Explaining Brazil
- Autor: Vários
- Narrador: Vários
- Editor: Podcast
- Duración: 124:22:01
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Sinopsis
The Brazilian Report is an independent media outlet uniquely positioned to offer an insiders view on current affairs in Brazil.
Episodios
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Amazon oil drilling overlooks mangroves
16/08/2023 Duración: 22minThe government and Petrobras want to drill near the Amazon estuary. But an unprecedented discovery shows the area is still largely unstudiedSupport the show
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Brazilian separatism?
09/08/2023 Duración: 27minSeparatist tensions in Brazil more often than not come from fringe and ridiculed groups, but comments by a prominent right-wing politician have brought this discussion back to the fore, albeit in sensational terms.Support the show
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Will justice be served for Mariana?
02/08/2023 Duración: 18minAlmost eight years ago, Brazil suffered its biggest environmental disaster in history, when the Fundão dam in Mariana burst and spilled an untold torrent of toxic sludge into the Rio Doce. Now, a gigantic class-action suit in England seeks proper reparations.Support the show
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Bonus Episode: Brazil's shot at World Cup glory
29/07/2023 Duración: 26minWe speak with Ivi Casagrande, head of performance at Brazil's national women's football team, in an exclusive interview straight from Australia, where she discusses Brazil's World Cup chances, Marta's last dance, and the history of the women's game in Brazil.Support the show
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A city swallowed by the ground
26/07/2023 Duración: 17minPetrochemical giant Braskem announced that it has reached a settlement with the city of Maceió to pay compensation for the destruction of entire neighborhoods, caused by abusive salt mining by the company.Support the show
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Threads of concern?
19/07/2023 Duración: 24minMeta's new social media Threads is already one of Brazil's most downloaded apps. But privacy experts in Brazil are concerned that the new network is less than compliant with the country's data protection laws.Support the show
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Better equipped to fight corruption?
12/07/2023 Duración: 29minCorruption has become less of a top-of-mind issue in Brazil, but a study from AS/COA and Control Risks suggests the country's anti-corruption tools are stronger with Jair Bolsonaro out of office.Support the show
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Bolsonaro banned for good?
05/07/2023 Duración: 20minThe Superior Electoral Court banned Jair Bolsonaro from electoral politics for eight years. But other cases could extend that period.Support the show
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The Central Bank's Jekyll & Hyde moment
28/06/2023 Duración: 40minLess than a week after issuing a hawkish statement on its latest policy decision, the Central Bank changed its tone, and made markets anticipate imminent interest rate cuts. Show notes.Support the show
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Do or die moment for Mercosur and the EU?
21/06/2023 Duración: 26minThe EU and Mercosur reached an agreement on a trade deal back in 2019. But since then, nothing much has happened — and the window of opportunity may be closing. Show notes.Support the show
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How YouTube helped pollute Brazil's public discourse
14/06/2023 Duración: 32minYouTube’s recommendation algorithm might have been a key weapon for the far-right to firehose public discourse with disinformation.Support the show
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The legacy of June 2013
07/06/2023 Duración: 36minTen years after Brazil's June 2013 protests, we look back and analyze what they meant, where they came from, and what legacy they have left us.Support the show
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Lula not so green after all?
31/05/2023 Duración: 37minFor foreign observers, Lula's environment promises were among the most important facets of his campaign. And less than six months in, there are fears that much of these pledges may have been empty words.Support the show
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Brazil and effective multilateralism
24/05/2023 Duración: 31minWars, pandemics, and global inequalities show that countries need to work together in order to thrive. We explore how to achieve effective multilateralism, and where Brazil fits into the global equation. Support the show
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Petrobras ends pricing parity policy
17/05/2023 Duración: 23minSince mid-2016, Petrobras had pegged fuel prices in refineries to international fluctuations. That policy is gone four and a half months into the Lula administration.Support the show
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Why the world should pay attention to Brazil's 'Fake News Bill'
10/05/2023 Duración: 33minAs the world debates social media regulation, Brazil's Congress and Supreme Court are tackling the issue as we speak. We discuss why the world should be paying notice.Support the show
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Web Summit Rio special
04/05/2023 Duración: 25minThis week, The Brazilian Report has been on the ground at Web Summit Rio, one of the world's biggest tech events, being held outside of Europe for the first time. Over four days of panels, lectures, and events, Web Summit Rio has its full capacity, attracting more than 21,000 attendees from 91 countries.Support the show
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Explosive January 8 hearings about to begin
26/04/2023 Duración: 23minCongressional inquiries make up for their limited powers with their very public nature, being more suited to political point-scoring than real accountability.Support the show
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Lula's new world order
19/04/2023 Duración: 29minBrazilian allies saw Lula as a man who would recover Brazil's international clout. Three months, several statements, and a visit to China later, they may no longer be so sure.Support the show
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100-day summary
12/04/2023 Duración: 01h57minThe Brazilian Report and the Wilson Center's Brazil Institute hosted an event to discuss Lula's first 100 days in office. What can we make of the start of the new government? Read our special report on the government's first achievements and challenges.Support the show