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212 Shigeru Ishiba Elected Prime Minister Once a Month; Recently, Jokes and Gossip Have Been Flying Around in Japanese Politics

Topics for this episode: Why did Shigeru Ishiba resign again? Why was he nominated as Prime Minister again? Review of key points: Basic rules of the Prime Minister designation election in the Japanese Diet. Yoshihiko Noda has somewhat "started high and ended low." Yuichiro Tamaki, the biggest "prize," was exposed for an "affair" on the day of the Prime Minister designation. His rise relies entirely on Tamaki; even if he resigns as party leader, it won't be a big problem.

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102 “Internet Veterans” Move to Tokyo to Lie Flat

In the past two years, more and more coders have moved to Japan from various places. Some come from major domestic tech companies, while others have fled Silicon Valley. In this episode, host Lambda and his teammate Yuting will not only share their personal experiences and observations on this topic, but also specially invite another “Internet veteran” who recently moved from Beijing to Tokyo, Lao Feng, to discuss his choices and emotional journey. Why did he choose to leave the familiar environment of a major domestic tech company at the “age of 35” milestone and move his entire family to Tokyo to start a new life? Starting May 30, 2024, Leftover Talk will officially launch its “Annual Membership Program.”

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How 360 Podcast Deeply Intervened in the U.S. Presidential Election

On November 6, Beijing time, the results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election were settled, with former President Trump returning to the White House. Since Trump’s assassination attempt, Biden’s withdrawal, and Harris’s assumption of the role under pressure, the election period has been flooded with gossip, candidate statements, and other content across various media. In the past, traditional media have always played a key role in presidential elections, but now, podcasts have become an important platform for candidates to appear and articulate their views. Candidates have appeared on various podcast programs, and Trump’s interview on “Joe Rogan” became a phenomenal piece of content. Compared to previous elections, why is 2024 being called the “first year of the podcast election”? What different mindsets do the attitudes and usage of podcasts by the two U.S. parties represent? And what changes have occurred in the attitudes of social networks and traditional media toward the election? Listen to the wonderful sharing by Yang Yi and Sha Qingqing!

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359 Behind the Scenes of Japan's House of Representatives Election

On October 27, Japan held voting for the House of Representatives election. The ruling coalition formed by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito suffered a landslide defeat, failing to secure a majority of seats. The LDP also lost its electoral advantage of consistently winning a majority of seats on its own in every House of Representatives election since 2012. Looking back at history, Japan's electoral system has undergone multiple reforms in the postwar period, forming a system characterized primarily by "dictionary-style voting" and the "single-member district system." In the new era, facing urban unipolarity and extreme political waves, Japanese politics has exhibited a new trend of developing both "linear" and "block" structures. Starting from the slush fund scandals, how should we interpret the new landscape of this Japanese House of Representatives election? In the future, how will Japan's hereditary politics take its next step? Please listen to the insightful commentary by Xiao Xi Zhi Shui and Sha Qingqing!

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100 Wishing Happiness to Us Who Have Produced and Listened to One Hundred Episodes

As you can see, before we knew it, Leftover Talk has reached its 100th episode. Thus, this has become the most perfectly aligned episode. Seven hosts (for the first time in history) gathered together, with bold assertions and candid statements flying in unison, and complaints and banter blending into one, collectively expressing their feelings about recording the various episodes over the past two years and looking forward to various visions for the future. The room was filled with the air of joy. In the comment section of yesterday’s SP episode, listener "PinkSputnik" said: "It is a Leftover Talk woven together by listeners and hosts! Wishing happiness to us who have produced 100 episodes and listened to 100 episodes." Yes, these 100 episodes are woven together by you, the listeners, and the seven hosts. We who have produced 100 episodes and listened to 100 episodes are all happy. We hope that we will continue to be happy, always, forever.

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210 Ruling Party Fails to Secure Majority, Political Situation Becomes Passive; Shigeru Ishiba Refuses to Resign, Stirring Storm Within the Party

Topics in this episode: "Reporting" from the Front Lines in Japan: Live Connection During Vote Counting Election atmosphere "calm as water," with few people in front of the LDP headquarters Voter turnout slightly lower than the previous general election All exit polls indicate a major defeat for the LDP-Komeito coalition Former Abe faction lawmakers involved in the "slush fund" scandal are punished by voters; Shigeru Ishiba handles his position awkwardly

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99 The Nation Still Stands After the Fall of Yashan

In the past two or three years, a "Song Dynasty history boom" has quietly risen, with a dazzling array of professional research and popular reading materials. In this episode, we have invited Mr. Zhang Mingyang, a former colleague of host Zheng Shiliang, an old friend of Sha Qingqing, and a renowned writer of history and literature, to discuss his new work Yashan and that long and cruel Song-Yuan war. Behind this "war of national extinction" lie many accidental historical factors, the life-and-death struggles of various figures, and the misalignment and prejudice in ethnic identity. All these topics will be touched upon in this episode, for reference only. Starting from May 30, 2024, Leftover Talk will officially launch its "Annual Membership Plan."

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209 Toshiyuki Nishida, an Old Friend of the Chinese People, Has Passed Away, and We Are Going to Tokyo for Events for the Second Consecutive Year

Topics for this episode: November 2nd, the Kuanxi Podcast Festival: Sha Qingqing "Descends" Late December: A Major Event in Tokyo The Sudden Death of Toshiyuki Nishida, a National-Level Japanese Film Star Starred in Journey to the West and Dunhuang, Shining Brightly During the Honeymoon Period of Sino-Japanese Relations Kiku: The Three Generations of the Tokugawa is the most recommended Taiga drama

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208 Dissolving the Diet Eight Days After Taking Office: What Are the Odds of Fumio Kishida’s Political "Gamble"?

Topics for this episode: Announcing dissolution eight days after taking office: Fumio Kishida’s political "gamble" Narrowly winning the LDP presidency: Fumio Kishida has many things to consider Going back and forth on the issue of whether to "endorse" Abe faction members involved in the black money scandal Review: The system of Japanese House of Representatives elections Fumio Kishida’s calculation: Those who lose are all political enemies within the party

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Ep.101 The Irish Go West: Famine, Coffin Ships, and Li Hongzhang

Topics for this episode: The Irish characteristics in the US Presidency and the Boston Celtics basketball team A cultural motif: Going to North America People on the move: The wave of immigration during the Great Famine "Ireland provided Britain with barley, wheat, alcohol, and soldiers" The ten years the Empire on which the sun never sets turned a blind eye to famine within its borders

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96 Watching Performances in Tokyo with Gu Chao

Recently, I met Mr. Gu Chao, host of "Tianfang Music Talk," in Tokyo, so I invited him to join us for a crossover chat. This episode will discuss the current music performance market in Tokyo and our respective observations from the perspectives of enthusiasts and industry insiders. We will talk about everything from the influx of international music to why ticket prices for Chinese-language singers performing in Tokyo are becoming increasingly expensive. Mr. Gu Chao will also share his personal "Tokyo Performance Map" in this episode, which might serve as a reference for your next trip to Tokyo. Starting May 30, 2024, "Leftover Talk" will officially launch its "Annual Membership Program."

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95 The Trial of Galileo

The trial of Galileo is the most iconic event in the history of modern science, often caricatured as the cruel persecution of emerging science by reactionary religious forces. In this episode, we will provide a detailed account of the causes and consequences of Galileo’s trial, as well as the motives and actions of participants such as Galileo and Pope Urban VIII, aiming to give Galileo’s trial more dimensions and richer nuances. Through this case, we can glimpse the social environment at the dawn of the Scientific Revolution, and how great scientists and their scientific achievements were born on the soil of early modern Europe.

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SP Prisoners of War, War Memory, and War Responsibility: Reflections on the Sinking of the Lisbon Maru

Following the recent release of the documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru, which has received widespread acclaim, both host Sha Qingqing's participation in a viewing discussion and Zheng Shiliang's live connection with director Fang Li revealed that there was still much to discuss. Consequently, we decided to add an extra episode at short notice. Inspired by the film, we chat about topics such as prisoners of war, war memory, and war responsibility during World War II. Starting May 30, 2024, Leftover Talk will officially launch its "Annual Membership Program." Listeners who join the Leftover Talk Annual Membership will enjoy the following "benefits": 1. Free access to newly released "paid episodes" each month, as well as access to all past "paid episodes."

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204 Koizumi Shinjiro's Prospects Rise: Is a "Major Shift" Brewing in Japanese Politics?

Topics for this episode: Can Koizumi Shinjiro succeed this time? Suga Yoshihide acts as the new generation's "King Maker" for the LDP To get elected, Shinjiro adopts a "grab whatever's in the basket" approach to policy Everyone, stay calm: If Shinjiro attends the G20 as Prime Minister Tanaka Makiko speaks up: That guy who operates the elevator at the cup shop is better

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93 Virtual Romance: A Solo Chaos

In 2024, a dispute between OpenAI and Scarlett Johansson regarding an AI voice brought to mind the 2013 film Her. The male protagonist in the film fell in love with an AI voiced by Scarlett Johansson, ultimately plunging into a state of chaos. At the time, the film was classified as science fiction, but today, romance between humans and virtual figures has become a reality—or rather, it has long since entered reality. Years ago, a virtual romance game titled Love Plus once captivated countless players (it is said that Teacher Sha was one of them).

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SP From 0-7 to the Rise of Japanese Football

Following the Chinese men's national football team's crushing 0-7 away defeat to Japan in the Asian World Cup Qualifiers' third round on September 5, the perennial "popular study" of Sino-Japanese comparison instantly erupted in the football sphere, becoming a hot topic among fans. In this bonus episode, the two hosts will set aside common angles such as player naturalization/overseas development and the hiring of foreign coaches, and instead discuss the rise of Japanese football from the perspective of Japanese social and cultural systems. Starting May 30, 2024, "Leftover Talk" will officially launch its "Annual Membership Program." Listeners who join the "Leftover Talk" Annual Membership will enjoy the following "benefits":

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91 The Intertwining of Natural History and Politics: From Humboldt and Darwin to Lu Xun

What is natural history? It is not merely observing flowers and birds in the wild, nor is it solely related to biology, geology, and evolution; it has always had an inextricable relationship with politics, possessing both light and shadow. The three "naturalists" discussed in this episode are not mentioned arbitrarily. They discovered or inherited the idea that "all things are interconnected and diversity should be respected," and they all possessed the curiosity and sense of justice characteristic of naturalists. Below, we will uncover these lesser-known aspects. Starting May 30, 2024, Leftover Talk will officially launch its "Annual Membership Program." Listeners who join the Leftover Talk Annual Membership will enjoy the following "benefits":

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89 The "Monsters" of Babylon Berlin

The German series Babylon Berlin not only contributed a "meme" to Chinese social media—"You betrayed the working class"—but also revealed various aspects of German society during the Weimar era. During those modern, crazy, and even dangerous dozen-plus years, amidst the surging political struggles between the left and the right, sensational crimes bred in the dark corners of Berlin. In this episode, we invite world history researcher and renowned translator Lu Dapeng to start from Babylon Berlin, combining various historical details to reconstruct that bizarre Weimar era. Starting from May 30, 2024, Leftover Talk will officially launch its "Annual Membership Program."

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SP Goodbye Paris, Just Want to Be a Pure Sports Fan

The Olympics have concluded, and the hot air balloon has slowly descended. Over the past half-month, the hosts of Leftover Talk, while willingly spending money to watch the games, often shared their viewing experiences (and complaints) in the host group and member group. At the closing ceremony, a sense of reluctance to part emerged. Thus, on a whim, we added an extra episode: "Paris Olympics SP." In this episode, the four hosts share their personal insights, feelings, and regrets about "watching the Olympics." This is purely personal, not for reference, and for entertainment only. Starting May 30, 2024, Leftover Talk will officially launch its "Annual Membership Program."

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88 The "War and Peace" of Kyoto School Philosophers

South of the Ginkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, along the canal drawn from Lake Biwa, there is a quiet and elegant tree-lined path. Nishida Kitaro, a philosopher at Kyoto University, often walked here, and the path became famous, known to the world as the "Philosopher's Path." In this episode, we invited Professor Xu Yingjin from the School of Philosophy at Fudan University to engage in a unique (and frequently controversial) discussion on topics such as the relationship between "Kyoto School philosophers" and Japan's wars of aggression, the influence of Continental phenomenology on Japan, and how Japanese philosophy can go global. Starting May 30, 2024, "Leftover Talk" will officially launch its "Annual Membership Program."

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339 The Last Day of Saigon: Discussing South Vietnamese Remnants and Red Spies from 'The Sympathizer'

The Vietnam War, as a 'literary goldmine' for American literature of trauma, has been shaped by Hollywood into almost an exclusively American war, while Vietnam, also a participant, has been reduced to a stereotypical supporting role. The TV series 'The Sympathizer,' adapted from the novel of the same name, breaks this paradigm by using the double agent Pham Xuan An as the prototype for the protagonist, reflecting on the war from a Vietnamese perspective and depicting the unique struggles and traumas of the Cold War era. What imprint did the North-South divide leave on Vietnam? What contradictory dilemmas did Vietnamese boat people who fled to the United States during the Vietnam War experience? From an intelligence perspective, how did Pham Xuan An efficiently deliver intelligence to North Vietnam while winning the unwavering affection of his American colleagues? How did CIA mistakes lead to the escalation of the Vietnam War? What perspective does 'The Sympathizer' offer for re-understanding the Vietnam War? Welcome to listen to the wonderful sharing by the veteran partners of 'Spy Anecdotes,' Sha Qingqing and Zheng Shiliang!

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198 Sino-Japanese Urbanization in the "Present Continuous Tense": The Future Is Here, Are You Ready?

Topics for this episode: When I was an intern, I never imagined "I" would become a veteran. Urban development directions in China and Japan are converging. Economic development is too fast, leading to rural hollowing out. An opportunity for mutual understanding. How to develop domestic urban culture under ideal circumstances.

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