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Activists in Oak Park, Illinois facing backlash. Michael Moynihan reveals Vice's struggles. Controversy over Oak Park library's leadership. Challenges of balancing social justice in media. Conflict at public libraries and unjust firing of Black librarian.

Progressive white academic David Austin Walsh and the hosts delve into controversial topics like blackface, discrimination in academia, and the complexities of race relations. They discuss journalistic blackface, academic scandal, and the ethics of white authors pretending to be black, sparking nuanced conversations on authenticity and racial prejudice.

This episode delves into the worst people on the internet, the New Dissident Right movement, and finding closure with Keffals. It explores the risks of offering blind support, unintended consequences of charitable actions, changes to the podcast format, and reflections on hosting. The discussion also covers the challenges faced by the Tenacious Unicorn Ranch and delves into the controversial ideologies of the dissident right movement.

Emmett Rensin, a writer, discusses his new memoir about living with psychotic disorders and critiques American liberalism. Topics include navigating mental health challenges, exploring responsibility in mental health, societal perceptions of mental illness, and reflections on creativity in writing. The podcast also delves into the critique of liberal smugness and political competence.

Guest Raquel Evita Saraswati discusses fake suicides and race-faking, with hosts uncovering disturbing artifacts. They explore online deception, digital drama, and the consequences of deceit in the digital age.

Journalist Nancy Rommelmann joins the podcast to discuss the Bubba Copeland story, cancel culture, and Portland's evolution. They explore the tragic events surrounding Copeland's suicide, the challenges of living in Portland, and ethical dilemmas in reporting personal stories.

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