Episode 314: Authentic Authenticity On A Silver Platner

Episode 314: Authentic Authenticity On A Silver Platner

From Blocked and Reported by Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal

June 29, 2026 · 1h 8m

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The episode discusses Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and Senate candidate, focusing on controversies surrounding his Nazi tattoo and media portrayal.

This week on Blocked and Reported, (((Jesse))) and Katie dig into Graham Platner: the oyster farmer, Senate hopeful, and working-class rich kid whose Nazi tattoo and wandering eye were so rudely surfaced by the (((lamestream media))) in an effort to protect the (((billionaire class))). The Political Awakening of the Oyster Farmer Taking on Susan Collins | The New Republic Oysterman, Veteran, Prep-School Alum: A Senate Candidate’s Complex Class Story - The New York Times Read our full archive of Graham Platner’s deleted Reddit comments Graham Platner says ‘I am not a secret Nazi’ after photos of his tattoo emerge Platner says he’ll remove tattoo that resembles Nazi symbol - POLITICO K-File unearths new evidence that undercuts Dem candidate’s claim he was not aware tattoo was tied to Nazi symbolism | CNN First Draft: Did the New York Times Just Run an Anti-Platner Hit Job? Platner’s Wife Flagged His Sexual Texts With Other Women as Maine Senate Race Began - The New York Times Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ Behavior - The New York Times These People Handpicked Graham Platner. He’s Now Democrats’ Biggest Risk. - WSJ This is a public episode. If you'd like…

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Hosts: Katie Herzog, Jesse Singal

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