Episode 287: Kramnik’s Crusade
Episode 287: Kramnik’s Crusade  
Podcast: Blocked and Reported
Published On: Mon Dec 15 2025
Description: This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the fallout from chess world champ Vladimir Kramnik’s obsessive campaign against alleged cheaters, including grandmaster Danya Naroditsky. Plus, AI comes for podcasters.Washington Post’s AI-generated podcasts rife with errors, fictional quotes | SemaforHikaru hits out at grandmaster Kramnik over cheating accusations | indy100Chess GM Vladimir Kramnik suspended for impersonating another player - DexertoKramnik’s Controversial Cheating Allegations in Titled Tuesdays: | NSS.czFair Play Report Estimates Low Cheating Rate In Titled Tuesday, New Public Closure Policy - Chess.comVladimir Kramnik’s YouTube channelMartínez beats Kramnik in controversial match | ChessBaseDanya’s YouTube channelChess: Fide to ‘discipline’ Kramnik over Naroditsky cheating allegations | Chess | The Guardian This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe