Explaining Brazil
The Brazilian Report
News from Brazil, by The Brazilian Report — an independent media outlet uniquely positioned to offer an insider’s view of current affairs in Brazil.
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Four ministers and 280,000 funerals
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03/17/21 • 17 min
President Jair Bolsonaro has changed Health Ministers for the third time since the start of the pandemic. Army General Eduardo Pazuello is out, cardiologist and ally Marcelo Queiroga is in. Read show notes. —
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The price of a human life
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05/20/20 • 24 min
If Covid-19 is a war, then heads of state must choose the fighting lanes that will cause the least casualties. Which is best? Enacting a lockdown, or reopening the economy? These economists believe they know the answer. Read show notes. —
The Brazilians evangelizing the Middle East - To Be Read: Where authors translate Brazil
Explaining Brazil
06/07/24 • 36 min
A family left Brazil for Afghanistan in the 2000s, aiming to convert Muslims to Christianity. Adriana Carranca talks to Isabela Cruz about this story and the political dynamics surrounding it, as she explained in her work "Soul By Soul." Watch the full interview on Patreon for free!
Electoral calculations around Covid-19 vaccines
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10/21/20 • 25 min
Jair Bolsonaro and São Paulo Governor João Doria are using the race for a vaccine as a sparring match before the 2022 election. Read show notes. —
Rio's descent into political hell
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09/09/20 • 29 min
Every single living former governor of Rio has been jailed at some point, and the incumbent governor looks set to face the same destiny. Read show notes. —
Taxing the tops
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05/29/24 • 19 min
Shein, AliExpress, and Shopee have become ubiquitous in Brazil, causing much controversy along the way. Now, a bid from domestic retailers to bump up taxes on these platforms seems to have taken hold. Read show notes
Brazil's age of extreme politics
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11/27/19 • 23 min
President Jair Bolsonaro has broken away and launched the only overtly far-right party in Brazilian politics. This week we look at the rise of extremism and polarization in Brazil's political arena.
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Discovering Rio's Little Africa
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07/10/19 • 26 min
Political scientist Maurício Santoro takes The Brazilian Report to discover Little Africa, the center of black resistance in Rio authorities tried to bury.
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Inflation, digital transformation and trade war frustration
Explaining Brazil
03/14/25 • 9 min
Inflation data shows little in the way of good news for Brazil. The country’s planned digital currency moves through testing phases. And Trump’s metal tariffs kick in — how is Brazil going to respond? This episode refers to the newsletters:
- 😢 Brazilian wallets weep (Mar. 12)
- 🔐 Drex files: Privacy vs oversight (Mar. 12)
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FAQ
How many episodes does Explaining Brazil have?
Explaining Brazil currently has 353 episodes available.
What topics does Explaining Brazil cover?
The podcast is about News, Business News, News Commentary, Podcasts, Economy and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Explaining Brazil?
The episode title 'Four ministers and 280,000 funerals' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Explaining Brazil?
The average episode length on Explaining Brazil is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of Explaining Brazil released?
Episodes of Explaining Brazil are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Explaining Brazil?
The first episode of Explaining Brazil was released on Feb 20, 2018.
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