6 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.
Ebola Outbreak Distribution and the Ivory Coast Border
Adam Curry questions the validity of Ebola outbreak maps provided by the CDC, noting that the virus appears to stop abruptly at the border of the Ivory Coast. He points out that the Ivory Coast has resumed flights to affected neighboring countries despite the supposed danger. The hosts express skepticism about the narrative of the virus "creeping" across borders.
Dr. Kent Brantley, Samaritan's Purse, and Liberia Outbreak
The story of Dr. Kent Brantley, a 33-year-old medical missionary for Samaritan's Purse, is detailed following his infection with Ebola in Monrovia, Liberia. Despite wearing full protective gear, Brantley fell ill, initially suspecting malaria. The hosts also trace the history of the Ivory Coast strain back to a 1994 necropsy on a chimpanzee.
United Nations peacekeepers face serious allegations of sexual misconduct in Haiti and the Ivory Coast. In Haiti, a mobile phone video reportedly shows Uruguayan soldiers assaulting an 18-year-old man. In the Ivory Coast, peacekeepers are accused of enticing underage girls to exchange sex for food, highlighting a recurring pattern of abuse by UN personnel.
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.
