Best Turkey Current Affairs Podcasts (2025)

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The Fifth Floor: Tackling Nigeria's skin bleaching problem 24:11

2h ago24:11

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According to the World Health Organisation, 77% of Nigerian women have used skin-lightening creams. When BBC Hausa’s Madina Maishanu decided to look into this, she uncovered an even more worrying trend: mothers using potentially harmful products on their babies. Madina spoke to the campaigners trying to stop these practices. Plus, how human activit…

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Pope Francis’ Latin American Legacy 29:16

2h ago29:16

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Kate Adie introduces stories from Mexico, Canada, Kenya, the USA and Syria. As the first pope to come from Latin America, Pope Francis was hugely popular in the region, standing in solidarity with local priests who often have to walk a delicate line in communities under the control of drug cartels. Will Grant reflects on the late pope's legacy in M…

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April 26, 2025 2:22

34m ago2:22

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Israel's aid blockade deepens hunger in Gaza: UNIndia, Pakistan trade fire along Kashmir borderFrancis's funeral to be grand farewell to 'pope of the poor'FBI arrests judge in immigration showdownIstanbul’s Tulip Festival is back showcasing largest floral carpetBy TRT World

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BBC OS Conversations: Remembering the life of Pope Francis 24:53

7h ago24:53

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Mark Lowen in Rome brings people together to share their memories of the Pope, who died on Easter Monday. In our conversations, Mark hears from Catholics in Argentina, including one of Pope Francis’ friends who knew him when he was a priest in Buenos Aires. We also bring together three people from Northern Ireland who had a private audience with th…

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What is the Gen Z gold rush? 29:52

42m ago29:52

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In this episode, Lucy and Holly ask why a new generation of investors is turning to one of the world’s oldest assets: gold. Joined by Brian Byrnes from Moneybox, together they unpack gold’s historical role in the economy, its incredible performance, and how it compares to trendier assets like Bitcoin and tech stocks. Is gold still relevant in a dig…

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The funeral of Pope Francis 57:19

12h ago57:19

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Tens of thousands flock to Rome ahead of the Pope’s funeral. Christopher White, Vatican correspondent at the ‘National Catholic Reporter’, joins Georgina Godwin as Italy prepares to welcome world leaders paying their respects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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April 25, 2025 2:06

23h ago2:06

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ICC judges ordered to review Israel's challenge of jurisdictionUN urges ‘maximum restraint’ in Pakistan-India tensionZelenskyy: Russia hit Kiev with North Korean missilesUS officials admit: No warrant for Khalil arrestTürkiye’s AI momentum gains global recognitionBy TRT World

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Maps, the new mirrors to our society 40:37

5h ago40:37

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Maps don't just guide us; they help in decision-making. From our food apps to how well we are prepared for disaster management, location is our new currency. In this episode, Y. Nithiyanandam & Sowmya Nandan from Takshashila talk about how geospatial work impacts our markets, governance and our everyday lives. Location isn’t just a pin—it’s power. …

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In search of the South Pacific fugitive who crowned himself king 47:44

2h ago47:44

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Noah Musingku made a fortune with a Ponzi scheme and then retreated to a remote armed compound in the jungle, where he still commands the loyalty of his Bougainville subjects By Sean Williams. Read by Simon Darwen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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‘They excavated a nightclub!’: uncovering Black British history beyond London – podcast 31:09

2h ago31:09

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From struggles over miscarriages of justice to groundbreaking music, Lanre Bakare looks at the places and events that shaped Black Britain in the Thatcher years. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Bonus: Bridgerton actor’s interview on Dear Daughter 26:43

1d ago26:43

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A bonus episode from Dear Daughter - the award-winning podcast from the BBC World Service. You can find more episodes by searching for ‘Dear Daughter’ wherever you get your BBC podcasts. Bridgerton actor Adjoa Andoh joins Namulanta in the studio to share the letter she’s written to her three children. She tells them the importance of trusting their…

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The four moments that made The Beatles 33:40

6h ago33:40

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The Beatles will be the subject of four interconnected films - one for each member - planned for release close together in April 2028. We asked the author of a recent book on The Beatles to tell us how he’d make the films - and what is still left to discover about the most famous band in history. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the suppor…

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Can the UK become an AI superpower? 28:42

1h ago28:42

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The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer wants the UK to become “one of the great AI superpowers”. Earlier this year the government published a plan to use artificial intelligence in the private and public sectors to boost growth and deliver services more efficiently. Once mainly the preserve of the tech community, AI really entered public awareness wi…

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Zelensky in South Africa and The Chiefs in Jakarta 58:16

6h ago58:16

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Volodymyr Zelensky is in South Africa and we speak to Jakarta’s governor ahead of Monocle’s The Chiefs conference. Plus: an update on Kashmir’s attack and Emmanuel Macron’s Indian Ocean tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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April 24, 2025 3:30

2d ago3:30

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6.2 magnitude earthquake rattles Istanbul during national eventIOM: 90% of Gaza homes severely damaged, destroyedBenin confirms 54 soldiers killed in attackThousands gather at St. Peter’s Basilica for Pope Francis funeralCannes to pay tribute to Palestinian photojournalist Fatima HassounaBy TRT World

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Trump’s class war on Harvard 28:52

12h ago28:52

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Is the US president exploiting popular resentment towards elite colleges to achieve his political goals? Ed Pilkington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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The call of Anastasia 26:29

3d ago26:29

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Members of the new age Anastasia movement espouse strong family values, farm small plots of land and try to educate their own children outside the public school system. Originating in Russia, the quasi-religious group has now spread to Germany, where there are more than a dozen ‘Anastasia’ rural settlements. But are they more than just a harmless f…

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Rethinking Migration: Myths, Policies, and Global Realities 23:32

1d ago23:32

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane sits down with Danish Zahoor to disentangle some of the myths surrounding global migration. The conversation explores the growing backlash against migration in developed countries, tracing its roots to globalisation and examining the potential consequences for global economic integration. It …

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Trans ruling: the fall out 30:04

15h ago30:04

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What are the practical implications for trans women after the Supreme Court ruled that under equality law, sex means biological sex? And how is the Labour government grappling with the ruling? Last week we heard from one of the campaigners for single sex spaces. Today we speak to someone who was stunned by the court's decision. This podcast was bro…

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Asian finance ministers come to Washington 59:00

2d ago59:00

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The International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group spring meetings are under way in Washington, with warnings of a tariff-fuelled hit to the global economy. Asian finance ministers hope to ease some of the tensions. Plus: an interview with Roberto Cingolani of Italian defence giant Leonardo, Tim Marshall’s new book, and a programme for teaching s…

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April 23, 2025 2:05

4d ago2:05

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Deadly shelling rocks Sudan's Al FasherUS air strikes hit Yemen again, say HouthisIsrael deletes condolences for Pope FrancisAnkara condemns Kashmir attackTürkiye marks National Sovereignty and Children's DayBy TRT World

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From the archive: ‘I pleaded for help. No one wrote back’: the pain of watching my country fall to the Taliban 30:06

1d ago30:06

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: As the fighters advanced on Kabul, it was civilians who mobilised to help with the evacuation. In the absence of a plan, the hardest decisions fell on inexperienced volunteers, and the stres…

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Tom Khaled Würdemann – Israelism, Palestinianism and the Quest for Peaceful Co-existence 1:36:15

4d ago1:36:15

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The Conflicted Community returns with another episode on the complex and multifaceted Israel-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the ideological dimensions that shape perceptions and identities. This time, Thomas invites on Tom Khaled Würdemann, a PhD candidate at the Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Heidelberg in Germany on the perspec…

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The UK supreme court and the definition of a woman 38:04

1d ago38:04

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A ruling on equality law has caused relief, fear – and confusion. Libby Brooks reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Decoding India's Labour Codes 36:20

4d ago36:20

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In 2019-2020, Parliament passed four labour codes which merged twenty-nine existing labour laws into four broad categories intended to ensure, inter alia, universalisation of wages and social security, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace and formalisation of employment. With the Union government announcing its intention for the implementation of …

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Witness History: The Environment Movement 52:14

4d ago52:14

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To mark Earth Day, we bring you remarkable stories of the history of the environmental movement, told by the people who were there. Selected from the BBC’s Witness History program, we hear about the major moments that changed our understanding of the planet we live on.By BBC World Service

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Why I carried a knife 33:39

3d ago33:39

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The Times’ crime correspondent David Woode sits down with a 19-year-old man who was recently imprisoned for carrying a knife. We get a rare insight into what some young people are really facing in London, and why he felt he had to arm himself with a deadly weapon. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The…

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What is President Trump’s economic plan? 23:00

4d ago23:00

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Earlier this month President Trump announced radical new taxes on foreign imports amounting to what he described as ‘Liberation Day' for the United States. It was a promise he made to American voters during last year’s election campaign but the scale of the tariffs caught many countries by surprise. Global financial markets plunged as investors bra…

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Francis, the rebel Pope 49:22

4d ago49:22

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Following the death of Pope Francis, Edward Stourton looks at the life and legacy of the spiritual leader of more than a billion Catholics worldwide. He was elected at a time of crisis for his Church, but quickly transformed its reputation. He urged Christians to be less judgemental and more welcoming of gay and divorced people. And as the first Po…

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The world reacts to the death of Pope Francis 58:57

4d ago58:57

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As tributes pour in from leaders across the globe, Juliet Linley joins Emma Nelson to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis. Plus: the US-Philippines annual military drills go ‘full scale’, Edward Fishman on his new book Chokepoints, and the latest from the world of fashion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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April 22, 2025 2:17

5d ago2:17

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Gaza authorities warn against rumours of Palestinian exodusIsraeli opposition calls for Netanyahu's exitRussia resumes strikes on Ukraine after Easter truceHarvard University sues Trump admin over funding freezeCPJ issues safety advisory for journalists travelling to USBy TRT World

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How Pope Francis changed the Catholic church, and what happens next 33:01

3d ago33:01

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Just hours after wishing the world a happy Easter, the 267th head of the Roman Catholic church passed away. What was his legacy and who will take his place? Catherine Pepinster reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Assignment: Dicing with democracy? Romania’s cancelled election 33:10

3d ago33:10

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A cancelled election, a cancelled candidate and a divided country – is Romania’s democracy under threat? Last December the country’s Constitutional Court cancelled the presidential election two days before the final vote, citing outside interference, with the nationalist pro-Putin candidate, Calin Georgescu, riding high in the polls. TikTok sensati…

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Ripple and Rules: Rethinking the Indus Water Treaty 26:48

5d ago26:48

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The Indus Treaty has been called as one of the world's most enduring water sharing agreements, but is that so? In this episode of All Things Policy, Swathi Kalyani, Research Analyst with the Geospatial Programme at the Takshashila Institution and Arpan A Chakravarty, Research Fellow at the India Foundation, explore the origins of IWT in the afterma…

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Conclave: Electing Pope Francis's successor 32:27

4d ago32:27

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Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, cardinals from across the world will now descend on Vatican City in Rome to choose the next Pope. The Oscar-nominated film Conclave dramatised the political machinations and backstabbing involved in choosing a successor - so, with incriminating dossiers and secret plots, is fact about to mirror …

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The world’s top stories 58:57

5d ago58:57

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In-depth coverage of the world’s latest news stories, anchored from London by Emma Nelson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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April 21, 2025 3:08

6d ago3:08

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Israeli carnage continues as Palestinian death toll risesThousands rally in Istanbul to protest Israel’s war on GazaSecond Signal chat sparks concerns over leaks in US againTrump hopes Ukraine and Russia reach a deal this weekSyria receives first wheat shipment after Assad's fallBy TRT World

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The real Scandi noir: how a filmmaker and a crooked lawyer shattered Denmark’s self-image 47:41

3d ago47:41

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The Black Swan follows a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients in front of hidden cameras. But is she really reformed – and is the director up to his own tricks? By Samanth Subramanian. Read by David Bateson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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The authors taking on Mark Zuckerberg 28:31

4d ago28:31

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Why do authors see Meta’s AI model as a threat to their livelihoods? Ella Creamer reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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In the Studio: Amin Gulgee - Heavy metal 27:21

6d ago27:21

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Amin Gulgee defies easy categorisation: he’s a metal sculptor, a curator, and one of Pakistan’s most innovative and cherished artists, the beating heart of his home city of Karachi’s creative scene. His metalwork is as dramatic and eccentric as Amin is. He’s in your face, uncompromising, a living and breathing performance piece. Amin also comes fro…

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Social Cost of AI-Generated Art 26:30

6d ago26:30

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OpenAI released GPT-4o, which included art generation, particularly Studio Ghibli-style anime recreation of users’ pictures. This update took the internet by storm, and social media platforms were flooded with people recreating their images in Studio Ghibli-style. Parallely, conversations around the integrity of art/artwork, copyright, intellectual…

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