The 13th episode of the Asahi Shimbun podcast Poli-Revi examines the establishment of an expert panel on the government’s intelligence functions and the fact that the disparity in the value of votes widened to 2.275 times in the national census.
This week’s Poli-Revi covers major news from Japan and around the world and explains the establishment of an expert panel on the government’s intelligence functions. The program characterizes the move as aimed at strengthening the country’s intelligence capabilities and introduces the view that mechanisms for democratic oversight will be essential going forward.
Another focus is the disparity in the value of votes based on the national census. The program examines data showing that the disparity reached 2.275 times and surveys the direction of debate toward a conclusion, including moves by the ruling and opposition parties concerning reductions in the number of seats.
The program also introduces links to related articles, including reports on government efforts to strengthen measures to prevent undue foreign interference and on mechanisms for democratic oversight of the expert panel. It also mentions that the broadcast was recorded on 2 October 2026.