Political showmanship

“Political showmanship” refers to actions or behaviors that appeal to a certain political audience or aid in conveying a political theme or message. Political showmanship usually has a negative connotation associated with it, and is used to critique an individual or group in leadership. In the episode, you heard that many Turks believe that the Turkish president’s decision to restore the Hagia Sophia into a mosque was political showmanship, or a decision driven by the president’s political agenda.