To podcasters, pundits, and outlets on the left, Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner could do no wrong.

Platner’s rugged oyster farmer persona and populist platform appealed to the full spectrum, from center-left Pod Save America’s Jon Faverau to socialist comrade and streamer Hasan Piker.

Progressive media men made excuses for Graham Platner’s misdeeds and misconduct. The Nazi tattoo. The sexts. The abusive behavior. They only dropped their Platner endorsements after the sexual assault allegations. And they’re not sorry for platforming a political newbie that they didn’t vet beneath the shiny ideological surface.

This week, independent journalist Marisa Kabas joins Katelyn and Christine to discuss how lefty media men enabled Graham Platner’s rise and tried to cushion his fall. What does their steadfast support say about progressive media’s accountability gap when one of their own is accused?

Marisa, Katelyn, and Christine center the accusers, rather than the accused, while asking how to correct the structural failures and media gatekeeping that led us to this point.

Cancel Me, Daddy is a progressive media criticism show hosted by journalists Katelyn Burns and Christine Grimaldi. New episodes every other week.

Stream on our YouTube channel—remember to ring the bell! Listen via Apple or Spotify. Be sure to check out the merch store—Merch Me, Daddy! Marisa Kabas is a journalist covering news and politics at thehandbasket.co.

Marisa Kabas is a journalist and newsletter writer covering media and politics at thehandbasket.co.

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- Marisa Kabas for The Handbasket: We didn’t need a rape accusation to know Graham Platner was unfit

- Ben Binday for The Washington Post: A timeline of the scandals surrounding Graham Platner in Maine Senate race

- Katie Glueck and Lisa Lerer for The New York Times: Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ Behavior

- Jessica Piper and Adam Wren for Politico: Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her

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