First Five, From Girls to Politicians

Former Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin and the four key members of her Social Democratic Party reflect on their childhoods while tracing their political origins, including the key influences that drove them into public service.

The COVID-19 crisis proves an extraordinary test for the politicians, who grapple with their uncertainty while tempering the fears of an entire country. As the worst of the pandemic subsides, a different crisis emerges.

In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the First Five push for Finland to join NATO. Then, after Marin is caught in an overblown scandal, the politicians discuss the legacy they hope to leave for future decision-makers.