CutTheClutter: Challenges for Japan's 1st female PM Sanae Takaichi & a primer on country’s politics,military policy

The podcast dives into the challenges faced by Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi. It explores Japan's political landscape, including the high turnover of leaders and Takaichi's unconventional rise without a political dynasty. Discussions spotlight women’s limited power in Japanese politics and the intriguing question of how Takaichi will tackle economic policies, demographic challenges, and defense spending. The impact of coalition dynamics and security threats from neighbors like China and North Korea also take center stage.