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Is Japan's PM in Trouble?
Episode 37
Japan's Leader, Sanae Takaichi, is facing a scandal over AI campaign videos and lower poll ratings. Where does her government go from here?
15 hours ago
Japan's Having a Referendum?
Episode 36
Japan could soon be having a referendum on allowing the country to have a military, what are the pros and cons of the change and could this help or h…
2 months, 1 week ago
Japan Wins in America, Loses in North Korea
Episode 35
Japan's Leader, Sanae Takaichi, can boast a diplomatic win after a successful meeting with Donald Trump. Her efforts with North Korea were less succe…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
What Does War in Iran Mean for Japan?
Episode 34
What could this developing conflict mean for Japan? Looking at how the military, economy, energy and politics of Japan could all be shaped by this wa…
4 months ago
Japan's 2026 Election : Results Are In!
Episode 33
Japan's conservative Leader, Sanae Takaichi, has won a super majority! How did she win her vindicating 316 seat victory? Why did Japan's centre and l…
5 months ago
Japan's 2026 Election - Preview
Episode 32
Japan's Leader, Sanae Takaichi, has called a snap election, but can she win it? Why is Japan having another election? What are the key issues? Plus, …
5 months, 1 week ago
Japan Faces Global Tensions
Episode 31
Japan faces global chaos with Ukraine, Venezuela and fears for Greenland and NATO. Is the global order Japan relies on for security under threat and …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Taiwan Tension: China v Japan
Episode 30
China-Japan tensions are high after PM Sanae Takaichi's comments about Taiwan. How has China responded and what happens now?
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Everybody Loves Sanae Takaichi?
Episode 29
The highs and lows of Sanae Takaichi's start as Japan's Prime Minister, plus why she's doing so well in the polls.
8 months ago
Sanae Takaichi Is PM - How the Conservatives Won
Episode 28
Sanae Takaichi is confirmed as Japan's first female Prime Minister! How did she and Ishin make a deal to keep the centrist/left coalition out of powe…
8 months, 2 weeks ago