Blocked and Reported Episode 282: Kate Clanchy Gets Her Apology
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Nov 10, 2025 The hosts dive into the saga of Kate Clanchy, who faced backlash over her memoir for alleged derogatory tropes. They discuss the wave of firings at Condé Nast amid employee confrontations regarding layoffs and the changing dynamics at Teen Vogue. The examination includes Lauren Duca's rise and fall in the media landscape, exploring her controversies and transformations. Additionally, reflections on the New York mayoral race highlight generational and urban voting shifts, leaving listeners with food for thought about accountability in publishing.
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Awkward Party Confrontation
- Jesse describes an awkward Halloween party where a stranger criticized him without recognizing him and accused him of positions he doesn't hold.
- He defused it by introducing himself and walking away, noting the surrealness of Twitter disputes bleeding into real life.
Fix Publication Failures Quickly
- If a podcast episode fails to publish to apps, tell listeners where they can still find it and apologize briefly.
- Katie and Jesse directed listeners to Substack and pinned the episode so people could still access it.
Don't Nationalize Local Wins
- Don't overgeneralize local election outcomes as national trends; city races reflect unique local coalitions and issues.
- Jesse and Katie warn that youthful enthusiasm can mislead about broader party strategy and national electability.
