Enes Kanter: They Put a $500,000 BOUNTY on My Head, For Speaking the Truth | DSH #1565

Enes Kanter Freedom comes on the podcast to discuss his incredible fight for freedom, his advocacy for human rights, and the personal sacrifices he made along the way. The former NBA star opens up about standing against oppressive regimes, losing his career, and risking everything to be the voice for those who cannot speak out. From his challenging upbringing in Turkey to his battles with censorship and persecution, Enes shares profound insights on the importance of building bridges, promoting coexistence, and protecting freedom and democracy. This thought-provoking episode sheds light on global issues, the NBA's ties with China, and the role of athletes in activism. 💥 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 👉 Why the Turkish government labeled an NBA player a “terrorist” 👉 How the FBI gave him a panic button for protection 👉 The truth about being blacklisted from 70+ countries 👉 How China uses women & social media to trap dissidents 👉 Why silence from the NBA hurts more than death threats 👉 What it really costs to stand up for human rights CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Fight for Freedom 02:10 - Growing Up in Turkey 08:10 - Charlie Kirk Attack 10:00 - Enes Kanter's Political Aspirations 11:40 - Enes Kanter's Last NBA Game 16:00 - Enes Kanter China Controversy 18:00 - Athletes and Politics 19:58 - Enes's Family Struggles 22:07 - Interpol Red Notice 23:59 - Enes Playing Through Adversity 26:28 - Erdogan's Dictatorship 31:55 - Teammate Support 34:00 - Shoutout to Teammates 34:54 - Media Impact on Enes 40:53 - Supporting Enes 42:59 - Like & Subscribe APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com GUESTS : Enes Kanter https://www.instagram.com/enesfreedom/ SPONSORS: THERASAGE: https://therasage.com/ QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest conversations, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and consult professionals for advice where appropriate. Content on this podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We have done our best to present the facts as we see them, however, we make no guarantees or promises regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided. In addition, the views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the producers of this program. SEO KEYWORDS: enes kanter freedom, enes kanter interview, digital social hour, human rights, nba china, turkey dictatorship, nike slave labor, political censorship, panic button story, banned athlete, free speech, fbi protection, athlete activism, motivational story, dictatorship exposed #EnesKanter #FightForFreedom #HumanRights #DigitalSocialHour #NBA #Activism #Podcast #Inspiration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .