Roundtable: Hoodies, Back to School, and the "No Influencers" Sign

Roundtable: Hoodies, Back to School, and the "No Influencers" Sign

Published: August 14, 2026

Duration: 49:01

Three Big Conversations:

Back to school season is officially upon us - 11:42 Hoodies are the new T-shirt for Gen Z - 23:31 A store in Nantucket's "No Influencers" sign sparks a debate - 35:26

Song of the Week: "oh yeah?" by Steve Lacy (language) - 1:00

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