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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/events The 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/subscrib...

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, plea...

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 Times Nick Sortor Hegseth team invites far-right activist Jack Posobiec … To hear more, visit www.blockedandreporte...

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 events The Pilot The disappointed father ‘The Interview’: Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy is Done - The New York Times Driver cuts off, harasses Tesla owner in Lynnwood | FOX 13 Seattle Aaron Ru...

(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' - LifeSite Luka Macias Show The battle over Luna...

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 caught Tangle News From Troll To Terrorist: Joshua Goldberg And How Ideology Corrupts Online Media Criminal complaint Joshua Goldberg – Medium Note: After this episode was released for Primos, Joshua Goldb...

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 Times The great University Challenge 'Dave Garda' hoax: The truth behind this surreal stor… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported...

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 Yorker Private Eye Online | The Lessons of the Lucy Letby Case Lucy Letby did not murder babies, claim medical experts How Reddit armchair detectives threatened to derail Lucy...

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 Atlantic California Considers $1,000 Fine for Waiters Offering Unsolicited Plastic Straws Is the...

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...

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

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

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 podcaster Elon tweet chart Netflix Scurries to Stem Oscar Fallout From ‘Emilia Pérez’ Scanda… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreporte...

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.info Effective Altruism’s Problems Go Beyond Sam Bankman-Fried - Bloomberg Net Negative – Sinceriously Good Group and Pasek’s Doom – Sinceriously Containment Causes Suicidality | Mental Enginee...

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 book Two Stranger Reporters Resign After Investigation Into Allegations of Ethical Breaches - PubliCola To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

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/Disneyland Meet The One Person Who Has Never Done A Hitler Salute | Babylon Bee Video Shows How To Catch a Predator Case Escalated College students appear in court in case stemming from 'Catch a Predator' fad on Ti...

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 - PubliCola College students appear in court in case stemming from 'Catch a Predator' fad on TikT… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported...

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 House Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing – The White House Dear Coll...

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 Short...

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 Platforms Zuckerberg's new policies for Facebook, Instagr… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

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 prevention Revealed: conspiracy of silence on UK sex gangs Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Exploitation in Rotherham What is Keir Starmer's record on prosecuting grooming gangs? The Biggest Peac...

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 Times How the H-1B System Undercuts American Workers | Compact Elon Musk accused of censoring Laura Loomer, MAGA Republicans on X The...

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 filing Liz 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.blockedandrepor...

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....

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 Atlantic How 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, v...