Rock and rule: Japan’s first female PM
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The Economist
4.6 • 3.6K Ratings
🗓️ 21 October 2025
⏱️ 26 minutes
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Summary
Takaichi Sanae, Japan’s new prime minister, rode motorbikes and plays heavy-metal drums. Will her political ambitions be as bold? America, a nation of immigrants, is turning against new arrivals. Our correspondent explains the consequences. And a fast-growing chain of coffee shops creates a stir in Germany.
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| 1:03.2 | The Economist. |
| 1:10.4 | Hello and welcome to the intelligence from The Economist. |
| 1:13.8 | I'm your host, Rosie Bloor. |
| 1:16.5 | Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. |
| 1:25.6 | America is known as a land of immigrants, but you may have heard that Donald Trump isn't so keen on them. |
| 1:31.9 | His zero migration policy has been remarkably effective in stemming the inwards flow. |
| 1:36.8 | Question is, what impact will that have? |
| 1:41.0 | And Germany has its fair share of traditional coffee houses, |
| 1:44.9 | but a fast-growing chain of coffee shops is stirring things up. |
| 1:48.5 | Life among people has stark interiors and offers super-quick service. |
| 1:53.0 | Crucially, it's also really cheap. |
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