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Episode #22 - Nigerian Police Brutality Protest
Nigeria has been the victim of police brutality for many years now. The #EndSars Protest came about in 2020 and technically ended in 2020, but the movement is alive and active.
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Episode #24 - The Anti-Bitcoin Protests in El Salvador
**El Salvador made BitCoin a legal tender in 2021, and the citizens were unhappy about it. They believed that it would corrupt their economy and ruin their businesses. This anger caused El Salvador to break out in protests that would continue over the course of several months. This podcast digs deeper into the information behind why citizens were upset and if the protests were successful or not.
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BBC article
Youtube video
Bitcoin chart
Yahoo Finance
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Episode #23 - Slipper Protest in Belarus
Hundreds of protestors came wielding slippers, protesting against President Lukashenko and his decision to run for the 2020 Belarusian presidential election. Protestors came to "squish" the man they nicknamed "the cockroach." This episode digs deeper into what went on during the Slipper Uprising in Belarus.
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Episode #16 - Peruvian Anti-Government Protest
In recent years, the Peruvian government has been riddled with corruption. Thousands of Peruvians flooded the streets in protest when Vice President Dina Boluarte took office. Many have died, and yet the protests have hardly been heard of.
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Episode #20 - Brexit Protest - Part 2
The United Kingdom left the European Union in 2020. In this episode, we discuss the background and effects of Brexit, post-Brexit laws and agreements, and how public opinion has changed since part 1 of the podcast aired in Season 1(Episode 4).
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Episode #19 - South Korean Crowd Crush Protest
A little over a year has passed since the tragic Halloween Crush in Seoul, South Korea, and we still have people protesting for the answers to questions that, if acted on beforehand, could’ve prevented the tragedy greatly.
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Episode #18 - Georgia Journalist Murder Protest
Hundreds of Georgians take to the streets, protesting over the death of the journalist Alexandar Lashkarava after being beaten severely by anti-LGBTQ+ protesters on July 5, 2021. Protesters protest near Georgia capitol, calling on authorities to punish those responsible.
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Episode #17 - Teacher Wage Protests in Portugal
In Portugal, recent teacher wage protests have sparked a significant social movement as educators in the public school system demand fair pay for their important role in shaping the future. Over 100,000 teachers across the country have united to voice their concerns about low salaries, poor working conditions, and the lack of value people are giving their profession. The protests reflect the pivotal role teachers play in nurturing and educating the next generation, highlighting the need for changes to their salary so that they can afford to live.
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Episode #21 - Hungary Teacher Protest - Part 2
The teachers in Hungary have been protesting since the beginning of 2022 to get better wages and working conditions. The team focuses on the teachers' perspective and the revenge law in part two of The Getting Into Good Trouble podcast.
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-Euro News Updates
-Hungarian Protest
-Revenge Bill Article
-Teachers Protesting for Better Wages
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Episode #15 - Mexican Economy Protests
Thousands of Mexican immigrants demand better rights and conditions after a deadly fire in an immigration detainment center where over 40 migrants were killed in an avoidable fire. Hindered by Mexican authorities, the protesters sought reforms for the implicated immigration agency.
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To read more about Marisol Chávez's work, you can read her articles:
el-paso-las-cruces-army-veteran-deported-to-juarez-mexico-becomes-u-s-citizen
‘They’re killing us’: anger grows after deadly fire at Mexican migrant center
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Season 5, Episode 13 - Rising Cost of Living In Spain Protests
Thousands of citizens in Spain protest to stop the skyrocketing inflation in their housing, utilities, transportation, food, healthcare, and more. These protesters hoped this would convince the government to help them so they could continue to save their money and pay all of their bills.
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Euro news 'I an't save money': Spain's supermarket inflation hits all-time high
English News: Ukraine conflict pushes the cost of living in Spain further
Reuters 12-moth inflation rises to 2.6% in August, driven by fuel
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Nahel Merzouk Protests in France
Violent French protests broke out following the police shooting of a 17-year-old boy of Algerian and Moroccan descent in the Paris suburbs. This episode dives into the background of what happened in the shooting and what really sparked the protests.
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Unveiling The Mongolian “Do Your Job” Protests
Thousands of Mongolian adolescents protest against the government for their lack of action to fix some of their country's most pressing issues.
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South Korean Teacher Protests
Tens of thousands of teachers in South Korea are protesting the accusations of child abuse from the parents of students in their education system. Teachers are outraged by the suicide of a 23-year-old teacher after receiving accusations of child abuse and hope to strike change in their country.
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Haitian Gang Violence
The country of Haitian is crumbling under the weight of more than 200 gangs, all of whom are actively fighting for power. Civilians of Haiti are fed up and protesting gang violence all around Haiti, pleading with the government to do something about it.
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Covid Restrictions in Romania
Many Romanians, Germans, Serbians, and many citizens of Eastern Europe come together, violently protesting to demolish the COVID-19 restrictions that kill their jobs, flights, curfew, and many more. When will these restrictions be put down? How did the restrictions effect life in Romania? And why were these protests so notorious?
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Iranian Schoolgirl Poisoning Protests
From November 2022 to March 2023, about 7,000 Iranian school girls were mysteriously poisoned. Uncertainty surrounding this situation has fueled anti-government protests led by parents, students, and teachers.
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Further Resources:
Iran: Deliberate poisoning of schoolgirls further evidence of continuous violence against women and girls
Mass Poisoning of Schoolgirls in Iran.
Parents protest over suspected poisoning of Iranian schoolgirls
https://twitter.com/i/status/1597715972022226946
What’s changed in Iran? | Start Here
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Anti-Rape Protests in Bangladesh
Rape and sexual assault is a huge problem in Bangladesh. This episode digs deeper on the protests on this issue, discussing the start of the protests and much more.
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The Iranian People Protest The Death of Mahsa Amini (Pt. 2)
Women in Iran have been fighting for their rights for ages, but the death of a young woman named Mahsa Amini sparked countless protests all around the country. In this episode, we will update what has happened since season 4, episode 4 of the Getting Into Good Trouble podcast.
For more information on this topic, click here:
- Unveiling Resistance: The Struggle for Women’s Rights in Iran
- Pushing forward: Protesting women’s rights abuses in Iran
- Iranian Women Are Still Fighting
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An update:
Qatar and the Dark Side of the World Cup Part 2
Thousands of migrant workers died in Qatar while making the stadiums for the 2022 World Cup. We uncover how that happened and how Qatar's working conditions differ from the US.
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Canadian Sikh’s Protests Against India
Anti-India protests break out once again, this time in Canada. The protests were started by the Sikh religion for a homeland have significantly increased since the murder of one of their leaders. In this episode, the group learns more about the history and next steps in the protest.
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Resources:
-Extremists ‘given operating space in Canada,’ says Indian Prime Minister
-Why doesn’t India approve of the call for a land for the Sikhs (Khalistan)
-Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar
-How Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder in Canada fuelled tensions with India
-Simmering tensions between India and Canada not to imperil trade and investments
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Anti-Immigration Protests in France
In this episode, we dive into the case of a twelve-year-old girl found murdered and dumped in a plastic bin in Paris. The suspect, in this case, is an illegal immigrant, igniting a heated debate in France about immigration policies and the need for stricter regulations. Join us as we explore this incident's complexities and broader implications.
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Anti-Abortion Law Protests in Poland
In Poland, millions of citizens protested the government's abortion laws. On this episode of Getting into Good Trouble, your hosts discuss the events alongside guests and experts Marta Lampert and Mount Vernon's Trish Bogdanchick. Listen as they share insights on the historical context, legal landscape, and societal impact.
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In Havana, Cuba, people have taken to the streets to protest against corruption and strife following hurricane Ian.
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Thousands of Czechs protested in Prague demand that the government step down to allow an early election. Protestors want talks with Russia on gas supplies ahead of winter.
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The teachers of Hungary, like teachers in other parts of the world, are frustrated by low wages and harsh working conditions.
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The Chinese people protest ongoing strict Covid lockdowns.
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Our team researches the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and discusses the corruption and human rights protests currently happening.
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⚠️ NOTE: This episode is intended for mature audiences only, as there is mention of sexual crimes against women in Iran.
Our team revisits the protests around human rights violations in Iran and the extension of the protests with the Iranian team at the World Cup in Qatar.
Included is the heart-wrenching interview with Noushin, an Iranian-American who describes the atrocities she and others have endured. We felt it was important to air this important interview unedited. Although it is difficult to hear, it is important to listen and understand the frustration and helplessness of the people.
NOTE: This episode is intended for mature audiences only, as there is an acknowledgment of sexual crimes against women in Iran.
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The mothers of Great Britain are protesting the cost of childcare.
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Our team of 3 ❤️ eagerly explored the protests and counter-protests in Serbia about the cancellation of the pride parade. 💃🐀🕺
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Our team was interested in Cartel/Gang violence in Northern Mexico. We wanted to find historical context to understand the root of what was happening.
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We had heard in the media about attention-seeking acts of civil disobedience in Europe about the Just Stop Oil protest but wanted to know more. We chose to dig into what the group really wants so we could learn more about what is happening and why.
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Our team was intrigued by the fact that a woman inside the immigrant detention center threw a note in a bottle out the window to plea for help. The letter set off a protest of conditions at the center. Listen to learn more!
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This team followed their curiosity toward unravelling what has caused the people of to protest in the streets of Angola.
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The team had an interest in finding out what is going on in Haiti that has angered the citizens enough to take to the streets.
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This team wanted to know more about events in Afghanistan, so they chose to investigate recent protests in that country.
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This team selected the Columbian drug trade industry and its effect on the world.
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This team is passionate about learning what is happening in Chad currently.
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In Cape Town, South Africa, there is an extreme water crisis, and people are angry about it. The team chose this protest to learn more about it so they can bring awareness, and see what can be done.
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This team chose to champion the Sudanese people as they protest against corruption and military control in Sudan during the Million Man March.
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This team was inspired by the bravery of the Iranian people to take to the streets to protest the death of Mahsa Amini, knowing such a protest meant risking their own lives. Special Guest: Tara Grammy
This team was thrilled to have a fantastic interview with Canadian-Iranian actress Tara Grammy. Tara discusses the Iranian unrest and her recent viral TikTok on the subject. If you think Tik Tok is only nonsense, this might be the show for you.
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This team highlighted Ecuador's current protests against femicide and human rights violations. The group discusses corruption and culture in Ecuador and neighboring countries.
Special Guest: Chris Byrum
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This team tackles the Russian invasion of Ukraine and analyzes the Russian protests against the war.
Student-led, Student-created
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A new team for a new season.
This team analyzed the current political unrest in Sri Lanka from the bottom tip of India. They analyze the devastating economic impact as well.
Special Guest: Megan Gallagher.
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3 freshmen in the Innovation Diploma Program at the Mount Vernon School in Atlanta, Georgia discuss their learning which happens through real-world work and interactions with experts in topics of study. In this episode, students first talk about the semester they have just finished in which they learned to find and research world protests and conflicts for season 3 of our class podcast, Getting Into Good Trouble.
After explaining the process of creating the podcast and essays, students then discuss why they like learning this way and what they gain from this approach to education.
Owen interviews Garlic, a high school student in Chile. Garlic explains the basics of the 2021 election and gives his opinions about what might happen going forward.
The team explains and explores the protests/counter-protests about the designated LGBTQ-FREE zones in Poland and whether municipalities have a legal, ethical, or moral right to create these zones, and what is being done about it. Students share their opinions about what is happening with Poland's latest human rights issue.
The team explains the process of creating a Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast episode in our Writing for the World, class. Innovation Diploma, or iD, is a unique school within a school in which teams of students drive their learning through real-world work. Students Taylor and Audrey explain the process, interview their teacher, and explain the toughest part of this work. This episode references the spectacular fail-up Bee Movie class of several years ago. That work can be seen here.
The team interviews David Adkins, a young activist, to find out what motivates him to take action.
Our team of female teen podcasters chose this topic after researching sexual assault protests in Australia and realizing that they must bring awareness to this protest. Our team was passionate about learning more about Australia's Sexual Assault Protests in the wake of several accusations of prominent Australian officials. We hope you listen as we interview Dr. Blair Williams who helps us make sense of the issue.
Worldwide, Amazon worker protests have continued to highlight alleged unfair practices in the workplace. The team digs in to find out and bring us up to speed from the history of the allegations to today.
There is a lot of misinformation surrounding the omicron variant and South Africa's relationship to it. Instead of being celebrated for discovering the Omicron Variant, many reacted unfavorably with travel bans and racist rhetoric. The team takes a deeper look at the relationship between South Africa and the Omicron variant and talks about a breaking announcement from the White House.
Most people know about the Mexican Drug War, but not too many people know the current state of the conflict. We did the research and were pretty surprised by what we found.
THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019
THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019
THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019.
THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019.
THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019.
THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019.
THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019.
THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019.
Strict Covid restrictions have sparked anger from citizens in Australia. The protests increased until officials were forced to consider changes. Restrictions are slowly being lifted.
This year's freshman class takes their first swing at researching, writing, directing, and producing. One of their goals is to learn from previous cohorts and make the show even better. New this year are interviews from experts/people impacted by the conflict. This adds significant complexity
Be sure to listen to our companion episode, HOW STUDENTS ARE ADJUSTING to distance learning.
Guess what educators miss most about not being in school during the Coronavirus quarantine? It might surprise you! We, the freshmen podcasters of the Innovation Diploma program, planned, wrote, recorded, and edited, this podcast episode about distance learning from our homes while sheltering in place during the Covid19, or Coronavirus outbreak. We worked from home exclusively using recorded Zoom meetings to communicate. We asked, "What is it like for educators during emergency distance learning during Covid19, and how do they manage their own families while teaching us? It might surprise you to learn what they miss most. Thanks to Bo Adams, Brad Droke, James Tiffin, Chris Andres, Kristen Pisacreta, and Eileen Fennelly for sharing their thoughts with us.
The music is written and performed by freshman, Sam Hodges.
Be sure to listen to ourCompanion Episode: HOW TEACHERS ARE ADJUSTING to distance learning.
We, the freshmen podcasters of the Innovation Diploma program, planned, wrote, recorded, and edited, this podcast episode about distance learning from our homes while sheltering in place during the Covid19, or Coronavirus outbreak. We worked from home exclusively using recorded Zoom meetings to communicate. We asked, "What has the class of 2020 sacrificed to beat Covid19? Students tell us how they have adapted to distance learning, but, high school seniors explain what the pain has been like having their final year of high school cut short. While making this episode, something awful happened this week that changed everything about this story for us as we lost one of our own to Covid19.
The music is written and performed by freshman, Sam Hodges.
Getting Into Good Trouble | Freshman Podcast
What is wrong with India's new citizenship amendment and why are people protesting in the streets? Listen to find out!
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Getting Into Good Trouble | Freshman Podcast
The season two freshmen crew delves into the next protest. We investigate the human rights abuses of the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, the International court's mandate that Myanmar MUST change its ways, and the strain all the refugees are putting on neighboring Bangladesh who are struggling under the strain of hosting the largest group of refugees in the world.
In this episode, we give a shout out to TrevorJohns for giving us voice-over lessons this week. We hope we make you proud and that you can tell a difference in our flow (We ate apples before recording).
We also give a shoutout to our listeners in Seattle. We have a nice following there, second only to our home city of Atlanta. Thanks for listening!
*Forgive the background noise, piano, and xylophone - apparently there was a hot mic somewhere in the music room.
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In the season 2 premiere of the Getting Into Trouble Podcast, our new crew discusses the plight of the Muslims in Western China. We start by explaining the situation and end with a lively discussion of the complexities of this human rights violation.
After episodes about the Hong Kong protests, Chinese authoritarianism, and the Israel/Palestine conflict, we turn our attention to Europe and the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union.
Other than the word, spork, Brexit might be the world's current favorite portmanteau, or combination of two words to make a new word. When the British-Exit*, or Brexit, from the EU became a possibility, the messy divisiveness of how to accomplish the exit became evident.
We discuss the parliamentary vote this week that gave Boris Johnson and the conservative party control in the UK. Their platform was, "GET BREXIT DONE" so that will be happening sooner rather than later. What does this mean for Ireland and Scotland? What does it mean for Europe? Can the UK stay together? England hasn't been this divided in hundreds of years. All will be discussed.
To prepare for this episode, we began by learning as much vocabulary around the issue as possible. We read several articles about the past and present and looked closely at the upcoming parliamentary elections which happened to be December 12, one day before our recording/editing date.
We prepared for several different outcomes depending on who won. We watched documentaries, made spidea webs, studied maps, used the question formulation technique and countless sticky notes to organize our thinking and learning. We hope that you find this episode clear, concise, and informative. We worked to stay objective, fair, but also insightful about the implications and their causes. We hope you enjoy this episode.
*Other popular Portmanteaus:
- podcast = iPod + broadcast
- email = electronic + mail
- smog = smoke and fog
- sitcom = situational + comedy
- clasp = clutch + grasp
- splatter = splash + spatter
- snark = snide + remark
- taxicab = taximeter (tax) + cabriolet (carriage)
- electrocute = electric + execute
- biopic = biography + picture
- avionics = aviation + electronics
- Velcro = velvet + crochet (small hook in french)
- breathalyzer = breath + analyzer
- frankenfood = frankenstein + food
- bromance = brother + romance
- shopaholic = shop + alcoholic
- romcom = romance + comedy
- brunch = breakfast + lunch
- spork = spoon + fork
- emoticon = emotions + icons
- alphanumeric = alphabetic + numberic
- favicon = favorite + icon
- phablet = phone + tablet
- netizen = Internet + citizen
- freeware = free + software
- malware = malicious + software
- webisode = web + episode
- Wifi = wireless + fidelity
- mobisode = mobile + episode
- webinar = web + seminar
- netiquette = Internet + etiquette
- wikipedia = wiki + encyclopedia
- Yelp = Yellow pages + help
- frenemy = friend + enemy
- ginormous = gigantic + enormous
- chillax = chill + relax
- bollywood = bombay + hollywood
- mockumentary = mock + documentary
- metrosexual = metropolitan + heterosexual
- cyborg = cybernetic + organism
- Spam = spiced + ham
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GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE | Freshman Podcast
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was recently indicted on charges of abuse of power. He and his wife allegedly took and issued bribes and gave gifts to get favorable press coverage. What implications do these developments have in this the latest chapter in a troubled region of the world?
After we discuss the current situation with Netanyahu, his legacy of hate, and his political opponent Bennie Gantz, we look back for some historical context between the Arab Palestinians and the Israeli Jews.
Finally, we end with a lively discussion designed to analyze the current stalemate and evaluate possible solutions for peace in the region.
Gn2GT GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE | Freshman Podcast
After our Hong Kong protest episode, we became intrigued with the puzzling idea that China doesn't seem interested in compromise or even negotiation with the protestors in Hong Kong. In our effort to figure out why, we discovered a likely connection between Chinese history, specifically their history of authoritarian rule and a brief experiment with democratic ideals, and the current mindset of, "no compromise".
A lively discussion between the fundamental differences between communism and democracy breaks out during which a second thesis emerges: Democracy is messy but more representative of the people than other forms of government.
(music from bensound)
Gn2GT GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE | Freshman Podcast
In this episode of Getting Into Good Trouble, we explain the current conflict in Hong Kong and then weigh in on the ramifications and global impact of the opposing forces which are foundationally divided. (royalty free music by bensound)
First Podcast Attempt (needs better editing)
Innovation Diploma freshmen interview each other about the current protests in Hong Kong. We curated and organized interview questions, conducted interviews, and created a podcast to give our perspective.