Blocked and Reported Premium: The Cancellations Will Continue Until Morale Improves
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Sep 16, 2025 This week, dive into the implications of cancel culture with the fallout from firings linked to Charlie Kirk. A gripping tale recounts a host's emotional journey as they search for their injured dog, Moose, providing a heartwarming contrast to serious themes. Discussions tackle the intersection of free speech and its effects on educators and columnists today. Plus, explore a provocative image probing issues of race and gun violence, and how public discourse shapes societal narratives amidst growing tensions.
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Near-Fatal Dog Accident
- Katie Herzog recounts her dog Moose being hit by a truck and miraculously surviving with only facial bleeding.
- She describes frantic searching, emergency vet care, and long wait times that were bypassed by claiming a car accident.
Scale Of Firing Over Speech
- Katie and Jesse note a surge of firings and investigations tied to online posts about Charlie Kirk.
- They emphasize private employers in the U.S. largely can fire employees for social media speech under at-will employment.
Legal Limits And Protections
- The hosts explain exceptions like anti-discrimination, contractual, union protections, and the NLRA for some social media posts.
- They caution most off-duty political speech still risks termination absent specific legal protections.