Petra Costa
Brazilian filmmaker known for documentaries about political backsliding and social trauma, including The Edge of Democracy and Apocalypse in the Tropics, appearing as the episode's featured guest to discuss Brazil and lessons for the U.S.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 47min
How Bad Is It?: Political Violence in the U.S., and What We Can Learn from Brazil
Petra Costa, a Brazilian filmmaker famed for her insightful documentaries on political turmoil, joins to discuss parallels between Brazil and the U.S. She reflects on her work and the alarming rise of authoritarianism. Costa delves into Jair Bolsonaro's recent conviction and the chilling implications of political violence, especially following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The conversation also explores the fragility of democracy, the responsibilities of free speech, and the importance of understanding our political landscape to avoid a similar fate.
Feb 17, 2026 • 37min
Filmmaker Petra Costa - Democracy on a Knife-edge
Petra Costa, Brazilian filmmaker behind The Edge of Democracy and Apocalypse in the Tropics, reflects on January 8th’s assault on Congress and how her film helped expose coup plotting. She explores evangelical ties to the far right, the role of footage in legal investigations, and the power of documentaries to shift public debate and global attention.
Jul 15, 2025 • 21min
Filmmaker Petra Costa - Apocalyptic Christianity and the Rise of the Far-Right
Petra Costa, a Brazilian filmmaker renowned for her Oscar-nominated work on democracy, dives deep into Brazil's political turmoil. She discusses her latest documentary, exploring how evangelical Christianity has wedged itself into far-right movements. The impact of familial political divides on her filmmaking journey comes to light, alongside the rise of Dominion theology within Brazilian evangelicalism. Costa warns of the chaos this presents to democracy, stressing the need for dialogue in today’s polarized society.
