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Turkey: Democracy in Turmoil

Turkey is increasingly polarized, as demonstrated by this weekend's elections. We look at the potential repercussions for the Middle East, Europe and for US interests.

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By Warren Olney • Apr 1, 2014 • 51m Listen

Turkey, which the US calls a stable Democracy, is increasingly polarized — as demonstrated by this weekend's local elections. Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan is promising to increase his crackdown on the political opposition, which includes a former ally who lives in the mountains of Pennsylvania. We look at the potential repercussions for the Middle East, Europe and for America's interests. Also, Obamacare hits its target enrollment -- and then some. On today's Talking Point, did the CIA mislead Americans to justify torture? Will President Obama declassify a massive Senate report that's created a public dispute with the agency?

Banner image: Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan (L), accompanied by his son Bilal and daughter Sumeyye, greets his supporters at the AK Party headquarters in Ankara March 30, 2014. Photo: Stringer/Reuters

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Caitlin Shamberg

    KCRW

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Benjamin Gottlieb

    Reporter, Fill-in Host

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