Talking Turkey

Talking Turkey is a podcast by the New Young Turks bringing those who are young and those who feel young together to discuss Turkish politics, society, and culture.

EP10 - From Magnificent Century to Netflix: Our take on Turkish Series

In this episode, we discuss how Turkish series have developed over the years and what kind of an image of the Turkish society it draws for viewers from all over the world. With Netflix and other online platforms entering the market, how did this affect the Turkish series industry?Email us your comments or questions at:social@nyturks.orgwww.nyturks.orgTwitter: @NewYoungTurksIntro music: Ozdemir Erdogan - Gurbet

03-30
18:05

EP9: All That You Ever Wanted to Ask Us - FAQs about New Young Turks

In this episode, we answer your burning questions and introduce a new member to our podcast series. Why are we called the New Young Turks? Is this related to the historic Jeunes Turces or to the contemporary U.S. web series The Young Turks? Why don't we post more regularly? And what are some opportunities and challenges for us moving further? If you have a question we missed, please let us know!--- Email us your comments or questions at social@nyturks.org www.nyturks.org Twitter: @NewYoungTurks --- Intro music: Ozdemir Erdogan-Gurbet

01-22
14:19

EP8: Hospitality, Racism, and Turkish Politics: Deportations of Syrian Refugees

In this episode, we talk about the recent reports of deportations of Syrian refugees from Turkey. We discuss the politicization of this issue, the reaction from the locals, and potential ways to improve the situation. --- Email us your comments or questions at social@nyturks.org www.nyturks.org Twitter: @NewYoungTurks --- Intro music: Ozdemir Erdogan-Gurbet

08-01
40:13

EP7: Turkey Closes the Book on Elections... For Now!

In this episode, we talk about the infamous Istanbul election repeat. We discuss Imamoglu’s campaign strategy that led him to victory and the international media coverage of the events. --- Email us your comments or questions at social@nyturks.org www.nyturks.org Twitter: @NewYoungTurks --- Intro music: Ozdemir Erdogan-Gurbet

07-30
36:52

EP6: "Kardeş yabancı mısın?" The Incredible Complexity of Being a Foreigner in Turkey

In this episode, we talk to Isaac about his experience living as an Ethiopian journalist in Istanbul. We discuss stereotypes, racism, the Turkish language, and the many challenges of living as a foreigner in Turkey. --- Email us your comments or questions at social@nyturks.org www.nyturks.org Twitter: @NewYoungTurks --- Intro music: Ozdemir Erdogan-Gurbet

05-22
50:25

EP5: Tears, Laughs, and a Pinch of Mystery: Post-Election Drama

In this episode, we talk about the (very interesting) results of the March 31st local elections. We discuss partisanship, social media, and what's next for Istanbul. --- Email us your comments or questions at social@nyturks.org www.nyturks.org Twitter: @NewYoungTurks --- Intro music: Ozdemir Erdogan-Gurbet

04-22
33:15

EP4: Turkey Goes to the Polls... Again!

In this episode, we talk about the local elections set to take place in Turkey on March 31st, 2019. We discuss party alliances, women's participation, and the many intricacies of Turkish politics. --- Email us your comments or questions at social@nyturks.org www.nyturks.org Twitter: @NewYoungTurks --- Intro music: Ozdemir Erdogan-Gurbet

03-30
25:40

EP3: From the Deep Web to the #Christchurch Terrorist Attacks

In this episode, we talk about the #Christchurch terrorist attacks of March 15th, 2019. We discuss Islamophobia, white supremacy, and the intricacies of the deep web. --- Email us your comments or questions at social@nyturks.org www.nyturks.org Twitter: @NewYoungTurks --- Intro music: Ozdemir Erdogan-Gurbet

03-25
28:24

EP2: The Grey Wolves Crash the Party: Young and Nationalist in Turkey

In this episode, we talk to Osman Erturk Ozel, member of the founders committee of Turkey's IYI Party and the former president of the party's youth branch. We discuss nationalism, what it means for young Turks, and the intricacies of right-wing politics in Turkey. ---Email us your comments or questions at social@nyturks.orgwww.nyturks.orgTwitter: @NewYoungTurks---Intro music: Ozdemir Erdogan-Gurbet

07-13
48:24

EP1: Two Syrian Refugees in the Midst of Turkish Elections

In honor of #WorldRefugeeDay, in this episode, we talk to Rawwad Al-Shamy and Arwa Al-Mustafa, two young Syrian refugees who have been living in Turkey for more than 5 years, about the current political climate surrounding refugees and the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.---Email us your comments or questions at social@nyturks.orgwww.nyturks.orgTwitter: @NewYoungTurks---Intro music: Ozdemir Erdogan-Gurbet

06-21
36:03

EP1: Merhaba! This is the New Young Turks

In this introductory episode, we tell you a little bit about ourselves and discuss what's in the bag for the Talking Turkey podcast.---Email us your comments or questions at social@nyturks.orgwww.nyturks.orgTwitter: @NewYoungTurks---Intro music: Ozdemir Erdogan-Gurbet

06-18
03:52

Fatih Tatlıdil

if you wanna speak about politics you should be impartial if you wanna be impartial you should invite whole party members i am not member of any party

05-07 Reply

mezat

maybe u guys can talk about being a university student in turkey or maybe just istanbul, nice concept btw and music Gurbet I guess right 👍👍

07-03 Reply

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