Cancel Me, Daddy

Katelyn Burns, Christine Grimaldi, Flytrap Media
Cancel Me, Daddy
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The pearl clutching about “cancel culture” and “censorship” has become louder and more absurd while also getting more and more play in the media. Journalists Katelyn Burns and Christine Grimaldi see this panic for what it is though: a grift. They take a closer look at these temper tantrums, dispelling myths, laughing at the most outrageous takes, and shedding light on which perspectives are actually being suppressed and left out of the conversation. You can join our community and support our work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cancelmedaddy A Flytrap Media Production

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The Kingmaker Behind Zohran Mamdani's Upset (ft Brad Lander)

    In this exclusive interview, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander reveals how he became the kingmaker behind Zohran Mamdani's shocking primary victory over Andrew Cuomo. While mainstream media missed the story, we dive deep into the political strategy that helped Mamdani defeat establishment candidates in the race for NYC mayor. Zohran Mamdani's upset victory on his way to possibly becoming the next New York City mayor may have come as a surprise to everyone except Brad Lander. Mamdani, a Queens assemblyman, and Lander, the city’s comptroller, cross-endorsed each other in NYC’s ranked-choice primary voting system for the Democratic mayoral nominee. Mamdani and Lander found common ground in their progressive values and their mutual commitment to defeating the status quo in disgraced former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, a billionaire-backed “Democrat” with multiple workplace s*xual harassment allegations in his rearview mirror. With Mamdani on his way to defeating scandal-plagued NYC Mayor Eric Adams and becoming the city’s first Muslim and South Asian and Ugandan mayor, Lander is contemplating his next move. This week, Katelyn and Christine spoke at length with Lander about how he helped Mamdani overcome the Cuomo machine, his controversial ICE arrest and how it changed the primary race, and the political and media discourse over antisemitism after Mamdani’s win. What is Lander’s next move? Katelyn asks! Brad Lander breaks down the progressive cross-endorsement strategy that centrist politicians like Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams never saw coming. From behind-the-scenes political maneuvering to the future of NYC, this conversation exposes what traditional media won't tell you about New York City politics. Key Topics Covered: -How Brad Lander's endorsement strategy changed the NYC mayor race -Zohran Mamdani's path from outsider to primary winner -The political calculations that shocked Andrew Cuomo supporters -The Media's reaction to Zohran Mamdani's win in the NYC mayor race and the weaponization of antisemitism -Brad Lander's vision for New York City's political future post-Eric Adams Links: Follow Brad Lander on Bluesky: ‪@bradlander.bsky.social‬ and Instagram: @brad.landerNo, it is not misspelled. It’s “Comptroller.”—New York’s neighbor at NJ.govGwynne Hogan, Ben Fractenberg, and Rachel Kahn for The City: Brad Lander Detained by Masked Federal Agents and Accused of Assault — But Released With No ChargesNew York State Attorney General Letitia James: Transcripts and Exhibits from Independent Investigation into Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Former Governor Andrew CuomoZohran Mamdani’s Queens assemblyman biographyMamdani, in his own words, on being called an antisemiteJustin Baragona for The Independent: Anti-woke activist applauds his ‘friends’ at the New York Times for Zohran Mamdani college application ‘scoop’ Cancellation List Patreon Supporters: -Megg -I Beauregard -Diego M Sanchez -Leslie Zavisca -Maggi Joseph -Siobhan Green See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    43 min

  2. 3 JUL

    We Debunked the New York Times Anti-Trans Podcast (ft. Sandy Allen)

    The New York Times’ "The Protocol" podcast was designed to cast doubt on the efficacy of gender-affirming care for youth. The podcast recycled previous NYT’s reporting that platformed dubious sources in the absence of a “smoking gun,” let alone any credible evidence. Yet, the Supreme Court would take the claims seriously, citing the Times in last week’s United States v. Skrmetti 6–3 decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on minors’ access to gender-affirming care—violating their civil and human rights.. “Letting the states decide,” as we’ve seen with post-Roe abortion access, endangers people’s quality of life and their very lives. This week, Katelyn and Christine have a robust discussion with mental health reporter Sandy Allen, a trans journalist who once worked with the host of “The Protocol.” Together, Katelyn, Christine, and Sandy debunk the Times’ reporting and expose numerous issues with the new anti-trans podcast in the context of the Supreme Court’s wreckage. Watch the full episode on Cancel Me, Daddy’s YouTube channel! Links: Cancel Me, Daddy’s YouTube channelFollow Sandy Allen (he/him) on Bluesky at @sandyernestallen.bsky.socialSubscribe to Sandy’s newsletter, What’s Helping Today, and order his excellent book, A Kind of Mirraculas Paradise: A True Story about SchizophreniaKatelyn Burns for MSNBC: Trans lives are on the line at the Supreme Court — and it’s hard to be optimisticEvan Urquhart for Assigned Media: “You Betrayed Us, Azeen”Evan Urquhart for The Objective: Mom of trans child accuses New York Times’ ‘The Protocol’ podcast of exploitation Cancellation List Patreon Supporters: -Megg -I Beauregard -Diego M Sanchez -Leslie Zavisca -Maggi Joseph -Siobhan Green See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    1h 6m

  3. 25 JUN · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    BONUS: The Cancel Culture Grift Economy

    This is a lightly edited version of our new monthly members-only livestream and we are doing one of these a month. It's available either here or for $5/mo+ Patreon Supporters. This week Katelyn and Christine go deep on the concept of the "Cancel Culture Grift Economy" a term we invented on this show years ago to describe the type of media person who tries to get cancelled to get attention and publicity. We go deep on the stories of how Bari Weiss, Candace Owens, Dave Chappelle, and Benny Johnson are some of the most prolific practitioners of the "CCGE." Links: -CMD episode about the Smith College professor -Kathleen Stock resignation -Bari Weiss resignation letter -James Bennet resignation news article -Kelly Loeffler insider trading allegations -Social Autopsy explained -CMD Chappelle episode 1 and 2
    39 min

  4. 19 JUN

    Why You Should Never Trust AI (ft. Josh Gondelman)

    Comedian Josh Gondelman was surprised to learn that he’s married to famous singer-songwriter Fiona Apple. After all, he’d just celebrated his eighth wedding anniversary with his wife, author Maris Kreizman. But Google’s AI summary of Josh’s personal life essentially scraped his professional Internet presence and misinterpreted the “data” from an old standup bit and a 2020 tweet. With big tech companies pushing AI into seemingly everything these days, what lessons can we learn from this massive, yet very funny error?  This week, Katelyn and Christine reunite! in! person! for a sit-down with Josh at Multitude Productions’ NYC recording studio. How can we protect our livelihoods and our lives from AI-ification? Katelyn, Christine, and Josh discuss how people like us can beat the machines. Watch the full episode on Cancel Me, Daddy’s YouTube channel! Links: Cancel Me, Daddy’s YouTube channelFollow Josh Gondelman on Bluesky and InstagramWatch Josh’s upcoming YouTube comedy special, Positive Reinforcement, dropping 6/27! Subscribe to Josh’s newsletter, That’s Marvelous!, and read the issue about his “marriage” to Fiona AppleGianmarco Soresi's Spongebob bit: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8V2nYBy5300 Cancellation List Patreon Supporters: -Megg -I Beauregard -Diego M Sanchez -Leslie Zavisca -Maggi Joseph -Siobhan Green See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    52 min

  5. 5 JUN

    Behind the Scenes of an Influencer’s Congressional Run (ft. Kat Abughazaleh)

    Progressives on the left and the more mainstream #resistance may disagree over policy. But there’s one practice upon which they agree: Democrats need to stop complying in advance and start fighting back against Trump 2.0. “Fighting back,” however, automatically assumes a reactionary approach, according to congressional hopeful Kat Abughazaleh. The former journalist and influencer is taking a proactive approach to her Illinois 9th congressional district primary campaign, filling her potential constituents’ basic material needs while working to earn their votes. “The only way to fight fascism is loudly, proudly, and every single day,” Abughazaleh says. No wonder she’s drawing comparisons to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). This week, Katelyn and Christine interview Abughazaleh about why she decided to run for Congress and how she’s building out a unique mutual aid-style campaign to help her connect with the voters in her district. Abughazaleh hopes to bring this style and substance to Washington, transforming how Democrats do politics. “You don't have to just do lip service. You don't just have to, promise a bunch of shit and then not deliver,” she says. “You could be helping people right now.” Watch the full discussion on Cancel Me, Daddy’s YouTube channel! Links: Cancel Me, Daddy’s YouTube channelKat's campaign launch videoLink to Kat video on right wingers being weird towards herJack Lucey for Chicago Contrarian: Chicago Social Media Influencer and Congressional Candidate Kat Abughazaleh Is a Social Contagion Cancellation List Patreon Supporters: -Megg -I Beauregard -Diego M Sanchez -Leslie Zavisca -Maggi Joseph -Siobhan Green See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    43 min

  6. 22 MAY

    This Guy Wants to Fix the Democratic Party (ft. DNC Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta)

    Internal conflict could oust two of the Democratic National Committee’s newest, youngest leaders with bold yet different visions for the future of the party. A procedural complaint will result in a revote for two vice chair positions currently filled by Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, the first openly LGBTQ elected official of color to serve in the commonwealth, and David Hogg, the prominent Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting survivor and activist. Hogg alleges the revote is retaliation for the separate $20 million initiative he’s leading to challenge incumbent Democrats in their “safe blue” primaries, according to Politico. Rep. Kenyatta alleges it isn’t true. This week, Katelyn and Christine demystify the Democrats’ internal machinations with Rep. Kenyatta. If reelected, Rep. Kenyatta says he wants to win back Democratic voters without sacrificing abortion rights, trans folks, and disabled people, as other elected Democrats have been willing to do in the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election. Rep. Kenyatta outlines his vision for the party: “Make Life Better.”  Links: Cancel Me, Daddy’s YouTube channelFollow Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta on Bluesky at ‪@malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social‬ and Instagram at @malcolmkenyattaAndrew Howard with Elena Schneider for Politico: DNC panel opens the door to removing David Hogg from his national postChristoper Wiggins for Advocate.com: Malcolm Kenyatta says David Hogg is distorting the truth as DNC moves toward new leadershipRep. Kenyatta’s appearance on Fox News (we can’t believe we’re linking to Fox, either)   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    54 min

  7. 8 MAY

    Conclave Me, Daddy

    Conclave Me, Daddy! Katelyn and Christine’s long-anticipated “cradle Catholic” episode arrives as the church’s cardinals gather at the Vatican to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis in April. Come for the “cardinal stacking,” stay for the cosplaying on Cancel Me, Daddy’s YouTube channel, where you can stream the full episode. This week, Katelyn and Christine put the “Spotlight” on the “Conclave” with an expansive conversation about the past, present, and future of the Catholic Church in their lives and as an influence on policy and politics around the world. Was Pope Francis really the “woke pope” that the media made him out to be? Reinforcing and reaffirming anti-trans bigotry and abortion stigma are as much a part of his legacy as his climate change, migrant, and Gaza ceasefire advocacy, according to Katelyn and Christine. Pope Francis didn’t take substantive action to address the Church’s rampant child sexual abuse, either. How much influence can the head of an institution have on the institution? But it is never all serious on the pod. Katelyn and Christine pick their favorite pope memes and least favorite adult converts, both of which include J.D. Vance. And Katelyn and Christine compare their New England Irish Catholic and New Jersey Italian Catholic childhoods (guess whose?). By the end of the episode, one will be elected the “woke people” (guess who?). Links: Cancel Me, Daddy’s YouTube channelKatelyn Burns for MSNBC: I sometimes miss my Catholic faith. The Vatican’s new decree reminds me why I’ll never go back.Christine Grimaldi for GEN magazine (RIP): Meet the Conservative Power Couple Behind Trump’s War on Your Civil RightsMatt Novak for Gizmodo: The Funniest Memes About JD Vance Killing the PopeJude Ellison S. Doyle for Medium: What We Talk About When We Talk About Elizabeth BruenigQueer “Conclave” reviews (spoiler alert): J.P. Brammer for ¡Hola Papi!: PopeCrave and Samantha Allen and James Factora for them: We Need to Talk About the [Redacted] Twist in Conclave Anas Baba and Jane Arraf for NPR: Gaza's Catholics mourn Pope Francis. 'He used to call us at 7 p.m. every night' See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    56 min

  8. 24 APR

    What's in a Cover? (ft. Teen Vogue editor Lex McMenamin)

    Vivian Jenna Wilson first made headlines in 2024 as Elon Musk’s estranged “transgender daughter,” a reductive framework that much of the mainstream media continues to use for clicks. Wilson is newsworthy for all of who she is: an outspoken critic of Musk, an advocate for trans rights, a college student, an aspiring model, a gamer, and a “RuPaul’s Drag Race” superfan. Don’t come for her on Bluesky if you can’t handle a clap back. This is the Vivian Jenna Wilson that Teen Vogue introduced to the world in the magazine’s March 2024 cover story. This week, Katelyn and Christine chat with Teen Vogue editor Lex McMenamin about the making of the cover story. Teen Vogue often sets the bar for political coverage that doesn’t play both sides when one side is full of—you know. *side-eye emoji* Katelyn, Christine, and Lex demystify and define journalism standards amid a larger discussion of how to improve trans media coverage under Trump 2.0.  Links: Ella Yurman for Teen Vogue: Vivian Jenna Wilson on Being Elon Musk’s Estranged Daughter, Protecting Trans Youth and Taking on the Right OnlineFollow Lex McMenamin (they/them) on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/leximcmenamin.comFollow Ella Yurman on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ellayurman.bsky.socialFollow Vivian Jenna Wilson on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thevivllainous.bsky.socialDavid Ingram for NBC News: Elon Musk's transgender daughter, in first interview, says he berated her for being queer as a child See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    55 min
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The pearl clutching about “cancel culture” and “censorship” has become louder and more absurd while also getting more and more play in the media. Journalists Katelyn Burns and Christine Grimaldi see this panic for what it is though: a grift. They take a closer look at these temper tantrums, dispelling myths, laughing at the most outrageous takes, and shedding light on which perspectives are actually being suppressed and left out of the conversation. You can join our community and support our work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cancelmedaddy A Flytrap Media Production

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    Katelyn Burns, Christine Grimaldi, Flytrap Media
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    2021 - 2025
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