Getting Into Good Trouble | Innovation Diploma

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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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. 

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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. 

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