In a captivating discussion, Noah Snyder, who covers Ukraine for The Economist, explores the transformative political landscape shaped by President Volodymyr Zelensky and his party's election prospects against entrenched oligarchs. He highlights how public perception and media influence governance in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Michael Reed reminisces about João Gilberto, the father of Bossa Nova, and the cultural renaissance in Brazil, connecting musical innovation of the 1960s to today's political climate. It's a deep dive into politics, music, and everything in between.