Ambassador Rahm Emanuel on the New Japan, Contending With China, and Bidens Calm

Published: Feb. 8, 2024, 10 a.m.

b'Rahm Emanuel is the ultimate political insider: He\\u2019s worked closely with three presidents, he\\u2019s been mayor of the nation\\u2019s third largest city (Chicago), and he\\u2019s now \\u201credefining\\u201d diplomacy as ambassador to Japan. Kara talks to Rahm about the \\u201cnew\\u201d Japan he sees emerging today, the importance of strong Asia-Pacific collaboration to counter China, his thoughts on a probable Biden-Trump rematch in November, and whether or not Taylor Swift will make it back from Tokyo in time for the Superbowl.\\xa0\\n\\nQuestions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on social media. We\\u2019re on Instagram/Threads as @karaswisher and @nayeemaraza\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'