Princess Weekes
Online pop culture critic and video essayist who produces criticism on books and media, contributing perspective on fandom, genre, and representation in romantasy.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 21min
Yes, romance is political too.
Princess Weekes, pop culture critic and video essayist who analyzes fandom and representation. Netta Baker, Advanced Instructor of English who studies literature and genre politics. They unpack romantasy’s rise, why it appeals to femme readers, how romantic tropes intersect with tradwife and fascist ideas, and how fantasy both challenges and reinstates real-world hierarchies.
Nov 14, 2025 • 20min
Have we lost the art of reading?
Join Andrew Limbong, host of NPR's Book of the Day, and cultural critic Princess Weekes as they dive into the modern misinterpretations of classic literature. They discuss Trump's ironic Gatsby-themed party and what that reveals about our reading culture. Explore how personal biases shape our understanding of texts, from Lolita to Wuthering Heights. They also tackle the influence of online communities like BookTok and emphasize the importance of deeper literary engagement. It's a thought-provoking conversation on how we read—and misread—great books.
