Turkey Pulse

Turkey is at a critical juncture. The dual parliamentary and presidential elections on May 14 will decide the country's future as Turkey descends into authoritarianism under President Erdogan. Al-Monitor Senior Correspondent Amberin Zaman hosts a panel discussion on the campaign buildup to the crucial polls, what's at stake, and what to expect with the results.

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Episode Number 132 Public anger is mounting over the Turkish government's slow response to the massive earthquakes that shook the country's southern regions on Feb. 6. The death toll is rapidly climbing as an unknown number of people remain trapped under the rubble in freezing temperatures in Turkey and Syria alike. Many blame the high number of deaths on the Turkish government's lack of preparedness and lax safety standards.