Activism, Meet: True Crime + Gabby Petito, ‘The Bachelor’ and AOC’s Met Gala Dress

What is the role of true crime in our society? Will the Bachelor franchise ever get it right? Is AOC actually a capitalist?

On Activism, Meet, we’re breaking down all of these issues and more. We’re exploring the intersection of activism and pop culture to ask hard questions about our society and the role of social justice in media and culture.

In today’s inaugural episode, Alexa explores the ethics of the true crime genre and what Gabby Petito’s disappearance says about our consumption of tragedy. Next, she tells a story about her interaction with a progressive member of Bachelor nation and laments the franchise’s disturbing new pattern. Lastly, Alexa is joined by a special guest to chat about AOC’s on-brand Met Gala dress and why Kevin O’Leary is such a jerk. 

Music by Wataboi from Pixabay

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Alexa

I’m Alexa, the Founder and Editor of Novel Hand. I graduated from Vanderbilt University with degrees in Political Science, Economics and Spanish, and I currently study law in Texas. At Novel Hand, I’m specifically interested in learning about topics related to justice and poverty, and how to create equitable, sustainable impact. You can reach me at novelhandco@gmail.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.

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