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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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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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3 freshmen in the Innovation Diploma (iD) 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. <br><br>

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. 

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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 Chinese people protest the ongoing strict Covid lockdowns years after the pandemic began.

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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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⚠️ 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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Our team researches the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and discusses the corruption and human rights protests currently happening.

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The mothers of Great Britain are protesting the cost of childcare. 

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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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Our team of 3 ❤️ eagerly explored the protests and counter-protests in Serbia about the cancellation of the pride parade. 💃🐀🕺
Special Guest Interview, Megan Gallagher 

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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  Manston immigrant detention center in Kent threw a note in a bottle out the window to plea for help. The letter set off a protest of conditions at the center.
Special guest interview with Jonathan O'Brien of WSB News

Listen to learn more! 

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This team followed their curiosity toward unraveling what had caused the people to protest in the streets of Angola.
Special Guest Interview: Gabrielle de Chatea

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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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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. 

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This team wanted to know more about events in Afghanistan, so they chose to investigate recent protests in that country.
Special Guest Interview Gabrielle Du Chateau, journalist

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This team selected the Columbian drug trade industry and its effect on the world. 

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