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Brazil’s embattled ex-president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is currently serving a jail sentence for corruption, is not allowed to run for president on the Workers’ Party ticket, Brazil’s top electoral court has ruled. Lula had been leading in the presidential preference polls. The Workers’ Party will need to replace him as a candidate and millions of Brazilians will have to decide whom to support. Plus, learn what it means to be “in a bind.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/83      Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗？日本語を話せますか？ The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese and Japanese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (@PlainEnglishPod) and Facebook (PlainEnglishPod). Or e-mail jeff@plainenglish.com If you like the program, please leave a review or rating wherever you listen. It