noun
tidbits of political gossip; political gossip
Refers to informal, often behind-the-scenes stories or rumors about the political world. The word 余聞 suggests something heard incidentally or as an aside.
記者は政界余聞を集めるのが好きだ。
The journalist enjoys collecting tidbits of political gossip.
Compound of 政界 (political world) and 余聞 (rumor, hearsay). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is conventionally used for political gossip.