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Episode 327: Rock Opera Revolts Over Caucasian Cornrows Oct 12, 2026

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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie go to Baltimore, Maryland, where the Baltimore Rock Opera Society fired its brand-new executive director following objections to her Burning Man cornrows. This one features a bizarre, never-before-reported internal memo that lays out exactly what happened. Then, Mattress Girl revisited, and the surprising trajectory of Emma Sulkowicz.

Baltimore Rock Opera Society

Backstage as Baltimore Rock Opera Society prepares its latest: “Valhella”—Baltimore Brew

Baltimore Rock Opera Society 990 filings—ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

After cornrows controversy, Baltimore Rock Opera Society’s new leader is out—The Baltimore Banner

Baltimore Rock Opera Society leader defends Burning Man cornrows that she says got her fired—The Baltimore Banner

Accusers and the Accused, Crossing Paths at Columbia University—The New York Times

Columbia Student: I Didn’t Rape Her—The Daily Beast

How to Make an Accused Rapist Look Good—Jezebel

Emma Sulkowicz’s annotated Facebook messages—Scribd

Nungesser v. Columbia University complaint

Columbia Settles With Student Cast as a Rapist in Mattress Art Project—The New York Times

Discredited, the Legend of Mattress Girl Just Won’t Go Away—Reason

Allegedly False Rape Accusations as Sexual Harassment for Title IX Purposes—The Volokh Conspiracy

In Landmark Case, Jury Says Falsely Accused Males Are Victims Of Sexual Harassment—The Daily Wire

‘Mattress Girl’ Emma Sulkowicz Walked Into a Libertarian Happy Hour. No, This Is Not a Joke.—Reason

Did Emma Sulkowicz Get Redpilled?—The Cut

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Live with Katie Herzog & Sarah Hepola Oct 06, 2026

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Thank you everyone who joined my live chat with Sarah Hepola about her new book, her old book, drinking, sex, consent, and more. The entire two-hour conversation is available for Primos only. To listen to (or watch) the whole thing—and get many more perks—join us.

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Episode 326: The Case That’s Shaking Cornell—and the Internet Oct 03, 2026

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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss a former Cornell student’s claims that seven fraternity brothers drugged and raped her in 2024. Plus: Nkechi Diallo (née Rachel Dolezal) weighs in on the latest race faker, a Philadelphia teacher who is definitely not Palestinian.

Two Drinks with . . . Rachel Dolezal—The Free Press

A Philadelphia teacher pretended to be Black and Palestinian, ‘a betrayal’ of the activists she supported—The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia teacher and activist admits to lying about race, heritage—6abc Philadelphia

Jane Doe v. Cornell University et al. (complaint)—NYSCEF

The ‘Cornell 7’ Have Not Been Proven Guilty—The Free Press

New video of text chain from night of alleged Cornell gang rape—CBS News New York

How a Cornell student went from shame to seeking justice—The New York Times

District Attorney Public Statement, Sept. 28, 2026—Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office

Jane Doe in Cornell University case told campus police, “I can say with 100% confidence I was raped,” transcript shows—CBS News New York

Feminist Campus Kangaroo Court Nets Female ‘Rapist’—Cathy Young, Medium

Men Accused in Cornell Sex Assault Suit Give Varying Accounts of Night—The New York Times

New text messages from days after alleged gang rape at Cornell University—CBS News New York

The Institutional Failure at the Heart of the Cornell Rape Case—Calm Down with Ben Dreyfuss

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Premium: The Erin Reed Story: It's Not Just About AI Plagiarism—It's About The Rich Tapestry of Human Connection In An Ever-Evolving Digital Landscape (And That's Truly Beautiful) Oct 02, 2026

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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie dig into a new report claiming that trans journalist and influencer Erin Reed has spent years passing off error-riddled, AI-generated text as her own reporting. Plus: Nikole Hannah-Jones revisits her decision to send her daughter to a struggling public school.

In Fighting for Every Blac…

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Premium: Our Favorite Long-Covid Lesbian Bar Gets Famous Sep 29, 2026

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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the extremely viral Boston Globe story on the Last Ditch, our favorite long-Covid lesbian bar in Greenfield, Mass., and what came after. Plus, Cambridge decides not to investigate itself after all.

Cambridge Drops Plans to Fully Investigate Jason Arda…

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Episode 325: What’s The Matter With Seattle? Sep 28, 2026

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This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by Blue City Blues co-hosts David Hyde and Sandeep Kaushik to discuss what the hell is going on in America’s most progressive major city. Featuring: drugs, homelessness, performative social justice, the tech-money “prosperity bomb,” a socialist mayor, a housing crisis, CHOP/CHAZ, Robin DiAngelo, Chris Rufo, and an equity agenda that hobbled Seattle Public Schools.

Blue City Blues

Seattle Nice

The Cities That Said Yes to Drugs - The Atlantic

Will the Crazies Kill Seattle? - County Highway

The Battle Over Seattle Public School’s Gifted Progams Heats Up

Seattle School Board Takes Steps to Dismantle Gifted Program

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Episode 324: Free Speech, Free Palestine, Free Macklemore, Free Ed Sheeran, Free Hobo Johnson, Free Podcast Sep 21, 2026

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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie dig into the Macklemore mess. Plus, introducing a new segment, in which your intrepid co-host guesses Why'd He Apologize???

SacBee coverage of Hobo Johnson apology

Hobo Johnson’s Facebook apology statement

ESPN: Kraft says Macklemore performance crossed a line

BBC: Macklemore’s 2014 costume apology

Bluewin: Why Macklemore is suddenly being cancelled at Gurtenfestival

NYT: Germany arts cancellations tied to Israel/Palestinians

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Episode 323: The Social Justice Mayor Vs The Social Justice Non-Profit Sep 14, 2026

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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss a legal battle between a radical California mayor and a progressive non-profit with a fascinating history. Plus, updates from the long Covid lesbian bar, and Retard Finder finds Kash Patel.

Last Ditch bar entry ban—Greenfield Recorder

Protesters demand money from San Luis Obispo business owners—Cal Coast News

DA charges six more protesters; Harmon accuses DA of systemic suppression—New Times SLO

SLO mayor deletes post on energy plan after criticism from Black Chamber of Commerce—The Tribune (San Luis Obispo)

Facing Harassment As A Female Mayor—NPR

San Luis Obispo teacher’s anti-gay letter sparks controversy—Los Angeles Times

Heidi Harmon Gets Threatening Nude Email On Her Last Day As Mayor—New Times SLO

SLO Mayor Heidi Harmon Stepping Down, Will Take On New Career As Climate Advocate—KCBX

SLO Mayor Heidi Harmon Quits Early, Demeans Critics—Cal Coast News

Former SLO mayor loses lawsuit—Yahoo News

Former San Luis Obispo mayor canned, loses discrimination lawsuit—Cal Coast News

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Premium: AI Psychosis, But Affirming Sep 10, 2026

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This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss the case for, and against, using AI as a gender therapist. Plus, Stuart Reges gets paid, Jason Arday vs Dan Ariely, and Jesse continues to make his case that the robots might actually kill us, or at least that he’s not crazy to worry about it.

Could ChatGPT Be the New Gender-Affirming Care?—Slate

Artifi…

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Episode 322: The Love And Deepspace Controversies, Explained Sep 07, 2026

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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie dive into the world of otome (Japanese-style video games aimed at women) and the yearlong saga of Love and Deepspace, the wildly profitable mobile game whose fans have gotten a little too invested. Featuring: period trackers, incest, a canceled werewolf, and the Chinese Communist Party. Plus, a viral essay reignites the debate over whether lesbians sleep with men, and a dyke bar’s mask mandate causes a very online rift.

Why Straight Rural Men Have Gay ‘Bud-Sex’ With Each Other -- Science of Us

Last Ditch Bar

The History of Otome Games – Acadia Lee

Angelique (Game) - Giant Bomb Video Game Wiki

Love and Deepspace blew up gamescom 2025. Dating simulator with $826 million in annual revenue

‘Why was a Period Tracking Feature added to Love and Deepspace” - Interview the Developers via 4Gamer : r/LoveAndDeepspace

China Is Banning Same-Sex Relationships And ‘Effeminate’ Men From Video Games

Extreme Chinese players send cow dung, funeral chrysanthemums, curse banners, and ritual items to Papergames/Infold office as Love and Deepspace controversy escalates. LADS Chinese social media accounts have reportedly lost around 1 million followers : r/gachagaming

Valko dildo VERY NOT SAFE FOR WORK OR PROBABLY HOME

Love And Deepspace Isn’t Printing Money Like It Used To After Cancelling Werewolf Lover - Kotaku

Love And Deepspace Devs Cancel Hot Werewolf After Fan Backlash

Love And Deepspace’s Controversial Sexy Werewolf Man Is Dead

I’m Breaking Up With Love And Deepspace - GameSpot

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