Brazilian Politics Podcast

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragão dedicate an entire episode to discuss the current Brazilian Foreign Policy and its main challenges, including relationship with the United States, tension in Venezuela and opportunities with China. 

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão analyse the main achievements and developments of President Bolsonaro's administration in 2019 and discuss the key issues for 2020.

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragao discuss the new fiscal plan to help states, updates from Congress and the power of the Executive over the Legislative.

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragao discuss the context of the pro-Bolsonaro demonstrations, as well as its practical consequences. What are the impacts in the Pension Reform and in the Executive-Legislative relationship?

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragão discuss the Pension Reform debate in the House Special Committee, as well as challenges ahead in the domestic and foreign front.

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragao discuss the controversy around Petrobras. Will the state owned company be free to operate autonomously? Also, lessons learned by Bolsonaro after 100 days in power and the debate over censorship following a Supreme Court decision.

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão discuss the first 100 days. Is the Government changing its posture or will we see more of the same?

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragao discuss the first 100 days of Bolsonaro's Government, China-US trade war and its impact in Brazil and what we should keep an eye on to answer Brasília's most pressing question: is the tension between Congress and Executive dwindling down?

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão discuss the ongoing tension between the Executive and the Legislative and the Legislative and the Judiciary.

Season 02 is underway! Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragao discuss the first months of Bolsonaro's administration, the Pension Reform battle and his first visit to the USA.

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragao and Lucas de Aragao discuss recent developments regarding Bolsonaro's future mandate, including his governability and the role of Onyx Lorenzoni, his Chief of Staff.

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão discuss the transition efforts of Bolsonaro and what to expect from Congress this and next year. 

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão comment on Bolsonaro's first cabinet members and recent ruffles between Brasilia's political world and his economic team, led by Paulo Guedes.

Michael Lopez, Lucas de Aragão and Thiago de Aragão discuss the next steps of Jair Bolsonaro's victory. What are the priorities? Will transition be smooth? Who are the key members of the next presidential cabinet? And what to expect regarding governability in a fragmented and complex Congress?

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão discuss the latest poll. The gap between Bolsonaro (PSL) and Haddad (PT) has reduced. Will it be enough or will Jair Bolsonaro confirm his favoritism be elected on Sunday? Also, what are the priorities of the next President?

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão discuss governability, policies and democracy in a new chapter of Brazilian politics.

Michael Lopez, Thiago de Aragão and Lucas de Aragão discuss the variables for favoritism in the second round. Also, will the winner have governability in a polarized country and a fragmented Congress?