3 chapters across the catalog
Ivory Coast Unrest and The Golden Age of Journalism
Violence has flared in the Ivory Coast following President Alassane Ouattara's decision to run for a third term. In a related discussion on the state of media, Margaret Carlson laments the loss of the "Golden Age of Journalism." The hosts argue that journalism began to deteriorate with the advent of TV news and the subsequent use of CIA-placed stories and native advertising.
Ivory Coast Conflict, Alassane Ouattara IMF Background
The conflict in the Ivory Coast has led to a massacre of over 1,000 people and a global cocoa shortage. Alassane Ouattara, a former IMF official and University of Pennsylvania graduate, is being positioned by the international community to replace incumbent Laurent Gbagbo.
Marin County Teacher Disappearance, Cocoa Export Ban
A news blooper regarding the disappearance of teacher Deborah Schmidt in Marin County is shared. In international news, UN-sanctioned leader Alassane Ouattara has banned cocoa exports from the Ivory Coast, causing global prices to spike. The hosts suggest the UN's involvement in the region is corrupt.
