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Conversa com Bial · Season 2

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S02E02: Paulo Coelho

Apr 3, 2018 60 min

Pedro Bial travels to Switzerland to speak with writer Paulo Coelho. The two chat about literature, his partnership with Raul Seixas, politics, and even piracy.

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S02E03: Casseta & Planeta

Apr 4, 2018 41 min

Synonymous with a good laugh, the *Casseta & Planeta* crew reunited on the show *Conversa com Bial* this Wednesday, April 4. Beto Silva, Claudio Manoel, Hélio de La Peña, and Hubert Aranha spoke about their new book, *Brasil do Casseta*.

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S02E10: Milton Nascimento e Jorge Drexler

Apr 13, 2018 60 min

Conversa com Bial hosted a very special meeting. Milton Nascimento and Jorge Drexler, the first Latin American singer to win an Oscar for best original song in 2005, performed “Al otro lado del río”, from the film “The Motorcycle Diaries”.

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S02E17: Leonardo e Zé Felipe

Apr 24, 2018 60 min

Bial welcomes singer Leonardo, who shares fishing stories and talks about the 20th anniversary of his brother Leandro's death. The episode also features an appearance by Zé Felipe, the singer's son.

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S02E18: Fernando Henrique Cardoso

Apr 25, 2018 60 min

With a public career spanning nearly 40 years, former President Fernando Henrique Cardoso appeared on the program *Conversa com Bial* to promote his new book, *Crise e Reinvenção da Política no Brasil* (Crisis and Reinvention of Politics in Brazil). The politician analyzed the current electoral landscape.

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S02E25: Fundo de Quintal

May 4, 2018 44 min

'Conversa com Bial' welcomed the group Fundo de Quintal for a tribute to samba artist Almir Guineto. The musician's widow, Regina Caetano, also appeared on the show, sharing a bit about her love story with Almir.

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S02E26: Daniel Cohn-Bendit

May 7, 2018 43 min

About 600 kilometers from where he made history, in Frankfurt, Germany, Daniel Cohn-Bendit received Pedro Bial to talk about football, the protests in Brazil in 2013 and, of course, the famous May '68 events in Paris, for the "Conversa com Bial" program.

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S02E29: Sonia Guimarães, Helio Santos e Emicida

May 10, 2018 60 min

The "Conversa com Bial" program promoted a reflection on the 130th anniversary of the abolition of slavery and its marks on Brazilian society. Sonia Guimarães, the first Black professor at ITA (Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica); Helio Santos; and the rapper and composer Emicida debated the issue.

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S02E31: Caetano Galindo e Alison Entrekin

May 14, 2018 42 min

Machine translation has evolved so much that many people are venturing to predict that translators may lose their jobs to robots. Is this true? Bial hosted Caetano Galindo and Alison Entrekin for a chat about the future of literary translation.

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S02E36: Dan Brown

May 21, 2018 43 min

Bial traveled to Florida for a chat with author Dan Brown. In the studio, Raphael Montes and Reinaldo José Lopes commented on the interview with the author of 'The Da Vinci Code'.

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S02E39: Péricles e Jorge Aragão

May 24, 2018 60 min

Péricles and Jorge Aragão chatted about samba, pagode, and the rivalry between samba musicians in the Rio-São Paulo axis on Conversa com Bial. During the interview, the former Exaltasamba vocalist spoke about the decision to end the group's activities.

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S02E44: Galvão Bueno

May 31, 2018 44 min

Just days before embarking for Russia, where he will cover his 12th World Cup, sports commentator Galvão Bueno participated in the "Conversa com Bial" program. The chat featured a special appearance by his friend and journalist Ingo Ostrovsky.

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S02E46: Dona Onete e Gaby Amarantos

Jun 4, 2018 60 min

Conversa com Bial was amazing! Pedro Bial welcomed the queen of carimbó chamegado, Dona Onete, and the tecnobrega muse, Gaby Amarantos. They entertained the audience with their music and charmed everyone with their stories.

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S02E47: Erasmo Carlos

Jun 5, 2018 60 min

Bial welcomed singer and songwriter Erasmo Carlos, a self-confessed romantic, who celebrated his 77th birthday in style, reminiscing about good moments in his career and celebrating his new album, 'Amor é Isso' (Love is This), featuring 12 new songs.

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S02E49: Cao Hamburger e Pedro & Bianca

Jun 7, 2018 44 min

Conversa com Bial welcomed Cao Hamburger, the name behind the hit series Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum and Pedro & Bianca. Recently, he was tasked with writing the season of Malhação - Viva a Diferença, which had the highest ratings in the last 20 years.

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S02E51: Pedro Corrêa do Lago

Jun 11, 2018 38 min

On the show "Conversa com Bial," Pedro Bial chatted with writer, editor, historian, and collector of paper, or rather, manuscripts, Pedro Corrêa do Lago. So rich and rare are his documents that some have even been exhibited in New York.

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S02E53: Conrado Hübner Mendes e Joaquim Falcão

Jun 13, 2018 43 min

On the show "Conversa," Pedro Bial hosted Conrado Hübner Mendes, a professor of Constitutional Law at USP (University of São Paulo), and Joaquim Falcão, founder of the FGV (Getúlio Vargas Foundation) Law School in Rio, for a debate about the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF).

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S02E55: Mano Walter e Ed Gama

Jun 15, 2018 42 min

In another special edition about forró music, Conversa com Bial welcomes Mano Walter, the cowboy from Alagoas who found his calling in music and is now one of the most important names in the genre. Also confirmed to appear in the conversation is comedian Ed Gama.

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S02E56: Uri Levine

Jun 18, 2018 41 min

Digital technology was the topic of the "Conversa com Bial" program. The chat featured entrepreneurs who spoke about the world of startups in Brazil and around the world. Pedro Bial hosted Israeli entrepreneur Uri Levine, who gave a masterclass in entrepreneurship.

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S02E57: Elza Soares e Zeca Camargo

Jun 19, 2018 60 min

Conversa com Bial welcomed the woman of the 1962 World Cup: Elza Soares! On the pitch at that time, Mané Garrincha made it a historic moment for his beloved. Alongside Pedro Bial, the singer reminisced about her relationship with the player and revealed that these and other memories, from her almost 81 years, will be included in a biography written by Zeca Camargo, also…

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S02E60: Jonas Esticado e Luan Estilizado

Jun 22, 2018 60 min

The "Conversa com Bial" program featured two young forró musicians: Jonas Esticado, considered one of the genre's heartthrobs, and Luan Estilizado, who participated in SuperStar. Amazan, Luan's father, also joined the conversation.

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S02E61: Valter Hugo Mãe e Tatiana Salem Levy

Jun 25, 2018 40 min

On the show "Conversa com Bial," writer Valter Hugo Mãe, one of the most renowned names in contemporary literature, reflected on Brazilian influences in his works and the differences in the Portuguese language. Tatiana Salem Levy also participated in the conversation.

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S02E62: Elymar Santos e Áurea Martins

Jun 26, 2018 41 min

Conversa com Bial delved into the world of singers who make a living performing at night. In a tribute to these professionals, the program featured Brazilian music star Elymar Santos, who spoke about the beginning of his career and reminisced about stories from that time. Singer Áurea Martins also joined the conversation with Pedro Bial, singing classic bar songs.

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S02E64: Moacyr Franco e Paola Karime

Jun 28, 2018 40 min

Singer, actor, composer, presenter, comedian, author, politician... the biography of Bial's guest is intertwined with the history of television in Brazil. Moacyr Franco reminisces about his life journey and also introduces the up-and-coming singer Paola Karime.

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S02E65: Joelma e Solange Almeida

Jun 29, 2018 40 min

The last Conversa com Bial episode in the series about the rhythm of the June festivals featured the female representatives of forró and also of the term that has even become a verb, as Pedro Bial said: the divas Joelma and Solange Almeida.

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S02E67: Fluvia Lacerda e Daniela Falcão

Jul 3, 2018 41 min

Bial hosted plus-size model Fluvia Lacerda, who has graced the cover of Vogue, and the general director of Globo Condé Nast publishing house, Daniela Falcão, for a chat about fashion, beauty standards, consumption, and body acceptance.

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S02E68: Diogo Nogueira e Marco Luque

Jul 4, 2018 60 min

This Wednesday's episode of "Conversa" (Conversation), July 4th, featured two soccer stars who dreamed of playing in the World Cup, but whose careers were taken by other talents. Pedro Bial spoke with singer Diogo Nogueira and actor Marco Luque.

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S02E69: Nathalia Timberg e Clara Sverner

Jul 5, 2018 40 min

The "Conversa com Bial" program featured Nathalia Timberg and Clara Sverner. Together they star in the play "Chopin ou o Tormento do Ideal" (Chopin or the Torment of the Ideal), directed by José Possi Neto. The show will soon arrive in Rio de Janeiro and tour other states in Brazil.

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S02E70: É O Tchan e Luís Miranda

Jul 6, 2018 60 min

Pedro Bial welcomes dancer Compadre Washington and Beto Jamaica to his show, Conversa com Bial, for a chat full of curious stories. Alongside them, another Bahian who also has talents in dance joins in this tribute to Bahia: actor Luís Miranda, Washington's neighbor in Barra do Jacuípe (BA), where they meet to "have a beer together".

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S02E72: Adilson Dias e Carlos Eduardo Prazeres

Jul 10, 2018 60 min

The "Conversa com Bial" program showcased two stories where the transformative power of art overcame helplessness and grief: that of Adilson Dias, a former homeless man who became a theater director, and that of Carlos Eduardo Prazeres, who created a social project in the community where his father's murderer lived. Prazeres, founder and executive director of the Maré do Amanhã Orchestra, spoke about the importance of inclusion for residents of marginalized communities.

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S02E75: Rionegro & Solimões e Pedro Bismarck

Jul 13, 2018 43 min

Conversa com Bial welcomes people who have gained fame and fortune, but who still cherish – and alleviate – their longing for their places of origin. The duo Rionegro & Solimões and the comedian Pedro Bismarck, performer of the character Nerso da Capitinga, are among the guests.

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S02E79: Gusttavo Lima

Jul 19, 2018 44 min

Considered one of the leading names in Brazilian country music, Gusttavo Lima reflected on his successful career. The singer recalled the beginning of his musical journey, spoke about his work as ambassador for the Barretos Rodeo Festival, commented on his passion for Goiás, and shared stories from his life before fame.

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S02E80: Angela Ro Ro

Jul 20, 2018 50 min

Bial welcomes singer and songwriter Angela Ro Ro, who reminisces about moments in her life and career, as well as singing some of her greatest hits.

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S02E84: Camille Paglia

Jul 26, 2018 44 min

Bial traveled to the US to chat with writer Camille Paglia. In the studio, actress, writer, and screenwriter Bruna Lombardi and writer and screenwriter Antonia Pellegrino commented on the interview, which covered topics such as feminism, Brazil, and politics.

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S02E85: Rincon Sapiência e Àttooxxá

Jul 27, 2018 43 min

Conversa com Bial had a relaxed chat with Rincon Sapiência, one of the biggest names in music today. The rapper invited the Àttooxxá collective, from Bahia, who were a hit at the last Carnival, to join the conversation.

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S02E90: Nanda Costa e Lan Lanh

Aug 3, 2018 50 min

On the show "Conversa com Bial," Nanda Costa and Lan Lanh reminisced about the beginning of their relationship, their musical partnership, and their families' reactions when they came out as gay.

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S02E97: Thaynara OG e Marco Tulio

Aug 14, 2018 36 min

Conversa com Bial welcomed Thaynara OG and Marco Tulio, aka Authentic Games, two digital influencers who started their careers online as a hobby and became successful professionals, making money, creating jobs, and setting trends.

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S02E99: Andrew Solomon

Aug 16, 2018 41 min

Pedro Bial traveled to New York to chat with writer Andrew Solomon, author of the bestseller "The Noonday Demon." The book was responsible for bringing depression "out of the closet," causing the illness to lose much of its stigma in society.

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S02E100: Tribalistas

Aug 17, 2018 50 min

Rarely appearing on TV, Tribalistas explain their creative process, sing hits, and reminisce about their first composition on 'Conversa com Bial'.

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S02E101: Ágatha, Cauã, Pietra, and Beca (No Palco da Vida)

Aug 20, 2018 35 min

Young people Ágatha, Cauã, Pietra, and Beca are regulars at the social project "No Palco da Vida" (On the Stage of Life), one of the many NGOs supported by Criança Esperança (Hope for Children). The dreams, ambitions, and reality of these four specialists, who are rarely heard, reveal a Brazil full of hope for a better future.

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S02E103: Marcius Melhem

Aug 22, 2018 40 min

After a nine-year ban, comedians were allowed to make jokes about candidates during elections. Marcius Melhem and other comedians reveal tactics for making bawdy jokes about politicians.

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S02E107: Leandro Hassum e Roberto Santucci

Aug 28, 2018 35 min

Launching the film "O Candidato Honesto 2" (The Honest Candidate 2), Leandro Hassum participated, alongside director Roberto Santucci, in the Conversa com Bial program this Tuesday, August 28th. The film will arrive in cinemas throughout the country on the 30th and will be distributed in more than 600 movie theaters.

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S02E108: Raça Negra e Dilsinho

Aug 29, 2018 40 min

The program brought together two big names in Brazilian pagode music, Raça Negra and Dilsinho. The artists performed a duet of one of the band's classics, a song that for decades has been able to unite rock fans, forró fans, and pagode fans: "Cheia de Manias".

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S02E109: Robert Crumb

Aug 30, 2018 41 min

Considered the Walt Disney of the counterculture, Robert Crumb spread the concept of making comics as art, not as a business, around the world. Recognized as one of the founders of the American underground comics movement, he has a vast body of work published in partnership with his wife, Aline Kominsky.

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S02E112: Joyce Pascowitch e Camila Coutinho

Sep 4, 2018 36 min

Joyce Pascowitch and Camila Coutinho analyze the challenges of communication in the digital age. Joyce left her job as a social columnist for a major newspaper to invest in a website in the early 2000s and became a reference in the market. Camila began her work on the internet posting content about celebrities and fashion on a blog until it became a brand.

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S02E115: Marília Gabriela

Sep 7, 2018 50 min

Presented by Pedro Bial, this Friday's episode of Conversa com Bial features journalist, presenter, actress, and singer Marília Gabriela. She talks about her personal life, her career, and the play 'Casa de Boneca' in which she plays the character Dora. At the end, she sings 'Fotografia' by Tom Jobim.

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S02E117: Clóvis Rossi e Antonio Britto

Sep 11, 2018 38 min

Bial, Clóvis Rossi, and Antonio Britto reminisce about Tancredo Neves' election and the festive atmosphere of the "New Brazil." They discuss "the right politician for the current moment." The journalists also answer whether they fear a setback in the Brazilian democratic process.

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S02E121: Bráulio Bessa e Halder Gomes

Sep 17, 2018 41 min

Poet Bráulio Bessa achieved a kind of miracle in the Brazilian publishing market within his genre. With the release of his first book, "Poesia que Transforma" (Poetry that Transforms), the writer placed the work on the country's bestseller list. Alongside filmmaker Halder Gomes, the Ceará native participated in the "Conversa com Bial" program this Monday.

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S02E122: Yvonne Bezerra de Mello

Sep 18, 2018 39 min

Kidnapped after witnessing a crime that shocked the country, Yvonne Bezerra de Mello faced death head-on. Instead of giving up on her social projects, the educator created a school with a pedagogy focused on children and young people at risk. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Uerê Project has already received more than 4,000 students at its headquarters in the Complexo da Maré, one of the most violent areas…

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S02E123: Ludmilla e Rafael Portugal

Sep 19, 2018 41 min

Brazilian singers Ludmilla and Rafael Portugal, both from Rio de Janeiro, reminisce about the struggles of growing up in the suburbs and their rise to fame – and a better life – thanks to the power of the internet. The singer saw her songs receive millions of views, while the comedian gained thousands of followers on his social media profiles.

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S02E124: Chay Suede

Sep 20, 2018 40 min

Chay Suede celebrates his success as Ícaro in the telenovela 'Segundo Sol' and has a chat with Bial about his career. The actor states that he is single, talks about harassment on the streets and says that he likes to explore a certain androgyny.

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S02E125: Meire e Marilene Galvão

Sep 21, 2018 50 min

Pedro Bial invites the Galvão Sisters for a relaxed chat about their history and also about Alzheimer's, which has affected Marilene for some time. Funny and engaging, Meire and Marilene perform shows despite the latter's difficulty remembering all the lyrics to the songs.

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S02E127: Fabiana Cozza

Sep 25, 2018 41 min

Chosen to star in a musical about the life of Dona Ivone Lara, Fabiana Cozza resigned from the role after her casting was challenged by influential voices in the Black movement, in the name of combating racism: 'I went to sleep Black, I woke up white'.

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S02E129: Leonard Mlodinow

Sep 27, 2018 37 min

Author Leonard Mlodinow, author of the bestseller "The Drunkard's Walk," participated in the "Conversa com Bial" program this Thursday, September 27th. A physicist by training and a science communicator by vocation, the American explained what elastic thinking is – the theme of his new book "Elastic – How Flexible Thinking Can Change Our Lives."

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S02E130: Nelson Motta, Sandra Pêra e Dhu Moraes

Sep 28, 2018 41 min

Created to last only four months, the Dancing' Days nightclub entered the collective imagination of Rio de Janeiro, marked a generation of Cariocas (Rio de Janeiro residents), and even became the inspiration for a telenovela of the same name on TV Globo. More than four decades later, the famous disco's story is told in a musical.

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S02E132: Dominique Wolton e Gerson Camarotti

Oct 2, 2018 40 min

Pedro Bial talks with sociologist Dominique Wolton about the current moment and the biggest challenges facing the Catholic Church. The journalist also chats with journalist Gerson Camarotti, who cultivates sources within the church, as well as in places where backroom deals and betrayals abound: the National Congress.

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S02E136: Adriana Calcanhotto

Oct 8, 2018 42 min

Adriana Calcanhotto sings her hits and talks about the process of setting poems to music on this Monday's program. Throughout her 28-year career, the singer from Rio Grande do Sul has transformed dozens of poems by famous poets such as Ferreira Gullar, Antonio Cicero, and Waly Salomão into songs.

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S02E137: Andor Stern

Oct 9, 2018 50 min

Pedro Bial interviews Andor Stern, a Brazilian survivor of several concentration camps, including Auschwitz. The conversation included historian and biographer Davi Pierin, and mini-documentaries with other survivors, such as Nanette Blitz Konig and Tom Venatianer – who was also in the audience.

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S02E138: Marcelo Adnet

Oct 10, 2018 50 min

One of the biggest names in the current generation of Brazilian humor, Marcelo Adnet gave a truly outstanding performance in the "Candidates' Tutorials" series for the newspaper "O Globo". A guest on Conversa com Bial this Wednesday, October 10th, the actor was surprised to receive a standing ovation from the audience present in the program's studio.

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S02E139: Gay Talese

Oct 11, 2018 41 min

Legendary journalist Gay Talese says he too has been a victim of fake news. The American journalist discussed the theme of his upcoming book on the show 'Conversa com Bial'.

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S02E140: Daniel

Oct 12, 2018 42 min

Daniel reveals a project he stopped doing with his former partner João Paulo. The country singer was on 'Conversa com Bial' this Friday, October 12th.

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S02E141: Nei Lopes, Hugo Sukma e Luiz Antônio Simas

Oct 15, 2018 42 min

The samba musician, encyclopedist, novelist, poet, and essayist Nei Lopes discussed part of his work from his 46-year career. Other guests on the program, journalist Hugo Sukman and historian Luiz Antônio Simas, advocate for a place in the Brazilian Academy of Letters for the writer!

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S02E143: Luana Piovani e Pedro Scooby

Oct 17, 2018 39 min

Together for almost eight years, Luana Piovani and Pedro Scooby had a "relationship discussion" on the Conversa com Bial show. Parents of three children, they talked about how they manage the demanding routine of married life and reminisced about the beginning of their relationship.

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S02E144: Ai Weiwei

Oct 18, 2018 39 min

Architectural designer, visual artist, and painter Ai Weiwei, who was imprisoned and banned from leaving China for four years, recalled that, as a child, he helped his father burn several books out of fear of the local government during the Cultural Revolution. The artist is inaugurating, in São Paulo, the largest exhibition ever held on his work, curated by Marcello Dantas.

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S02E147: Luiz Bolognesi e Aparecida Vilaça

Oct 23, 2018 39 min

Luiz Bolognesi, director of the documentary "Ex-Pajé," discussed the cultural drama experienced by the Paiter Suruí tribe during the "Conversa com Bial" program this Tuesday, October 23rd, alongside anthropologist Aparecida Vilaça – author of the book "Paletó e Eu." The film and the book address the same theme: the exposure of indigenous people from various Brazilian villages to the actions of Christian missionaries.

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S02E148: Ingrid Guimarães e Berta Loran

Oct 24, 2018 39 min

Ingrid Guimarães talks about the series "Viver do Riso" (Living from Laughter), a project featuring emblematic representatives of humor from various generations, which premieres on Saturday night, October 27th, on the Viva channel. In addition to the actress, Pedro Bial talks with Berta Loran, one of Ingrid's female role models in the art of making people laugh.

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S02E151: Francisco José

Oct 29, 2018 41 min

Having worked in television for over 40 years, Francisco José has been present on all five continents, dived in the seven seas of the world, and has accumulated more than two thousand reports. In this Monday's 'Conversa', the journalist recalled the day he surrendered himself as a hostage to bank robbers in Recife to save a woman who was two months pregnant.

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S02E153: Fábio Assunção e Mel Lisboa

Oct 31, 2018 36 min

Pedro Bial welcomes actor Fábio Assunção, who reminisces about his role as Colonel Ramiro in "Onde Nascem os Fortes" and discusses his future directing career plans. Actress Mel Lisboa is also a guest on the show and recalls her performance in "Presença de Anita." The actors are currently starring in the play "Dogville," an adaptation of the film of the same name by Lars von Trier.

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S02E154: Gustavo Kuerten e Gabriel Medina

Nov 1, 2018 42 min

The "Conversa com Bial" program featured two important figures in the history of Brazilian sports: former tennis player Gustavo Kuerten and surfer Gabriel Medina. The pair discussed their respective careers, the titles they won, and the importance of encouraging sports among new generations.

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S02E155: João Donato e Charles Gavin

Nov 2, 2018 50 min

At 84 years old, musician João Donato was the guest on Conversa com Bial this Friday. The pianist started playing at age 5, and his relationship with music only grew stronger over time. Charles Gavin, musician, presenter, and former member of the band Titãs, also graced the program, participating in the conversation.

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S02E156: Liniker, Jaloo e CTRL+N

Nov 5, 2018 41 min

Conversa com Bial this Monday, November 5th, featured four artists who gained fans and followers worldwide through homemade music videos: Liniker, Jaloo, and the musical duo CTRL+N - formed by Nigel Anderson and Haroldo França.

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S02E157: Paula Ramón e Fernando Gabeira

Nov 6, 2018 40 min

The "Conversa com Bial" program discussed the crisis in Venezuela. Venezuelan journalist Paula Ramón recounts what life is like for her mother, who still resides in her country of origin. Also on the program is journalist Fernando Gabeira, who analyzes the political situation in Venezuela and Brazil's role in receiving immigrants from the neighboring country.

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S02E158: Tony Ramos e Lilia Cabral

Nov 7, 2018 41 min

Together, Tony Ramos and Lilia Cabral have more than 70 soap operas in their resumes. Cast to play the villains in "O Sétimo Guardião" (The Seventh Guardian), the actors give spoilers about the new primetime soap opera, reminisce about memorable TV roles, and comment on the future of Brazilian television drama on "Conversa com Bial" this Wednesday.

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S02E159: Monica de Bolle e Samuel Pessôa

Nov 8, 2018 41 min

With 53 days to go before the start of the new government, Pedro Bial talks to Monica de Bolle, a renowned economist, and Samuel Pessôa, a researcher at the Getúlio Vargas Foundation, to understand the reasons for the Brazilian crisis and how Jair Bolsonaro and his team might solve the problem.

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S02E160: Gisele Bündchen

Nov 9, 2018 43 min

Retired from the catwalk and considered the most famous model of all time, Gisele Bündchen - 38 years old, married and mother of two - is launching her biography: "Lessons - My Path to a More Meaningful Life".

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S02E161: Cacá Diegues

Nov 12, 2018 40 min

One of the founders of Cinema Novo, Cacá Diegues has around 18 feature films to his credit. The director of "Xica da Silva" (1976), "Bye Bye Brasil" (1980) and "Orfeu" (1999) states that the national film industry has never been so productive and cites the more than 180 Brazilian titles released in 2018.

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S02E163: Sérgio Reis

Nov 14, 2018 41 min

A record holder for recorded albums, standing at 1.90m, brimming with talent and Brazilian spirit, it's no wonder everyone calls him by the augmentative: he's a truly great singer! On Conversa com Bial this Wednesday, November 14th, Sérgio Reis spoke with Pedro Bial about music and discussed his biography.

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S02E165: Paula Fernandes

Nov 16, 2018 44 min

One of Brazil's most famous voices opens up about her personal life in a book and a song. On Conversa com Bial this Friday, November 16th, Paula Fernandes launches her book 'Pássaro de Fogo' (Firebird), her biography, and the song 'Me queimo sem você' (I Burn Without You), which will have its first performance on the show. In the presence of her mother, Dulce Souza, and the writer Sibelle Pedral, responsible for putting her story on paper.

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S02E166: Dr. Alexandre Kalache e Andréa Pachá

Nov 19, 2018 41 min

On Monday, November 19th, Conversa com Bial welcomed gerontologist Dr. Alexandre Kalache and judge and writer Andréa Pachá to discuss the silent revolution of longevity. Andréa, author of the book "Velhos São Os Outros" (Old Age is for Others), stated that the launch of erectile dysfunction medication has had a huge impact on the relationships of people who have been married for over 40 years.

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S02E167: Zamaswazi Dlamini-Mandela e Sahm Venter

Nov 20, 2018 40 min

On Black Awareness Day, the Conversa com Bial program on Tuesday, November 20th, remembered the life of Nelson Mandela – who would have turned 100 in 2018 if he were alive. A lawyer, rebel leader, president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, and winner of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize, he was imprisoned for 27 years due to racial segregation in his country.

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S02E170: Tony Tornado

Nov 23, 2018 40 min

During the "Conversa com Bial" program this Friday, November 23rd, Tony Tornado, 88 years old, recalled important moments in his career, such as winning first place in the national stage of the International Song Festival in 1970.

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S02E171: Fernando Schüler e Antônio Gois

Nov 26, 2018 39 min

The discussion on Conversa com Bial this Monday, November 26th, was about the "School Without Political Parties" bill – a complex and controversial topic that evokes passionate reactions of both love and hate. The bill, currently being debated in the Chamber of Deputies, aims to prevent teachers from expressing ideological and political viewpoints in the classroom.

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S02E172: Sérgio Rubinato e Carlinhos Vergueiro

Nov 27, 2018 41 min

Sérgio Rubinato and Carlinhos Vergueiro talk about their relationship with Adoniran Barbosa. Both are considered the sons Adoniran Barbosa never had. The documentary 'My Name is João Rubinato' will tell the life story of Adoniran Barbosa. Pedro Serrano directed the documentary and also released the short film 'May I Tell Your Story?', about Adoniran Barbosa, in 2017.

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S02E173: Jô Soares

Nov 28, 2018 41 min

This Wednesday's episode of Conversa com Bial, November 28th, is extra special. The program welcomes Jô Soares, "the most beloved fat man in Brazil," in the words of Pedro Bial himself. The guest will be launching the second volume of his "Unauthorized Autobiography."

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S02E174: Reinaldo e Salgadinho

Nov 29, 2018 41 min

Prince of Pagode, Reinaldo participated in Conversa com Bial this Thursday, November 29th. Alongside Salgadinho, the singer recalled the beginning of his career, the samba boom in the 90s, the prejudice of part of the industry against successful groups like Katinguelê, and spoke about his battle against lung cancer.

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S02E176: Jards Macalé

Dec 3, 2018 41 min

Once labeled a cursed figure, Jards Macalé is now recognized as a blessing to Brazilian music. On the show "Conversa com Bial," the author of a constantly evolving, powerful, and provocative body of work shared stories from his career, recalled his clashes with the music industry, and discussed the health problem that gave him a scare in early 2018.

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S02E177: Demétrio Magnoli, Maha Mamo e Robson Rodrigues

Dec 4, 2018 42 min

The first of the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." This Tuesday's "Conversa com Bial" program featured sociologist Demétrio Magnoli, activist Maha Mamo, and Robson Rodrigues, a retired colonel of the Rio de Janeiro Military Police, to recap the reason, origin, and importance of the declaration…

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S02E178: Cauã Reymond e Rodrigo Minotauro

Dec 5, 2018 39 min

Cauã Reymond is multifaceted. Few people know that in his teens the actor practiced Jiu-Jitsu and Judo and dreamed of becoming an athlete. Destiny led him to international catwalks and later, soap operas and miniseries. Conversa com Bial this Wednesday, December 5th, featured the actor and Rodrigo Minotauro, former athlete and current UFC ambassador.

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S02E179: Zeca Pagodinho

Dec 6, 2018 50 min

Approaching his 60th birthday, Zeca Pagodinho appeared on Conversa com Bial where he spoke about his aversion to fame, reminisced about the beginning of his career, and shared curious stories from his life. For example, the chaos on his wedding day with Mônica Silva, his partner of 35 years.

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S02E181: Eduardo Dussek

Dec 10, 2018 41 min

Eduardo Dussek reminisced about stories and sang hits from his 40-year career on Conversa com Bial this Monday, December 10th. The actor, singer, composer, and pianist spoke, for example, about the "epidemic" of cocaine use in the artistic community during the 1980s and recounted what led him to stop using the drug.

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S02E182: Wesley Safadão e Gabriel Diniz

Dec 11, 2018 41 min

Pedro Bial talks with singers Wesley Safadão and Gabriel Diniz. Safadão recounts how he succeeded in life with the help of his mother, creator of the group Garota Safada, where Wesley started out dancing. From dancing, he transitioned to vocals and became a sensation throughout Brazil.

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S02E183: General Augusto Heleno

Dec 12, 2018 34 min

The future head of the Institutional Security Office, General Augusto Heleno, comments on the transition process of the Jair Bolsonaro government, discusses gun ownership, human rights, and criticizes the current Brazilian prison system.

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S02E184: Delfim Netto, Zuenir Ventura e César Benjamin

Dec 13, 2018 42 min

On the 50th anniversary of AI-5, Pedro Bial interviewed three people whose lives were affected by the act. The only living person to have signed AI-5, former minister Delfim Netto, participated in a recorded interview. In the studio, journalist Zuenir Ventura and political scientist César Benjamin spoke about their experiences since the act came into effect, granting exceptional powers to the military.

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S02E185: Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso e Tom Zé

Dec 14, 2018 50 min

Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, and Tom Zé reunite with Bial to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the album 'Tropicália'. On the 'Conversa com Bial' stage, the singers reminisced about the defining moments they experienced during the Tropicalia movement and sang the greatest hits of that era.

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