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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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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.

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- 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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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.



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

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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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