Episode 299: The Politics of Misery
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
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