Diabolical Lies Does Hating Influencers Make You a Misogynist?
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Aug 9, 2026 A lively rundown of a Nantucket store’s “no-influencers” spat and how a viral sign ignited online parodies and national debate. They trace tourism tensions, define feminism and misogyny for the conversation, and follow how one influencer’s response escalated the story beyond the island. Casual updates and personal news bookend the chat.
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Podcast Maternity Leave Changes
- Caroline Cake and Katie Herzog decided to release only paid episodes monthly while Caroline takes maternity leave.
- They explain the research-heavy nature of the show and offer subscription pause options during the leave.
Influencer Equals Feminist Argument Framed
- Caroline Cake frames a common argument: people claim influence is feminist because it's dominated by women and offers opportunities.
- She positions this as the claim they want to interrogate rather than accept reflexively.
Definition Of Feminism As Equality Anchor
- Katie Herzog reads a dictionary definition of feminism emphasizing equal social, political, and economic rights.
- This anchors their critique: empowerment claims about influencers must be tested against equality, not just gendered participation.