Topic: Akp

Following a decisive election victory, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls for constitutional changes to grant the presidency executive powers. The hosts discuss the crackdown on dissenting media, including the arrest of editors from Nokta magazine, and the support Erdogan receives from rural Islamist voters.

Ahead of the Turkish elections, the AKP government intensified its crackdown on independent media, including the seizure of television stations. European officials are accused of "soft-pedaling" on human rights abuses to secure a deal with President Erdogan to stem the flow of migrants. Early results indicate a majority victory for Erdogan's party, granting him significant control over regional dynamics.