Raphael Geiger, Istanbul correspondent for Süddeutsche Zeitung, discusses the recent protests in Turkey following President Erdogan's controversial arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. Highlighting youth-led movements, he emphasizes the aspiration for democracy amidst governmental oppression. Meanwhile, Henry Bodkin, a Jerusalem correspondent, delves into the political unrest in Israel, sparked by Netanyahu's actions and the firing of Shin Bet's director. This conversation uncovers the alarming erosion of democratic values in both nations.
