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Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) is warning that the future of democracy in the country is at stake, as a legal crackdown against it intensifies. This month has seen three more city mayors arrested in anti-corruption probes, while half of CHP parliamentary deputies are facing having their legal immunity lifted. Thousands marched through the streets of the Mediterranean city of Adana in protest at the arrest of its mayor on alleged corruption charges. The mayors of Antalya and Adiyaman have also been detained on similar charges. More than a dozen mayors of Turkey's main opposition CHP have now been jailed. The legal crackdown began in March with the jailing of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, and on Wednesday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed there would be no letting up. "We launched an investigation into the largest theft ring in the history of the Republic, the most reckless organised crime organisation ever," Erdogan told his parliamentary deputies. "Those who took bribes, those who practically held cities under extortion, those who put people in a difficult situation and then robbed them were all CHP people," he continued. A battle for survival  Erdogan further ratcheted up the pressure on the CHP with a presidential motion calling for the lifting of parliamentary immunity from 61 out of CHP's 121 deputies. CHP leader Ozgur Ozel is also under investigation for allegedly inciting public hatred and insulting the president. Ozel is at the forefront of leading anti-government protests across the country, which continue to attract large crowds as the party builds a significant lead in opinion polls over Erdogan's Justice and Development Party (AKP). The CHP claims their growing success is what is motivating the recent prosecutions, rather than corruption. "These are politically driven arrests and investigations," declared party spokesman Ilhan Uzgel. "Not a single government party mayor is even investigated." Uzgel admits that with more than 500 of its officials having been arrested, the party is facing a battle for survival. "The government has all the instruments of the state. They control the judiciary, they control the police force etc etc. So it's very difficult to stop it." Despite mounting pressure, however, Uzgel insists they will not back down. "We are organising rallies twice a week, our leader is very energetic. He [Ozel]... said we are not going to back down. The government, they don't want the opposition party to challenge Erdogan's authority. This is the core of the issue right now." Turkey walks a fine line as conflict between Israel and Iran cools Broadcasting bans However, the political noose around the neck of the CHP continues to tighten. This week, the opposition Sozcu TV station was banned for 10 days by regulatory authorities for "inciting public hatred" after broadcasting protests against the jailing of the Istanbul mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. Another opposition TV station, Halk, is facing a similar ban. The two are among the few media outlets that continue to report on the ongoing CHP protests against the waves of arrests. The broadcast bans are being seen as a sign that the days of critical media could be numbered. "I believe by the end of this year we might be hearing of the start of the liquidation of critical TV channels," claims Erol Onderoglu, Istanbul representative of the Paris-based NGO Reporters Without Borders. Fears are growing too that the threat against independent media is part of a much more worrying process of the dismantling of the pillars of democracy. Turkey steps into EU defence plans as bloc eyes independence from US Opinion polls However, the government appears to be losing the battle for people's minds, with several opinion polls reporting that more than 60 percent of people polled believe the legal crackdown on CHP is politically motivated. Anger against the government also continues to grow over 40 percent inflation. Sezin Oney, an analyst for the independent Poltiyol news outlet, fears a political showdown is looming. "Turkish democracy is on its deathbed, actually. Erdogan envisions a political stage where we don't have a really challenging opposition. [Arrests] will escalate and escalate. They will go as far as they can until they reach their target." While Erdogan remains in a strong position, the opposition is still a threat to the president. "He does have most of the cards," said Oney, "but he doesn't have the support of the public in general. So, at the end of the day, at one point it will be the people versus Erdogan." "What matters is where the security forces stand," he added, "When it comes to a point when the people take to the streets en masse, will the security bureaucracy go against their own people?" Neither the CHP nor Erdogan are showing any signs of capitulating, with protests expected to continue and likely to intensify in September, coinciding with the reopening of universities and the return of people from summer holidays. Court cases against the CHP are also scheduled to resume then. With both sides insisting they are fighting for the future of their country, it could well be a fight that leaves only one side standing.

En este episodio, Rocío Blanco de Oney discute el impacto de la inflación y la incertidumbre económica en los hábitos de consumo de los españoles durante las vacaciones de verano. A pesar del aumento de precios, el 94% de los españoles planea viajar, con un gasto promedio de 1,339 euros por persona. El alojamiento representa la mayor parte del gasto, seguido por el transporte y el ocio. Además, se exploran las tendencias de financiación de vacaciones, destacando que el 22.5% de los españoles opta por financiar sus viajes. Las Islas Canarias lideran en gasto vacacional, mientras que Cantabria gasta menos. Se ofrecen recomendaciones para ahorrar, como planificar con anticipación y elegir opciones de financiación flexibles.

Según el III Estudio de Oney sobre hábitos de consumo, los españoles gastarán un 48 % más en sus vacaciones de verano que en 2024, con una media de 1.339 € por persona. A pesar de la inflación, el 94 % tiene previsto viajar, aunque un 22 % recurrirá a la financiación. La playa será el destino favorito, mientras que los viajes internacionales concentrarán el mayor gasto.OK Mobility se convierte en partner oficial de movilidad de PortAventura World, coincidiendo con el 30º aniversario del resort temático. La compañía proporcionará vehículos eléctricos e híbridos para cubrir los desplazamientos internos y necesidades de movilidad del equipo de PortAventura, en una alianza que refuerza el compromiso conjunto con la innovación y la sostenibilidad en el sector del ocio.El 1 de julio se abre el plazo para solicitar los viajes del Imserso para la temporada 2025/2026, que contará con 879.213 plazas, ligeramente menos que el año pasado. Las solicitudes podrán presentarse hasta el 23 de julio y los primeros turnos de viaje están previstos a partir de octubre.Turespaña redefine su estrategia de promoción turística con un enfoque en los destinos del interior y el turismo sostenible, dejando de lado el tradicional sol y playa. Con motivo de su 40 aniversario, lanza la campaña internacional bajo el lema "Think You Know Spain? Think Again", destinada a fomentar viajes fuera de temporada y promocionar destinos menos conocidos. En los próximos tres años invertirá 30 millones de euros en marketing, contando en su fase inicial con la participación de 12 comunidades mayoritariamente interiores.

Founded in 1970, NPR is America's most powerful broadcast news network. Despite being overshadowed by the larger and more glamorous PBS, public radio has long been home to shows such as All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and This American Life that captivate millions of listeners in homes, cars, and workplaces across the nation. In On Air, a book fourteen years in the making, journalist Steve Oney tells the history of this institution, tracing the comings and goings of legendary on-air talents (Bob Edwards, Susan Stamberg, Ira Glass, Cokie Roberts, and many others) and the rise and fall and occasional rise again of brilliant and sometimes venal executives. Oney depicts how NPR created a medium for extraordinary journalism—in which reporters and producers use microphones as paintbrushes and the voices of people around the world as the soundtrack of stories both global and local. Featuring details on the controversial firing of Juan Williams, the sloppy dismissal of Bob Edwards, and a $235 million bequest by Joan B. Kroc, widow of the founder of McDonald's, On Air also chronicles NPR's shift into the digital world and its early embrace of podcasting formats, establishing the network as a formidable media empire. Steve Oney is a longtime journalist who worked for many years as a staff writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Magazine and Los Angeles magazine. He has also contributed articles to many national publications, including Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, New York magazine, GQ, and The New York Times Magazine. His history of the lynching of Leo Frank, And the Dead Shall Rise, won the American Bar Association's Silver Gavel Award and the National Jewish Book Award. Oney was educated at the University of Georgia and at Harvard, where he was a Nieman Fellow. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Madeline Stuart. Steve Scher is a writer, broadcaster, and interviewer. His children's book, The Moon Bear, came out in 2022. Over his 28 years on local public radio, he won awards for his incisive coverage of public affairs, breaking news and his beyond-the-headlines approach to issues. His in-depth interviews with award-winning authors, political leaders, scientists, artists and active citizens are noted for their intelligence and sensitivity. Most summers since 2009, he has taught a Communications Department class on interviewing at the University of Washington. Buy the Book On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR Third Place Books

Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with the founder of Mediaite, Sirius XM host, and ABC's Chief Legal Analyst, Dan Abrams, about Elon Musk's bombshell claim that Trump hasn't released the Epstein Files because he's implicated in them, why he's been saying for months that Trump's ties with Epstein should be getting more attention, and where Trump and Musk's feud will go from here. In the second half of the episode, Aidan speaks with the author of the new book On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR, Steve Oney, about his decade-long reporting process and Trump's recent threats to public broadcasting.

Author and journalist Steve Oney joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his book On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm.

Sorpresa en Alemania: todos daban por hecho la llegada del nuevo canciller Friedrich Merz que, sin embargo, no ha logrado los votos suficientes para conseguirlo en la primera votación. De los 316 votos que necesitaba a su favor, solo ha logrado 310. Los analistas de Berenberg califican lo ocurrido como “una mala sorpresa”.. “se suponía que seria el comienzo de un nuevo inicio pero ha resultado ser un día de gran frustración”. En clave empresarial, el fabricante holandés de dispositivos médicos Philips registra un beneficio neto atribuido de 76 millones de euros hasta marzo, en contraste con las pérdidas de 999 millones contabilizadas en el mismo periodo de 2024. El gigante del lujo europeo Hugo Boss reitera sus previsiones cuando todos esperaban que las retirara o matizara ante la incertidumbre comercial y DoorDash cierra la compra de la plataforma de delivery Deliveroo por 2.900 millones de libras. Hablaremos del futuro de los préstamos personales y de cómo evolucionará el sector en los próximos cinco años con Xochitl González Mora, CMO de Oney, entidad financiera especializada en soluciones de pago y servicios financieros. Los temas de la actualidad nacional los debatiremos en la Tertulia de Cierre de Mercados con Juan Pablo Calzada, economista y analista financiero, y Antonio Alvarez-Ossorio, del despacho de abogados Alvarez-Ossorio Miller.

Thousands of young people across Turkey are protesting against the jailing of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival. Many say they no longer fear prison, claiming they have nothing left to lose. University students were among the first to take to the streets after Imamoglu was detained last month. They believe his arrest was politically motivated, though the government denies this.“We are all sick and tired of the oppression that has been going on for such a while, and we are all fed up with it,” said an Istanbul university student who did not want to be named for fear of retribution.“All these things that happened to Ekrem Imamoglu and all the other political people that are sent to jail, we are just fed up. We can't take it anymore, so we are here to protest against the government.”For another student, the protests go beyond Imamoglu's case.“Everyone realises that it is not just a problem about Ekrem Imamoglu. We have a lot of problems in our country because of the economy, the inflation, because of the justice, because of the femicide, we have a lot of problems with our country,” she said.Turkey's rivalry with Iran shifts as US threats create unlikely common groundYouth defy fear of arrestThe protests are the largest seen against Erdogan's government in more than 10 years.Until now, political apathy, a weak opposition and a harsh crackdown on dissent have left few willing to challenge Erdogan's AK Party. But the country's youth are emerging as a key force for change.“They were really the ones that carried the first protests, they were the vanguards,” said Sezin Oney, a political commentator with Halk TV.Oney said many young people are losing hope due to widespread nepotism and corruption.“If you are not connected to somebody, even if you get the best education, then it does not matter; you have to have connections; this is how they are feeling," she said."They are striving for certain values; they are describing it as something that has to do with justice, with democracy, everything this government doesn't represent."Turkey's opposition calls for boycott as anti-Erdogan protests continueEconomy in free fallTurkey's youth have grown up in a country where 90 percent of the media is controlled by the state or its allies, and schools are designed to produce what Erdogan once called a loyal, pious generation.But that goal seems out of reach. “An overwhelming majority of the young people right now in Turkey prefer a pluralistic democratic system to a one-man strong system,” said Can Selcuki, head of Istanbul Economics Research, a polling firm.Selcuki said the sharp divides between secular and religious youth, once used by Erdogan to hold onto power, are fading as shared economic problems take centre stage. Turkey faces double-digit inflation and high youth unemployment.“As the economy is spiralling down, these young people find more common denominators in this worsening economy, making identity leverages disappear,” said Selcuki.“So the bad situation of the economy is bringing these young people together in a more socio-economic level, from a more class perspective.”Erdoğan tightens his grip with crackdown on protests while Europe stays silentCrackdown on dissent widensThe unrest has now spread to high schools, after the government decided to redeploy tens of thousands of teachers. Pupils in schools across the country have staged rare protests.Erdogan has reportedly asked his party to investigate the causes of the growing discontent.For now, the government is vowing to crack down. Court cases have begun against hundreds of protestors, most of them students, with prosecutors seeking up to three-year prison terms.Many detainees say they were beaten in custody, which authorities deny.New laws are also being discussed to curb further unrest. “There is a new crime they (the government) are trying to formulate, ‘disturbing the public order.' When you create this crime, then you can arrest basically anyone,” said Oney.“But I don't think it will succeed. The thing is especially the youth is thinking they have nothing to lose, they have reached their tipping point. There will be more arrests and more protests, it will be a vicious cycle, unfortunately.”Turkey is already seeing record numbers of highly educated people leave the country, but many young protestors say leaving is not an option. For them, staying and resisting is the only choice they have left.

In "On Air," a book fourteen years in the making, journalist Steve Oney tells the dramatic history of NPR.

There's an ongoing debate in Washington over whether the federal government should continue funding public news organizations like National Public Radio. President Donald Trump says he would like to strip federal funding from the outlets, calling it a waste of money.  Joining NY1's Errol Louis to discuss NPR and public broadcasting is journalist and author Steve Oney, the author of a new book: “On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR.”  Together, they looked back on NPR's history, including its origins as part of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society program. They also touched on the many star reporters who helped bring NPR to the masses and how Ira Glass' “This American Life” transformed audio storytelling.  Join the conversation, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message. Or send an email to YourStoryNY1@charter.com.

Anger is mounting over the arrest of Istanbul's popular mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption and terror charges. Seen as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival, Imamoglu was arrested on Wednesday, just days before he was due to be named as the candidate for the main opposition CHP party in the 2028 presidential election. Imamoglu's opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has denounced the detention as a "coup" and vowed to keep up the demonstrations, which by Thursday night had spread to at least 32 of Turkey's 81 provinces, according to a count by French news agency AFP.Opposition leader Ozgur Ozel told supporters: "This is not the time for politics in rooms and halls but on the streets and squares."Imamoglu was arrested in a pre-dawn raid on Wednesday, on corruption and terror charges, ahead of his expected election on Sunday as the CHP's candidate for Turkey's presidential elections in 2028. According to political analyst Mesut Yegen of the Reform Institute, an Istanbul-based think tank, Imamoglu is more than just a mayor. "Imamoglu is now [Erdogan's] main rival, it's obvious," Yegen told RFI, adding that as Istanbul's mayor he has a unique opportunity. "Istanbul is important for the resources it has, it's the biggest municipality. Here in Turkey, municipalities are important to finance politics."Popular appealOpinion polls give Imamoglu – who defeated Erdogan's AK party three times in mayoral elections – a double-digit lead over Erdogan. This is because he is widely seen as reaching beyond his secular political base to religious voters, nationalists and Turkey's large Kurdish constituency. Some observers see Imamoglu's arrest as a sign that Erdogan is reluctant to confront the mayor in presidential elections."If Erdogan could beat him politically with regular rules, he would love that. But he cannot be doing that. Erdogan wants to take him out of the political sphere one way or the other," explained Sezin Oney, a commentator on Turkey's independent Politikyol news outlet. "The competitive side has started to be too much of a headache for the presidency, so they want to get rid of the competitive side and emphasise the authoritarian side, with Imamoglu as the prime target," she said.Erdogan's local election defeat reshapes Turkey's political landscapeTurkey's justice minister Yilmaz Tunc has angrily rejected claims that Imamoglu's prosecution is politically motivated, insisting the judiciary is independent. Erdogan sought to play down the protests, saying on Friday that Turkey "will not surrender to street terror" and discouraged any further demonstrations."We, as a party and individuals, have no time to waste on the opposition's theatrics. We are focused on our work and our goals," Erdogan declared. Imamoglu's arrest comes as Turkey's crisis-ridden economy took another hit, with significant falls on the stock market and its currency falling by more than 10 percent as international investors fled the Turkish market.'Out of sight, out of mind'However, Oney suggests Erdogan will be banking on a combination of fear and apathy eventually leading to the protests dissipating, and that Imamoglu, like other imprisoned political figures in Turkey, will be marginalised."The government is counting on the possibility that once Imamoglu is out of sight, [he will be] out of mind," she predicts. "So he will just be forgotten, and the presidency will have its way [more easily]."Turkey is no stranger to jailing politicians, even leaders of political parties. However, Oney warns that with Imamoglu facing a long prison sentence if convicted, the significance of such a move should not be underestimated."It's going to be extremely detrimental to Turkish democracy. You have jailing of politicians, but someone on the scale of Imamoglu will be unique," she said.Despite Imamoglu's detention, the CHP vowed it would press ahead with its primary on Sunday, at which it would formally nominate him as its candidate for the 2028 race.The party said it would open the process to anyone who wanted to vote, not just party members, saying: "Come to the ballot box and say 'no' to the coup attempt!"Observers said the government could seek to block the primary, to prevent a further show of support for Imamgolu.

The imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party, the PKK, Abdullah Ocalan, has called for an end to the fight against the Turkish state. This may open the door to ending four decades of conflict that has claimed over 40,000 lives. RFI's correspondent in Istanbul looks at the implications for the wider region. In a packed conference hall in an Istanbul hotel, Ahmet Turk, a leading member of Turkey's pro-Kurdish Dem Party, read a statement by Ocalan calling for the organization, which he founded, to disarm and dissolve itself, declaring an end to the decades-long conflict. The PKK, designated as a terrorist organization by the European Union and the United States, has been fighting for autonomy and Kurdish minority rights in Turkey since the 1980s.Ocalan, imprisoned in a Turkish jail since 1999, made his disarmament call after the PKK suffered significant military setbacks in recent years. "The PKK is almost finished within the borders of Turkey," explained Mesut Yegen, a political scientist at the Istanbul-based Reform Institute.However, Yegen claims with the PKK now primarily based in northern Iraq on Turkey's frontier, while its affiliate in Syria, the SDF, controls a large swathe of territory bordering Turkey all sides still have an interest in peace."We know that the Turkish state needs a peace process because it's worried about the future development in the region in Syria and Iraq," added Yegen.Turkey looks for regional help in its battle against Kurdish rebels in Iraq Cautious responseThe Turkish government gave a cautious response to Ocalan's statement, saying it's waiting for the PKK to disarm. The PKK leadership based in Iraq, ahead of Ocalan's statement, declared it is looking for gestures from the government before any disarmament."The peace process in Turkey will largely depend on what emerges, what kind of a deal emerges inside Syria," Asli Aydintasbas, a visiting senior fellow with the Brookings Institution in Washington, said."So we're also seeing Turkey be more cautious. That doesn't mean, you know, Turkey won't reverse course if it feels there's no room to go with Syrian Kurds or inside the peace process in Turkey."Turkish armed forces are massed on the Syrian border with Ankara, demanding the SDF merge with the Syrian army under the control of Syria's new rulers, with whom the Turkish government has close ties.For now, the SDF leader Mazloum Abdi declared his force is not bound by Ocalan's disarmament call while demanding Ankara end its ongoing attacks on its troops.Turkey's Saturday Mothers keep up vigil for lost relativesScepticismAnalyst Mesut Yegen adds that ending the PKK conflict will come at a price for Ankara.  "They're (PKK) expecting that in return for that, the state promises that at least a kind of autonomy or status for Syrian Kurds is going to be recognised by the Syrian regime, the new regime, and that the Turkish state also supports this kind of solution."In addition to this, of course, the expectation is that some reforms will be implemented in Turkey with regards to the Kurdish question."Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has distanced himself from the current efforts to end the conflict, other than saying a historic opportunity exists for Kurds and Turks to live in peace but offering no concessions.For months, a crackdown on Turkey's legal Kurdish movement continues, with the removal of elected mayors and arrests of journalists and human rights activists. Trial of alleged PKK figures accused of financing terror begins in FranceTurkish commentator on Turkey's Politikyol news portal, Sezin Oney, warns unless the causes of the conflict are addressed, there's little hope of a permanent peace. "Probably, any disarmament or any disbanding of PKK would be a gimmick," warns Oney."It wouldn't be a real actual disbanding, and it might just appear in a year under a different name. Because they would still have the pretext to argue that armed struggle is necessary because the Kurds in Turkey don't have their democratic rights."With previous peace efforts failing, opinion polls indicate that the public remains sceptical of this latest effort. But for 75-year-old Ocalan, analysts warn it may be his last chance of any hope of freedom.

Join Johnnette as she welcomes singer, songwriter and international speaker Kitty Cleveland (Sounds of Peace Ministries) + Catholic Evangelist Andi Oney (Hope and Purpose Ministries). Listen as they discuss their call to ministry and outreach!

Join Johnnette as she welcomes singer, songwriter and international speaker Kitty Cleveland (Sounds of Peace Ministries) + Catholic Evangelist Andi Oney (Hope and Purpose Ministries). Listen as they discuss their call to ministry and outreach!

With Donald Trump returning to the White House on Monday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sees a chance to rekindle what he calls his "close working relationship" with the incoming US leader. But a Trump presidency could bring risks as well as opportunities for Erdogan. Erdogan was quick to congratulate Trump on his election victory, making clear his desire to work with him again."Donald Trump is a man who acts with his instincts, and Erdogan is too," explains Huseyin Bagci, a professor of international relations with Ankara's Middle East Technical University. "They are not intellectuals as we used to have, big political leaders after World War II. They are tradespeople. They are very pragmatic ones, and they are political animals. In this sense, they like transactional policies, not value-based policies."Syria a key focusErdogan's top priority is expected to be securing the withdrawal of US forces from Syria, where they support the Kurdish militia YPG in the fight against the Islamic State.Ankara views the YPG as a terrorist group linked to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which has waged an insurgency in Turkey for decades.During his first presidency, Trump promised to pull US forces out of Syria, though this move faced strong resistance from American officials.Sezin Oney, a commentator with Turkey's independent Politikyol news portal, said new challenges in Syria make an early withdrawal unlikely."Not to have the ISIS resurgence again or this HTS presenting a threat to the United States, the Trump administration would be interested in protecting the YPG and the Kurds, their alliance with the Kurds," said Oney."We already have the (US) vice president, JD Vance, pointing out the ISIS resurgence."Turkey steps up military action against Kurds in Syria as power shiftsIsrael and IranThe ceasefire between Hamas and Israel could ease another potential point of tension between Erdogan and Trump, as Erdogan has been a strong supporter of Hamas.Meanwhile, both Ankara and Washington share concerns over Iran's regional influence, which could encourage cooperation between the two leaders."Trump administration is coming in with a desire to stabilise relations with Turkey," said Asli Aydintasbas, an analyst with the Brookings Institution."We are likely to see more and more of a personal rapport, personal relationship, which had been missing during the Biden administration," she added. "President Erdogan and President Trump will get along famously. But it does not mean Turkey gets all of its policy options."Success of rebel groups in Syria advances Turkish agendaFighter jets and UkraineErdogan is also hoping the Trump administration will lift a Congressional embargo on advanced fighter jet sales. Experts suggest Turkey could play a key role in any Trump-led efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in the Ukraine war, given Erdogan's ties with both Russia and Ukraine."If Trump is pushing for a ceasefire in Ukraine between Russia and Ukraine, in this case Turkey could be very helpful as a potential mediator," said Ozgur Unluhisarcikli, head of the German Marshall Fund's Ankara office.But Unluhisarcikli warned of potential challenges."What happens in Syria could be a test for the US-Turkey relationship very early on. Turkey is actually preparing for a new intervention in northeast Syria against what Turkey sees as a terrorist organisation, and what the United States sees as a partner on the ground."Economic risksTrump's previous presidency saw tensions with Erdogan peak after Trump threatened to destroy Turkey's economy over its plans to attack US-backed Syrian Kurdish forces. This move triggered a sharp drop in the Turkish lira.With Turkey's economy now weaker than before, analysts say Erdogan will need to proceed cautiously in his dealings with the new Trump administration.

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria is being viewed as an opportunity by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to return millions of Syrian refugees amid growing public resentment. However, it remains uncertain whether those who have built new lives in cities like Istanbul are prepared to return. Syrian refugee Hasan Sallouraoglu and his family have carved out a new life in Istanbul with a thriving pastry shop in Istanbul's Sultanbeyli district, home to around 60,000 Syrians.With Assad gone, the question of whether to return to Syria now looms. "It's been 10 years, and my shop has been open for the last eight years. We can start a shop there in Syria, too," explained Sallouraoglu.However, Sallouraoglu, with an ironic smile, acknowledges returning to Syria is a hard sell for his family. "There is not much excitement in my family. We see the news and we see that our country is completely destroyed on the ground. Ninety percent of it has been destroyed, so we need time to think," said Sallouraoglu.Across the road from Sallouraoglu's pastry shop, the owner of a clothes shop, Emel Denyal, is considering returning to her home in Aleppo but says such a move could mean breaking up her family.Nostalgia"We are all thinking about returning. But the children aren't interested. They love being here. They want to stay here," said Denyal. 'We still feel nostalgic for our land. We are still missing Syria because we were raised in Syria," added Denyal, "The Syrian generation growing up in Turkey doesn't think about going back. The elderly and my husband are considering returning, but my children aren't. Can we find a solution?"Since Assad fled Syria, Turkish authorities claim about 35,000 Syrians out of the nearly four million living in Turkey have gone home.The Refugee Association in Sutlanebeyli provides assistance to some of Istanbul's 600,000 Syrian refugees. Social welfare director Kadri Gungorur says the initial euphoria over Assad's ousting is making way to a more pragmatic outlook."The desire to return was very strong in the first stage but has turned into this: 'Yes, we will return, but there is no infrastructure, no education system, and no hospitals,' said Gungorur.Gungorur says with only 12 families from Sultanbeyli returning to their homes, he worries about the consequences if Syrians don't return in large numbers. "If the Syrians do not return, the general public may react to the Syrians because now they will say that 'Syria is safe. Why don't you return?'"Over the past year, Turkish cities, including Istanbul, have witnessed outbreaks of violence against Syrians amid growing public hostility towards refugees. Turkish authorities have removed Arabic from shop signs in a move aimed at quelling growing resentment made worse by an ailing economy.Concerns for womenTurkish presidential adviser Mesut Casin of Istanbul's Yeditepe University claims the government is aware of the Turkish public's concern.   "We all saw the civil war in Syria. Four million immigrant people in Turkey and that has brought a lot of problems in Turkey ...even criminal actions. There's also the problem of border security. Turkish public opinion is opposed to the Syrian people today," said Casin.Erdogan is promising to facilitate the quick return of Syrian refugees. However, such aspirations could well be dependent on the behaviour of Syria's new rulers,"The Syrians you have in Turkey are mostly women and children. So it has to be a government and administration friendly to women and children, specifically women," says analyst Sezin Oney of the independent Turkish news portal Medyascope. "But we don't know with these, Islamist, jihadist groups. Will they be really friendly towards these othe groups? So I don't see the return of the Syrians who are in Turkey, really," added Oney.Erdogan is pledging that the return of the Syrians will be voluntary. However, analysts suggest more decisive action may be necessary, as the Turkish leader knows if the refugees do not return home quickly, it could have political consequences.

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A growing number of Texas homeowners are forgoing buying homeowners' insurance as premiums skyrocket, according to a recent report from the Texas comptroller. Recent natural disasters — hurricanes, severe storms, and wildfires — have prompted some insurers to limit or even eliminate coverage in Texas. Daniel Oney, research director of the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University, says premium increases in Texas have outpaced the rest of the country. Oney said a “surprisingly large number of people” are choosing not to have insurance once their home is paid for. Mortgage lenders require homeowner insurance, but there is...Article Link

In Turkey, a student-led campaign highlighting trade with Israel is putting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an increasingly tight spot. While the president has officially declared an embargo over Israel's war in Gaza, youth activists are exposing ongoing dealings that risk embarrassing the government and crossing traditional political divides. In Istanbul's conservative Uskudar district overlooking the Bosphorus waterway, activists from the group 1,000 Youth for Palestine recently gathered to protest the killing by Israeli security forces of the Turkish-American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi.But along with chants condemning Israel, the demonstrators also attacked Erdogan and his government for Turkey's continuing trade with Israel."I am here to force the Turkish government to stop the oil trade with Israel and to stop genocide," declared Gulsum, a university academic who only wanted to be identified by her first name for security reasons."This is not just a public demand. It's also a legal obligation for Turkey to stop genocide."Since the start of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, the student-based group has directed its protests at the export of Azerbaijani oil to Israel by way of a Turkish port.It also targets Turkish companies – many of which have close ties to Erdogan – that it accuses of circumventing the trade embargo by using third parties.Turkey talks tough on Israel but resists calls to cut off oilUnifying causeThe group uses social networks to broadcast its message, getting around government-controlled media.The activists say they have received broad support that crosses Turkey's traditional divides of religious and secular."When it comes to Palestine, it is a story that we all unite about," said Gizem, a university student and 1,000 Youth for Palestine member."There are those who define themselves as socialists and those who define themselves as Islamists. There are also apolitical youth who say 'I don't like politics', but still join us."While Erdogan presents himself as a stalwart defender of the Palestinian cause, police are cracking down on the protests.One of the group's Palestinian members was arrested after activists disrupted a panel discussion on Israel hosted by the state broadcaster. She now faces deportation in a case that has provoked further protests.Images of police arresting headscarf-wearing members of the group further embarrassed Erdogan and his religious base.Protests escalate in Turkey over Azerbaijani oil shipments to Israel amid embargo'Divide and rule'Sezin Oney, a commentator for Turkey's Politikyol news portal, says the group's diversity poses a problem for Erdogan, given he has often sought to exploit the deep divisions between religious and secular voters when facing attack.She argues that 1,000 Youth for Palestine's ability to bridge those gaps is indicative of a wider change in Turkish society."It's actually portraying the current youth of Turkey – you don't have monolithic circles in the grassroots," explains Oney."You have a mixture: hybrid groups of conservatives, conservative-looking, but very progressive," she says. "Such hybrid groups are coming together because of a cause, but ideologically or background-wise or social class-wise, they may be very diverse."And that's something threatening for the government. Because the government is embarking on divide and rule."Persistent political headacheErdogan lost heavily in local elections earlier this year, a defeat widely blamed both on economic problems and anger over Turkey's ties to Israel.The 1,000 Youth for Palestine activists say they hope to continue to build on those results. "The reason for our success is that we put our finger on the right spot. We expose the hypocrisy of both the capitalists, the corporations and the government," claims Murat, a university student who belongs to the group."People also saw this hypocrisy and thought that someone should speak out, and they supported us a lot because of that," he added. "We will unite as the people of Turkey and continue to stand in the right place in history to stop the massacre in Palestine."The diversity of 1,000 Youth for Palestine is seen as its main strength, which is why it will likely continue to pose a political headache for Erdogan. Yet it may also offer hope that the deep divides in Turkish society can be bridged.

In this episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with friend of the show Roger Oney about her super-duper, not-so-fun week with an ancient Sumerian demon.Yah. You read that right.Listener beware: this episode IS spooky. So spooky, in fact, that it took Rachel more than a year to decide that it was ultimately a net positive for clients and listeners to hear about her brief, harrowing ordeal. The long and the short of it? Rachel spent a whole week handling (more like "getting handled by") a negative entity that was none-too-pleased with her efforts to empower a client. With nightly visits, Rachel found herself researching specific mentions in Milton's Paradise Lost, the Book of Exodus, and even Aleister Crowley's translation of the Lesser Key of Solomon. It was some real Hereditary shit, and was so harrowing that Rachel legitimately contemplated closing her spiritual practice and abandoning her life's work-- and soul's purpose! Spoiler alert: she didn't close anything or stop doing this work, but this vignette stands as a memorable example of the stakes of spiritual exploration-- and what creatures may dwell just beyond our vision. The good news? While negative, these experiences prove the existence of spirit beyond the shadow of a doubt. What's more: everything worked out just fine, as Rachel used her spiritual and energetic tools to intentionally and methodically cut cords and remove the sticky energy of this particular parasite.LINKS:Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.comTOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.comRachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrachPlease support the Sponsors of The Skeptical Shaman Podcast:The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsGThe TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATXRoger Oney links:Roger's substack: https://rogergoesrogue.substack.comWebsite: https://rogeroney.comPlease note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.

In a bid to break out of increasing international isolation, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week hosted Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara – positioning Turkey as a key player in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Abbas received a standing ovation in the Turkish Parliament on Thursday, where he addressed an extraordinary session. Deputies wore scarves adorned with Turkish and Palestinian flags as a show of solidarity.With Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan watching from the balcony, Abbas praised Turkey's unwavering support for the Palestinian cause."We highly appreciate Turkey's pioneering role under the leadership of President Erdogan for its courageous and unwavering positions in defense of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to freedom and independence," declared Abbas.Increasing isolationErdogan is attempting to position himself at the forefront of international opposition to Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza, even as Turkey finds itself increasingly sidelined from global efforts to resolve the conflict.China's recent hosting of Palestinian faction leaders highlights Erdogan's diminishing influence.“Erdogan was hoping to reconcile Palestinian factions, but China stole the spotlight and acted preemptively. China had more political clout over the parties,” Selin Nasi, a visiting fellow at the London School of Economics contemporary Turkish studies department, told RFI.Abbas's visit to Russia on Tuesday further underscores the growing importance of other nations in efforts to address the Gaza conflict.Domestic messageErdogan's invitation to Abbas also serves as a way to reinforce his pro-Palestinian credentials with his domestic conservative base.“He's trying to keep his base intact domestically,” Sezin Oney, a commentator on Turkey's Politikyol news portal, told RFI.“Once upon a time, Erdogan resonated with the Arab public in general."The Arab Street, as it was called back then, and the Muslim population in general saw him as connected with international grassroots movements. But he doesn't have that appeal anymore; he's lost that appeal.”Turkey a bridge?Erdogan has long claimed to be a bridge between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas.“This is an issue that Erdogan personally invested a lot of time and energy in,” said Selin Nasi.However, Erdogan's influence with Hamas has waned, particularly after the assassination of its leader Ismail Haniyeh last month, and his replacement by Yahya Sinwar, who is relatively unknown in Turkey."They cannot host [Sinwar], they cannot contact him, nor do they have the kind of relations that they had with Haniyeh. So they have to settle with Mahmoud Abbas at this point," Oney said.Abbas, however, appears to show little interest in Turkey's playing a larger role in resolving the conflict, and Erdogan's strong support of Hamas and his fiery rhetoric against Israel is increasingly isolating him from countries seeking to end the fighting.

Tu peux soutenir sur le podcast sur KissKissBankBank ou en mettant 5⭐️ sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify !Barthélémy est le CEO et co-fondateur de l'agence Bruno.Après son bac, Barthélémy fait une école de commerce. Mais l'école ne le passionne pas. Alors pendant les cours, il fait du graphisme et des sites internet qu'il revend sur GraphicRiver et ThemeForest. En parallèle, Barthélémy fait un cursus en alternance : il s'occupe de la communication interne d'un groupe pharmaceutique et s'occupe de toute la création graphique : flyers, emails, etc. En plus de cela, Barthélémy gère une agence d'évènementiel qui organise des soirées privées à Rouen. Mais ce qui lui plait le plus dans son agence est de faire les flyers et le design des évènements.Après ses études, Barthélémy garde son agence, mais la transforme en agence de com'. Dans un premier temps, il continue de vendre ses créations en ligne. Au même moment, Dribbble se lance. Barthélémy obtient une invitation et poste une création par jour sur la plateforme. Il se crée une notoriété et finit par être contacté par un entrepreneur de la Silicon Valley qui le recrute comme Product Designer freelance. A la suite de cette expérience, Barthélémy recrute sa femme comme chargée de comptes et fonde une véritable agence. Il est par la suite rejoint par son frère qui est développeur. L'agence garde cette envergure pendant 4 ans avant de grossir pour faire face à la demande des clients. L'agence se diversifie également en faisant également du branding. Enfin, elle change de nom pour devenir : Bruno, une référence au grand père de Barthélémy.Aujourd'hui l'agence compte 20 personnes. Une évolution qui s'est faite très progressivement au début et qui a fortement accéléré lorsque la femme de Barthélémy et d'autres employés quittent l'agence. Barthélémy nous explique comment il a staffé son équipe et comment il fait pour avoir suffisamment de travail pour ses équipes.Barthélémy nous explique aussi toute la stratégie d'expansion de l'agence : d'abord centrée sur les Etats-Unis avant de se focaliser sur le marché français, l'ouverture de locaux à Paris alors que l'agence a toujours été située à Rouen ou encore la minimisation du télétravail.La majorité des clients font appellent à l'agence pour faire un rebranding. Barthélémy nous explique le process par lequel il passe pour faire opérer ces rebrandings :3 semaines de cherche avec les clients pour comprendre l'essence de leur entreprise et les comprendre humainementTrouver un angle d'attaque pour proposer un unique conceptProposer les 5 éléments principaux de la marque : logo, copie, couleurs, police d'écriture et élément illustrantItérer autant que nécessaire jusqu'à ce que les clients soient satisfaitsDécliner le branding sur le site web et le produit des clientsEn parallèle de ça, l'agence Bruno a lancé Membership : un abonnement mensuel qui permet de demander n'importe qu'elle modification graphique dans les 48h de façon illimitée. Cet épisode est l'occasion d'aborder les raisons de sa mise en place, si c'est un pari gagnant ou encore les problématiques liées à cette offre.On discute également process interne : comment les designers travaillent-ils entre eux alors qu'ils travaillent pour des clients différents ? Comment créer de la cohésion d'équipe ? Ou encore comment avoir une ambiance de travail saine ?Les ressources de l'épisodeBrunoThe Futur PodcastSilicon CarneLandbookFactfulnessLes autres épisodes de Design Journeys#7 Marie Dehayes, Product Designer @ Alan#20 Julien Hillion, Lead Product Designer @ Qonto#62 Clémence Oney, Product Designer @ Pelo StudioPour contacter BarthélémyLinkedInEmail 

In this episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with friend of the show Roger Oney about the truth and fiction of spiritual conspiracy theories.First up? The strange and very real case of Michael Aquino: a Colonel in the United States Army that literally wrote the handbook on 4th and 5th generational information warfare, titled: "Mindwar". An open Satanist, he founded the Temple of Set, the Church of Satan, and many assert he also founded the Process Church-- the official church of serial killers Son of Sam and Charles Manson. Despite being interviewed on national television many times by the likes of Oprah and Geraldo-- and showing off his ritual occult Nazi dagger in these televised appearances-- he continued to be promoted in the military, and was even knighted by the Queen of England, who also gave him land in Scotland.That all seems weird, right? Michael Aquino is just one of MANY intelligence and military officials involved in the dark side of the occult, experiments on mind control, and much, much more, and his case study can provide a map for navigating the more treacherous waters of the Woo.In this conspiracy theory-inspired episode, Rachel and Roger sift through what's fact and what's fiction...and trust us when we tell you: the truth really is stranger than fiction. Satanic Panic? Sure, there was some of that. But actual demon worship? Yah, there's was (and is) a bunch of that, too. So why are people super quick to dismiss objective reality as crazy conspiracy theory? Something about how the greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.LINKS:Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.comTOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.comRachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrachPlease support the Sponsors of The Skeptical Shaman Podcast:The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsGThe TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATXRoger Oney links:Roger's substack: https://rogergoesrogue.substack.comWebsite: https://rogeroney.comTopics discussed in this episode (with links and resources):Michael Aquino: https://youtu.be/qnM95xmLoMY?si=Ch2piIC90Bs7YXKyMK Ultra: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MKUltraChaos (Book About Charles Manson and MK Ultra): https://a.co/d/4Ug5EdvPoisoner in Chief (Book About MK Ultra and Bioweapons): https://a.co/d/2AbYeyeOperation Paperclip (Book about MK Ultra and Nazi Scientists): https://a.co/d/33DjsJhThe Process Church and Son(s) of Sam (Netflix Documentary): https://youtu.be/ICFZ1wS8Fuc?si=1sIC7H1ecXBMpkdvPlease note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.

Protests in Turkey are intensifying over Azerbaijani oil deliveries to Israel. Despite Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan imposing a trade embargo on Israel over its war against Hamas, the trade, which passes through a Turkish port, continues. Campaigners in Turkey advocating for a boycott of Israeli trade are focusing on Azerbaijan's oil supply to Israel via the Turkish port of Ceyhan.Oil protestsDemonstrators from the group Thousand Youth for Palestine recently targeted the Istanbul headquarters of SOCAR, Azerbaijan's state energy company, splashing red paint over its walls.Students at Istanbul's prestigious Galatasaray University  also protested against a speech by a senior SOCAR executive, accusing the company of having blood on its hands.Experts say Azerbaijan, a close ally of Israel, meets around 40% of Israeli oil needs, a trade that has not been affected by Israel's war on Hamas."Until now, Azerbaijan has not stopped its oil exports to Israel. On the contrary, they are going as normal, and this again a manifestation of the reliability of Azerbaijan and that it is a true partner of Israel," explained Gallia Lindenstrauss, an analyst with the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv."I would even say that since Azerbaijan opened an embassy in Israel just a year ago, trade relations have actually expanded," added Lindenstrauss.  Trade with IsraelProtests against Turkish-Israeli trade have hurt President Recep Tayyip Erdogan politically. Analysts say opposition to Israeli trade, along with an economic crisis, was a factor in March's local elections defeat of Erdogan's AK Party. Turkey cuts trade with Israel but seeks role in resolving Gaza conflict"Had there not been the economic crisis, probably they (Turkish voters) wouldn't also be so concerned about the trade with Israel," Sezin Oney, a commentator on Turkey's Politikyol news portal, said."But the economic crisis somehow removed the rosy glasses, rose-colored glasses of so many people in Turkey, including the AK party supporters," Oney added. "So they started to see things as they are and criticize the government and even Erdogan directly."Following his local election defeat, Erdogan imposed an Israeli trade embargo,  boasting that Turkey was taking the lead in standing up to Israel.However, with the Turkish president having close ties with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev and Azerbaijan's SOCAR energy company, Turkey's biggest international investor, analysts say Baku retains leverage over Ankara. Erdogan's local election defeat reshapes Turkey's political landscape Turkey talks tough on Israel but resists calls to cut off oil"Over the past few years, the Azeri-Israeli relationship has been consolidated; it is a bulwark against Iran as well in some regards," Mehmet Ogutcu of the London Energy Club, a grouping of government and energy sector leaders, said."Therefore, the Azeris, although I'm sure they are also unhappy with what's happening in Gaza as a result of the Israeli land forces attack, and they would probably impress on Erdogan not to go that far to stop this oil flow," added Ogutcu.Protests in Turkey against Azerbaijani oil exports to Israel are ongoing, prompting police to arrest organizers and thereby triggering further demonstrations.A mother of one of the detainees, addressing supporters outside an Istanbul courthouse, demanded to know why her son was detained for defending Palestine. The video of the speech went viral across Turkish social media.Analysts suggest that such expressions of anger can only serve to further undermine Erdogan's claims of leading international protests against Israeli actions in Gaza."The Turkish government said that they stopped trade with Israel, but somehow, it's continuing in other ways,"  Sezin Oney of the Politikyol news portal, said"So I think the real culprit, more so than Azerbaijan companies or Azerbaijan's Aliyev, or other circles in Azerbaijan itself, [is] the Turkish government, which is going to be held responsible by those protesting and by the conservative base specifically.With many protesters drawn from Erdogan's traditionally religious conservative base, analysts warn the political cost for the Turkish leader over the ongoing oil trade with Israel is likely to grow.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's worst electoral defeat in nationwide municipal elections has changed Turkey's political landscape. However, the Opposition's victory came at an awkward time. Turkey's Western allies were looking to strengthen ties with the Turkish President.  Turkey's main opposition CHP (Republican People's Party) gains in nationwide local elections are a significant reversal of the party's fortunes after Erdogan's resounding reelection last May."After the opposition's loss in the May elections, everybody thought the opposition was in a state of despair," explains Can Selcuki, head of Istanbul polling firm Economics Research."But that doesn't seem to be the case, and it's a turning point for the Turkish political landscape."It's the first time since 1977 that CHP has managed to come out number one in the popular vote."Threat of authoritarianismWith much of the media under his control and the judiciary targeting dissent, critics claim Erdogan's grip on power is tightening.Addressing supporters on election night Ekrem Imamoglu, the re-elected CHP mayor for Istanbul who Erdogan personally tried to unseat, claimed his victory was a stand against the global threat of authoritarianism."Today is a pivotal moment not only for Istanbul, but for democracy itself. As we celebrate our victory, we send a message that will reverberate worldwide,” Imamoglu told thousands of jubilant supporters."Democracy's decline is now ending," continued the mayor, "Istanbul stands as a beacon of hope, a testament to the resilience of democratic values in the face of growing authoritarianism." Deepfake videos used in local elections in Turkey as Erdogan battles for Istanbul Turkey's embattled civil society fears worst as foreign funding dries u Prosecutor seeks prison terms for alleged PKK members on trial in ParisMuted reactionsDespite this,Turkey's Western allies' response to the CHP's resounding victory was muted."There were no congratulations extended, even to Turkey's democracy, let alone to the opposition itself," Sezin Oney, a commentator for Turkey's Politikyol news portal, said.“[This] is a big contrast compared to the May elections because right after the May elections, the Western leaders, one after the other, extended their congratulations to Erdogan."So there is a recognition that Erdogan is here to stay, and they don't want to make him cross. And given that there is the Ukraine war on one side and the Gaza war on the other, they want a stable Turkey.”Turkey's location, bordering the Middle East and Russia, makes Ankara a critical ally for Europe and the United States in international efforts to control migration and contain Russia.Ahead of the March polls, Erdogan had been engaged in rapprochement with his Western allies, with Washington even inviting the Turkish President for a summit in May.However, Erdogan could still pose a headache to his Western allies as he ramps up his nationalist rhetoric in the aftermath of his defeat."We are determined to show that terrorism has no place in the future of Türkiye and the region," Erdogan said Thursday. "With the recent elections, this determination has been further strengthened."Massive military offensiveMeanwhile, Erdogan has warned that his army is poised to launch a massive military offensive into Northern Iraq and Syria against the Kurdish group PKK, including affiliates that work with American forces in fighting the Islamic State.A crackdown on the PKK, analysts say, will play well with conservative nationalist voters. Those voters were the ones with which the opposition scored its biggest successes in Central Turkey – a region known as Anatolia - for the first time in a generation."CHP has never been successful in those places before. These are places that are considered to be religiously conservative, or at least conservative," Istar Gozaydin, a Turkish religion and state relations expert at Istanbul's Istinye University, said."And that's also valid for Central Anatolia. Central Anatolia is usually much more nationalist and much more religiously sensitive, but for the first time, they've been successful.”It is not the first time Erdogan has sought to play the nationalist card. After the 2015 general election in which the president's AK Party lost its parliamentary majority, Erdogan launched military operations against the PKK across Turkey's predominantly Kurdish region, leveling many city centres.Erdogan's action resulted in his AK Party taking power in a second election later that year.Fix the economy"I'm sure there's a temptation," said analyst Can Selcuki, "but the facts on the ground do not allow it. Erdogan needs to fix the economy."Turkey's near 70% inflation and 50% interest rates, were widely seen as key factors in AK Party's defeat. But analyst Sezin Oney of Turkey's Politikyol news portal says a new conflict could change the political rules of the game."The economy is a concern, but there is a war psyche, then he [Erdogan] might be propagating," Oney added..Some Turkish analysts say the opposition victory will be viewed privately as inconvenient by some of Turkey's Western allies coming at a time of growing cooperation with Erdogan, with the fear now that Erdogan's resounding defeat could make the Turkish leader unpredictable at a critical time in both the Middle East and Russia's war with Ukraine.

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In this captivating Mindset Growth Podcast, hosts Gary and Heather introduce their guest, J Money. The moniker “J Money” originated from Joel's initials (JM) and his last name, Oney. Interestingly, he didn't need a fancy branding agency to coin this memorable name; it simply stuck from his banking days. J Money's journey is a fascinating blend of rural roots and financial acumen. Growing up on a farm, he discovered that life had more in store for him beyond the fields. Banking became his path, and for a remarkable 25 years, he immersed himself in this dynamic industry. The challenges of banking pushed him to evolve, much like the crops he tended to as a farm boy. Leadership was in Joel's DNA. From being class president to heading the FFA and 4-Club, he naturally gravitated toward guiding roles. His parents, while great, weren't deeply engaged with him daily, prompting him to take charge and embrace leadership opportunities. Switching gears, Joel shares more about his formative years on the farm. Farming instilled in him the values of motivation and hard work, which became ingrained habits. After college, Joel realized that farming wasn't his destiny. Instead, he embarked on a banking adventure, diving into the world of finance with the Farm Credit system—despite having no prior banking knowledge. J Money's morning routine sets the tone for success. Early workouts kickstart his day, and his current venture—assisting contractors in growing their businesses—is the pinnacle of his professional journey. Craftsmanship, leadership, and resilience define Joel's story, making him a true inspiration for anyone seeking growth and purpose.

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Just like the good Ol' days of Chewin' The Bat, we kick off the pod with some very important miscellaneous sporting chat which has kept Swizzle up at night. With the calendar currently littered with all levels of competition at the moment, there is no shortage of tennis chat. A new high ranking for Sinner, and of course Australia's very own, the Demon. But most importantly, the boys delve into one of the most important topics of conversation this week in tennis, where are the oney's?

Sweden's bid to join NATO got a major boost when the Turkish parliament finally ratified its membership application this week. Yet with the Turkish president's signature still needed, Sweden's wait to join the military alliance may not be over. After ten long months, the Turkish parliament on Tuesday evening overwhelmingly voted to approve Sweden's Nato membership.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been holding up the ratification with a long list of demands from his allies, and the vote came after intensive diplomatic lobbying led by Washington. At the heart of the delay was Ankara's demand that the US Congress approve the sale of American F-16 fighter jets to replace Turkey's ageing airforce."Neither the United States nor Turkey trust each other on any level," said Asli Aydintasbas, an analyst with Washington-based think tank the Brookings Institution."There is also no trust here in Washington vis-a-vis the actions of the Turkish government," she continued. "They don't want to find themselves in a situation where they deliver on their end and the other side doesn't."Mutual mistrustThat distrust was exacerbated by the apparent lack of personal chemistry between Erdogan and US President Joe Biden, who in the past has described the Turkish leader as a bully.But the impasse was broken by a rare phone call between the two leaders last month. Biden reportedly convinced Erdogan that he could only persuade Congress to allow the jet sale to Turkey if the Turkish parliament ratified Sweden's NATO membership – a deal that goes back to last year, according to Sinan Ulgen of Edam, an Istanbul-based think tank."There is an agreement that was essentially struck during the last NATO summit in Vilnius whereby the US side would essentially start the formal notification of the F-16 package once the Turkish parliament ratifies the accession of Sweden to NATO," Ulgen said.But behind Turkey's lengthy delay lies scepticism in Ankara whether Biden can deliver Congress.Lame duck?Hostility towards Erdogan over his authoritarianism and threats to neighbours, including Greece, is a rare issue that bridges the deep divide between US Democrats and Republicans.Erdogan's strong backing of Hamas, which he calls a "liberation movement", has only added to that hostility.Meanwhile, Biden is increasingly seen as a lame-duck president as 2024 elections approach."Now [Donald] Trump is marching on the way to triumph once more, maybe, probably. Biden cannot be exerting pressure over the Senate and House of Representatives for the sake of Turkey," predicts Sezin Oney, a commentator with Turkish news portal Duvar.Oney points out Biden's failure to get Congress to sign off on funding for Ukraine can only add to Ankara's unease."I mean, he couldn't do it in the case of Ukraine; he's struggling with that. So how can he do it on behalf of Turkey, which doesn't deliver anything and, on top of it, supports Hamas?" she questioned. Turkey under fire after declaring Hamas a 'liberation' group Erdogan weighs benefits of friendlier ties with Turkey's Western alliesFrom Turkey to HungarySuch concerns could yet further delay Sweden's membership.While the Turkish parliament ratified NATO's expansion, Erdogan has to sign off on the legislation and send the document to the US State Department as per the military alliance's rules.But political momentum is behind the deal."Congressional approvals really rely on key party spokespeople on the committees," said analyst Aydintasbas. "There is still overwhelming approval for the deal – enough numbers to make it past foreign relations committees in both houses, because it is so important for transatlantic unity, not because the US Congress approves of Turkey's foreign policy direction."But even if the hurdle of Turkey is finally overcome, Hungary is yet to ratify – and Prime Minister Viktor Orban, after 20 months, is now demanding unspecified concessions from Sweden.With Erdogan a close ally of Orban, NATO may yet need Turkey's assistance in finally bringing Sweden into the fold.

The assault of a referee at a Turkish professional football match has drawn international condemnation and the unprecedented suspension of all league games. But it's also brought into focus the wider spectre of violence against public officials in Turkish society, which some blame on the polarising politics of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. After a week-long suspension, Turkish football supporters returned to the stadiums a few days ago.Play had been suspended for a week after a referee was punched and then kicked on the ground by senior club officials of a major league team.Halil Umut Meler, who often referees international games, was hospitalised in the incident, which drew worldwide condemnation.But the assault also brought into focus the growing violence faced by many public professionals in Turkey. Turkish football plunges into crisis after referee attackIn a video circulating on social media, doctors ask why they are the target of assaults, a problem medical professionals say is increasingly urgent.The Turkish Physicians' Association claims there has been a 600 percent rise in violent attacks over the past decade.Healthcare staff have been protesting for more than a year over rising casualties within their profession and what they claim is government indifference."Lots of doctors are dying. Also, lots of nurses are dying in our country," said Berkay Unlu, a doctor at a state hospital in Izmir."No one cares about that," he said, exasperated. "It's so important; we are doctors, we are just working for our public."Political gulfAccording to unions, schools are also witnessing a similar surge in violence against staff.Some analysts say it's symptomatic of a growing gulf in Turkish society, fuelled by years of populist politics driven by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his AK Party, whose voting base is poor and religiously conservative.Erdogan often accuses the elite of undermining his rule – most recently, academics drew his fire."What Erdogan and the AK Party are propagating is that they're representing the real people. So they're coming from the grassroots, and they're representing the true native culture of Turkey," explains Sezin Oney , a commentator for the PolitikYol news portal."Then you have the opposition, who are the traitors, the elite, the people who are to be castigated – and this polarisation always works because that gives the idea that they are the majority," she says."And you have a minority which can be just bashed, stepped upon." Turkey's Pride struggling to survive amid LGBTQ+ crackdownScapegoatsErdogan's government rejects such claims, insisting it has introduced increased legal protection for doctors and other professionals.But critics say such measures aren't being enforced.With the country facing growing economic woes that are impacting services, professionals claim they are becoming the scapegoats for growing public anger."They don't see the real reasons for their problems and target the health professionals instead of the system, so violence escalated," warns Doctor Sebnem Korur Fincanci, chair of the Turkish Medical Association and a renowned human rights activist, who has herself faced legal woes under Erdogan."The frustration, unfortunately, was just reflected towards health professionals instead of the government."Brain drainThe growing violence is leading to an exodus of professionals from Turkey."I think it's a big problem because it's first leading to brain drain – these are highly educated individuals who have a certain expertise and a certain profession that they can practice elsewhere," says analyst Oney. 'Lost hope': Inflation, abuse force doctors to quit Turkey"When you have a deficit of health workers, doctors and teachers, there is deterioration in the health system. There is deterioration in the education system," she says, warning that Turkey is facing a vicious circle."This is, of course, causing social crisis after social crisis. It's going to be a much unhappier, much more discontented society. And this leads to more violence."The beating of Meler, one of Turkey's highest-profile referees, has become a symbol of the dangers faced by many professionals who serve the public – and the wider risks of the deepening polarisation in Turkish society.

In this episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with podcast producer, energy healer, coach and all-around mystic Roger Oney of Synergies Studio.In this episode, we dig into the REALITY of the world of Woo-- no spiritual bypassing or toxic positivity here! Roger and I discuss how "the map is not the territory" when it comes to implementing spiritual insights in everyday human life.  Remember: any practitioner, coach or guru that promises total certainty and black-and-white solutions is selling you a steaming satchel of cow poo poo.There is no one system, modality or practice that can live your life for you. Rather, at their best these practices are just maps designed to guide you as YOU do the hard (and real) work of navigating the actual landscape of life. If you've been curious about working with a spiritual practitioner or launching your own spiritual practice, this episode is a must listen: Roger and I get totally transparent about our collective 40+ years of on-the-ground experience in the Woo, sharing our lessons learned (so you don't have to learn them quiet as hard as we did).And, as per usual, we pull a card from our TOTEM Tarot Deck to sum up our discussion— and, as per usual, it was so on point it was creepy.TOTEM Readings website (Rachel's practice): https://www.totemreadings.comTOTEM Tarot Deck (card used in episode): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578980126?ref=myi_title_dpSynergies Studio (Roger's website):  https://synergies.studioPlease note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.

This week the guys are talking with Dustin High MOCO Ladies Basketball Coach, joining him was Hayden Barrier, Allie Dillon, Savannah Jarvis and Reaghan Oney.   Tune in to this great interview!!  All this and more on this weeks Coaches Corner!! Podcast made for everyone.  Sports, Wrestling, Movies, and much much more.  As the Number One Podcast out of Mount Sterling every Thursday and Saturday mornings that drops at 3 am your missing out if you don't listen.   Hosts - Sean Kiper, Neil Payne, Wes Crouch and Adam Muncy. If you would like to help the show!   Cash App: fromc2cpc    Paypal: corner2cornerpc@gmail.com   Follow and Like us on the following Social Media Platforms. https://www.tiktok.com/@fromcorner2corner?lang=en   https://twitter.com/corner2cornerpc   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1CVW5JlWWXRJLUWzuJc6g   www.fromcorner2corner.com   From Corner2Corner Online Store:   https://fromcorner2corner.itemorder.com/shop/home/    

Join us for a message from Dr. Michael Oney on November 12, 2023. He teaches on the instructions of Scriptures on how we are to be like Christ. We are to be a servant to achieve the destiny that God has for us. For more information about our church visit us on our website, our Facebook page, and our YouTube.

GRAV THA GOAT gets into girls who live far away, passenger princesses, hobosexuals, biggest victim, imbalanced chemicals, Haunting of the Queen Mary, Killers of the Flower Moon, Long Beach, memories, art, long work weeks, Wario Ware, and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zero-grav/support

Tu peux soutenir sur le podcast sur KissKissBankBank ou en mettant 5⭐️ sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify ! Barthélémy est le CEO et co-fondateur de l'agence Bruno. Après son bac, Barthélémy fait une école de commerce. Mais l'école ne le passionne pas. Alors pendant les cours, il fait du graphisme et des sites internet qu'il revend sur GraphicRiver et ThemeForest. En parallèle, Barthélémy fait un cursus en alternance : il s'occupe de la communication interne d'un groupe pharmaceutique et s'occupe de toute la création graphique : flyers, emails, etc. En plus de cela, Barthélémy gère une agence d'évènementiel qui organise des soirées privées à Rouen. Mais ce qui lui plait le plus dans son agence est de faire les flyers et le design des évènements. Après ses études, Barthélémy garde son agence, mais la transforme en agence de com'. Dans un premier temps, il continue de vendre ses créations en ligne. Au même moment, Dribbble se lance. Barthélémy obtient une invitation et poste une création par jour sur la plateforme. Il se crée une notoriété et finit par être contacté par un entrepreneur de la Silicon Valley qui le recrute comme Product Designer freelance. A la suite de cette expérience, Barthélémy recrute sa femme comme chargée de comptes et fonde une véritable agence. Il est par la suite rejoint par son frère qui est développeur. L'agence garde cette envergure pendant 4 ans avant de grossir pour faire face à la demande des clients. L'agence se diversifie également en faisant également du branding. Enfin, elle change de nom pour devenir : Bruno, une référence au grand père de Barthélémy. Aujourd'hui l'agence compte 20 personnes. Une évolution qui s'est faite très progressivement au début et qui a fortement accéléré lorsque la femme de Barthélémy et d'autres employés quittent l'agence. Barthélémy nous explique comment il staffé son équipe et comment il fait pour avoir suffisamment de travail pour ses équipes. En effet, Dribbble était le principal canal d'acquisition de l'agence, mais lors de son rachat, il devient plus difficile d'être mis en relation avec des clients. L'agence s'est donc diversifiée pour avoir des clients : Dribbble, Behance, site internet, bouche à oreilles et commerciaux. Barthélémy nous explique aussi toute la stratégie d'expansion de l'agence : d'abord centrée sur les Etats-Unis avant de se focaliser sur le marché français, l'ouverture de locaux à Paris alors que l'agence a toujours été située à Rouen ou encore la minimisation du télétravail. La majorité des clients font appellent à l'agence pour faire un rebranding. Barthélémy nous explique le process par lequel il passe pour faire opérer ces rebrandings : 3 semaines de cherche avec les clients pour comprendre l'essence de leur entreprise et les comprendre humainement Trouver un angle d'attaque pour proposer un unique concept Proposer les 5 éléments principaux de la marque : logo, copie, couleurs, police d'écriture et élément illustrant Itérer autant que nécessaire jusqu'à ce que les clients soient satisfaits Décliner le branding sur le site web et le produit des clients En parallèle de ça, l'agence Bruno a lancé Membership : un abonnement mensuel qui permet de demander n'importe qu'elle modification graphique dans les 48h de façon illimitée. Cet épisode est l'occasion d'aborder les raisons de sa mise en place, si c'est un pari gagnant ou encore les problématiques liées à cette offre. On discute également process interne : comment les designers travaillent-ils entre eux alors qu'ils travaillent pour des clients différents ? Comment créer de la cohésion d'équipe ? Ou encore comment avoir une ambiance de travail saine ? Enfin, on aborde pêle-mêle : la semaine de 4 jours, l'arrivée de l'intelligence artificielle dans les milieux créatifs, l'importance de continuer à faire du design même lorsque l'on gère une équipe et les autres projets sur lesquels Barthélémy travaillent en parallèle de l'agence. Les ressources de l'épisode Bruno The Futur Podcast Silicon Carne Landbook Factfulness Les autres épisodes de Design Journeys #7 Marie Dehayes, Product Designer @ Alan #20 Julien Hillion, Lead Product Designer @ Qonto #62 Clémence Oney, Product Designer @ Pelo Studio Case Study #3 Construire la plus grosse équipe d'UX Writers en France avec Mélanie Alves Lima Pour contacter Barthélémy LinkedIn Email 

This week the guys are talking with Dustin High Montgomery Co. Ladies Basketball Coach.  Joining him are Senior ladies Hayden Barrier, Reaghan Oney and Allie Dillon. Tune in to this great interview!!  All this and more on this weeks From Corner2Corner!! Podcast made for everyone.  Sports, Wrestling, Movies, and much much more.  As the Number One Podcast out of Mount Sterling every Thursday and Saturday mornings that drops at 3 am your missing out if you don't listen.   Hosts - Sean Kiper, Neil Payne, Wes Crouch and Adam Muncy. If you would like to help the show!   Cash App: fromc2cpc    Paypal: corner2cornerpc@gmail.com   Follow and Like us on the following Social Media Platforms. https://www.tiktok.com/@fromcorner2corner?lang=en   https://twitter.com/corner2cornerpc   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1CVW5JlWWXRJLUWzuJc6g   www.fromcorner2corner.com   From Corner2Corner Online Store:   https://fromcorner2corner.itemorder.com/shop/home/    

Former college basketball player and founder of The Pack Basketball, Oney Harrison joins the podcast to discuss her journey as a player development and skills trainer. Oney has amassed a large audience on several social media platforms teaching essential basketball skills, footwork and drills for players of all ages. Her ability to teach and demonstrate is second to none and she shares some of her experiences and strategies that have allowed her business to flourish.Topics Discussed:Playing Career at Asbury & St. BonaventureOpening up her own gymGaining ClienteleStructuring WorkoutsManaging players of different ages and abilitiesShooting DevelopmentHow social media has impacted her businessFollow Oney on instagramMore on The Pack Basketball

This week the guys are talking to Reaghan Oney about college commitment, is Pac 12 best conference, Joe Burrow, Little Debbie's Bracket, college football and more.  Week 6 of our Football Pick em'  segment and don't miss our Tutu's Sweet Treats DAWG of the Week!!!  All this and more on this weeks From Corner2Corner!!   Podcast made for everyone.  Sports, Wrestling, Movies, and much much more.  As the Number One Podcast out of Mount Sterling every Thursday and Saturday mornings that drops at 3 am your missing out if you don't listen.   Hosts - Sean Kiper, Neil Payne, Wes Crouch and Adam Muncy. If you would like to help the show!   Cash App: fromc2cpc    Paypal: corner2cornerpc@gmail.com   Follow and Like us on the following Social Media Platforms. https://www.tiktok.com/@fromcorner2corner?lang=en   https://twitter.com/corner2cornerpc   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1CVW5JlWWXRJLUWzuJc6g   www.fromcorner2corner.com   From Corner2Corner Online Store:   https://fromcorner2corner.itemorder.com/shop/home/    

This episode is very near and dear to my heart, as it will surely be for any of you familiar with our work here at TOTEM and "friend of the program", Roger Oney.In this episode, I sit down with my friend of more than 15 years (yes, we're very, very old) and producer of The Skeptical Shaman podcast to talk about the literal and figurative end times. We chat about the energetic and spiritual impacts of AI and the rapidly accelerating rate of change across all industries, geographies, and professions. Will there be refugees and remnants after this technological and sociological revolution? Will these enclaves form a modern version of the ancient mystery schools, reminding society of the "before times" and what it means to be a human being? What parts of our spiritual traditions and practices need to be carried on in a kind of living time capsule?My friend, Roger Oney, aka the High Mesa Mystic, works with clients across a variety of energy healing, spiritual coaching, and just straight up life guidance modalities-- all with a focus on navigating change in a strange, constantly-shifting world. He's a talented psychic with an open mind and even more open heart.And, of course, we pull a TOTEM Tarot Deck card at the end of our chat so as to stave off the tyrannical abuses of our show's sponsor. And, as per usual, the card is absolutely perfect for the themes of our discussion-- and our action items moving forward!Rachel's Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrachThe TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578980126?ref=myi_title_dpRoger's Links: https://highmesamystic.com 

Join Johnnette Williams as she welcomes Andi Oney to today's Women of Grace on EWTN Radio! Join them as they discuss the power of  a women's retreat, and invite callers to share their experiences with Women of Grace Retreats!

Join Johnnette Williams as she welcomes Andi Oney to today's Women of Grace on EWTN Radio! Join them as they discuss the power of a women's retreat, and invite callers to share their experiences with Women of Grace Retreats!

Episode 92 Ona Maria Judge – better known as Oney – was born into slavery in 1774 at a familiar location in Virginia: Mount Vernon. Oney's mother Betty was brought to Mount Vernon after George Washington married Martha in 1759. Betty, and her descendants, were considered the “property” of Martha Washington's first husband, Daniel Custis, … Continue reading "The Story of Oney Judge" The post The Story of Oney Judge appeared first on TwistedPhilly.

Episode 126 Ona Maria Judge – better known as Oney – was born into slavery in 1774 at a familiar location in Virginia: Mount Vernon. Oney's mother Betty was brought to Mount Vernon after George Washington married Martha in 1759. Betty, and her descendants, were considered the “property” of Martha Washington's first husband, Daniel Custis, … Continue reading "The Story of Oney Judge" The post The Story of Oney Judge appeared first on TwistedPhilly.

  “Every family has an anointing and in order to walk in that anointing we need to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Deacon Larry Oney After Jesus ascended into heaven the apostles had the Eucharist. They … Continue reading The post MFP192: The Holy Spirit and Your Marriage – an Interview with Deacon Larry and Andi Oney appeared first on Messy Family Project.

Every family has an anointing and in order to walk in that anointing we need to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit. - Deacon Larry Oney After Jesus ascended into heaven the apostles had the Eucharist.  They probably celebrated mass together, they had the Blessed Mother with them, and surely they prayed and fasted.  But they did not go out and evangelize, heal the sick, or preach the word.  Why?  They were waiting for the Advocate, the Breath of God, the Power from on high - the Holy Spirit.  Often we forget that we need the power of the Holy Spirit that lives within us to do any good work.  He is the one that enlightens our minds when we don't know how to respond to a child, He gives us the courage to be vulnerable with our spouse when its hard, and He enables us to lift our hearts in prayer.  Join us for this interview with Deacon Larry and his wife Andi.  They have two very different stories of walking with the Lord and their marriage is an unlikely match on many levels.  But God brought them together and now they are serving alongside each other in preaching and teaching about the love of God and the joy they have in serving him.   https://hopeandpurpose.org/ https://www.messyfamilyproject.org/challenge/

In this second half of my interview with Steve Oney, he shares details of the dramatic events that unfolded after the trial of Leo Frank for the murder of thirteen-year-old factory worker Mary Phagan. Steve Oney is author of "And the Dead Shall Rise: The Murder of Mary Phagan and the Lynching of Leo Frank". He has spent forty years researching and investigating this electrifying case. His book can be purchased both at local bookstores and here:https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Shall-Rise-Murder-Lynching/dp/0679764232/ref

In 1913, thirteen-year-old Mary Phagan was found brutally murdered in the basement of the Atlanta pencil factory where she worked. The factory manager, a college-educated Jew named Leo Frank, was arrested, tried and convicted in a trial that seized national headlines. When the governor commuted his death sentence, Frank was kidnapped and lynched by a group of prominent local citizens. In part one of my two hour interview with Steve Oney, author of "And the Dead Shall Rise: The Murder of Mary Phagan and the Lynching of Leo Frank", he tells the story of little Mary's murder, the investigation that followed, and highlights of Frank's sensational trial. The book can be purchased both at your local bookstore and here: https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Shall-Rise-Murder-Lynching/dp/0679764232/ref