Japan is preparing for its first ever female prime minister. Sanae Takaichi, the 64-year-old hardline right-wing conservative, likens herself to Margaret Thatcher, and was a drummer in a metal band in her youth.


Today, political and international editor Peter Hartcher on whether Takaichi's ascension marks progress for Japan, and what her leadership could mean for China, Donald Trump’s impact in the Indo-Pacific, and Australia.

Japan is preparing for its first ever female prime minister. Sanae Takaichi, the 64-year-old hardline right-wing conservative, likens herself to Margaret Thatcher, and was a drummer in a metal band in her youth.
 Today, political and international editor Peter Hartcher on whether Takaichi's ascension marks progress for Japan, and what her leadership could mean for China, Donald Trump&rsquo;s impact in the Indo-Pacific, and Australia.

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Japan poised to elect first female leader – 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi

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This week in federal politics there was really only one show in town, and that was the compelling and 'can't look away' car crash that is the Liberal party's continued ructions on its net zero policy.

They culminated, or maybe even concluded, on Thursday afternoon, when the Liberal Party met and finally came up with a policy.

Today, host Jacqueline Maley is joined by chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal and chief political commentator James Massola.

This week in federal politics there was really only one show in town, and that was the compelling and 'can't look away' car crash that is the Liberal party's continued ructions on its net zero policy.
They culminated, or maybe even concluded, on Thursday afternoon, when the Liberal Party met and finally came up with a policy.
Today, host Jacqueline Maley is joined by chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal and chief political commentator James Massola.

Inside Politics: The Coalition’s net zero word salad, and Ley’s leadership ‘not safe’

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“Did women ruin the workplace?”

This was the question that was put forward in a New York Times podcast that - no surprises here - quickly went viral.

The main thrust of the argument was that women are gossipy and overly emotional, and so, as we take over more and more businesses, we are a threat to the pursuit of truth and innovation. 

To say that women from the across the globe shot back is an understatement. 

Today, senior writer Jacqueline Maley on so-called “conservative feminism” and the political and cultural forces that have led us to this moment. And the hilarity - and danger - wrapped up in this conversation.

&ldquo;Did women ruin the workplace?&rdquo;
This was the question that was put forward in a New York Times podcast that - no surprises here - quickly went viral.
The main thrust of the argument was that women are gossipy and overly emotional, and so, as we take over more and more businesses, we are a threat to the pursuit of truth and innovation.&nbsp;
To say that women from the across the globe shot back is an understatement.&nbsp;
Today, senior writer Jacqueline Maley on so-called &ldquo;conservative feminism&rdquo; and the political and cultural forces that have led us to this moment. And the hilarity - and danger - wrapped up in this conversation.

The NYT asked if women ruined the workplace. Women had some thoughts

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How could dozens of white supremacists be allowed to rally outside of the NSW parliament building, on Saturday morning? And why didn’t the police who watched them congregate make them disperse, once they heard them use antisemitic tropes about power and influence, and chant a Hitler Youth slogan?

These are just two of the questions facing our government and police force, in the wake of an incident that has not only created fear, but led to two MPs facing threats of death, and rape.

Today, state political editor Alexandra Smith, on what this incident tells us about whether our laws - and the institutions meant to keep us safe - are fit for purpose. And whether NSW is weaker than other states and territories, at warding off the attempts of the Neo-Nazi group to establish a political party.

How could dozens of white supremacists be allowed to rally outside of the NSW parliament building, on Saturday morning?&nbsp;And why didn&rsquo;t the police who watched them congregate make them disperse, once they heard them use antisemitic tropes about power and influence, and chant a Hitler Youth slogan? These are just two of the questions facing our government and police force, in the wake of an incident that has not only created fear, but led to two MPs facing threats of death, and rape. Today, state political editor Alexandra Smith, on what this incident tells us about whether our laws - and the institutions meant to keep us safe - are fit for purpose. And whether NSW is weaker than other states and territories, at warding off the attempts of the Neo-Nazi group to establish a political party.

Blood and honour: why couldn’t the NSW Government stop a neo-Nazi rally?

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Japan poised to elect first female leader – 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi

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