Topic: Sex Strike

Actress Alyssa Milano calls for a "sex strike" to protest restrictive abortion laws, specifically the "heartbeat bill" passed in Georgia and a near-total ban in Alabama. The hosts discuss the legal strategy behind the Alabama law, which aims to challenge Roe v. Wade in the Supreme Court. They critique the political theater surrounding the issue and the potential impact on reproductive healthcare access.

Journalist Jake Adelstein's reporting on Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's efforts to amend the Japanese Constitution's pacifist Article 9 is discussed. The segment highlights a "sex strike" organized by Japanese women opposing the country's remilitarization and arms export plans. Adelstein, an expert on the Yakuza, also shared insights into the Japanese underworld and the strict local laws regarding weapons.

The hosts discuss Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's efforts to revise Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution to allow for a more active military and arms exports. Adam references a Daily Beast article by Jake Adelstein regarding a "sex strike" by Japanese women protesting militarization. Adelstein, an expert on the Yakuza, is noted for his deep ties to the Japanese underworld.