Shinzo Abe the longest serving Japanese PM and legend in Japanese politics was assassinated this week. The assassin did this because of Abe's alleged links to a bizarre cult based in South Korea, whose followers are called "Moonies" of which the assassin’s mother was a member. This covers the sad demise of Shinzo Abe, the assassin’s story, Japan's culture, and a look at what Abe has done in his long and fruitful career. TOPICS COVERED The Assassination of Shinzo Abe The Motives Behind the Murder "Moonies" Cult Japan and Gun Violence Abe as Mario The Legacy of Shinzo Abe Abenomics Support the show