Blocked and Reported

This week on the Primo episode, Jesse and Katie are once again joined by Richard Hanania to discuss his racist past and anti-racist present, his experience in a Mexican boot camp, Trump’s Epstein problem, how Democrats can win over young white men, posting while parenting, and more. Right-Wing Writer Richard Hanania's Racist Past Expos… [https://www.huffpost.com/entry/richard-hanania-white-supremacist-pseudonym-richard-hoste_n_64c93928e4b021e2f295e817] To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org [https://www.blockedandreported.org?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=show-notes-no-free-preview-language]

This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie are joined by Richard Hanania to discuss the case of Charles C. “Chuck” Johnson: entrepreneur, internet activist, Turkish restaurant technologist, possible government asset, and his own very bad legal counsel. About (Charles C. Johnson’s personal site, via Wayback Machine) [https://web.archive.org/web/20150829072131/http:/charlescjohnson.com/about] What Is Chuck Johnson, and Why the Web’s Worst Journalist Matters (Gawker) [https://web.archive.org/web/20160310024434/http:/gawker.com/what-is-chuck-johnson-and-why-the-web-s-worst-journal-1666834902] Wait, Did Clowntroll Blogger Chuck Johnson S**t on the Floor? (Deadspin/The Concourse) [https://web.archive.org/web/20160910044956/http:/theconcourse.deadspin.com/wait-did-clowntroll-blogger-chuck-johnson-s**t-on-the-1668919746] Media conservatives won't claim derisive blogger Charles Johnson (Washington Examiner) [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/607827/media-conservatives-wont-claim-derisive-blogger-charles-johnson/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] The Constructs: Is Sheryl Sandberg an Israeli Agent of Influence? [https://charlesjohnson.substack.com/p/the-constructs-is-sheryl-sandberg] The Joe Lonsdale Hustle Needs To Be Shut Down By The Feds [https://charlesjohnson.substack.com/p/the-joe-lonsdale-hustle-needs-to] Yes, He's a Traitor: Elon Musk, The Mormons, Bibi & Me [https://charlesjohnson.substack.com/p/yes-hes-a-traitor-elon-musk-the-mormons] No, You're Just A Criminal: Marc Andreessen's Foreign-Backed Techno-Mormon Grift Is Dangerous [https://charlesjohnson.substack.com/p/no-youre-just-a-criminal-marc-andreessens] Is Open AI a Netanyahu-Backed Cult? [https://charlesjohnson.substack.com/p/is-open-ai-a-netanyahu-backed-cult] State of the Union guest list includes controversial figure Charles Johnson (The Guardian) [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/feb/01/state-of-the-union-matt-gaetz-charles-johnson] Alt-Right in the White House (Politico) [https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/01/alt-right-trump-washington-dc-power-milo-214629/] Meet The Troll Who Claims He’s Helping Trump’s Transition Team (Forbes) [https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattdrange/2017/01/09/chuck-johnson-troll-trump-transition-team/] Facial Recognition Technology in Clearview AI Raises Privacy Concerns (New York Times) [https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/18/technology/clearview-facial-recognition-ai.html] The Secretive Company That Might End Privacy as We Know It (New York Times Magazine) [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/03/18/magazine/facial-recognition-clearview-ai.html] PDF court document in Johnson v. Clearview AI (Sanity.io) [https://cdn.sanity.io/files/ifn0l6bs/production/452ea3ba83a7b20e95574319ecf6b107216b1ef0.pdf] An Open Invitation to Our National Conversation (Charles Johnson's Substack) [https://charlesjohnson.substack.com/p/an-open-invitation-to-our-national] Johnson v. Clearview AI Inc. – Docket (CourtListener) [https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67072881/johnson-v-clearview-ai-inc/] Victory in Fort Worth Amid a $71 Million Conspiracy [https://charlesjohnson.substack.com/p/victory-in-fort-worth-amid-a-71-million] 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 [https://www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Thanks to Amanda Knox for joining me to discuss her imprisonment and exoneration, making peace with trauma, how to be a responsible journalist, getting things wrong, and more. Check out Amanda’s newsletter and podcast [https://amandaknox.substack.com/], her new book [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/amanda-knox/free/9781538770719/], and her Atlantic [https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/05/jens-soring-amanda-knox-case-wright-report/678255/] article on Jens Söring [https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/05/jens-soring-amanda-knox-case-wright-report/678255/]. To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org [https://www.blockedandreported.org?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=show-notes-no-free-preview-language]

This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the ongoing civil war in MAGA-land over the Epstein Files — or lack thereof. What is a Creemee: Vermont's Unique Twist on Soft-Serve Ice Cream [https://www.helloburlingtonvt.com/blog/post/what-is-a-creemee/] The Shocking Rise of One of the Tech Right’s Favorite Posters – Mother Jones [https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/07/cremieux-jordan-lasker-mamdani-nyt-nazi-faliceer-reddit/] Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich | Netflix Official Site [https://www.netflix.com/title/80224905] Perversion of Justice: Jeffrey Epstein | Miami Herald [https://www.miamiherald.com/topics/jeffrey-epstein] Jeffrey Epstein plea deal: Justice Dept. faults Alex Acosta for 'poor judgment' but finds no misconduct - The Washington Post [https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/jeffrey-epstein-alex-acosta-florida-plea-deal/2020/11/12/c960d078-243a-11eb-8672-c281c7a2c96e_story.html] Acosta to Resign as Labor Secretary Over Jeffrey Epstein Plea Deal - The New York Times [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/12/us/politics/acosta-resigns-trump.html] Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent abuse survivors, dies by suicide [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/virginia-giuffre-one-jeffrey-epsteins-prominent-abuse-survivors-dies-s-rcna203027] Opinion | The Epstein Story Is Both Conspiracy Theory and Genuine Scandal - The New York Times [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/16/opinion/epstein-trump-scandal.html] Incoherent Conspiracy Suggests Ghislaine Maxwell Is a Powerful Redditor [https://www.vice.com/en/article/incoherent-conspiracy-suggests-ghislaine-maxwell-is-a-powerful-redditor/] Exclusive | Jeffrey Epstein’s Friends Sent Him Bawdy Letters for a 50th Birthday Album. One Was From Donald Trump. - WSJ [https://www.wsj.com/politics/trump-jeffrey-epstein-birthday-letter-we-have-certain-things-in-common-f918d796?mod=hp_lead_pos7] Trump sues Murdoch over Epstein birthday letter article by WSJ [https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/18/trump-sues-epstein-murdoch-wsj.html] Democrat demands House vote on ‘FULL Epstein files’ release [https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5399532-epstein-files-trump-bondi-khanna/] 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 [https://www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the death of Aubreigh Wyatt, a 13-year-old girl from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and her mother Heather’s quest for vengeance. Plus, more Nickelback. To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org [https://www.blockedandreported.org?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=show-notes-no-free-preview-language]