Blocked and Reported

This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss a garden sabotage in the UK. Plus, Zadie Smith’s latest essay melt brains. War in Gaza, Shibboleths on Campus | The New YorkerMother on disability benefits feeds 800 people after turning flowerbeds into vegetable allotment | Daily Mail OnlineGary Lineker among donors to … To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

This podcast discusses ongoing protests at universities nationwide, including divestment strategies, campus activism dynamics, and debates on defunding the police. It also covers bizarre incidents like a banana allergy protest at UCLA and analyzes the impact of past incidents on protesters' perspectives on law enforcement actions during protests. The conversation delves into the challenges and motivations behind university activism, focusing on the Gaza conflict's influence on American politics and complex issues surrounding anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism.

Ana Kasparian, journalist, talks with Katie about intolerance, ideology, and a plan in LA to remove police from traffic enforcement. They discuss racial disparities in traffic tickets, challenges in law enforcement, and media narratives impacting public perception.

This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie discuss the latest news from New York, New York: self-immolation outside the Trump trial, settler-colonial dogs, and Columbia students camping out for Gaza. Why Do People in NYC Hate My Dog?Who Is Max Azzarello? The Man Who Set Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial. - The New York… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by Reason Magazine’s Billy Binion to discuss the Libertarian Party, freeway protests, government theft, and Steven Crowder’s very public divorce. Can The Government Sell Your Home, Keep the Profits If You're Behind on Property Taxes?Why NOT Having Sex Might be Good for You | Fox NewsWaiting till the wedding night – getting married the right way | Fox NewsSteven Crowder responds to allegations he exposed genitals to staffers with skit about exposing genitals to staffer | Media Matters for Americahttps://twitter.com/TheJaredMonroe/status/1772594355620270141https://twitter.com/LWCmugclub/status/1773046606541042049 To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Exploring the Cass Review on Youth Gender Medicine and the debate on puberty blockers and hormones for gender-questioning youth. Critiquing the lack of long-term evidence, clinic capacity concerns, and influence from pro-youth transition groups. Discussing challenges faced by doctors dealing with gender-questioning kids and the biases in studies on psychedelics.

Critiques of NPR's ideological bias and shift towards identity over content quality. Exploration of language changes in media shows. Discussion on the fine line between advocacy and accuracy in journalism. Examination of diversity initiatives and programming decisions at NPR.

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.

Helen Lewis, journalist at The Atlantic, discusses facilitated communication and Scotland's hate crime law. They explore Anne McDonald's breakthrough, controversies around facilitated communication, and the impact on individuals with disabilities. The episode delves into historical misuses of medical practices and the challenges of journalism integrity.

Anita Sarkeesian discusses controversy around Sweet Baby Inc, penile length and IQ study withdrawn. 'Gamers are over' quote highlighted. Show delves into gaming industry controversies, office tours, addiction rehab, social network skirmishes, narrative design challenges, diversity in gaming, and the role of consultants in game development.