This podcast episode from The Economist covers three main topics: the upcoming German federal election, the potential rise of a #MeToo movement in Japan, and the decline of traditional pie and mash shops in London. The German election segment analyzes the complex coalition dynamics, highlighting the outsized influence of smaller parties and the potential for a grand coalition between the CDU and SPD. The Japan segment discusses the recent surge in public outrage over sexual assault allegations in the entertainment industry, contrasting it with the country's historically muted #MeToo movement. Finally, the London segment explores the dwindling number of pie and mash shops, attributing their decline to changing demographics, high rents, and evolving tastes. The episode concludes with predictions about the German election outcome and reflections on the cultural significance of pie and mash shops.
