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. Thank you for listening to the Getting into Good Trouble podcast, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST , a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…

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. Thank you for listening to the Getting into Good Trouble podcast, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST , a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…

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. Thank you for tuning into this episode of The Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, refer to the following links: BBC article Youtube video Bitcoin chart Yahoo Finance Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST , a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…

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. Thank you for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon School in Atlanta, Ga. For more information, refer to the following links: 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 Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST , a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…

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. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, GA. 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 Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST , a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…

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. Thank you for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, GA. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST , a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…

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. Thank you for listening to this episode of THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon School in Atlanta, GA. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST , a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…

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. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, GA. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST , a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…

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. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, GA. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST , a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…

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). Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, GA. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST , a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…

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. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, GA. - Euro News Updates - Hungarian Protest - Revenge Bill Article - Teachers Protesting for Better Wages Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST , a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…

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. Thank you for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, GA. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST , a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…

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. Thank you for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. 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 Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST , a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…

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. Join our group as we discuss the implications of the protests in South Korea, and thank you for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, GA. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST , a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…

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. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, GA. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST , a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…