Summary
Jesse and his co-host reflect on their summer experiences, sharing personal anecdotes about vacations and unexpected mishaps. Jesse recounts a camping trip that took a dangerous turn when a logging truck lost its load, nearly causing a serious accident. Despite his initial apprehensions about the trip, he and his partner continued on, only to face further challenges when their van broke down in the mountains, leading to an expensive day at the mechanic.
The conversation shifts to a historical exploration of Harry Hay, a pivotal figure in the gay rights movement. Hay is credited with founding the Mattachine Society and is associated with the concept of "two-spirit," though the term was actually coined by Indigenous activists in the 1990s. The hosts discuss Hay's controversial legacy, including his support for the North American Man-Boy Love Association (NAMBLA), which has drawn criticism and complicated his contributions to LGBTQ rights.
The episode concludes with a discussion on the rising prevalence of ticks and tick-borne diseases, particularly Lyme disease, in the United States. The hosts delve into the ecological factors contributing to this increase, such as deer and mouse populations, and the impact of climate change. They also address conspiracy theories surrounding ticks, including claims of government bioengineering, while emphasizing the legitimate public health concerns associated with tick encounters and the potential development of a Lyme vaccine.
Show Notes
This week on Blocked and Reported: ticks. Where do they come from, and why is Bill Gates releasing them on the American public? Featuring the CIA, Pfizer, tick bombs tick boxes, Plum Island, and more. Plus, the complicated legacy of gay rights pioneer Harry Hay. Harry Hay, Early Proponent of Gay Rights, Dies at 90 - The New York Times The Origin of “Two Spirit” and the Cult of Harry Hay — Stone Age Herbalist What on Earth Is the ‘2SLGBTQQIA+’ Movement? — Andrew Doyle, Spiked Two-Spirit Tradition Far From Ubiquitous Among Tribes — Mary Annette Pember, Rewire Harry Hay — Making Gay History Harry Hay: Founding the Mattachine Society (1974 interview) — OutHistory New Controversy Over Safe Schools “Czar” — Fox News The Smear Campaign Continues: Fox Nation, Washington Examiner Manufacture Jennings-NAMBLA Link — Media Matters Parents of Murdered Child Sue Child-Sex Advocates — CNN Charles Jaynes: A Murderer by Any Name — Boston Magazine Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) pushes amendment to investigate tickborne Lyme disease conspiracy theory - The Washington Post Have Missouri farmers reported finding ‘boxes of ticks’ in fields? | Snopes.com The Tick That Hunts Down Its Hosts—Including Us | The New Yorker
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