Could subsidized births boost baby numbers?Three Kyodo News reporters -- Ellessa Yamada, Eduardo Martinez and Peter Masheter -- talk about the Japanese government's proposals to fully cover childbirth costs from as soon as 2026. Listen as they discuss why the policy is being suggested, its possible benefits and drawbacks, and how much it costs to have a baby in other major economies.Article mentioned in the podcast:Japan set to fully cover childbirth costs possibly from April 2026Kyodo News presents a bilingual podcast for English learners about the ins and outs of news writing and how to t…READ FULL ARTICLE