Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco delves into Monocle’s 2024 summer playlist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

Debates about gun rights and regulations are becoming more and more common in 21st century Brazil, and we explore the forces behind the most prominent arguments. Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews Monocle’s 2024 summer playlist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

The Brazilian real turns 30 next week. But the currency is reaching the landmark amid an incredible rout, caused by fiscal concerns. Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Sri Lanka. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

Since returning to the Brazilian presidency, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has shown something of a preference for foreign policy, potentially to the detriment of domestic politics. He's traveled the world, appearing at almost every international summit that will have him, with the articulated goal of "repositioning" Brazil on the world stage. Support …

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco gets ready for the Euros by reviewing the best of European pop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

Why disgruntled civil servants are a risk to Brazil's environmental goals Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

A family left Brazil for Afghanistan in the 2000s, aiming to convert Muslims to Christianity. Adriana Carranca talks to Isabela Cruz about this story and the political dynamics surrounding it, as she explained in her work "Soul By Soul." Watch the full interview on Patreon for free! Support the Show.…

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the number one songs from countries that have recently held elections: Belgium, India, Madagascar, Mexico and South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

A bill pending in the Senate proposes transferring control of coastal land to state governments, municipal authorities, or private interests, raising fear about the future of Brazil's beaches. Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the exciting music scene in Mongolia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

Shein, AliExpress, and Shopee have become ubiquitous in Brazil, causing much controversy along the way. Now, a bid from domestic retailers to bump up taxes on these platforms seems to have taken hold. Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Tanzania this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

Swapping out the head of state-controlled oil firm Petrobras, it seems that the Lula government is going full steam on intervention to push through its developmentalist goals. LINKS: New series - To be Read - video interview Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

After Switzerland’s victory at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the all-time greatest Swiss songs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

While rainfall continues to ravage Brazil's southernmost state, authorities warn about the plague of disinformation — which they say is hindering rescue operations Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

A new series featuring authors talking about Brazil. The Brazilian Report's To Be Read will be a space for conversations about books that translate the country's history and contemporary political life. In its first meeting, "The Brazilian Report's To Be Read" book club will talk to Adriane Sanctis about the slave trade in the Atlantic, based on he…

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the bookies’ favourite Eurovision entries this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

Brazil's southernmost state is underwater after days of severe heavy rains, with the human and material tolls mounting by the hour. We examine the extent of the crisis in Rio Grande do Sul Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in the Netherlands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

The relationship between farmers and the Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva administration is by no means a warm one. The government is trying to change that with shedloads of credit Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

In the last episode of our special series about the Brazilian military dictatorship, we tell the story of how the country dealt with its authoritarian past and recently returned to the brink of a coup d'état. Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

Credited with turning JBS into the world's largest meat-packing company, billionaire brothers Joesley and Wesley Batista are now seeking a return to the firm's board of directors after years of legal troubles. An international advocacy group seeks to stop that. Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco selects new music for the spring, from Khruangbin to Ege Zulu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

House Speaker Arthur Lira and the Lula government's Congress liaison Alexandre Padilha are engaged in a very public disagreement. But what does that mean for the administration going forward? And for Lira's 2025 succession plans? Read show notes. Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

In the third episode of our special series about the Brazilian military dictatorship, we fly over South America, dominated by authoritarian rule in the 1960s and 1970s. We tell the story of how Brazil supported coups in the region and how it operated internationally to persecute exiles. While you're at it, we have prepared a special playlist with s…

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco selects new music for the spring, from Beyoncé to Dabeull. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

Musk has stated that Brazil is on the verge of becoming an Orwellian dystopia in which one man — Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes — decides what can be said online. Read show notes. Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

In the second episode of the special series about the Brazilian military dictatorship, from within to abroad, we are starting our dive into the international connections of the regime, beginning with the U.S. We tell the story of how it participated in the coup, as well as how bilateral relations were conducted from then on. Read show notes. Suppor…

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in some of the world’s biggest music markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

Negotiations with the U.S. and the opposition had led to hopes that Venezuela would hold clean elections in 2024. But the Maduro administration stopping adversaries from competing has put that optimism to rest. Read show notes. Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

In 1964, in the midst of Cold War tensions, Brazil's President João Goulart was overthrown under pressure from both civil society and the Armed Forces, leading to 21 years of authoritarian rule in Brazil. In this episode, we'll explore the Brazilian military dictatorship in its social, economic, and institutional aspects. Read show notes. Support t…

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in the five largest music markets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

A new report maps and details the activities and ideologies of more than 20 far-right extremist groups operating in Brazil. Read show notes Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco joins Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, to listen to the best of Finnish music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

President Lula's approval ratings have fallen sharply in recent months. We asked a senior Brazil analyst whether it is already time for him to hit the panic button. Show notes. Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco plays some of this week’s best Brazilian music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

Radical far-right politicians were chosen to be the heads of some of the most important standing committees in Brazil's House, showing some frailties in the Lula government's position in Congress. Read show notes. Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

The Cerrado has a strategic significance beyond Brazil: no other biome has such a key role to play in furthering food security while continuing to protect such rich biodiversity. Read show notes. Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Nigeria this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

Jair Bolsonaro got thousands of supporters on the streets of São Paulo. But the rally, although big in size, was no game-changer for him. Euan Marshall, Isabela Cruz, and Cedê Silva explain why. Read show notes. Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explains why music biopics are surefire box-office hits and selects some of the best to watch this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

Brazil's president created a diplomatic uproar for his latest comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict, but why would Lula take such a strong anti-Israel stance? Read show notes. Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

This week, Fernando Augusto Pacheco takes an emotional musical journey to Hong Kong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the exciting world of Mexican music charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

More farmers in Mato Grosso are filing for bankruptcy; climate conditions are set to reduce crop yields this year … But is the Brazilian agro sector really facing a crisis? Read show notes. Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco takes a look at the Hungarian music charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

The 2024 congressional year has plenty of pitfalls in store for President Lula and his administration. We explain what to look out for over the coming 12 months. Read show notes. Support the Show.By The Brazilian Report