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Blocked and Reported
Hosted by Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal · EN
Journalists Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal scour the internet for its craziest, silliest, most sociopathic content, part of an obsessive and ill-conceived attempt to extract kernels of meaning and humanity from a landscape of endless raging dumpster fires.
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Episode 299: The Politics of Misery
Mar 1600:53:15Summary readyThis week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the intersection of politics, social media, and mental health and debate the question: Why are young libs so depressed? Plus: Jake Lang’s anti-Muslim protest, Zohran Mamdani’s very bad tweet, and Bluesky’s CEO steps down.USA v. LangConservative Influencer Chased From Minneapolis Streets by Counterprotesters - The New York TimesPardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Back in Jail for Destroying Anti-ICE Sculpture | The New Republic 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
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Live with Katie Herzog & Jesse Singal
Mar 1200:24:59Summary readyThanks to everyone who joined our live chat this afternoon. ’Twas great fun, and yes, Jesse was in a fancy bathroom.These live video hangouts are a perk for our Primo subscribers. To get access to the entire video—and much more—join us. To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
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Episode 298: Miss Finland And The Slitty-Eyed Picture
Mar 900:55:08Summary readyThis week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss an international incident surrounding a Finnish beauty queen and an allegedly racist photo. Plus, updates on Lindy West, Chuck Johnson, CHOP/CHAZ, and Bryan Johnson. Lindy West Thought She Couldn’t Handle Polyamory. She Was Wrong. - The New York TimesAbolish the Police? Those Who Survived the Chaos in Seattle Aren’t So Sure - The New York TimesHow Blueprint Founder Bryan Johnson Sought Control Via Confidentiality Agreements - The New York TimesThe slitty eyed picshttps://x.com/nauru_japan 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
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Premium: Huda Kattan vs. Diaspora Iran
Mar 400:15:38Summary readyThis week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss the online reaction to the bombardment of Iran and what happened when beauty influencer Huda Kattan dropped some controversial takes. Iranians’ Political Preferences in 2024” – Gamaan To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
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Episode 297: Throuple Trouble (with Helen Lewis)
Feb 2801:21:50Summary readyThis week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by Helen Lewis to revisit 2010s online feminism and discuss Lindy West’s new throuple memoir, Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane. Plus, the BAFTAs slur and shocking allegations from Rupert Lowe’s rape inquiry.The Genius MythInfluencers With Tourette’s Find a Niche … To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
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Premium: Weird! Turns Out The Science Of Youth Gender Medicine Isn’t Settled After All
Feb 2500:14:37Summary readyThis week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss trans shooters, the medical association pivot, and bathroom backlash. What a Trans Shooter Doesn’t Mean - Jesse Singal - The DispatchHRC Foundation | The Epidemic of Violence Against the Transgender and…Gender Identity: The Career of a Category | Theory and Social InquiryPosition Statement on Gender S… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
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Episode 296: Loving Pound Cake
Feb 2300:57:14Summary readyThis week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss a major scandal in the sphinx cat subreddit. r/sphynxvideor/dechonkersrest in peace Sweet Pound Cakethe big reveal 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
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Premium: Unshrunk with Laura Delano
Feb 2200:25:59Tap to summarizeThe first meeting of the Blocked and Reported Challenging Books Book Club met earlier today to discuss Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance with author Laura Delano. We did experience some technical difficulties, so no video this time—sorry about that—but you can listen to the conversation here. To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
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Episode 295: Gone Broke? Go Woke!
Feb 1600:55:17Tap to summarizeThis week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss Tyler Austin Harper’s recent Atlantic piece on the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, an $8 billion behemoth whose grantmaking now plays an outsized role in the humanities. Plus, more Epstein (sorry).Jeffrey Epstein Is a Horrifying Person, But That Doesn’t Mean He’s a Pedophile - The StrangerThe Tide Goes Out on Youth Gender Medicine - The AtlanticWhat Is the Mellon Foundation Doing to Higher Education? - The AtlanticI am the wrong kind of Black professor - The Boston GlobeNo Freedom Without the Second Amendment - 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
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Bonus: The Personals Section
Feb 1300:12:17Tap to summarizeBack by (somewhat) popular demand, we present to you… the Official Blocked and Reported Low-Effort Matchmaking Service.Thanks to everyone who submitted a personal ad. We got a great selection this year, and if you all get together, this could be the largest polycule and/or chlamydia circle outside of Portland. If you failed to submit your personal ad on time, or are newly single/ready to mingle, feel free to leave one in the comments. Reminder: BAR Pod and its affiliates assume no legal responsibility for any bad dates, emotional damage, unwanted pregnancies, and/or murders that may result from participation in this service. This is legally binding. Have fun, be smart, and good luck! To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
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