Brazil rut: Lula v Bolsonaro, again

On October 4th, Brazil faces a polarising general election: re-elect the octogenarian incumbent or pick the son of a former president jailed for attempting a coup. In some countries honour culture holds women back from even entering the workplace. And why artists are banning phones from concerts.

Guests and host:

• Ana Lankes, Brazil correspondent
• Robert Guest, deputy editor
• Vicky Jessop, culture writer
• Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:

• Brazil, Lula, Bolsonaro
• Women, honour culture, equality
• Phone-free, concerts, gigs

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