Ilan Uzgell

Ilan Uzgell, the Deputy Chairman of Turkey's Republican People's Party, provides a critical view of the nation's political climate as protests erupt following the jailing of the main opposition leader. He discusses fears among youth who have only known Erdogan's rule, questioning if this is the end of democracy in Turkey. Uzgell draws alarming parallels between Erdogan and authoritarian leaders like Putin and Trump, highlighting Western inaction. The conversation also touches on the implications of corporate influences on freedom and ongoing international tensions.