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The strain in Spain: an election looms
The strain in Spain: an election looms
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Apr 26, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
Ahead of this weekend’s general election, we examine Spain’s fractured political landscape. A much-needed bastion of stability in Europe looks set for a long fight to form a government. We also take a look at two lingering effects of Japan’s post-war policies: first, we speak to one of the victims of decades of forced sterilisation, for which the government apologised this week. And, given the country’s notorious culture of work—itself a consequence of post-war reconstruction—not everyone relishes extra time off to celebrate the new emperor’s ascension. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Apr 26, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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