Medya News Podcast

Why I dedicated my book to the ‘susturulamayanlar’

In her new book Alle journalistiek is activisme ("All Journalism Is Activism"), journalist Fréderike Geerdink credits Kurdish reporters—susturulamayanlar, “those who cannot be silenced”—for reshaping her understanding of power, truth, and the role of journalism. Their fearless reporting helped her move from so-called objectivity toward advocacy for justice.

From Berlin to İmralı Prison: Jan van Aken amplifies Öcalan’s peace call

Medya News’ political podcast welcomes Jan van Aken of Germany’s Left Party, a long-standing supporter of Kurdish rights, to discuss the recent peace call by Abdullah Öcalan, the PKK's dissolution, and Europe’s potential role in supporting dialogue and democratic transition in Turkey. In a powerful moment of clarity, van Aken warns: “Without Öcalan’s involvement, there will be no lasting peace.”

How will Rojava repel a Turkish economic incursion?

Fréderike Geerdink argues that with US sanctions on Syria lifted, Turkey could pursue an economic incursion into Rojava — not with tanks, but with construction firms, telecoms and Turkish liras. Could this capitalist offensive undermine Kurdish autonomy in Northeast Syria?

Podcast: Irish and Kurdish struggle, Sinn Féin chairman talks paths to peace, reconciliation

In an exclusive video interview and podcast on Political Dialogue with Erem Kansoy by Medya News, Declan Kearney—National Chairperson for Sinn Féin —offers an in-depth discussion on Ireland’s long and arduous journey to self-determination while drawing striking parallels with the Kurdish struggle for freedom.

US withdrawal, Turkey’s role, and Kurdish politics: Expert researcher Meghan Bodette speaks to Medya News

Meghan Bodette, expert researcher and Research Director at Kurdish Peace Institute based in Washinton D.C., breaks down the shifting US policy in Syria, the future of the SDF, and the possible consequences of a US withdrawal. She warns that a premature exit could reignite conflict, embolden ISIS, and escalate tensions with Turkey.