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RNC Day 1: "Make America Safe Again"
Against a background of police killings, terrorism and an attempted coup in Turkey, Republicans are gathered in Cleveland to nominate Donald Trump.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenAgainst a background of police killings, terrorism and an attempted coup in Turkey, Republicans are gathered in Cleveland to nominate Donald Trump.
Later on the program, after this weekend's failed military coup, is Turkey on the way to becoming another Iran?
Photo: Cleveland law enforcement are out if force before the RNC. (Saul Gonzalez)
In this episode
3 storiesProtestors Descend on Cleveland for the Republican National Convention
Nominating conventions are traditionally called "political infomercials." But there's confusion about what message the Republicans are sending this year. Before this week's meeting had even begun, there was action on the streets outside the convention hall.
Read the story6 minThe Trump National Convention in Cleveland
Against a background of police killings, terrorism and an attempted coup in Turkey, Republicans are gathered in Cleveland to nominate Donald Trump. It's begun as a convention unlike any other, with some delegates still determined to prevent Trump's victory and 48 protest groups on the streets outside.
Read the story33 minAfter Failed Coup, What's Next for Turkey?
This weekend's failed coup in Turkey could make for major changes in an important US ally. With fervent backing from religious crowds in the streets, will President Recep Erdoğan crown himself as an Islamic leader?
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