Conversa com Bial - Season 3 (2019)

Pedro Bial interviews the Brazilian Minister of Justice and Public Security, Sérgio Moro.

Olavo de Carvalho received Pedro Bial at his home in Virginia, in the United States, for a direct, straightforward conversation, as is characteristic of him. Among other topics, the intellectual guru of the Jair Bolsonaro government commented on the recent change of ministers in Education, following the dismissal of Ricardo Vélez Rodríguez, one of his nominees for the ministry.

Jean Wyllys was interviewed for the "Conversa com Bial" program in Europe. The former PSOL congressman decided to leave the country and live abroad due to death threats. On the program, the activist recalled the episode in which he spat in the face of then-federal congressman Jair Bolsonaro in 2016, during a vote on the impeachment process of former president Dilma Rousseff in the Chamber of Deputies.

The stage of Conversa com Bial was filled with the great music of Djavan. At 70 years old and with more than 40 years of career, the musician from Alagoas went from his roots to his current work in a chat with Pedro Bial. The singer returned to the 70s to talk about his first album, "A Voz e o Violão" (1975), and how the songs surprised listeners.

On ‘Conversa com Bial’, Murilo Benício reflects on his career and talks about his new project, the miniseries 'Se Eu Fechar os Olhos Agora' (If I Close My Eyes Now).

Pedro Bial interviews a resident of an area controlled by a militia, the sociologist José Cláudio Souza Alves, and the photographer Nilton Claudino, also known as Índio, who in 2008 infiltrated a community in the western zone of Rio de Janeiro to document the actions of militiamen. When his disguise was discovered, he was tortured for seven and a half hours, along with a reporter and a driver.

Zé Neto & Cristiano reminisce about a past of hardships and stories of heartbreak.

Miguel Falabella reminisces about the success of Caco Antibes, from the sitcom Sai de Baixo, on Conversa com Bial. The actor and director comments that the character was inspired by his childhood experiences as a resident of Ilha do Governador, in the northern zone of Rio de Janeiro.

Martinho da Vila and Mart’nália, father and daughter, brought good humor and good music to the stage of Conversa com Bial. During the chat, Pedro Bial asks if the singer had to come out to her father, eliciting laughter from the samba singer, who affirms that they never had to 'discuss their relationship' because of it.

General Sérgio Etchegoyen is the guest on this Monday's (April 22nd) episode of Conversa com Bial. A minister during the Temer administration, representing the third generation of military personnel in his family, and with the authority to speak about the military's participation in the Bolsonaro administration, Etchegoyen analyzed the names of the Armed Forces members chosen to form the government.

The HIV virus is the topic of discussion on Conversa com Bial this Tuesday, April 23rd. To discuss the subject, physician Dráuzio Varella joins artist and activist Gabriel Estrela. The conversation also includes Tomi Roman, a designer who contracted HIV in 1989.

Conversa com Bial this Wednesday, April 24th, is packed with laughs featuring comedian Gustavo Mendes and country singer Thiago Brava.

On Conversa com Bial this Thursday, April 25th, actress and presenter Regina Casé reminisced about memorable characters and episodes from her career, as well as incidents from her personal life.

Toquinho talks with Pedro Bial.

Jorge Pontes, a retired Federal Police delegate and Director of Education and Statistics at the National Secretariat of Public Security, delegate Márcio Anselmo, who initiated Operation Lava Jato, and lawyer Marcelo Nobre discussed the successes and failures of the operation in a conversation with Pedro Bial.

On the eve of Labor Day, the "Conversa com Bial" program featured Moacyr Luz and the "Samba do Trabalhador," a samba circle that brings together thousands of people on Mondays in Rio de Janeiro. The program was dedicated to the Godmother of Samba, Beth Carvalho, who passed away today.

Grazi Massafera recalls Bial's speech on 'BBB' and moves the presenter to tears.

In Brazil, a woman dies as a victim of violence every two hours. That's why femicide and violence against women were the topics of Conversa do Bial this Thursday, May 2nd. Pedro Bial heard testimonies from three victims and provides useful public information with prosecutor Gabriela Manssur.

Hosted by Pedro Bial, Conversa com Bial welcomes those who create quality entertainment and those who can contribute to debates relevant to Brazilian society.

Pedro Bial was received by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal, at the Belém Palace for a chat shown on Conversa com Bial this Monday, May 6th. In the interview, the journalist commented on the increase in immigration from Brazil, and the political leader observed that there has been a renewed connection between the two countries in the last 30 years.

The country music duo Matheus & Kauan are the guests on Conversa com Bial this Tuesday, May 7th. Besides entertaining the audience with their hits, the brothers recalled a difficult situation Kauan went through during his adolescence. At 17, the singer decided to go to the United States and entered the country by crossing the border from Mexico.

On this Wednesday's episode of Conversa com Bial, we welcome Janaina Paschoal, the most voted-for congresswoman in the history of São Paulo.

Pedro Bial welcomes Cacá Nascimento, Davi Campolongo, Pedro Sousa, and Felipe Costa for a musical chat. The four guests have been involved with music since a young age, discuss their new projects, and showcase their talent on the show.

The 40th anniversary of Clube do Samba, created by João Nogueira, was celebrated in a chat with Pedro Bial. Diogo Nogueira, the samba singer's son, Ângela Nogueira, the singer's widow, Didu Nogueira, his nephew, and Gisa Nogueira, João's sister, were the program's guests. The four reminisced about the samba singer with rare and moving archival footage, and paid tribute to João's legacy…

Monah Delacy and Christiane Torloni reminisce about great moments in their careers and talk about their new projects. Christiane debuted as a director with "Amazônia – O Despertar da Florestania" (Amazon – The Awakening of Forest Citizenship), currently in theaters, and says that the film was motivated not only by her passion for nature but also by the "people" she met during her travels through the Amazon.

Currently starring in a new production of "The Mystery of Irma Vap," Mateus Solano and Luís Miranda are the guests on Conversa Com Bial this Tuesday, May 14th. Without fear of comparisons, the actors explain that the play offers a fresh perspective for the audience.

Conversa com Bial revisited the concept of humor on Wednesday's show. During the conversation, Pedro Bial mixed elements of Casseta & Planeta and Hermes e Renato, inviting comedians Claudio Manoel and Felipe Torres to reflect together on the art of humor.

Female alcoholism has long been ignored, but recent research shows that women, especially younger women, are the ones who abuse alcohol the most. Pedro Bial welcomes journalist Barbara Gancia and psychiatrist Ana Cecília Marques to discuss the subject. The presenter struggled with the disease for over 30 years.

The samba and good conversation between Alcione and Ferrugem enlivened Conversa Com Bial this Friday, May 17th. Between stories from their careers and songs they sang together, the samba singer revealed that he is losing weight on doctor's orders and has already lost 10 kg.

Luis Fernando Verissimo participates in the program with his family, which featured a special band, Marmota Jazz, whose vocalist is his son, Pedro Verissimo. In the chat with Pedro Bial, the columnist comments on the growth of the politically correct movement in humor.

Paulo André Camilo De Oliveira, Derick Souza, Jorge Vides, and Rodrigo Nascimento won the world title in the 4x100m relay at the Yokohama stadium in Japan on May 12th, and celebrated their victory by participating in the "Conversa com Bial" program this Tuesday.

The power of the voice is undeniable. It's no coincidence that it's synonymous with identity. This Wednesday's episode of Conversa Com Bial features two artists who work with their voices in a special program about dubbing: Gloria Groove and Jefferson Schroeder.

Claude Troisgros and his loyal right-hand man, João Batista, are the guests on Conversa Com Bial this Thursday. In a chat with Pedro Bial, the French chef recalls his arrival in Brazil, his career, and discusses his partnership with his right-hand man.

Three new names in the National Congress discussed the current situation in Brazil on Conversa com Bial on Friday, May 24th. Federal deputies Tabata Amaral (PDT-SP), 25 years old, Kim Kataguiri (DEM-SP), 23 years old, and Felipe Rigoni (PSB-ES), 27 years old, all in their first term, talked about their career paths and their thoughts on the current political moment in the country.

The expansion and growth of K-pop were discussed on Conversa Com Bial this Monday, May 27th. The Korean musical style that combines American pop, hip-hop, and electronic music has conquered the world and was the subject of Pedro Bial's chat with researcher Ronaldo Lemos and writer Babi Dewet. And, on stage, the South Korean band Busters entertained the audience with their songs.

In movie franchises, the dream of recreating dinosaurs has been realized. But what about in reality? The animals are the subject of this Tuesday's Conversa Com Bial chat, with paleontologists Aline Ghilardi, Carlos Roberto Candeiro, and Rodolfo Nogueira – who is also a paleoartist.

Regina Duarte, the eternal "sweetheart of Brazil," celebrates the 40th anniversary of the premiere of Malu Mulher, a series that aired from 1979 to 1980, created and directed by Daniel Filho. Maria Lúcia Fonseca, the protagonist, shook up the conservative Brazilian society of the time. In her conversation with Bial, the actress also talks about her political stances since the 2002 elections.

After the Senate approved a stricter anti-drug law, 'Conversa' hosts a debate on Brazilian drug policy with a team of notable figures: lawyer and PhD in criminal law Cristiano Maronna, psychiatrist specializing in chemical dependency Arthur Guerra, psychiatrist Luís Fernando Tófoli, and the coordinator of the Brazilian Federation of Therapeutic Communities…

The "Conversa Com Bial" show was filled with good music and romance with the presence of Lulu Santos and his husband, Clebson Teixeira, in their first joint TV interview. In their chat with Pedro Bial, the singer recalled the beginning of their relationship through social media, their long-distance marriage, and their new album, "Pra Sempre," entirely dedicated to the systems analyst.

Monteiro Lobato and his works are the subject of this Monday's "Conversa Com Bial" program. Pedro Bial welcomes the authors of the book "Reinações de Monteiro Lobato: Uma biografia" (Monteiro Lobato's Adventures: A Biography), Lilia Moritz Schwarcz and Marisa Lajolo, for a chat.

Queen of morning television on Globo TV, Ana Maria Braga livens up Tuesday night on Conversa Com Bial. Among conversations about the beginning of her career, the 20th anniversary of Mais Você, and her battle against cancer, the presenter told Pedro Bial about the day she joined a dating app.

This Wednesday's episode of Conversa Com Bial features navigator Amyr Klink and his family. In a chat with Pedro Bial, the writer reminisces about his experiences at sea, his family's travels, and shares his plans for the future.

The myth of romantic love is the topic of this Thursday's "Conversa Com Bial" (Conversation with Bial). In a chat about relationships, Pedro Bial is joined by philosopher Viviane Mosé, writer Milly Lacombe, and will show an interview with Swiss philosopher Alain de Botton.

Approaching his 70th birthday, with a recently released biography and a new album on the way, Raimundo Fagner was interviewed by Pedro Bial on Conversa com Bial this Friday. The meeting was full of classics, including impromptu performances from his chair, but the singer didn't shy away from more serious topics.

This Monday's "Conversa Com Bial" features the distinguished presence of Mateus Aleluia, the last surviving member of the group Os Tincoãs, and Saulo Fernandes. Pedro Bial celebrates the Brazilian band that was one of the first to popularize Umbanda chants in music and discusses its influence on the music scene.

The life and work of Tarsila do Amaral are the topics of this Tuesday's "Conversa Com Bial" program. Pedro Bial welcomes the painter's great-niece, Tarsilinha do Amaral, and the artist's close friend, author Maria Adelaide Amaral, to discuss Tarsila's legacy in art.

On Valentine's Day, the "Conversa Com Bial" program hosted a debate about sex and technology with programmer Yuri Machado, designer Rita Wu, and professor Luli Radfahrer. With the expansion of artificial intelligence and the emergence of sex robots, Radfahrer warned of the danger of new generations beginning to fail to distinguish between the real and the virtual.

With a team of stars, pioneers, and the new generation, 'Conversa Com Bial' celebrated the history of women's football in Brazil by welcoming Fanta, a pioneering former player, Emily Lima, coach and former player, Milene Domingues, commentator and former player, and Juju Gol, a young player.

This Friday's Conversa Com Bial celebrates the life and legacy of Mussum. Pedro Bial welcomes Os Originais do Samba, the group that propelled the comedian to fame, and discusses the story of the humorist, who died in 1994, with Dedé Santana, filmmaker Suzanna Lira, and Mussum's eldest son, Augusto César.

This Monday's episode of Conversa Com Bial features professors Jonathan Marcelino, Mozart Neves Ramos, and Denise Pires de Carvalho for a discussion on education. In the conversation with Pedro Bial, Mozart recalls that he almost joined Jair Bolsonaro's government as Minister of Education, but the president withdrew his offer.

This Tuesday's episode of Conversa Com Bial features two women who have gained prominence on the internet: singer Luísa Sonza and comedian Gkay. Amidst conversations about their careers, music, and jokes, Whindersson Nunes' wife recalls the leak of an intimate photo earlier this year.

Funk music took over Conversa Com Bial this Wednesday with the presence of Kevinho and Dennis DJ. Pedro Bial talked with the musicians about their careers and the expansion of the musical genre, which even reached Madonna! Kevinho recalled a funny story about the day the Queen of Pop shared a video of her youngest daughters singing his song, "Olha a Explosão" (Look at the Explosion).

On Thursday, June 20th, 'Conversa com Bial' featured art director Giovanni Bianco and journalist Erika Palomino for a chat about their friendship within the fashion world: 'We learned many techniques together'.

The band Turma do Pagode livened up Friday, June 21st, on Conversa Com Bial with lots of samba and pagode music. In their chat with Pedro Bial, vocalists Leiz and Caramelo discussed the group's success with younger audiences and explained how they sought to reinvent themselves to better meet the needs of their fans.

The exact date of the arrival of humans in the Americas continues to generate debate among archaeologists and scholars to this day, and was one of the topics discussed on Conversa Com Bial this Monday. Pedro Bial hosted archaeologists Niède Guidon and André Strauss, and curator Marcello Dantas to discuss the issue.

Pastor Pedrão is the guest on Conversa Com Bial this Tuesday. A former participant on the reality show No Limite, the religious leader is the head of the Baptist Church of Rio and officiated the wedding of Eduardo Bolsonaro, the youngest son of President Jair Bolsonaro.

New member of Zorra and Escolinha do Professor Raimundo, Paulo Vieira is the guest on Conversa Com Bial this Wednesday. In a lighthearted chat with Pedro Bial, the comedian recalls his humble childhood in Palmas, the beginning of his career in comedy, and explains that he uses comedy to let off steam.

Conversa Com Bial welcomes Fernando Veloso, a public security expert and former head of the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police, and Alonso Salazar, former mayor of Medellín, Colombia, for a chat this Thursday.

The "Conversa Com Bial" show hosted Gretchen and Thammy Miranda for a chat this Friday, June 28th. In the audience, Andressa Miranda, Thammy's wife, revealed for the first time that she is pregnant and detailed the insemination process, which took place in the United States.

This Monday's "Conversa Com Bial" takes a trip back in time to remember the great music festival held in Brazil during the military dictatorship: the Águas Claras Festival. With four editions, the musical event, considered the Brazilian Woodstock, hosted music icons such as Gilberto Gil, Raul Seixas, Alceu Valença, Morais Moreira, and more.

This Tuesday's episode of Conversa com Bial features Amazon activist Claudelice Santos and the lead actresses from the GloboPlay original series, Aruanas, which is premiering in 150 countries: Leandra Leal, Débora Falabella, and Taís Araújo.

This Wednesday's episode of Conversa Com Bial features journalist, writer, and researcher Eduardo Bueno, also known as Peninha. Author of a series of books on Brazilian history, the Rio Grande do Sul native is launching his new work, "Countercultural Texts, Anachronistic Chronicles & Other Journeys," and explains that his background stems from the counterculture – a social protest movement of the 1960s.

Brazilian cinema is booming like never before, and the Conversa Com Bial program hosted filmmakers Kleber Mendonça Filho, Juliano Dornelles, Karim Aïnouz, and Rodrigo Teixeira for a chat about this new phase of the industry. The quartet won awards at the Cannes Film Festival, and despite this great victory, the federal government did not send a congratulatory message to the winners.

This Friday's "Conversa Com Bial" is packed with great music and good conversation with singers Armandinho and Vitor Kley. Among stories about friendship, career, and surfing, Armandinho recalls a difficult moment: when he publicly revealed his struggle with alcoholism.

The Conversa Com Bial week begins with a true jazz lesson. This Monday, Pedro Bial welcomes American trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and mandolinist Hamilton de Holanda for a chat filled with music and stories about the musical style that originated in New Orleans, in the United States.

Conversa Com Bial explores how to cope with grief through information, love, poetry, and music, featuring interviews with editor Fernanda Diamant, widow of journalist Otávio Frias Filho, who passed away in August 2018; musician José Miguel Wisnik, who lost his wife and son nearly 40 years ago; and psychologist Maria Helena Franco, a specialist in grief.

The humor of Fábio Rabin and Maurício Meirelles took over Conversa Com Bial this Wednesday. Between conversations about their careers and jokes, the comedians revealed that they have been receiving criticism for jokes about politicians. They have received negative comments from both sides – left and right.

This Thursday's episode of Conversa Com Bial featured investigative reporter Valmir Salaro and historian Boris Fausto discussing crimes that gained notoriety and caused a stir, and even fascination, among Brazilians. The Galeria de Cristal case, the two Suitcase Crimes, the Rua Cuba Crime, and more recent cases like Nardoni and Von Richthofen were mentioned in the conversation with Pedro Bial.

The "Converso com Bial" show was taken over by the lively rhythm and flair of Justin Neto and Lorena Improta this Friday, July 12th. In their chat with Pedro Bial, the influencers talked about the power of dance and shared how they've gained a legion of fans, both anonymous and famous, with choreographies that energize their video channels.

Artificial Intelligence and its risks are the topics of this Monday's "Conversa Com Bial" (Conversation with Bial). Pedro Bial went to Oxford, in the United Kingdom, to discuss the subject with Swedish philosopher Nick Bostrom, professor at the University of Oxford and director of the Future of Humanity Institute. In the studio, neuroscientist Stevens Rehen and sociologist Glauco Arbix contributed to the discussion.

Pedro Bial talks with Hamilton Mourão, a retired general of the Brazilian Army and current vice-president of Brazil. Regarding his role in the government, Mourão says his task is to assist the president without rushing things and affirms that 'intellectual discipline' is necessary to recognize one's limitations.

The music of Seu Jorge and Pretinho da Serrinha took over Conversa Com Bial this Wednesday. Amidst conversations about life in the Rio de Janeiro suburbs, their careers, and their musical partnership, Seu Jorge discussed his participation in the film "Marighella," which premieres in theaters in November and portrays the life of the Brazilian politician who fought against the Brazilian military dictatorship and was killed during the regime.

Can science and spirituality go hand in hand? This question drives the discussion on Conversa Com Bial this Thursday, featuring physicist Marcelo Gleiser, winner of the 2019 Templeton Prize, considered the Oscar of spirituality, and biologist Átila Iamarino.

Jota Quest is the guest on Conversa Com Bial this Friday, July 19th. Rogério Flausino, Marco Túlio Lara, PJ, Paulinho Fonseca, and Marcio Buzelin sat on Pedro Bial's couch to talk about their 25-year career, the band's greatest moments, and the release of their latest album, "Acústico".

There's no denying it: laughter is the best medicine! And the guests on Conversa Com Bial this Monday know that very well! Pedro Bial welcomed Paulo Bonfá – creator of the Risadaria humor festival – Ane Freitas and Juliano Gaspar – rising stars of comedy – for a very fun chat about the subject.