Blocked and Reported Episode 280: The Kamala Truthers (with Frannie Block)
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Oct 13, 2025 Frannie Block, an investigative reporter for The Free Press, dives into the complexities of the 2024 election fraud claims, focusing on the bizarre movement asserting Kamala Harris's victory. She uncovers the origins of the Rockland County lawsuit and profiles key figures like Diane Sayre, linking them to broader conspiracy theories. Block discusses her journalistic instincts, the credibility of viral claims, and the disturbing role of social media in amplifying misinformation. She concludes with a cautious outlook on the evidence surrounding these election disputes.
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Social Media Ruined A Divorce Case
- Frannie Block spent eight months investigating Catherine Kasanoff's suicide and the viral TikTok mob that followed.
- The TikToker Robbie Harvey amplified selective material and helped cost Alan Kasanoff his job and reputation.
Suicide, A Dropbox, And A TikTok Explosion
- Catherine uploaded a Dropbox of documents and videos before traveling to Switzerland and dying by medically assisted suicide.
- Her materials fueled a TikTok series that grew the creator's audience from two to three million followers.
Viral Narratives Oversimplify Reality
- Social media often simplifies complex legal disputes into single-sided narratives that harm real people.
- Journalists must dig into court records to restore context and push back on viral falsehoods.
