Under The Seabass, A Deep Dive Into Global Protests

The Burmese military has re-taken over the recent democratically installed country of Myanmar in a coup on February 1st. Since then, hundreds of thousands of protestors have taken to the streets to demand a return to civilian rule, and an end to military occupation. Myanmar (Burma) has a long history of military occupation and subsequent crackdowns. In this episode, I briefly explain the long history of events that led to this 2021 coup. 

In this episode, we go to Thailand where over 10,000 mostly university students are protesting the military government's control of Parliament and the constitution, as well as demanding reform on a very delicate subject in Thailand: the Royal Monarchy. 

In this episode, we go to the former Soviet satellite country of Belarus. Belarusians have hit the streets amidst the COVID-19 pandemic to express their displeasure with President, er rather dictator, Alexander Lukashenko, after he barred political candidates from running against him in the upcoming presidential election. *Note: Lukashenko has been president for 26 years now... (collar tug)

In this episode, Seabass covers the latest protest in the Philippines. Despite quarantine restrictions on mass gatherings due to COVID-19, Filipinos are standing up against the passage of an Anti-Terror Bill they claim, that due to its wording, the government can easily violate the liberties of ordinary citizens by labeling them as terrorists. A deep dive goes into the wording of the bill and how President Duterte's cult of personality creates a sense of worry.  Music credit: Kadangyan - Umpap-a (2002) Kahimanawari - Pinikpikan (2006)

Muslims in India are hitting the streets to protest a controversial citizenship bill, the Citizenship Amendment Act. Many are worried that the increasingly Hindu nationalist government of Narendra Modi will strip them of citizenship, and thus, a voice in their own country. While others are fighting to protect their identity, freedom, and equality from increasing immigration.

Thousands of Colombians hit the streets to protest against the highly unpopular administration of President Ivan Duque. They are protesting for a variety of reasons, but mainly about pension reform and a slow peace deal with the FARC. Seabass breaks down the context behind it all.  *Also Colombia is my ancestral country so this one hits a little close to home* 

In this episode, Seabass covers the major protests in Iraq. What began as a movement to protest government corruption, high unemployment, and lack of security has culminated in demands for a complete change in government, a government in place since the US-led invasion in 2003.

Seabass covers the most recent protest in Iran, where people are angry about severe price hikes to fuel and food. Plus is Iran on the verge of another regime change. 40 years after the historic Islamic Revolution? Scores of people have been demanding the resignation of President Hassan Rouhani and the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 

Seabass talks about the unrest happening in Haiti. Sparked by a PetroCaribe corruption scandal involving current president Jovenel Moise, plus the country's overall lack of fuel, food, and opportunities, people are demanding for his resignation.  

An update on the protests and news surrounding the resignation of President Evo Morales in Bolivia and a new Constitution reform in Chile

Seabass takes a deep dive into the political turmoil in Bolivia. Caused in part by potential election fraud by President Evo Morales, people in Bolivia are protesting for fair elections and the preservation of their democracy.

The trailer to Under The Seabass, a podcast that takes a deep dive into specific social and political protests happening around the world. Join your host Sebastian Escobar or "Seabass" as he provides a summary of the protests plus backstory to how it all started.

Seabass takes a deep dive into the protests happening in Peru and why they are significant. Plus the backstory of corruption with a Brazilian construction firm that has implicated every president since 1990. 

Seabass dives deep into the protest happening in Chile. How it all started, the political backstory that lit the fire, and possible outcomes for the future.