Getting Into Good Trouble | Innovation Diploma

Season 4 Episode 6 | The Protest over Water Shortages in South Africa

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.  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 4 Episode 5 | The Sudanese Million Man March

This team chose to champion the Sudanese people as they protest against corruption and military control in Sudan during the Million Man March. 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 4 Episode 5 | The Sudanese Million Man March

This team chose to champion the Sudanese people as they protest against corruption and military control in Sudan during the Million Man March. 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 4 Episode 4 | The Iranian People Protest the Death of Mahsa Amini

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. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOO...

Season 4 Episode 3 | Ecuadorian People Protesting Femicide

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 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 4 Episode 2 | The Russian People Protest War in Ukraine

This team tackles the Russian invasion of Ukraine and analyzes the Russian protests against the war.  Student-led, Student-created 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 4 Episode 2 | The Russian People Protest War in Ukraine

This team tackles the Russian invasion of Ukraine and analyzes the Russian protests against the war.  Student-led, Student-created 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 4 Episode 1 | Unrest in Sri Lanka: Party in the Palace

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. 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

Special Episode | Trust the Process - why we like to learn the iD way

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...

Special Episode | Trust the Process - why we like to learn this way

3 freshmen in the Innovation Diploma 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, stud...

Gn2GT S3 Episode 16 | Chilean Elections - Interview with Chilean Student

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.  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

Gn2GT S3 Episode 17 | LGBTQ-Free Zone Protests in Poland

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.  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

Gn2GT S3 Episode 16 | Chilean Elections - Interview with Chilean Student

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.  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

Gn2GT S3 Episode 14 | Portrait of a Student Activist

The team interviews David Adkins, a young activist, to find out what motivates him to take action.  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

Gn2GT S3 Episode 14 | Portrait of a Young Activist

The team interviews David Adkins, a young activist to find out what motivates him to take action. 

Gn2GT S3 Episode 13 | Venezuela Economic Crisis Protests

The team works to learn more about Venezuela and the Economic Crisis.  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

GN2GT S3 Episode 12 | Australia's Sexual Assault Protests

Our team of female teen podcasters chose this topic after researching sexual assault protests in Australia and realizing that they must bring awareness to this protest. Our team was passionate about learning more about Australia's Sexual Assault Protests in the wake of several accusations of prominent Australian officials. We hope you listen as we interview Dr. Blair Williams who helps us make sense of the issue.   Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project ...

GN2GT S3 Episode 11 | Anti-Amazon Protests for Employee Rights

Worldwide, Amazon worker protests have continued to highlight alleged unfair practices in the workplace. The team digs in to find out and bring us up to speed from the history of the allegations to today.  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

Gn2GT S3 Episode 9 | The Mexican Drug War

Most people know about the Mexican Drug War, but not too many people know the current state of the conflict. We did the research and were pretty surprised by what we found. 

Gn2GT S3 Episode 9 | The Omicron Variant and Africa

There is a lot of misinformation surrounding the omicron variant and South Africa's relationship to it. Instead of being celebrated for discovering the Omicron Variant, many reacted unfavorably with travel bans and racist rhetoric. The team takes a deeper look at the relationship between South Africa and the Omicron variant and talks about a breaking announcement from the White House.  Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma prog...

Gn2GT S3 Episode 10 | The Omicron Variant and Africa

There is a lot of misinformation surrounding the omicron variant and South Africa's relationship to it. Instead of being celebrated for discovering the Omicron Variant, many reacted unfavorably with travel bans and racist rhetoric. The team takes a deeper look at the relationship between South Africa and the Omicron variant and talks about a breaking announcement from the White House. 

Gn2GT S3 Episode 10 | The Mexican Drug War

Most people know about the Mexican Drug War, but not too many people know the current state of the conflict. We did the research and were pretty surprised by what we found.  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

Gn2GT S3 Episode 8 | European Climate Change Protests

THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019 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

Gn2GT S3 Episode 7 | Myanmar Coup Protests

THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019 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

Gn2GT S3 Episode 6 | The Tunisia Power Grab

THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019. 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

Gn2GT S3 Episode 5 | Afghan Women and The Taliban

THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019. 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

Gn2GT S3 Episode 5 | Afghan Women and The Taliban

THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019. 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

Gn2GT Season 3 Episode 4 | Anti-Taliban Protests in Afghanistan

THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019. 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

Gn2GT Season 3 Episode 3 | Alexei Navalny Russian Protests

THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019. 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

Gn2GT Season 3 Episode 2 | The October Movement in Lebanon

THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019. 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

Gn2GT Season 3 Episode 1 | Australia's Covid Protests

THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019. Strict Covid restrictions have sparked anger from citizens in Australia. The protests increased until officials were forced to consider changes. Restrictions are slowly being lifted.  This year's freshman class takes their first swing at researching, writing, directing, and producing. One of their goals is to learn from previous cohorts and make the show even better.  New this year are interviews fr...

Gn2GT Season 3 Episode 1 | Australia's Covid Protests

THE Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast - explaining world conflicts and protests since 2019. Strict Covid restrictions have sparked anger from citizens in Australia. The protests increased until officials were forced to consider changes. Restrictions are slowly being lifted.  This year's freshman class takes their first swing at researching, writing, directing, and producing. One of their goals is to learn from previous cohorts and make the show even better.  New this year are interviews fr...

Sarah ● Reagan ● Rory | How We Got to Now - overview of clean

Three friends have a conversation about some of the more incredible aspects of the chapter on CLEAN from Steven Johnson's best-selling book, How We Got to Now."

Claire ● Audrey ● Cadyn | How We Got to Now - Connection of Ideas

Three scholars discuss the finer points of Steven Johnson's best seller, "How We Got to Now."

Burak ● Henry ● Stephan | How We Got to Now

Three friends discuss Steven Johnson's bestseller, "How We Got to Now."

Cate ● Hadley ● Kate | How We Got to Now - The Slow Hunch

Cate, Kate, and Hadley discuss the paradigm shifts brought about through history by the advances of artificial cooling! Because these inquisitive readers enjoyed the Cold section of Steven Johnson's, "How We Got to Now," they wanted to share their take.

Sydney ● Amy ● Sydney | How We Got to Now - Clean

A Sydney, another Sydney, and an Amy discuss how becoming more clean advanced mankind throughout history . 

Joe ● Brayden ● Henry ● Aidan | How We Got to Now - The Building of Ideas

Four guys connect on Zoom to discuss Steven Johnson's, "How We Got to Now." This episode emphasizes the way ideas build upon each other. 

Locke ● Matthew ● Curran | How We Got to Now - The Adjacent Possible

Locke, Curran, and Matthew have a conversation about aspects of Steven Johnson's, "How We Got to Now."

Mary Hannah ● Audrey | How We Got to Now - Clean

Mary Hannah and Audrey break down the chapter about clean from Steven Johnson's book, "How We Got to Now."

Bennett ● Maddox ● Landon | How We Got To Now - The Hummingbird Effect

Three guys have a chat about Steven Johnson's bestselling book, "How We Got to Now."

Ben ● Jake | How We Got to Now

Ben and Jake discuss the book, "How We Got to Now," and give their fresh take on the evolution of ideas. 

Lawson ● Jack ● Sebe | How We Got to Now - Light & Clean

Lawson, Jack, and Sebe discuss aspects of the book, "How We Got to Now," by Steven Johnson.  With an emphasis on the chapter explaining the evolution of artificial light and clean, the guys talk about their favorite new insights and the historical chain of events that lead to NOW.  

Covid19 | How Teachers are adjusting to Emergency Distance Learning

Be sure to listen to our companion episode, HOW STUDENTS ARE ADJUSTING to distance learning. Guess what educators miss most about not being in school during the Coronavirus quarantine? It might surprise you! We, the freshmen podcasters of the Innovation Diploma program, planned, wrote, recorded, and edited, this podcast episode about distance learning from our homes while sheltering in place during the Covid19, or Coronavirus outbreak. We worked from home exclusively using recorded Zoom mee...

Covid19 | How Students are adjusting to Distance Learning

Be sure to listen to our Companion Episode: HOW TEACHERS ARE ADJUSTING to distance learning. We, the freshmen podcasters of the Innovation Diploma program, planned, wrote, recorded, and edited, this podcast episode about distance learning from our homes while sheltering in place during the Covid19, or Coronavirus outbreak. We worked from home exclusively using recorded Zoom meetings to communicate. We asked, "What has the class of 2020 sacrificed to beat Covid19? Students tell us how they h...

Gn2GT Season 2 Episode 5 | India's Citizenship Amendment

Getting Into Good Trouble | Freshman Podcast What is wrong with India's new citizenship amendment and why are people protesting in the streets? Listen to find out!  Royalty-free music purchased from Bensound.com 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 2 Episode 5 | India's Citizenship Amendement

What is wrong with India's new citizenship amendment and why are people protesting in the streets? Listen to find out!  Royalty-free music purchased from Bensound.com

Season 2 Episode 4 | The Crisis of the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and Bangladesh

The season two freshmen crew delves into the next protest. We investigate the human rights abuses of the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, the International court's mandate that Myanmar MUST change its ways, and the strain all the refugees are putting on neighboring Bangladesh who are struggling under the strain of hosting the largest group of refugees in the world. In this episode, we give a shout out to TrevorJohns for giving us voice-over lessons this week. We hope we make you proud and that...

Gn2GT Season 2 Episode 4 | The Crisis of the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and Bangladesh

Getting Into Good Trouble | Freshman Podcast The season two freshmen crew delves into the next protest. We investigate the human rights abuses of the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, the International court's mandate that Myanmar MUST change its ways, and the strain all the refugees are putting on neighboring Bangladesh who are struggling under the strain of hosting the largest group of refugees in the world. In this episode, we give a shout out to TrevorJohns for giving us voice-over lessons ...

Season 2 Episode 3 | The Australian Wildfires