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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Stray cats capture the spirit of Istanbul

    Cats have roamed the streets of Istanbul for thousands of years. The new documentary “Kedi” explains why Turks are so enamored by cats.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Feb 17, 2017 • 1 min read

    Cats have roamed the streets of Istanbul for thousands of years. The new documentary “Kedi” explains why Turks are so enamored by cats.

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    What's the role of leaks in a functional government?
    1. 0:00Are leaks good or bad for the government?
    2. 7:21Trump supporter: Media can bring divided nation together
    3. 16:53Clearing up confusion over US position on Israel and the Palestinians
    4. 28:14Stray cats capture the spirit of IstanbulYou’re reading this
    5. 38:14'The Great Wall:' Political satire or just another action flick?
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