Ideas The Emancipation of Turkish Writer Ahmet Altan, Pt 2
Jul 17, 2024
Ahmet Altan, a significant writer imprisoned in Turkey for nearly five years, reflects on the meaning of freedom and discusses his time in prison and the support he received. The podcast also explores Istanbul's rich history and culture, Altan's family background and the influence of his Kurdish heritage, and personal experiences of sentencing in Turkey.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Finding Freedom in Imagination
02:38 • 13min
The Significance of Cherishing a Single Moment
15:13 • 2min
The Underbelly of Istanbul: History, Culture, and Enigma
17:26 • 11min
Family Heritage and Cultural Influence
28:11 • 4min
Personal Experiences of Sentencing in Turkey
32:23 • 21min
A Journey Through Intimate and Foggy Worlds
53:34 • 2min