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“It looks very unlikely that the protesters will leave the streets any time soon”—Colombia boils over

Also on the daily podcast: armed forces’ bids to be a bit greener and how sheer accident has shaped music

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DEMONSTRATIONS INITIALLY against tax reform have bloomed—and turned violent. The reforms have been shelved, but the protests now threaten President Iván Duque’s rule. The emissions contributions of the world’s armed forces are rarely reported and largely overlooked; we examine the efforts to make armies a bit greener. And an audio tour through popular music’s accidental innovators. Runtime: 19min

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