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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