Over the decades, Senegal has earned a reputation as a reliably stable democracy in West Africa. But recent events have put that reputation to test.  Over the last month, Senegal has been rocked by widespread protests against the government of President Macky Sall. These protests were sparked by the arrest and conviction of a prominent opposition party leader, Ousmane Sanko. The government response to these protests has been brutal. More than a dozen people have been killed, many by live ammunition fired into crowds of protesters. Joining me to discuss recent events in Senegal is Carine Kaneza Nantulya, deputy director within the Africa division at Human Rights Watch. We discuss what lead to these protests and what Human Rights Watch uncovered about the government’s deadly response. We then have a broader discussion about what is driving democratic backsliding in Senegal

New York City, Washington, D.C., and Mar-a-Lago all on high alert as police and protesters brace for a possible indictment of Donald Trump. The New York City police department placed steel barriers and cameras around the criminal courthouse in lower Manhattan ahead of possible protests.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Americans kidnapped in Mexico. Violent protest near Atlanta. Concern over another train derailment. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper has tonight's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spotify announced a new audiobook strategy, aiming directly at Amazon (plus Apple and Google). Twitch bans online gambling after a soap-opera type scamming by a popular streamer. But, will it last? ESPN launches a creator network, investing a bucket of pucks into the initiative. Both Joe and Robert agree, it's "meh". And Starbucks launches a new Web3 loyalty program, investing a double bucket of pucks. Rants and raves include purpose and more purpose...plus, the Emmy awards. This week's articles: Spotify Sells Audiobooks Twitch Online Gambling Announcement ESPN Launches Creator Network Starbucks and Web3 Brands and Purpose Emmy Award Results --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Subscribe at TheTilt.com and get the best content creator newsletter 2x per week.

Air Date 9/5/2020 Today we take a look at the protests and counter-protests roiling the nation and recognize the conspiracy-laden fundamentalism of the far-right that is fueling the violence. Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 Transcript MEMBERSHIP ON PATREON (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content) Support us on PodHero Support us on Flattr EPISODE SPONSORS: Clean Choice Energy IF YOU’RE GOING TO SHOP AMAZON: Amazon USA | Amazon CA | Amazon UK SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Marjorie Cohn on Portland Secret Police - CounterSpin - Air Date 7-24-20 While we wait to see if corporate media can decide which optic is an optic too far, we talk about the legal, constitutional elements of the fight for our right to protest, including against the forces that are sent to police the protesting. Marjorie Kohn. Ch. 2: Kenosha - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Air Date 08-30-20 John Oliver discusses a week that saw the Republican National Convention, a horrific series of shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and a strike in professional sports -- three stories that are really one story, about race in America. Ch. 3: Trump Attacks Anti-Fascists But Is Silent on Boogaloo & Far-Right Groups Engaged in Deadly Violence - Democracy Now! - Air Date 6-23-20 President Trump claims without evidence that anti-fascists are inciting riots at protests against police brutality but has downplayed groups like the “boogaloo” movement, which are using the protests as cover to carry out violence, even murder. Ch. 4: Trump Cheers On Violent Terror - The Young Turks - Air Date 9-1-20 Trump is promoting violence in the United States. Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur discuss on The Young Turks. Ch. 5: Voting is Not Enough: Become a Poll Worker - Best of the Left Activism Take action! Click the title and/or scroll down for quick links and resources from this segment. For more, visit Bestoftheleft.com/2020Action. Ch. 6: Trump Caravans and the Threat of Sectarian Violence - The Muckrake Podcast - Air Date 9-1-20 Right-Wing vigilantism turns to roving bands of MAGA supporters driving into cities and doling out violence. Ch. 7: America's Brutal Police State Expands Its Reach In Portland - The Real News Network - Air Date 7-29-20 The way white moms in Portland are being treated has long been the norm for BIPOC people. VOICEMAILS Ch. 8: Rewriting the American myth - Erin from Philadelphia FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 9: Final comments asking for your thoughts on our national myths and origin stories or about the stories that other cultures tell themselves TAKE ACTION! Become a Poll Worker: WorkElections.com Spread the word/join the recruitment campaigns:  Power the Polls (@powerthepolls): Help recruit the next generation of poll workers to power the November Election. The Poll Workers Project (@PollProject): Volunteer to be a poll worker and become part of the movement to help everyone vote this November The Poll Hero Project (@pollheroproject): Recruiting thousands of college and high school students to be paid poll workers to make the 2020 election a success! More Than A Vote (@morethanavote): Fighting against voter suppression. Recruiting poll workers in heavily Black districts across the country.  EDUCATE YOURSELF & SHARE States scramble to recruit thousands of poll workers amid pandemic shortage (CNN) Coronavirus creates election worker shortage ahead of November (Politico) Wanted: Young People To Work The Polls This November (NPR) The Poll Workers Project is seeking younger generation to work at the polling precincts (The State News) NBA star LeBron James' group plans effort to recruit poll workers for November (NBC News) Poll Worker Shortages and Potential Solutions (Canvass from NCSL) Florida Hit by Poll Worker Shortage (WFLA) Want to Help Our Community Vote This Year? Be a Poll Worker (HRC, Advocate) From 47 Primaries, 4 Warning Signs About the 2020 Vote (NY Times) Written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman  MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  Astrisx - Bodytonic Copper Halls - Blue Dot Sessions Haena - Cloud Harbor Entrap - Darby Quaver - Codebreaker Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent SHOW IMAGE "March for Justice" Springfield, OR by David Geitgey Sierralupe, Flickr | License | Changes: Cropped, increased brightness & contrast   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Support the show via Patreon Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | +more Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at [email protected] Review the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Facebook!

Republicans rollout their latest coronavirus relief bill. Another tense night of protests. Hurricane Douglas lashes Hawaii. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's turmoil across the nation as the coronavirus spikes. Meanwhile, conflicts at President Trump's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma as racially fuel protests continue following the death of George Floyd and other victims of police brutality. Stay tuned for these stories and more on this week's "Face the Nation."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's "Face the Nation," calls for police reform, as protests continue over police brutality and racism across the country. Plus -- could we see a second wave of the coronavirus? Stay tuned!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remembering the man whose death sparked days of protests. Buffalo police officers suspended...after a confrontation with an older protester. Bracing for a painful report on jobs. Peter King has the CBS World News Roundup for Friday, June 5, 2020.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast, from coast to coast protests erupt over the killing of George Floyd by Minnesota policemen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicaragua is in the midst of a deepening political and security crisis. Over the last three months the government has been increasingly violent in its response to a growing protest movement.  Over 240 people have been killed since April, when protests against a social security reform measure began. Those protests have morphed to a broader political challenge against the longtime Sandinista leader Daniel Ortega. On the line with me to discuss recent events in Nicaragua and explain why the country is facing its most profound crisis in decades is Jason Marczak, Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center at the Atlantic Council. He explains the roots of the current crisis and offers some suggestions for how some key players in the region, including the United States, might use diplomacy to prevent this crisis from escalating further,    All in all, this is a useful conversation about a crisis that is not getting the attention it deserves, but is one that could most certainly have big implications across the region--including the United States. Nicaragua is not currently a large source country of migrants and asylum seekers at the southern US border, but if things continue as is, Nicaraguans could start to flee in large numbers.