Economist Podcasts Playing his Trump card: Bolsonaro and the election
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Sep 8, 2022 
Sarah Maslin, the São Paulo bureau chief for The Economist, tackles Brazil's political landscape as fears grow around Jair Bolsonaro potentially challenging election outcomes. Mark Johnson, the publication's Education correspondent, discusses the pressing need for free school meals and the transformative impact they have on communities. Amidst rising tensions in Brazil's elections, the podcast also reflects on the changing gender imbalance in India, highlighting the global implications of cultural and social inequalities.
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Bolsonaro Supporters at Independence Day
- Sarah Maslin attended Brazil's Independence Day celebrations, observing Bolsonaro's supporters.
- Many supporters expressed they would go to war if Bolsonaro loses the election.
Bolsonaro's Election Strategy
- Bolsonaro is trailing Lula in the polls but claims he is winning.
- He's sowing distrust in Brazil's electronic voting system, similar to Trump's tactics.
Potential Post-Election Scenarios
- Bolsonaro's strategy mirrors Trump's, but Brazil is more violent with a shorter democratic history.
- A coup is feared, but mass disorder and emergency powers are more likely.