"It turns out a blog post on the Turks Website directed fans to email and request their inclusion. Uygur is the host of The Young Turks, a live, daily internet radio show.

In addition to the 100+ emails/comments, Uygur emailed us as well. "We are going to seriously compete for that position," writes Uygur. "Of course, I don't know for sure that we will get it because we are considerable underdogs…But I can guarantee you that we will be on the board."