Framed as the Problem:The Anti-Hero Story of Nene Leakes, Dennis Rodman and Nina from the Housemaid

What if the people we call “difficult,” “problematic,” or “unlikable” aren’t villains at all — just framed that way?In this episode, I break down the anti-hero as a framing problem, not a moral one. From Nene Leakes and Dennis Rodman to The Housemaid, we examine how power, gender and audience perspective shape who gets cast as the hero — and who gets labeled the problem.This isn’t about defending bad behavior. It’s about understanding who controls the narrative, why certain figures are allowed complexity, and why others are flattened into cautionary tales.If you’ve ever wondered why we root for anti-heroes — or why some people are never allowed to be heroes at all — this episode is for you.In this episode:How framing turns people into anti-heroesWhy “unlikable” is often a narrative shortcutThe role of power, context, and perspectiveWhat Nene Leakes, Dennis Rodman, and The Housemaid reveal about culture🎧 Read Her Like a Book — where we decode culture, power, and perception.