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Blocked and Reported – Live with Katie Herzog & Lisa Selin Davis

Podcast Hosts: Katie Herzog (A), Jesse Singal (not present in this excerpt)
Guest: Lisa Selin Davis (B)
Date: June 2, 2026

Episode Overview

In this live episode, Katie Herzog welcomes journalist and author Lisa Selin Davis to discuss identity, the evolving terrain of journalism, and their mutual experiences navigating online discourse. The conversation promises candid reflections on professional reinvention and the realities of being a public figure in today’s polarized media landscape.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction and Re-Introduction

[00:02–00:24]

Katie Herzog greets Lisa and acknowledges the presence of the live audience.
Katie invites Lisa to introduce herself for any unfamiliar listeners.
Lisa Selin Davis humorously introduces herself:

“Well, my name is Lisa Salon Davis, which is not my name at birth, but that is what I’m calling myself and that is what I actually wrote on my marriage.” (Lisa, 00:18)
Lisa hints at themes of identity and reinvention, setting a playful but introspective tone for the discussion.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Introduction of Identity Theme
Lisa immediately highlights personal reinvention:

“That is not my name at birth, but that is what I’m calling myself…” (Lisa, 00:18)
Playful banter sets an inviting, self-aware atmosphere for deeper discussions to follow.

Timestamps for Important Segments

00:02–00:18 — Katie welcomes Lisa and asks for an introduction.
00:18–00:24 — Lisa introduces herself, alluding to themes of identity.

Tone and Language

The conversation is informal, witty, and self-reflective, reflecting both hosts’ journalistic backgrounds and their tendency toward honest, sometimes wry commentary.
Immediate focus on identity—both personal and professional—parallels the show’s larger themes of scrutinizing online personas and navigating digital culture.

Summary

This live episode kicks off with Katie Herzog and Lisa Selin Davis setting the stage for an engaging exploration of identity, public perception, and career evolution. Lisa’s self-introduction, blending humor with sincerity about name and self-definition, hints at the episode’s central motif: the fluidity of identity in contemporary life and media. The tone is candid and inviting, foreshadowing a nuanced conversation filled with insight and levity.

(Note: This summary is based on the provided transcript from [00:02]–[00:24]. Please supply additional transcript sections for a richer, full-episode summary.)

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[00:02]
A
All right, Lisa. Well, thank you so much for joining me today. We've got some people have joined, so I think we should go ahead and get started. Why don't you? Most of most. I think most of our listeners will know who you are. But for anyone who doesn't, why don't you go ahead and introduce yourself?
[00:19]
B
Well, my name is Lisa Salon Davis, which is not my name at birth, but that is what I'm calling myself and that is what I actually wrote on my marriage.

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction and Re-Introduction

[00:02–00:24]

Katie Herzog greets Lisa and acknowledges the presence of the live audience.

Katie invites Lisa to introduce herself for any unfamiliar listeners.

Lisa Selin Davis humorously introduces herself:

“Well, my name is Lisa Salon Davis, which is not my name at birth, but that is what I’m calling myself and that is what I actually wrote on my marriage.” (Lisa, 00:18)

Lisa hints at themes of identity and reinvention, setting a playful but introspective tone for the discussion.

Tone and Language

The conversation is informal, witty, and self-reflective, reflecting both hosts’ journalistic backgrounds and their tendency toward honest, sometimes wry commentary.

Immediate focus on identity—both personal and professional—parallels the show’s larger themes of scrutinizing online personas and navigating digital culture.

Summary

(Note: This summary is based on the provided transcript from [00:02]–[00:24]. Please supply additional transcript sections for a richer, full-episode summary.)