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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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