From this day, fourth: Lula’s surprise win
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, staged a historic comeback to win a fourth term. We ask how he did it, and what he must do next. Each day this week our correspondents in America are focusing on crucial midterm-election races; today we start in Texas. And tote-bag economics: why so many businesses are getting in on selling merchandise.
Guests and host:
- Ana Lankes, Brazil bureau chief
- Rebecca Jackson, southern correspondent
- Lizzy Peet, researcher
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Brazil election, Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro
- America’s midterm elections, Texas, Ken Paxton, James Talarico
- economics of “merch”
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