Bonus Episode: Perhat Tursun

<p>Perhat Tursun is one of the most famous, beloved, and controversial figures in contemporary Uyghur poetry. This bonus episode includes unreleased content about Perhat from our poetry episode (Ep. 3: Catching Feelings), including Mukaddas's conversation with Dr. Joshua Freeman about him.</p><p>The conversation with Josh Freeman begins at 1:40. To read poetry by Perhat Tursun that Josh has translated, visit <a href="https://scholar.princeton.edu/jfreeman/translations">his website</a>.</p><p>Audio from the special event hosted by Mukaddas about the third anniversary of Perhat Tursun's disappearance begins at 8:42. This event features Josh Freeman, Tahir Hamut Izgil, Muyesser Hendan, and Darren Byler.</p><p>To watch the video of the event, go to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhYgi1LE4JmIqNAxtkHzAw" target="_blank">WEghur Stories YouTube page</a> or to <a href="www.weghurstories.com">our website</a>.</p><p>Illustration of Perhat Tursun by Sulu.artco</p>