From this day, fourth: Lula’s surprise win

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Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, staged a historic comeback to win a fourth term. We ask how he did it, and what he must do next. Each day this week our correspondents in America are focusing on crucial midterm-election races; today we start in Texas . And tote-bag economics: why so many businesses are getting in on selling merchandise . Guests and host: Ana Lankes, Brazil bureau chief Rebecca Jackson, southern correspondent Lizzy Peet, researcher Rosie Blau, co-host of “The…