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Podcast: Travel with Rick Steves
Episode: 359 Issues in Germany; Democracy In Turkey; Open Phones
Description: International news gets personal as Rick's friends give us a peek into what current affairs are on Germans' minds, and a tour guide from Turkey explains what prompted her to join the thousands protesting in the streets of Istanbul last year. Plus, Rick shares travel notes with listeners about Egypt, Italy, and France.
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