This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse is joined by Wall Street Journal Writer-at-Large Pamela Paul to discuss the disappearing male therapist, the politicization of the literary world, that Andrea Long Chu essay, and more.

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This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss a good old-fashioned internet pile-on, this time targeting New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie on Bluesky. Plus, a tad more L***y W**t.

Lindy West’s marriage was broken. Did polyamory fix it?

This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the intersection of politics, social media, and mental health and debate the question: Why are young libs so depressed? Plus: Jake Lang’s anti-Muslim protest, Zohran Mamdani’s very bad tweet, and Bluesky’s CEO steps down.

USA v. Lang

Conservative Influencer Chased From Minneapolis Streets by Counterprotesters - The New York Times

Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Back in Jail for Destroying Anti-ICE Sculpture | The New Republic

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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss an international incident surrounding a Finnish beauty queen and an allegedly racist photo. Plus, updates on Lindy West, Chuck Johnson, CHOP/CHAZ, and Bryan Johnson.

Lindy West Thought She Couldn’t Handle Polyamory. She Was Wrong. - The New York Times

Abolish the Police? Those Who Survived the Chaos in Seattle Aren’t So Sure - The New York Times

How Blueprint Founder Bryan Johnson Sought Control Via Confidentiality Agreements - The New York Times

The slitty eyed pics

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This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss the online reaction to the bombardment of Iran and what happened when beauty influencer Huda Kattan dropped some controversial takes.

Iranians’ Political Preferences in 2024” – Gamaan

This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by Helen Lewis to revisit 2010s online feminism and discuss Lindy West’s new throuple memoir, Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane. Plus, the BAFTAs slur and shocking allegations from Rupert Lowe’s rape inquiry.

The Genius Myth

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This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss trans shooters, the medical association pivot, and bathroom backlash.

What a Trans Shooter Doesn’t Mean - Jesse Singal - The Dispatch

HRC Foundation | The Epidemic of Violence Against the Transgender and…

Gender Identity: The Career of a Category | Theory and Social Inquiry

Position Statement on Gender S…