From this day, fourth: Lula’s surprise win

About this episode

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” Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.