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.