# Istanbul Should NOT Exist - Pt 1 of 5

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Podcast: [My Lunch Break](https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-lunch-break-6947955)
Published: 2026-06-02T18:09:36+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-lunch-break/episodes/Istanbul-Should-NOT-Exist---Pt-1-of-5-e3k8a61
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