Today's Turkey: Travel, Trade & Politics
April 10, 2020
Hosted by Judge Jim Gray (Ret.)
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Episode Description
Turkey is one of the most interesting countries in the world. But in addition to having "more history per square inch" than anywhere else in the world, as well as wonderful people and food, it is also importantly placed at the geographical and political crossroads of Asia and Europe. Discussing all of these issues with us is Turkish Consul General Can Oguz, who is presently stationed in Los Angeles and has been in the Turkish Diplomacy Corps for 20 years. How generally are Americans seen by Turks today? How are our governments getting along? How is Turkey dealing with the ongoing tragedies in Syria? What is the status of Turkey's dealings with Iraq, Russia, China and the European Union? All of these issues are openly discussed. Tune in and hear this educated and knowledgeable diplomat give you his timely thoughts, as well as how we all can pursue "lasting security." And give some thought about traveling to Turkey, because it is the most fascinating place your host has ever been!
All Rise! The Libertarian Way with Judge Jim Gray
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“All Rise! The Libertarian Way with Judge Jim Gray” will set forth some of the problem areas in our country, with interesting, experienced and knowledgeable guests. Judge Gray and his guests will provide some practical and workable solutions that benefit virtually everyone in our country except many vested interests. We will learn that there really are Libertarian solutions to many of our problems, including our healthcare, justice and educational systems, national security, dispute resolution, problems with over-incarceration, civil liberties, homelessness, mental health, creating jobs and mentoring our youth!
Judge Jim Gray (Ret.)
Judge Jim Gray was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Palmar Norte, Costa Rica, a Criminal Defense Attorney with Navy JAG Corps, a Federal Prosecutor in Los Angeles and a 25-year Veteran Trial Court Judge in Orange County, California. Judge Gray was the 2012 Libertarian Candidate for Vice President, along with New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson (In Jim’s words, “We came in third, although I acknowledge it was a distant third.”). Judge Gray is married with four children, including a son from Danang, Vietnam that Jim adopted in 1973. Judge Gray is the author of “Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed, and What We Can Do About It,” “Wearing the Robe: The Art and Responsibilities of Judging in Today’s Courts,” and “A Voter’s Handbook, Effective Solutions to America’s Problems.” He is also the composer of two musicals, “Americans All,” which helps to mentor our junior high and high school students, and “Convention: The Birth of America,” which is about our country’s 1787 Constitutional Convention. Judge Gray has also been awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the Western State College of Laws and by the Law School at Chapman University, and the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Orange County annually awards its “Judge of the Year” Award in the name of Judge James P. Gray.
