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Episode 299: The Politics of Misery
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- Blocked and Reported
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- Mar 16, 2026
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- 3195
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Summary
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 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