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- The preview for the premium episode of "Blocked and Reported," titled "Premium: Turning Point USA Gets Triggered," focuses heavily on dissecting Candace Owens' recent conspiracy theories involving coded language about "bees" and an alleged "bee cult" connected to a school shooting, which she links to the death of Charlie Kirk.
- The hosts discuss an upcoming Asheville Bar Pod Meetup on December 17th, for which listeners can get the location details by emailing the podcast.
- One host clarifies a previous statement regarding Curtis Yarvin's poetry, emphasizing that while literary nepotism exists, they do believe in objective poetic craft, contrasting this with the subjective nature of Owens' current claims.
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Premium Preview & Date Announcement
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- Key Takeaway: The preview for the premium episode of “Blocked and Reported” covers Candace Owens, alleged anti-Christian discrimination at the University of Oklahoma, and Charlie Kirk’s death.
- Summary: The preview promotes the full premium episode available at blockedandreported.org. The hosts mention an upcoming Asheville Bar Pod Meetup scheduled for December 17th. Listeners interested in attending the meetup must email the podcast for the specific location details.
Asheville Meetup Logistics
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- Key Takeaway: The Asheville Bar Pod Meetup is scheduled for December 17th at a dog-friendly brewery with ample parking.
- Summary: Jesse announced his attendance at the Asheville Bar Pod Meetup on December 17th, noting that Katie will also be there. The location is being kept private, accessible only by emailing blockchainreported podcast at gmail.com. The event is open to the general bar pod meetup group, not exclusively premium subscribers.
Poetry Misunderstanding Clarification
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- Key Takeaway: The host clarified that their previous comments on Curtis Yarvin’s poetry were not a blanket dismissal of poetic craft but a critique of political bias in literary journals.
- Summary: The host sought to correct the perception that they believe all poetry is subjective, stating that craft and quality differences exist between poems. They referenced Yarvin’s poem ‘Group Think’ and noted that the term ‘cauld’ in the poem refers to the film on a newborn baby’s eyes, suggesting a theme of birth rather than immigration critique. The editor of the journal aims for authorial anonymity in submissions.
Candace Owens’ Conspiracy Theories
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- Key Takeaway: Candace Owens is alleging Charlie Kirk was betrayed by TPUSA leadership, while simultaneously promoting a conspiracy theory involving coded language about ‘bees’ stemming from an investigation into a school shooting.
- Summary: Owens claimed on X that she has evidence of betrayal within Turning Point USA leadership and urged donors to request refunds. The hosts note that Owens’ current focus includes Polish underground symbols and a ‘bee cult’ linked to a Catholic elementary school shooting investigation. A critic’s post summarized Owens’ shift from skepticism to ‘fever dream conspiracy theories.’
The ‘Bee Cult’ Origin Story
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- Key Takeaway: Owens’ bee conspiracy theory originated from adjacent sources mentioning bees after she began investigating a school shooting, leading her to contact the school about security and hiring practices.
- Summary: Owens reportedly visited a school in late August/early September to inquire about security and hiring practices after hearing coded messages about bees. She presented text messages as receipts, which were actually her own messages speculating about coded language related to bees, drugs, or wolves. Owens connected the ‘bee thing’ to an imminent threat, which she claims was proven by Charlie Kirk’s subsequent death.