S2E16: A Conversation on Brazilian Politics, Society, and Economics with Gustavo Ribeiro (Part 1)
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Brian is joined by Gustavo Ribeiro, award-winning journalist and Founder/Editor-in-Chief of The Brazilian Report, an independent, English language news website covering Brazilian politics, economics and social issues.
This episode features part 1 of the conversation where Gustavo explains the current political landscape in Brazil, including the major players and the current government under President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva. Ribeiro highlights the polarization in Brazilian society and the impact of politics on personal relationships. He also discusses the economic challenges faced by middle-income and lower-income families, including inflation and access to credit. Ribeiro touches on the role of business leaders in influencing public opinion and the government's engagement with indigenous populations.
In addition to his experience working for senatorial and gubernatorial campaigns in Brazil, Gustavo earned a master degree in Political Science and Latin American studies from Panthéon-Sorbonne University in Paris, France.
To learn more about Gustavo and his reporting:
- Brazilian Report bio: https://brazilian.report/author/gustavo/
- Gustavo on X https://twitter.com/gnribeiro
- Explaining Brazil Podcast: https://brazilian.report/podcast/
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavo-ribeiro-journalism/?originalSubdomain=br
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