More Cartoonists in JAIL

In this powerful episode of Caglecast, host Daryl Cagle dives into the turbulent world of political cartoons with guests Zehra Ömeroğlu and Terry Anderson. Zehra, a Turkish cartoonist, shares her ongoing legal battle in Turkey, facing years of trials for her provocative cartoons published in LeMan magazine. Despite a recent acquittal, the fight continues as prosecutors appeal, threatening her freedom. Terry Anderson, Executive Director of Cartoonists Rights Network International, discusses global challenges cartoonists face, including arrests, censorship, and authoritarian crackdowns. From the shutdown of LeMan to cases in Iran and Egypt, this episode exposes the dangers cartoonists endure for their art. Subscribe to Caglecast for more stories on political cartooning, and visit Cagle.com/Subscribe for our free daily cartoon newsletter or our premium newsletter featuring bold, unfiltered cartoons for just $6/month!

Guests:
Zehra Ömeroğlu: A renowned Turkish cartoonist and 2025 Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award winner. Zehra has faced a five-year trial in Turkey for her satirical work in LeMan magazine, accused of obscenity. Now in partial exile, she’s working on a graphic novel about her experiences. Her cartoons are featured on Cagle.com.

Terry Anderson: Executive Director of Cartoonists Rights Network International, advocating for cartoonists facing censorship and persecution worldwide. Terry provides critical updates on cases like Atena Farghadani in Iran and Ashraf Omar in Egypt, highlighting the global fight for free expression.

Key Topics:Zehra’s trial in Turkey and the appeal that keeps her in legal limbo
The shutdown of LeMan magazine and arrests of its editors
Global cartoonist struggles, including cases in Iran, Egypt, and beyond
The controversial Charlie Hebdo cover targeting Erdogan
The New York Times’ 2019 decision to end editorial cartoons
The power and risks of political cartooning in authoritarian regimes

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to political cartoons and their global impact
01:00 - Zehra’s trial in Turkey: A five-year ordeal
05:00 - Ad: Support Cagle.com’s newsletters
06:00 - The LeMan cartoon controversy and magazine shutdown
13:00 - Terry Anderson on global cartoonist persecution
26:00 - Updates on Atena Farghadani and Ashraf Omar
31:00 - The New York Times cartoon ban
34:00 - Charlie Hebdo’s provocative Erdogan cover
38:00 - Closing thoughts and Zehra’s hope for cartooning’s future

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