Brazil’s Election Defies a Right-Wing Trend, and Trump’s Midterm Attacks Enter a New Phase
Summary
This episode covers Brazil's re-election of Lula, Trump's preemptive legal challenges to the Alaska Senate race, and Maria Corina Machado's return to Venezuela. It also details heightened US-Iran tensions and the energy inefficiency of modern glass skyscrapers. Finally, the show highlights the box office success of the Elizabeth Holmes documentary, *You Can See Everything*, which narrowly beat the film *Clayface*.
Topics discussed
Intro: Investigative reporting and NYT subscription pitch
Headlines intro: Global election season overview
Brazil: Lula re-elected, Bolsonaro son disputes result
US Midterms: Trump admin lawsuit over Alaska Senate race
Venezuela: Maria Corina Machado returns from exile
Middle East: US on high alert for potential Iran attacks
Architecture: Re-evaluating glass skyscrapers in warming world
Box Office: Clayface vs. Elizabeth Holmes documentary
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