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Episode 211: Boycott Accelerated Fat-Shaming Tampon Classes (with PSA Sitch)

Apr 11, 2024

PSA Sitch joins the hosts to discuss fat activism, Seattle abolishing gifted programs, and a controversial tampon story. They explore the complexities of online activism, body positivity exaggerations, and the impact of corporate messaging on food addiction. The conversation also touches on the intersection of progressivism with body image, challenges of weight gain, and the elimination of gifted programs in Seattle schools.

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Quick takeaways

The unexpected alliance between corporate entities like General Mills and the anti-diet movement reveals the cynical nature of corporate co-opting of progressive ideals.

The fusion of progressive rhetoric with corporate agendas exposes the manipulation of messaging for profit, blurring the lines between social justice and commercial interests.

The convergence of anti-diet messaging with corporate initiatives challenges the authenticity of online progressivism, highlighting inconsistencies and hidden motives.

While promoting body positivity is crucial, understanding broader health factors like insulin resistance, neural signaling, and dietary impact on overall well-being is essential for holistic health advocacy.

Deep dives

Influence of Anti-Diet Movement on Corporate Interests

The anti-diet movement, advocating 'health at every size', has unintentionally found itself championed by corporations like General Mills, promoting sugary products and pushing back against health labeling. This unexpected alliance reveals a stark contrast between leftist rhetoric and corporate interests, highlighting the complex dynamics of online activism.

Introduction

2min

Evolution of Perspectives in Online Discourse

8min

Navigating Controversy and Sensationalism in Content Creation

16min

Comparing Jonathan Haidt and Jordan Peterson, Initial Impressions of a Group

2min

Exploration of Online Fat Activism and Its Exaggerations

2min

Exploring the Contradictions of Online Activism

7min

Navigating Complexities of Progressivism and Body Image

8min

Exploring Corporate Messaging, Food Addiction, and Retail Solutions

3min

Promotion of Premium Subscription and Upcoming Events with Banter About Guest Appearance and Math

2min

10.

Elimination of Gifted Programs in Seattle Schools

16min

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College Protests and Free Speech Laws

19min

This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse is joined by streamer PSA Sitch to discuss fat activism, Seattle’s revolutionary plan to fix racial gaps in education, and perhaps the most famous tampon in recent American history.

https://twitter.com/PSA_Sitch

https://twitter.com/Friended4Ever

https://www.youtube.com/psasitch

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8mAXIRVniC4Y9zvk_yMWQ

“Big Food and dietitians push ‘anti-diet’ advice, despite rising obesity”

“Vanderbilt faces backlash after pulling Israel-divestment student vote”

“‘Very scared and frustrated’: Several Vanderbilt students set to attend disciplinary hearing after protest on school grounds”

https://twitter.com/sfmcguire79/status/1772809758673629347

https://twitter.com/sfmcguire79/status/1773425771782037719

https://twitter.com/sfmcguire79/status/1773429192610160827

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