Episode 243: Elon Musk Discovers The Grooming Gangs Of The UK (with Jeff Maurer)

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Episode 243: Elon Musk Discovers The Grooming Gangs Of The UK (with Jeff Maurer)

Plus, free speech bro Mark Zuckerberg

Jan 11, 2025

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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse is joined by comedian and writer Jeffrey Maurer for a very light subject: grooming gangs. Plus, Meta’s failed AI bots and new free speech policies.

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