Ana Likas

Guests Rachana Shanbog, Business Affairs Editor, and Ana Likas, Brazil Bureau Chief, dive into President Trump's unpredictable tariff strategies and their global impact, likening trade negotiations to a soap opera. They explore Brazil's decline in football prominence, attributing it to retiring legends and governance issues while discussing reforms aimed at reviving the sport. The conversation also touches on the ecological transformation of manicured lawns into meadows, highlighting the importance of biodiversity and historical connections to nature.

Noah Snyder, East Asia Bureau chief for The Economist, and Ana Likas, Brazil bureau chief, dive into the whirlwind of South Korea's political crisis as the country faces its third president in weeks amid a tragic aviation disaster. They discuss how this instability could lead to new elections and rising tensions. In contrast, Likas explores the financial transformation of Brazilian football, emphasizing the shift to privatization and investment, positioning it as a potential rival to England's top league.