Brazil’s Election Comeback and What America Can Learn

Nov 4, 2026 · 37m

How do you turn a losing campaign into an election victory in just three weeks? Prof G Media’s Laura Janér, reporting from São Paulo, speaks with Brian Winter, editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly, about Lula’s surprise victory over Flávio Bolsonaro. They unpack the WhatsApp army behind his turnaround, the economic frustration shaping voters’ choices, and what American campaigns can learn from Brazil. Plus, why a country that reelected a leftist president is still moving right. Follow Brian, @BrazilBrian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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