Throughout the second half of July, Portlanders continued showing up en masse to confront federal agents downtown. As the struggle neared its conclusion, national media attention brought a strange, carnival air to the proceedings. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Death Island" investigates mysterious deaths of tourists on the scenic island of Koh Tao. "How Men Think" provides insights from men on their perspectives, behaviors and communication in relationships. "Eating While Broke" features a meal shared by self-made entrepreneurs, influencers, and celebrities that they ate when broke.
The Portland protests moved from an interesting movement to a full-scale theatrical spectacle especially with Feds Night. With protesters shaking the fence while lines of federal agents launch gas grenades towards them, the dynamics of the movement has changed.
The speaker describes their experience during the Black Lives Matter protests, witnessing police brutality and taking precautions to ensure safety, followed by the impact of seeing themselves on a live stream of the protests.
Federal law enforcement monitored livestreams during protests and saw them as a major avenue for protesters to recruit more participants and build public sympathy. Livestreamers also used the platform to promote themselves and their cash apps, which became a new trend.
The speaker and her friends attended a music festival unprepared for the physical challenges they faced. Despite efforts to learn more through social media, information about the festival was not communicated effectively.
The recent protests in Portland led to the creation of new activist groups such as Moms United for Black Lives, as tear gas and violence permeated the scene. The Riot Ribs staff departed, using raised funds to deliver BBQ ribs to protests across the US.
Federal agents and protesters in Portland engaged in a war of tear gas canisters and fireworks. July 30th marked the first night in weeks without tear gas, though violence continued with federal and local police taking to the streets.
Join the host of Eating While Broke podcast as he eats the meals that once got self-made entrepreneurs, influencers, and celebrities through tough financial times.