Hot Mics Wednesday July 29

Influencers are getting banned... Dr. Fauci is back in the spotlight... and Amy Griffin's legal battle just took another dramatic turn.

Today on Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy dives into the growing backlash against influencer culture after Nantucket businesses publicly push back against social media creators. Is "influencer" becoming a dirty word? Billy breaks down the controversy surrounding Paige Lorenz, Dave Portnoy's reaction, and why the label itself may be the problem.

Plus, Arizona State University's journalism program is offering students a path to becoming influencers. Is it preparing students for the future of media—or blurring the line between journalism, marketing, and personal branding?

Then, Billy revisits one of the biggest influencers of the COVID era: Dr. Anthony Fauci. Why is old celebrity-backed Fauci content suddenly resurfacing, and what does it say about influence, accountability, and public trust years later?

The show also covers major developments in the Jane Doe v. Amy Griffin litigation. A California judge issues a tentative ruling dismissing Penguin Random House under California's anti-SLAPP law, while Amy Griffin's own motion remains pending. Billy examines what the ruling means, the fight over the identity of "Claudia" in The Tell, the newly filed Nevada federal lawsuit against Joleene Altum, and whether two courts should be hearing the same dispute at the same time.

Also today:

The backlash against influencers reaches Nantucket.

Paige Lorenz, Armie Hammer allegations, and the business of influence.

Should "influencer" even be a job title?

Tony Romo's DUI body camera video.

Boston Magazine's controversial Karen Read story.

And Billy's take on all of it.

Join us live and be part of the conversation.

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