Blocked and Reported

Join Kat Rosenfield and Phoebe Maltz Bovy discussing female heterosexuality, MeToo movement evolution, LGBTQ+ identification, and controversies in Young Adult literature on this insightful podcast.

Exploring the origins and impact of Candace Owens, from her startup to online harassment. Delving into her rise, controversies, and anti-Semitism accusations, this episode uncovers the complexities of her presence in the media landscape.

Jesse and Katie delve into the origins and impact of GamerGate, exploring its connection to various cultural events like the Trump election and January 6th. They discuss the controversy's roots in gaming journalism ethics, misogyny, and the clash of feminism with right-wing ideologies.

River Page joins Katie to discuss Ayesha Erotica's persistent fanbase, challenging stereotypes on male bisexuality, debunking misconceptions on recent cases, combating online homophobia, unauthorized music uploads mystery, and the impact of stan culture on artists.

A YouTuber's disappearance sparks discussions on trans rights, Scottish bog porn, and JK Rowling's controversies. Online fame woes, plagiarism scandals, and ethical dilemmas in activism take center stage. From controversial views to diverse identities, this episode covers a wide range of intriguing topics.

Jesse and Katie discuss leaks at the New York Times and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. They explore controversial gender surgeries revealed in leaked documents, including top surgery without nipples. The hosts analyze the decision on WPATH files documents and critique the bias and lack of transparency in reporting.

Scandals in sci-fi, fantasy, and poetry worlds discussed with a focus on Hugo Awards drama, AI in books, and controversies. Western sci-fi fandom reactions to Chinese community allegations examined. Conversations on censorship at Hugo Awards and social media platforms. Insights on poetry in academia, AI-generated chapbooks, and the evolving landscape of poetry in the digital age.

In this special episode, Jesse and Katie discuss Aella's birthday party and an American GI's self-immolation. They ponder the heroic nature of suicide protests and the concept of awareness. Visit blockedandreported.org for more.

Mike Pesca joins Katie to discuss California's failed experiment with Woke Kindergarten and the ensuing school board battle. They also touch on Sandwichgate and controversies surrounding the woke kindergarten curriculum.

Discussing the racist image of monkeys in Robert Moses's New York, exploring the design of a Harlem park with monkey imagery, and the controversy over racist decorations in a historic playground.