Best Innovation Diploma Podcasts (2024)

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How might we support leadership development for women in schools? 46:24

2h ago46:24

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Tune in to "Start with Questions," a transformational leadership podcast by Mount Vernon Ventures. In this episode, host Ann Marsh Rutledge welcomes two inspiring leaders: Denise Musselwhite, CEO and founder of Tech and Thrive and executive board chair for ATLIS, and Kristy Lundstrom, Head of School for the Mount Vernon School. Together, they delve…

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How Can Futures Literacy Transform Organizational Success? 30:50

1M ago30:50

30:50

In this episode, Ann Marsh Rutledge, Executive Director of MV Ventures, and Jared Colley, Head of Learning and Innovation at Mount Vernon Upper Campus and Editor for Ventures R&D Reports, discuss the concept of "futures literacy." Emphasizing the importance of preparing for multiple plausible future scenarios rather than predicting a single future,…

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How Does Competitive eSports Shape Personal Growth and Real-World Skills? 33:31

2M ago33:31

33:31

Mount Vernon Upper School eSports A team joins us on the podcast to discuss their experiences in competitive gaming. They highlight the strategic depth they use, including data analysis and team strategy, particularly in playing Super Smash Bros. They also share personal stories on how eSports facilitated significant social connections and personal…

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How Does Mount Vernon's Innovation Diploma Shape Future-Ready Mindsets? 34:21

3M ago34:21

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In this episode, host Ann Marsh Rutledge and guest Krista Fancher from Mount Vernon School delve into the Innovation Diploma program's "Future of" course, revealing how it instills a future-ready mindset in students. Students tackle ambitious, real-world, industry projects and surpass expectations, fueled by intrinsic motivation. The Innovation Dip…

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What are the trends, issues, and opportunities for implementing AI in schools? 34:24

4M ago34:24

34:24

In this episode of "Start with Questions," host Ann Marsh Rutledge and guests Jared Colley from The Mount Vernon School and Josh Clark from The Landmark School discuss changes in the conversation around AI in schools. Listen as they discuss trends, pressing issues, exciting opportunities, and practical advice for leaders for implementing AI in scho…

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How Might We Inspire Faculty Agency through Professional Learning? 25:53

5M ago25:53

25:53

In this episode of "Start with Questions," host Ann Marsh Rutledge and guest Bo Adams from the Mount Vernon School highlight "Collider," a professional learning event at Mount Vernon School. It brings external conference benefits in-house, fostering collaboration among faculty and staff. Themes like purpose-based learning and artificial intelligenc…

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How do leaders manage talent and experience in a new world of work? 27:13

6M ago27:13

27:13

In this episode of "Start with Questions," host Ann Marsh Rutledge and guest Matt Nealon from the Mount Vernon School discuss their winter R&D report, "A New Kind of Leader: Managing Talent and Experience for a New World of Work." They discuss the evolving workplace and the importance of managing talent post-COVID. They highlight strategies for nur…

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Transformation: A Year in Review - 2023's Top Conversations 28:05

7M ago28:05

28:05

In this episode of "Start with Questions," we're sharing curated episodes of our most popular and enlightening conversations from 2023. Join Ann Marsh Rutledge, the Executive Director of MV Ventures, as we take you on a journey through the standout episodes of the year that are sure to ignite your excitement, inspire new ideas, and help you anticip…

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Season 5 Episode 24 | The Anti-Bitcoin Protests in El Salvador 9:46

8M ago9:46

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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 d…

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Season 5 Episode 23 | Slipper Protest in Belarus 12:58

8M ago12:58

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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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Season 5 Episode 22 | Nigerian Police Brutality Protest 7:59

8M ago7:59

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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. Thank you for listening to the Getting into Good Trouble podcast, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Ve…

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Season 5 Episode 21 | Hungarian Teacher Protest - Update (part 2) 11:45

8M ago11:45

11:45

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, …

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Season 5 Episode 20 | Brexit Protests - Update (Part 2) 13:23

8M ago13:23

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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). Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a …

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Season 5 Episode 19 | South Korean Crowd Crush Protest 22:14

8M ago22:14

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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. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of t…

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Season 5 Episode 18 | Tbilisi, Georgia Journalist Murder Protest 12:37

8M ago12:37

12:37

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…

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Season 5 Episode 17 | Teacher Wage Protests in Portugal 15:57

8M ago15:57

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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 co…

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Season 5 Episode 16 | Peruvian Anti-Government Protest 14:50

8M ago14:50

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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. Thank you for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAS…

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Season 5 Episode 15 | Mexican Economy Protests 9:02

8M ago9:02

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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. Thank You for listening to T…

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Season 5 Episode 13 | Rising Cost of Living in Spain Protests 8:43

8M ago8:43

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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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Season 5 Episode 12 | Haitian Gang Violence Protests 13:07

8M ago13:07

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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. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a projec…

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Season 5 Episode 11 | The Romanian People Protest Covid Restrictions 16:42

8M ago16:42

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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…

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Season 5 Episode 10 | Nahel Merzouk Protests in France 6:32

8M ago6:32

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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. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a…

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Season 5 Episode 9 | South Korean Teacher Protests 16:39

8M ago16:39

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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. Join our group as we dis…

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Season 5 Episode 8 | Iranian Schoolgirl Poisoning Protests 9:03

8M ago9:03

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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. Thank you for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma …

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Season 5 Episode 7 | The Mongolian "Do Your Job" Protests 9:42

8M ago9:42

9:42

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. …

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Season 5 Episode 6 | Anti-Immigration Sentiment in France 5:56

8M ago5:56

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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 compl…

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Season 5 Episode 5 | Anti-rape protests in Bangladesh 3:26

8M ago3:26

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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. Thank you for tuning into this episode of The Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper S…

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Season 5 Episode 4 | Anti India Protests in Canada 14:18

8M ago14:18

14:18

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. Thank You for listening to …

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Season 5 Episode 3 | Qatar and the Dark Side of the World Cup Part 2 20:28

8M ago20:28

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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. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of T…

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Season 5 Episode 2 | Mahsa Amini Iranian Protest Update 12:01

8M ago12:01

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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 inf…

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Season 5 Episode 1 | Poland Abortion Protest 14:49

8M ago14:49

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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 soci…

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How can schools leverage their communities to fuel innovation? 25:48

9M ago25:48

25:48

During this episode of Start with Questions, the Ventures team answers the question, “How can schools leverage their communities to fuel innovation?” and discusses their recent Council on Innovation event. Listen as Ann Marsh Rutledge, Executive Director of MV Ventures, interviews Brad Droke, Dean of Students for the Upper Campus at The Mount Verno…

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How do we foster total health within our organization? 24:55

9M ago24:55

24:55

During this episode of Start with Questions the Ventures team answers the question “How do we foster total health within our organization?” and discusses their new R&D Report, Total Health: The Wholeness of People in an Age of Technology, which was just released in early October. Listen as Ann Marsh Rutledge, Executive Director of MV Ventures, inte…

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How Might We "Level Up" with Maker Education? 25:50

11M ago25:50

25:50

During this episode of Start with Questions the Ventures team answers the question “How does maker education benefit students and schools in today’s context?” and discusses their new book, Leveling Up Maker Education, scheduled to be released in late September. Listen as Brett Jacobsen, CEO of The Mount Vernon Organization, interviews Bo Adams, Chi…

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How Might We Nurture Big Ideas with Design Thinking? 19:30

12M ago19:30

19:30

During this episode of Start with Questions the Ventures team celebrates the launch of a new toolkit, Little Learners with Big Ideas: A Field Guide for Design Thinking. Listen as Ann Marsh Rutledge, Ventures’ Head of Learning and Innovation, interviews Molly Hudson, Director of Lower School, and Kevin Day, Impact Design Lab Coordinator, about why D…

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Do you know your leadership ABCs? 39:55

1y ago39:55

39:55

Ventures welcomes Bradley James Davies to the pod to discuss his latest book. Bradley is a celebrated school leader and after a two-decade career in education that included teaching, coaching, and leading across all grade levels, he founded Falkor, a leadership and life consultancy dedicated to helping clients lead better and live better. In 2022 h…

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How Do We Activate Agency in Students? 32:17

1y ago32:17

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We’re excited to kick-off Season 2 of the Start with Questions podcast with the celebration of Ventures’ launch of Activate Agency: Empower Your Students to Own Their Learning, a curriculum guide that takes a deep-dive into Mount Vernon’s Innovation Diploma, our school-within-a-school model. Listen as Ventures’ Executive Director, Kalen Curtis, int…

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Are You AI Ready? 25:22

1y ago25:22

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Are you AI ready? In this episode Jared Colley, Upper Campus Learning & Innovation, and Dr. Brett Jacobsen, CEO, at Mount Vernon sit down to discuss the recent acceleration of artificial intelligence and the profound implications for an organization’s people, protection, and programs. As leaders, how might we take inventory of the myriad implicatio…

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Special Episode | Trust the Process - Why We Like to Learn the iD Way 8:23

1y ago8:23

8:23

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…

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What should capture our attention? 39:20

1+ y ago39:20

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Ventures is honored to welcome Will Richardson to the Start with Questions Podcast. Will is a former public school educator of 22 years. He has spent the last 15 years developing an international reputation as a leading thinker and writer about the intersection of social online learning networks, education, and systemic change. Most recently, Will …

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What is the purpose of school? 48:28

1+ y ago48:28

48:28

Ventures is honored to welcome Michael Horn to today’s podcast, discussing his latest book, From Reopen to Reinvent: (Re)Creating School for Every Child. In addition, Michael has authored Disrupting Class, Choosing College, and even a children’s story, Goodnight Box. Michael is the co-founder of and a distinguished fellow at the Clayton Christensen…

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How Can We Really Measure Learning Growth? 27:30

1+ y ago27:30

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Any conversation about measuring learning usually starts with assessment. We’re all familiar with taking tests as students and most of us are also familiar with administering and grading tests as teachers. We have personal histories, emotions, and opinions all tied to these testing experiences. But what is the purpose of assessment? And is assessme…

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What is Workplace Well-Being? 33:00

1+ y ago33:00

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Workplace well-being has become a buzz-phrase but, at its core, it is a deeply personal and unique set of conditions, needs, preferences and values that differ for each individual. Kalen Curtis and Matt Neylon weigh-in on Episode 3!By Mount Vernon Ventures

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Season 4 Episode 21 | The Czech people protest against their government and call for new elections 25:03

1+ y ago25:03

25:03

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. 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…

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Season 4 Episode 20 | China's COVID Catastrophe of 2022 15:38

1+ y ago15:38

15:38

The Chinese people protest the ongoing strict Covid lockdowns years after the pandemic began. 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 moreBy Innovation Diploma Students

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Season 4 Episode 19 | The Hungarian Teacher Protests 14:00

1+ y ago14:00

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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. 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 moreBy Innovation Diploma Students

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Season 4 Episode 18 | Iran Protests and The World Cup in Qatar 16:44

1+ y ago16:44

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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 …

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Season 4 Episode 17 | Qatar and the Dark Side of the World Cup 8:16

1+ y ago8:16

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Our team researches the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and discusses the corruption and human rights protests currently happening. 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 moreBy Innovation Diploma Students

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Season 4 Episode 16 | The March of the Mummies in the UK (Mommies) 13:47

1+ y ago13:47

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The mothers of Great Britain are protesting the cost of childcare. 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 moreBy Innovation Diploma Students

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Season 4 Episode 22 | The Cuban people protest in the wake of Hurricane Ian 9:43

1+ y ago9:43

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In Havana, Cuba, people have taken to the streets to protest against corruption and strife following hurricane Ian. 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 moreBy Innovation Diploma Students

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