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From this day, fourth: Lula’s surprise win

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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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