About this episode

This episode discusses Sanae Takaichi, the new Leader of the LDP and Japan's next Prime Minister.

Who is the new Leader of the LDP, and Japan's next PM, Sanae Takaichi?

Topics covered

• leadership
• politics
• Japan
• LDP
• Sanae Takaichi

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LDP

Places: Japan

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