Exploring the investigative successes of Akahata newspaper, from exposing abusive workplaces to uncovering political scandals like the LDP funding discrepancies and the Cherry Blossom Viewing Party scandal. The chapter also addresses challenges in the Japanese media landscape, such as self-censorship and institutionalized access journalism.
A dramatic overnight raid in New York City was just one sign that protests at American universities are set to continue—a clear historical echo in an already-fraught election year. We ask why a niche newspaper run by Japan’s communist party has so much influence (13:05). And a study of new books on loneliness reveals both the benefits and drawbacks of solitude (20:39).
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