Sanna Marin | How a Viral Dance Exposed Global Misogyny

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Sanna Marin’s viral dancing video sparked a global debate about misogyny, media scrutiny and the double standards faced by women in politics. But what did the controversy reveal about leadership in the public eye?In this episode of the Talking Foreign Affairs podcast, Adil Cader speaks with the former Finland Prime Minister (2019–2023) who at the time became the youngest-ever head of government at just 34 years.Marin reflects on leading Finland through the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the country’s decision to join NATO. She discusses resilience when the stakes are high and public scrutiny is intense.She also revisits the dancing controversy and its wider impact on women leaders. Marin speaks about solidarity with leaders such as Jacinda Ardern and balancing political leadership with motherhood.The conversation explores social media, online harassment and the emotional toll of constant public scrutiny. Marin also explains why protecting young people from online hostility matters.Drawing on her book, Hope in Action: A Personal Account of Leadership and Resilience, Marin shares why hope is not simply something we feel. It is something we act on.Listen to a candid conversation about leadership, women in politics, Finland, Ukraine, NATO, social media and the power of hope.

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