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Blocked and Reported

Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal
Anti-Semitism
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
James Bennet
Canadian Media
Free Speech
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Bari Weiss
Claudine Gay
Substack
New York Times
Canadaland
Surrogacy
Nanowrimo
Calla Walsh
Berlin Bar
LGBTQ+ Rights
Unionization
Refaat Alareer
Z Squirrel
Social Media

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. www.blockedandreported.org

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This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by internet ethnographer Katherine Dee to discuss the evolution of online communities, from furries and sissy hypno to nihilistic extremists. Plus: the online life of Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk’s k... more

This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss the firings of former Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah and other Charlie Kirk critics.

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Texas teachers' union criticizes TEA investigating teachers over Charlie Kirk socia... more

This week on Blocked and Reported: Charlie Kirk.

Opinion | Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way - The New York Times

Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer scratched bullets with a Helldivers combo and a furry sex meme | The Verge

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This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie return to the subject of Taylor Lorenz and the ethics of journafluencing. The theme: Taylor vs. Chorus.

Banning smartphones in classrooms helps students

A Dark Money Group Is Secretly Funding High-Pro... more

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Jack Despainzo
A law student and former producer at Blocked and Reported, now launching an education policy think tank.
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Kai Dickens
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Episode: Episode 242: "The Telepathy Tapes" Wants You To Believe The Unbelievable
Sarah McBride
First out trans person serving in the House of Representatives
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Episode: Episode 238: Bathroom Wars
Ben Kawaller
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Episode: Episode 236: Postmortem (With Ben Kawaller)

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Katie Herzog
Co-host and journalist focusing on cultural and societal issues.
Jesse Singal
Co-host and journalist known for his analysis of social issues and online culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.9k ratings
  • I have no idea what happened

    About a month ago, around the time Richard H was on, this show lost all of its energy. The episode feel like going through the motions. They seem incredibly cautious and like this whole enterprise is a hassle for them. I loved this show but I think it is time to move on.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ohbejuan
    United Statesa month ago
  • Nice podcast 👏

    Great podcast about internet gossip. Always entertaining. Sometimes even learn something new 😛

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TravManCometh
    Germanya month ago
  • 1st time listen

    Disappointed that you have 5 minutes personal banter. Maybe if your story telling is good I’ll give you5⭐️ sounds good so far

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    john of henley
    Australiaa month ago
  • A Muslim boy and her dog befriend a large jew, and embark on an adventure to fi nd nuance. Along the way they find themselves being yelled at and called transphobes a lot.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Tyson Villeneuve
    2 months ago
  • Always entertaining

    Among the most thoughtful and entertaining podcasts - they get at some big truths by tackling obscure stories. It seems to be morphing into something else with Jesse stepping back, more Katie + guest, dips in quality and live streams - personally, I’m not keen on the changes but it is still 100% worth your time.

    Apple Podcasts
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    angrylf
    United States2 months ago

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Q: Can you give us the brief elevator version of your story?
I studied abroad at 20 years old in Perugia, Italy, where a local burglar broke into my home, rapes, and murders one of my roommates. I was arrested and accused of the crime, leading to an eight-year trial.
Premium: Richard Hanania Wants To De-Radicalize Internet Racists
Q: Tell us about your family, about your early life. How did you become Richard Hanania?
He explains he is the son of Middle Eastern immigrants with a complex background.
Premium: Richard Hanania Wants To De-Radicalize Internet Racists
Q: So Richard, can you tell us where you're from?
Richard shares that he grew up in Oak Lawn, a suburb of Chicago.
Episode 264: Debating Bodily Autonomy (with Julie Bindel)
Q: What are the threats to lesbians today?
Bindel identifies gender extremists and misogynistic elements as significant threats to lesbian rights.
Episode 264: Debating Bodily Autonomy (with Julie Bindel)
Q: Should adults be able to transition?
Julie Bindel argues that adults should not be offered surgical and hormonal solutions to what she views as psychological problems.

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This podcast offers a humorous and critical take on contemporary internet culture, exploring disparate online controversies, political debates, and the absurdities that emerge in society's discourse. The hosts, both seasoned journalists, highlight the silliness and sometimes sociopathic tendencies found online, aiming to tease out deeper meanings from the chaos of contemporary digital interactions. Unique to this podcast is the vibrant banter between the hosts, who balance light-hearted storytelling with sharp commentary on serious societal issues, providing a mix of entertainment and insight.

Listeners can expect discussions that range from internet feuds and political scandals to in-depth examinations of cultural phenomena and personal a... more

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