Overall, their podcast was very informative, as I learned more about how trad wives align with the alt-right trend by pairing political commentary with lifestyle content. I really liked the quote about how "trad wives...are feminine, not feminist." It was also interesting to see how traditional wives employ strategies similar to male influencers by posting videos in a soft/aesthetic manner that lead the audience to absorb these beliefs and ideologies without immediately realizing it.#so339

I listened to Mitalski, Dunlap, and Palomo's podcast about how conservative influencers help spread alt-right ideologies. They explain how WP rhetoric spreads easily by introducing audiences to increasingly radical beliefs that avoid blatant extremism. As they stated, "alt-right beliefs aren't always stated outright."They cited figures like Ben Shapiro/Joe Rogan, who, while they share similar political beliefs, like opposing feminism, all far-right groups don't share the same ideologies.#so339

I listened to Mitalski, Dunlap, and Palomo's podcast about how conservative influencers help spread alt-right ideologies. They explain how WP rhetoric spreads easily by introducing audiences to increasingly radical beliefs that avoid blatant extremism. As they stated, "alt-right beliefs aren't always stated outright."They cited figures like Ben Shapiro/Joe Rogan, who, while they share similar political beliefs, like opposing feminism, all far-right groups don't share the same ideologies.#so339

@bulldawg963 I believe that selective transparency, while it can be used negatively to cover up controversy, is also beneficial as long as they release the withheld information after the case has been concluded, kind of like how sociologist might withhold information in a case study/experiment but reveal their intent in the end. However, unlike research ethics boards, the police are sadly not bound by laws that require them to reveal the whole truth after the controversy has faded. #so339

When it comes to how the mass media helps socialize the public to appreciate police as "crime fighters", especially after seeing "an officer commit controversial violence," would you say your perception of them has been influenced? Or do you separate the fictional representation of the police in the media from reality (e.g., the CSI effect)?#so339

@kaelynhart I agree, it's hard to prove the legitimacy of someone online as the content they post might simply be them trolling people online or post things satirically, which is why it's hard to believe that things you post online can legally be used in court, as it might be taken out of context, as you stated. I wonder how the police sort through posts online. Do they use tools, or is it done manually, and how reliable are they? #so339

When it comes to "the absence of physical evidence, prosecutors have used gangsta rap music lyrics to infer criminal intent," do you believe that rappers' lyrics should be admissible in court? Especially, when we have seen through people like the corner boys who, while partially presenting an authentic image, mostly present a "fake authentic" image to appeal to fans.#so339

@bulldawg963 I totally agree, social media definitely allows people to curate their image down to the most minute detail, so for drillers who may not engage in every violent act they describe in their music, social media has allowed them, whether negative or positive, to curate an image that “convinces audiences of their street authenticity.”#so339

It’s sad to realize that these “young people aren’t naïve; they know that the odds are stacked against them” but because the only opportunities for upward mobility are limited, they continue to engage in drill even at the high chance of going to “jail, being seriously injured, or becoming more involved in street violence.” Moreover, it was interesting how Stuart highlighted that their pursuit of drill music wasn’t solely economic but also a way for them to achieve dignity and recognition.#so339

It wasn’t until reading this chapter that I realized how drill music, like other genres, could be used as a coping mechanism. For example, people listen to sad songs to feel better because they can relate to the artist's experiences. Allen listens to drill music to cope with his loss of “masculinity, power, and control” because he knows that the artist understands his struggles, and instead of engaging in violence like that described in the songs, he releases his anger by going to the gym.#so339