Blocked and Reported

Jesse’s 70-minute conversation with the man who uncovered* James Talarico’s hidey hole in an Ohio psych ward. Note: Listen to the episode first! *Did not uncover To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

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 SocietyBackstage as Baltimore Rock Opera Society prepares its latest: “Valhella”—Baltimore BrewBaltimore Rock Opera Society 990 filings—ProPublica Nonprofit ExplorerAfter cornrows controversy, Baltimore Rock Opera Society’s new leader is out—The Baltimore BannerBaltimore Rock Opera Society leader defends Burning Man cornrows that she says got her fired—The Baltimore BannerAccusers and the Accused, Crossing Paths at Columbia University—The New York TimesColumbia Student: I Didn’t Rape Her—The Daily BeastHow to Make an Accused Rapist Look Good—JezebelEmma Sulkowicz’s annotated Facebook messages—ScribdNungesser v. Columbia University complaintColumbia Settles With Student Cast as a Rapist in Mattress Art Project—The New York TimesDiscredited, the Legend of Mattress Girl Just Won’t Go Away—ReasonAllegedly False Rape Accusations as Sexual Harassment for Title IX Purposes—The Volokh ConspiracyIn 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.—ReasonDid Emma Sulkowicz Get Redpilled?—The Cut This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

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 PressA Philadelphia teacher pretended to be Black and Palestinian, ‘a betrayal’ of the activists she supported—The Philadelphia InquirerPhiladelphia teacher and activist admits to lying about race, heritage—6abc PhiladelphiaJane Doe v. Cornell University et al. (complaint)—NYSCEFThe ‘Cornell 7’ Have Not Been Proven Guilty—The Free PressNew video of text chain from night of alleged Cornell gang rape—CBS News New YorkHow a Cornell student went from shame to seeking justice—The New York TimesDistrict Attorney Public Statement, Sept. 28, 2026—Tompkins County District Attorney’s OfficeJane Doe in Cornell University case told campus police, “I can say with 100% confidence I was raped,” transcript shows—CBS News New YorkFeminist Campus Kangaroo Court Nets Female ‘Rapist’—Cathy Young, MediumMen Accused in Cornell Sex Assault Suit Give Varying Accounts of Night—The New York TimesNew text messages from days after alleged gang rape at Cornell University—CBS News New YorkThe Institutional Failure at the Heart of the Cornell Rape Case—Calm Down with Ben Dreyfuss This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

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… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

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 apologyHobo Johnson’s Facebook apology statementESPN: Kraft says Macklemore performance crossed a lineBBC: Macklemore’s 2014 costume apologyBluewin: Why Macklemore is suddenly being cancelled at GurtenfestivalNYT: Germany arts cancellations tied to Israel/Palestinians This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

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 RecorderProtesters demand money from San Luis Obispo business owners—Cal Coast NewsDA charges six more protesters; Harmon accuses DA of systemic suppression—New Times SLOSLO mayor deletes post on energy plan after criticism from Black Chamber of Commerce—The Tribune (San Luis Obispo)Facing Harassment As A Female Mayor—NPRSan Luis Obispo teacher’s anti-gay letter sparks controversy—Los Angeles TimesHeidi Harmon Gets Threatening Nude Email On Her Last Day As Mayor—New Times SLOSLO Mayor Heidi Harmon Stepping Down, Will Take On New Career As Climate Advocate—KCBXSLO Mayor Heidi Harmon Quits Early, Demeans Critics—Cal Coast NewsFormer SLO mayor loses lawsuit—Yahoo NewsFormer San Luis Obispo mayor canned, loses discrimination lawsuit—Cal Coast News This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss the life and death of The Queery, a Brighton-based radical art gallery, bookshop, café, and community space. You can guess how this ends. Plus, the Washington Post spreads Erin Reed’s zombie stats, and the New York Times repeats Stonewall myths. Trans people are… To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org