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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss disturbing allegations of sexist and racist harassment made against an executive director at JP Morgan. Plus, an update on Tickle v. Giggle, and a MAGA-coded Mount Rushmore sculpture rolls through a civic parade.

Show Notes:

Giggle v Tickle: Australia court increases payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case

What Happens to #MeToo When a Feminist Is the Accused? - The New York Times

John Doe v. JPMorgan

When a man sues a woman: Legal questions swirl in salacious JPMorgan sex harassment case | Reuters

Glamorous JP Morgan exec accused of turning married male broker into her office sex slave: Claims of viagra spiking and litany of obscene forced acts that made him cry | Daily Mail Online

Exclusive | Bombshell JPMorgan sex harassment suit that went viral branded ‘complete fabrication’ as John Doe accuser is unmasked

The JPMorgan Banker Behind the Sexual-Assault Suit Captivating Wall Street - WSJ

Exclusive | Chirayu Rana, ex-JPMorgan staffer accused of ‘fabricated’ sex-assault claims once apparently asked legal chatbot for advice: ‘I was raped’

Exclusive | Chirayu Rana, ex-JPMorgan staffer accused of ‘fabricated’ sex-assault claims once apparently asked legal chatbot for advice: ‘I was raped’

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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss a race-based scandal at the Victorian Heritage Festival in Port Townsend, Wash. Plus, looking back at the Jaman Affair.

Show Notes:

Port discontinuing use of social media | Port of Port Townsend

I love the Victorian era. So I decided to live in it. | Vox

Women Seeking Civil Rights Stand Up to Mob Hatred and Intimidation in Port Townsend | Port Townsend FreePress

Mayor David Faber’s Social Media Round-up: The Joke’s On Who? | Port Townsend FreePress

https://www.tiktok.com/@costumersofcolor/video/7633209083499138317

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This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss meltdowns at two of our nation’s remaining lesbian sapphic spaces: Marsha’s South Street in Philadelphia and The Pearl in Denver. Plus, a Doc Marie’s update.

Show Notes:

Police at Marsha’s sparks concern, recalling decades of harassment in LGBTQ+ bars - Philadelphia Gay News

https://www.tiktok.com/@mxoliviaa/video/7629952824821992735

Marsha’s faces backlash after alleged employment disputes - Philadelphia Gay News

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXcsqahkcPv/

Colorado lost its only lesbian bar. Then a new joint opened. | Rocky Mountain PBS

Dispute Between Denver Bars the Pearl and Your Mom’s House Gets Ugly | Denver Westword

https://www.instagram.com/p/DXHi0mijcP4/

What’s Going on With The Pearl in Denver?

The Pearl Dissolves, Refunds Thousands Raised on GoFundMe

Days after raising $83K, The Pearl is imploding

Fundraiser by Dominique Garcia : Save The Pearl: A Sacred Space for Our Community

The Pearl, Denver’s only lesbian bar, closes and is seized for taxes - Denver Gazette

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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the scandal-plagued, extremely online, pretty creepy and kinda racist Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback.

Show Notes:

Greenlight’s Former Macro Analyst Sues for at Least $5 Million - Business Insider

Greenlight v. Fishback

At High School Debates, Debate Is No Longer Allowed - The Free Press

How critical theory is radicalizing high school debate - Slow Boring

Court filings show James Fishback used fake accounts, paid engagement to shape coverage

Trustees vote to shutter two ETFs from startup manager Azoria Capital | Reuters

Before challenging Trump’s Florida governor pick, James Fishback sought Fed role, investments from Trump world - ABC News

Woman says James Fishback dated her while she was underage, then harassed her after breakup

https://x.com/ellamaulding/status/2007974894357958991

https://x.com/ChaseDiciurcio/status/2021769089593606384?s=20

James Fishback: The Right-Wing Troll Who Would Be Governor - The Free Press

Florida 2026 Poll: Donalds Leads GOP Primary for Governor, Republicans Outpace Democrats in Florida Elections - Emerson Polling

https://x.com/j_fishback/status/2040532875552944293?s=20

James Fishback, a Republican Candidate for Florida Governor, Is Running on Rage Bait - The New York Times

Opinion | I Went to Florida to See the 31-Year-Old Candidate Thrilling Gen Z. We’re in Trouble. - The New York Times

https://x.com/j_fishback/status/2021279159897518358

https://x.com/Mdixon55/status/2041896507146690667?s=20

Helen Lewis joins Katie to talk about Lena Dunham, Lindy West, fame, the art of the memoir, dog testicles, and more.

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