10/26/26: Lula Defeats Bolsonaro, Mehdi Hasan Exposes AIPAC, Early Vote Omen For GOP
Summary
This episode analyzes Lula da Silva’s historic comeback victory in Brazil, discussing the market shock and the implications of Bolsonaro’s strong congressional showing. The conversation then shifts to Mehdi Hasan’s new documentary, *Nightflower*, which investigates AIPAC’s influence in U.S. politics and its use of dark money in the Michigan Senate race. The hosts also critique Haley Stevens’ refusal to explicitly endorse Abdul El-Sayed and examine the controversy surrounding Mike Rogers’ wife’s defense contracting ties.
Topics discussed
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Brazil election: Lula's historic comeback
Interview: Juan David Rojas on Brazil polls
Bolsonaro gains in Congress and Polymarket
Voter turnout and Bolsonaro's reaction
Voting irregularities and extension disputes
Global implications and Trump's role
Supreme Court reform and impeachment risks
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Nightflower documentary: AIPAC and FARA
AIPAC's role and foreign agent registration
AIPAC targeting Jewish and progressive candidates
Dark money and shell front groups
Investigating AIPAC's financial networks
Documentary availability and legal limits
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Haley Stevens' silence on Abdul El-Sayed
Mike Rogers: Defamation suit and conflicts
Media pass for Republicans vs. Democrats
Rogers' MAGA identity and racist ads
Michigan race outlook and AIPAC's Waterloo
Critique of electability arguments
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