In this episode of Deep Dive, we uncover a story of international political maneuvering that stretches from Brasília to Washington D.C. We investigate how Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of the former Brazilian president, is in the United States, not as a tourist, but as a key player in a high-stakes campaign to protect his father, Jair Bolsonaro, from facing justice for his alleged role in the January 8th insurrection in Brazil.

We'll take you inside this influence campaign, revealing who Eduardo Bolsonaro is meeting with and how he's leveraging connections within the American conservative movement to pressure Brazil's judiciary.

But this is more than just a Brazilian story. We'll draw the stunning parallels between the January 8th attack in Brazil and the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. We'll explore the shared playbook of Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro – from claims of a stolen election to the incitement of their followers.

This leads us to a crucial question: why has the U.S. judicial system failed to bring Donald Trump to trial for his role on January 6th? We'll break down the complex legal arguments, including the controversial concept of presidential immunity, and examine how Donald Trump's appointments have shaped a Supreme Court that appears, to many, to be ruling in favor of a friend, not the people. We'll also revisit the impeachment proceedings and explore how political loyalties in the Senate allowed Trump to escape conviction.

And what are the real-world consequences for everyday Americans? We'll connect the dots between Trump's political agenda and his recent imposition of tariffs on Brazil, revealing how these economic measures are not about trade, but about political retribution, with American consumers ultimately footing the bill.

This episode is a call to action. We'll discuss why the convergence of foreign influence, a politicized judiciary, and the weaponization of economic policy is a threat to the very foundations of American democracy. We'll delve into the power of public opinion to shape the course of justice and why a united citizenry is the last line of defense against the erosion of democratic norms.

Join us for this critical deep dive into a story that reveals the fragility of democratic institutions and the urgent need for vigilance in the face of rising authoritarianism.

Music Credits:

Opening Music: "Company Fusion Ident" by Scott Holmes MusicClosing

Ending Music: "Sky" by Serge Quadrado

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