Talking Turkey

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?

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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 [email protected] www.nyturks.org Twitter: @NewYoungTurks --- Intro music: Ozdemir Erdogan-Gurbet

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 [email protected] www.nyturks.org Twitter: @NewYoungTurks --- Intro music: Ozdemir Erdogan-Gurbet

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 [email protected] www.nyturks.org Twitter: @NewYoungTurks --- Intro music: Ozdemir Erdogan-Gurbet

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 [email protected] www.nyturks.org Twitter: @NewYoungTurks --- Intro music: Ozdemir Erdogan-Gurbet