Rights on Q: same-sex marriage in Japan

David McNeil, a correspondent for The Economist focused on Japan, and Olivia Ackland, who reports from the Democratic Republic of Congo, delve into pressing social issues. They discuss Japan's stalled same-sex marriage bill, highlighting the gap between public opinion and political action. Activists leverage the Tokyo Olympics for change amid a conservative backdrop. The conversation also shifts to Burundi's political turmoil, addressing the impacts of an oppressive election tax that drives citizens to flee, illustrating the harsh realities of governance on individual lives.