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by Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal
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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- Yesterday59 min
Episode 326: The Case That’s Shaking Cornell—and the Internet
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss a former Cornell student’s claims that seven fraternity brothers drugged and raped her in 2024. Plus: Nkechi Diallo (née Rachel Dolezal) weighs in on the latest race faker, a Philadelphia teacher who is definitely not Palestinian. Two Drinks with . . . Rachel Dolezal—The Free PressA Philadelphia teacher pretended to be Black and Palestinian, ‘a betrayal’ of the activists she supported—The Philadelphia InquirerPhiladelphia teacher and activist admits to lying about race, heritage—6abc PhiladelphiaJane Doe v. Cornell University et al. (complaint)—NYSCEFThe ‘Cornell 7’ Have Not Been Proven Guilty—The Free PressNew video of text chain from night of alleged Cornell gang rape—CBS News New YorkHow a Cornell student went from shame to seeking justice—The New York TimesDistrict Attorney Public Statement, Sept. 28, 2026—Tompkins County District Attorney’s OfficeJane Doe in Cornell University case told campus police, “I can say with 100% confidence I was raped,” transcript shows—CBS News New YorkFeminist Campus Kangaroo Court Nets Female ‘Rapist’—Cathy Young, MediumMen Accused in Cornell Sex Assault Suit Give Varying Accounts of Night—The New York TimesNew text messages from days after alleged gang rape at Cornell University—CBS News New YorkThe Institutional Failure at the Heart of the Cornell Rape Case—Calm Down with Ben Dreyfuss 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
- 2 days ago23 min
Premium: The Erin Reed Story: It's Not Just About AI Plagiarism—It's About The Rich Tapestry of Human Connection In An Ever-Evolving Digital Landscape (And That's Truly Beautiful)
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie dig into a new report claiming that trans journalist and influencer Erin Reed has spent years passing off error-riddled, AI-generated text as her own reporting. Plus: Nikole Hannah-Jones revisits her decision to send her daughter to a struggling public school.In Fighting for Every Blac… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
- 4 days ago29 min
Premium: Our Favorite Long-Covid Lesbian Bar Gets Famous
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the extremely viral Boston Globe story on the Last Ditch, our favorite long-Covid lesbian bar in Greenfield, Mass., and what came after. Plus, Cambridge decides not to investigate itself after all.Cambridge Drops Plans to Fully Investigate Jason Arda… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
- 5 days ago1h 31m
Episode 325: What’s The Matter With Seattle?
This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by Blue City Blues co-hosts David Hyde and Sandeep Kaushik to discuss what the hell is going on in America’s most progressive major city. Featuring: drugs, homelessness, performative social justice, the tech-money “prosperity bomb,” a socialist mayor, a housing crisis, CHOP/CHAZ, Robin DiAngelo, Chris Rufo, and an equity agenda that hobbled Seattle Public Schools. Blue City BluesSeattle NiceThe Cities That Said Yes to Drugs - The AtlanticWill the Crazies Kill Seattle? - County HighwayThe Battle Over Seattle Public School’s Gifted Progams Heats UpSeattle School Board Takes Steps to Dismantle Gifted Program 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
- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
Episode 324: Free Speech, Free Palestine, Free Macklemore, Free Ed Sheeran, Free Hobo Johnson, Free Podcast
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie dig into the Macklemore mess. Plus, introducing a new segment, in which your intrepid co-host guesses Why'd He Apologize???SacBee coverage of Hobo Johnson apologyHobo Johnson’s Facebook apology statementESPN: Kraft says Macklemore performance crossed a lineBBC: Macklemore’s 2014 costume apologyBluewin: Why Macklemore is suddenly being cancelled at GurtenfestivalNYT: Germany arts cancellations tied to Israel/Palestinians 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
- 2 weeks ago32 min
Premium: Last Ditch Bar And The Never-Ending Accountability Session
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie sit through a 3+ hour stuggle session at Last Ditch, the Greenfield, Mass., queer bar being torn apart by a slight relaxation of their masking policy. Plus, we head to Portland, Oregon, the latest battleground over trans women in women's sports, after a group wearing "Save Women's… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
- 2 weeks ago1h 0m
Episode 323: The Social Justice Mayor Vs The Social Justice Non-Profit
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss a legal battle between a radical California mayor and a progressive non-profit with a fascinating history. Plus, updates from the long Covid lesbian bar, and Retard Finder finds Kash Patel. Last Ditch bar entry ban—Greenfield RecorderProtesters demand money from San Luis Obispo business owners—Cal Coast NewsDA charges six more protesters; Harmon accuses DA of systemic suppression—New Times SLOSLO mayor deletes post on energy plan after criticism from Black Chamber of Commerce—The Tribune (San Luis Obispo)Facing Harassment As A Female Mayor—NPRSan Luis Obispo teacher’s anti-gay letter sparks controversy—Los Angeles TimesHeidi Harmon Gets Threatening Nude Email On Her Last Day As Mayor—New Times SLOSLO Mayor Heidi Harmon Stepping Down, Will Take On New Career As Climate Advocate—KCBXSLO Mayor Heidi Harmon Quits Early, Demeans Critics—Cal Coast NewsFormer SLO mayor loses lawsuit—Yahoo NewsFormer San Luis Obispo mayor canned, loses discrimination lawsuit—Cal Coast 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
- 3 weeks ago37 min
Premium: AI Psychosis, But Affirming
This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss the case for, and against, using AI as a gender therapist. Plus, Stuart Reges gets paid, Jason Arday vs Dan Ariely, and Jesse continues to make his case that the robots might actually kill us, or at least that he’s not crazy to worry about it.Could ChatGPT Be the New Gender-Affirming Care?—SlateArtifi… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org
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