trade - The Washington PostThe NSA’s Secret Sex ChatsGabbard Says More Than 100 Intelligence Officers Fired for Chat Messages - The New York TimesGabbard fires intelligence workers over explicit chats - The Washington PostWhistleblower: There’s a Trans Cult Inside the NSANote: After this episode was released early for Primos, our diligent subscribers pointed out two errors: One, Helen Lewis did, in fact, mention that Aella showered on 24 days in 2024. And two, New York City does, in fact, have a ban on single-use plastic bags, as does Washington state. The episode has been corrected. Apologies to Helen Lewis and plastic bag bans everywhere. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Premium: Where Are They Now?
This week on the Primo episode, updates on fan favorites: Carrie Jade Williams, the Pink Peacock, Jamie/Elisa Rae Shupe, and the so-called Podesta Pool, featuring Anderson Cooper. Plus, Jeff Bezos steers the Washington Post rightward.Jeff Bezos revamps Washington Post opinion section, leading editor to quit : NPR David Shipley named Editorial Page Edito… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 249: The Quiet Life and Tragic Death of Dave Garda
This week on Blocked and Reported, a quiz show icon disappears. Plus, Germany, free speech, and an update on the Zizians.Pre-order Katie’s book To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 248: The Jussie Smollett Of Sports (with Ethan Strauss)
This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by journalist Ethan Strauss to discuss the bizarre story of Richard Lapchick, an anti-racist sports hero with a very weird tattoo. Plus, the vibe shift and the business of sports writing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Premium: Sava Bros Go Broke
This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss the SAVAges—a group of not-so-savvy online investors promoting a sketchy drug for Alzheimer’s. Plus, the star of Emilia Perez has some thoughts. KATIE HERZOG: Biography of a writer, an American journalist and podcasterElon tweet chartNetflix Scurries to Stem Oscar Fallout From ‘Emilia Pérez’ Scanda… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 247: The Zizians' Reign of Terror (with Tracing Woodgrains)
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse is joined by our furry friend Tracing Woodgrains/Jack Despain Zhou to discuss the rationalist trans murder cult. Plus, revisiting the DEI scandal at the FAA.zizians.infoEffective Altruism’s Problems Go Beyond Sam Bankman-Fried - BloombergNet Negative – SinceriouslyGood Group and Pasek’s Doom – SinceriouslyContainment Causes Suicidality | Mental EngineeringJay Leo Winterford (Jacob Ray Pekarek) Obituary - Estes Park, COin your dreamsMystery in Sonoma County after arrests of protesters in Guy Fawkes masks and robesA community alert about Ziz. Police investigations, violence, and… | by SefaShapiro | MediumJack LaSota Obituary (2022) - Fairbanks, AK - Daily News-MinerGWEN DANIELSON, et al., Plaintiffs, v. COUNTY OF SONOMA, CALIFORNIATwo Alleged Squatters Charged In Vallejo Death of Friend and Sword Attack on LandlordSuspects in killings of Vallejo witness, Vermont border patrol agent connected by marriage license, extreme ideologyChester Heights Murder: Pennsylvania State Police say Delaware County couple homicide was not 'random act of violence' - 6abc PhiladelphiaPLUM OF DISCORD — I Became a Full-time Internet Pest and May Not... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Premium: The Fable of the Allegedly Racist Robot
This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss a recent controversy on book internet concerning an allegedly racist AI. Plus, Ian Miles Cheong investigates government aid, and an update on The Stranger. Pre-order Katie’s bookTwo Stranger Reporters Resign After Investigation Into Allegations of Ethical Breaches - PubliCola To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 246: Shitcoin in Chief
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the new gold standard: shitcoins. Plus, Disney gets a new troll and catching predators in the TikTok era. Stay Vigilant... : r/DisneylandMeet The One Person Who Has Never Done A Hitler Salute | Babylon BeeVideo Shows How To Catch a Predator Case EscalatedCollege students appear in court in case stemming from 'Catch a Predator' fad on TikTokStudents Charged in ‘To Catch a Predator’ Social Media Scheme - The New York Times$WILL White Paper: The Token for Meme ArtisansOptimusDelta on X: "NO WAY 😭😭 A dev launched a token called no hands can’t rug…guess what happens next 😂 https://t.co/Atw9skg2Ku" / XCrypto’s Big Bet Is Paying Off - The New York TimesTron founder Justin Sun and his many escapesPump.fun livestreams plunge into chaos with suicides, homicides, drugs and animal abuse This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Premium: Transition Impossible
This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss Trump’s Executive Orders on trans people in the military and youth medical transition. Plus, a scandal in Seattle. Two Stranger Reporters Put on Leave for Investigation Into Potential Ethical Violations - PubliColaCollege students appear in court in case stemming from 'Catch a Predator' fad on TikT… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 245: The Heil Heard 'Round The World
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss Elon Musk’s arms. Plus, for Primos, we answer the question: What the hell do DEI offices do? And we dissect Trump’s Executive Orders on free speech, equity, and gender. Restoring Freedom Of Speech And Ending Federal Censorship – The White HouseEnding Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing – The White HouseDear Colleague Letter on Transgender Students (PDF) [RESCINDED]Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government – The White House To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 244: The Breitbart Effect (with Ben Domenech)
This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by political commentator Ben Domenech to discuss what we can expect from the next Trump administration, the online right vs the establishment, the LA fires, and how an errant dick pic led to the rise of Andrew Breitbart, Steve Bannon, and brought us President Trump.Trump Says Newsom's 'Refusal' To Sign 'Water Restoration Declaration' Led to Shortage in LA Fires | Snopes.comNo, Billionaire Couple Does Not 'Own Most of California's Water' | Snopes.comClimate Change A Factor In Unprecedented LA FiresThe Weekend Interview With Andrew Breitbart: Taking On the 'Democrat-Media Complex' - WSJAnthony Weiner files papers for City Council run This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Premium: Troll Wars
This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss the very sad and highly dramatic breakup of ex lovers Milo Yiannopoulos and Laura Loomer. Plus, Meta’s new hate speech policies and TikTokers turn to China. Leaked Doc: New Rules Allow Slurs on Facebook, Meta PlatformsZuckerberg's new policies for Facebook, Instagr… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 243: Elon Musk Discovers The Grooming Gangs Of The UK (with Jeff Maurer)
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse is joined by comedian and writer Jeffrey Maurer for a very light subject: grooming gangs. Plus, Meta’s failed AI bots and new free speech policies. Mothers of preventionRevealed: conspiracy of silence on UK sex gangsIndependent Inquiry into Child Sexual Exploitation in RotherhamWhat is Keir Starmer's record on prosecuting grooming gangs?The Biggest Peacetime Crime—and Cover-up—in British HistoryShrimp JesusKaren Attiah and Mama LivMeta scrambles to delete its own AI accounts after backlash intensifies | CNN BusinessZuckerberg announcementMark Zuckerberg’s Political Evolution, From Apologies to No More Apologies - The New York Times This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Episode 242: "The Telepathy Tapes" Wants You To Believe The Unbelievable
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the new hit podcast claiming to prove the existence of telepathy in autistic children. Plus, the online immigration debate. Who Is Laura Loomer, the Far-Right Activist Who Traveled With Trump? - The New York TimesHow the H-1B System Undercuts American Workers | CompactElon Musk accused of censoring Laura Loomer, MAGA Republicans on XThe Telepathy TapesThe Strange Case of Anna Stubblefield - The New York TimesThe Telepathy Tapes Prove We All Want to Believe | Office for Science and Society - McGill UniversityA Dog That Seems to Know When His Owner Is Coming Home: Videotaped Experiments and ObservationsThe ‘Psychic Pet’ Phenomenon: A reply to Rupert Sheldrake This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Premium: Liz Fong-Jones And Kiwi Farms Keep Fighting (The Parable Of Mailfrawd)
On the first Primo episode of the year, Jesse and Katie discuss the technologist Liz Fong-Jones and her battle against Kiwi Farms. Plus, a consent accident, a very online defamation suit, and an unsolicited email from an old friend. Trans Lifeline tax filingLiz Fong-Jones (方禮真) on Twitter: "Sigh, I was hoping not to have to do this, but now that the oth… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Premium: The Bluesky Moderation Meltdown Chronicles 2: Juni vs. Aaron Rodericks
This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss a new controversy at Bluesky after the head of Trust & Safety gets busted for a very sexy like. Plus, scenes from Asheville, Jesse gets Lizzoed, and we revisit the attempted cancellation of James Webb. (Update from me, Jesse, late 12/22/2024: I should have mentioned in the episode that I did reach … To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 241: The Helen Lewis Holiday Extravaganza
For our final free episode of the year, Jesse and Katie are joined by Helen Lewis to discuss America, Texas, Joe Rogan, trad wives, and more. Plus, our annual extremely online BARPod holiday pub quiz. The Animal-Cruelty Election - The AtlanticHow Joe Rogan Remade Austin - The Atlantic This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Premium: The Milkshake Ducking Of Luigi Mangione
This week on the Primo epsiode, Jesse and Katie discuss alleged CEO shooter Luigi Mangione. Plus, Jesse gets blocked. Suspect in CEO’s Killing Had Discussed His Health Struggles on Reddit - The New York TimesExclusive: Luigi's Manifesto - Ken KlippensteinPerceptions of Sexual Orientation From Minimal CuesFacial Structure Predicts Sexual Orientation in B… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 240: Political Violence Is So Lit
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the assassination of a CEO. Plus, a new lawsuit against a famed gender clinician, and more. United States v. Skrmetti - SCOTUSblogAmerica’s best-known practitioner of youth gender medicine is being sued This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Premium: Dr. DisRespect Did Nothing Wrong, Except That One Time
This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss the cancelation of streamer Dr. DisRespect. Plus, multiple personalities and our own millennial Shakespeare.Multiple personality diagnosis confusing, not unbelievable, jury told in man's child abuse trial - ABC News To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 239: Study Says DEI Makes People Into Literal Fascists (Unless It Doesn't)
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss a new study on the downsides of DEI. Plus, the weird story behind the Science is God house and the New York Times is out with a bombshell report confirming what everyone already knew.KUOW - Let the Kids Dance!HystericalWhat Is That Lit-Up House Next to I-5 in Seattle? | Seattle MetThe Return of the Demon - The StrangerTransgender Activists Question the Movement’s Confrontational Approach - The New York TimesOpinion | Diversity Trainings Don’t Work. Here’s What Could. - The New York TimesINSTRUCTING ANIMOSITY: How DEI Pedagogy Produces the Hostile Attribution Bias - Network Contagion Research Institute This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Premium: Hey Satan, Leave Redlands, California Alone!
This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss a demonic school board race in California. eyerollsandbloodlust on X: "Right now in Redlands, a lot of us are fully captivated by a small drama. It’s important that I explain it here because it’s truly hilarious." / X To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 238: Bathroom Wars
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss bathrooms, Bluesky, intramedia sniping, and, for Primos, a DEI officer takes the company card. Against Me!’s Transgender Front Woman Laura Jane Grace on Why She Wanted to Play North CarolinaDave Rubin Clips II (Parody) on XSarah McBride's late husband would be so very proud of her today🟡 Pivot to what | SemaforIs DEI in the Crosshairs at the U. of Michigan?Here's what Washtenaw County's racial equity officer is working on in her first days on the job8 Questions with Alize Asberry Payne — What's Left YpsiRacial equity officer forms Washtenaw County COVID-19 task force for people of color - mlive.comAlize Asberry Payne Slept (Ate and Ubered) Here: County DEI Dir. Charged $115K to County Credit Card – The Ann Arbor IndependentCounty DEI Director Fabricated Work, Education and Business Experience; She Got Hired and Makes $147K – The Ann Arbor Independent To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 237: Time For A Re-Reckoning (With Kat Rosenfield)
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse is joined by Kat Rosenfield to discuss the abrupt end to the Nuzzi legal battle as well as more election fallout and why our politics are YA Twitter. Plus, for Primos, a disgusting game of Would You Rather. Olivia Nuzzi Drops Legal Fight Against Ex Ryan Lizza After RFK Jr. AffairCan we please have less political art now? - The Boston GlobeThe Toxic Drama on YA TwitterThe Democrats Need an Honest Conversation on Gender Identity - The AtlanticKFILE: Harris pledged support in 2019 to cut ICE funding and provide transgender surgery to detained migrants | CNN PoliticsKamala Harris highlights her LGBTQ+ allyship ad To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Premium: Attachment Issues
This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss gentle parenting. Plus, Jesse finally realizes science is broken (again). https://www.blockedandreported.org/p/how-to-buy-tickets-for-the-december To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 236: Postmortem (With Ben Kawaller)
This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by Ben Kawaller to discuss the latest antics of America’s favorite reality TV stars. https://www.thefp.com/t/ben-kawallerhttps://x.com/OliLondonTV/status/1839439218051010701 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Episode 235: Fine, We'll Talk About The Goddamn Election
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie break their No Politics rule. Plus, Latinxs against Latinx and Michigan’s DIE monstrosity.Biden administration clarifies stance on surgeries for trans minors after backlash | Biden administration | The GuardianFlorida StatutesLatinx studiesOpinion | Use of ‘Latinx’ has moved some Latino voters toward Trump. - The Washington PostWhat to Know About the University of Michigan’s D.E.I. Experiment - The New York TimesRESULTS: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Premium: The Gender-Fluid Weiner Dog
This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss a bizarre employment dispute in the UK. Feminist kicked out of Labour Christmas party | Daily Mail Online To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 234: The Scandals in Gender Medicine Continue
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss a bevy of new studies on trans kids and the scandals surrounding them. Plus, sports protests, Nuzzi news, and canceled endorsements. Olivia Nuzzi accuses former fiancé of leaking her ties to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Riley Gaines lawsuitLevels of Satisfaction and Regret Wi… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Premium: Trump And Dump
This week on the Primo episode, Katie and Jesse learn what crypto is and discuss the burgeoning trend of the celebrity memecoins. Plus, a generous donation gone wrong. Free chairs!Caitlyn Jenner Solana Meme Coin Crashes After Launching Ethereum Token to Support Trump - Decrypthttps://x.com/DoonhamerNFT/status/1785934696775401809https://x.com/Cobratate/s… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 233: I Heard You Like Fake News So I Put Some Fake News In Your News About Fake News (With Dan Williams)
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse is joined by Dan Williams, a philosopher who is skeptical that we can “vaccinate” people against “misinformation,” which is the sort of thing someone would say if the RUSSIANS got to them. Okay, “Danielovich” “Williamoputinski.” (Image courtesy of Grok, which has an infinitely more evolved sense of humor than ChatGPT.)https://conspicuouscognition.com/https://danwilliamsphilosophy.com/https://x.com/danwilliamsphilThe Fake New About Fake News - The Boston ReviewI’m Running Out of Ways to Explain How Bad This Is - The Atlantic This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Episode 232: Is We Racist?
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the new film from the Daily Wire, Am I Racist? Plus, a very sexy coffee shop outside Seattle gets shut down. Shoreline Area News: City of Shoreline closes Café Aroma over unlicensed adult cabaret eventsShoreline coffee shop to reopen following shutdown after bondage event | king5.comAmerica is becoming less “woke”‘White Fragility’ Is Everywhere. But Does Antiracism Training Work? - The New York TimesEavesdropping on Race2Dinner’s Anti-Racist Dinner PartiesThe Fight to Redefine Racism | The New YorkerOpinion | Diversity Trainings Don’t Work. Here’s What Could. - The New York TimesHow the right is taking culture war to culture itselfOpinion | Matt Walsh ‘Am I Racist?’ film produces many awkward moments - The Washington PostUnteachable Moment - This American Life This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Premium: Nerd Takeover Part 2 (Assassin's Creed Edition)
This week on the Primo episode, Katie is joined by huge dorks Matt Boll and Andy Mills to discuss a scandal in the gaming world. To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 231: Nerd Takeover (with Andy Mills and Matt Boll)
This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by Reflector’s Andy Mills and Matt Boll to discuss a controversy surrounding X-Men '97. Plus, catastrophe in the Southeast. Hurricane Helene: Rumor Response | FEMA.govSexy vintage X-MenSexy X-Men ‘97Beau DeMayo (@beau_demayo) • Instagram photos and videoshttps://www.tylerramsey.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Premium: Literary Feuds and Political Faux Pas
This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss an author trying (and failing) to fight back against the haters. Plus, Eric Adams, Casey Newton, and the ACLU makes some interesting choices. Note for listeners: This was recorded before the disaster in Western North Carolina and beyond, but Katie and her family are safe. If you’re looking for… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Update: No show this week
No free show this week! Not naming names but one of us is behind on his book. We’ll back with a Primo episode early next week and a free episode on October 7th. In the meantime, enjoy this picture of Moose looking slightly more homeless than usual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Bonus Premium: L'affaire Nuzzi et Kennedy Jr.
In a bonus Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss the most disturbing media story to drop in several generations. Olivia Nuzzi on leave from New York magazine after RFK relationship'Obsessed' Olivia Nuzzi pursued RFK Jr. 'aggressively,' pol had to block her repeatedly: source We Need to Talk About Olivia Nuzzi - PuckMarried RFK… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Episode 230: Why Liberal Elites Have Unraveled So Spectacularly (With Musa Al-Gharbi)
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse is joined by Musa al-Gharbi, sociologist at the Stony Brook University School of Communication and Journalism and the author of the forthcoming book We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite. Musa on Twitter: https://x.com/Musa_alGharbiArizona instructor claims U.S. military 'greater threat' to peace than ISIS | Fox News This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe