Episode 299: The Politics of Misery
16 March 2026

Episode 299: The Politics of Misery

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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

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