Blocked and Reported Live with Katie Herzog & Jesse Singal
Mar 12, 2026
A freewheeling live chat covering Lindy West’s book pitch and publishing drama. They debate Shout Your Abortion’s messaging and persuasion. Anecdotes about drinking on air, ARFID and Dave Burd’s food quirks add humor. Recommendations span music, early internet comedy, and a travel show. Sports, peptides, pigeon stories, and a cameo from Moose round out the conversation.
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Loud Destigmatization Can Harden Opponents
- Katie and Jesse critique the Shout Your Abortion campaign as de-stigmatizing but politically polarizing.
- They argue loud celebratory messaging can reinforce opponents' view of pro-choicers as extreme rather than persuading moderates.
Jesse's One Time Drunk Recording With A Guest
- Jesse apologizes for a one-time episode where he recorded drunk and had Megan McArdle step in as a guest.
- He explains he waited before driving home but concedes admitting to driving after drinking was a bad look.
Follow Ride With Ian For Gritty Travel Stories
- Katie recommends following the travel account Ride With Ian for compelling storytelling of a bike trip across continents.
- Ian is an ex-junkie who rides without a helmet, smokes, and documents trips from Portugal to Japan with bold personal details.