On the intersection of mainstream media and United States political corruption Cenk Kadir Uygur (/ˈdʒɛŋk kəˈdɪr ˈjuːɡər/; Turkish: [ˈdʒeɲc kaˈdiɾ ˈujɡuɾ]; born March 21, 1970) is a Turkish-born American[2] politician, political commentator, media host and a 2024 presidential candidate. He is the co-creator of The Young Turks, a left-wing, progressive, sociopolitical news and commentary program. In