Breaking the Taboo

Episode 2

Is Prostituition a Profession?

The oldest profession in the world is controversial, and 'Breaking the taboo' travels Brazil and the world to listen to the prostitutes and understand more about sex work.

Episode 3

LGBT phobia

The LGBT community has come a long way in recent decades, but that does not overshadow the prevailing prejudice. The episode exposes the veiled and not so veiled LGBT phobia that continues to exist.

Episode 4

Racism and Resistance

What is the difference between social and racial inequality? 'Quebrando o Tabu' looks the answers, exploring the barriers faced by Brazilians 130 years after the abolition.

Episode 5

Abortion

Latin American countries have the most restrictive laws and the highest abortion rates in the world. The episode follows Brazilian women who want to terminate the pregnancy.

Episode 6

Guns

At a time when the homicide rate only increases and at the same time gun control laws are weakened, the question remains: does having a gun increase your security?

Episode 7

Police

The Brazilian police are the ones that kill and die the most in the world. 'Breaking the Taboo' speaks to police, community leaders, experts and victims to understand the Brazilian model.

Episode 8

Democracy

Citizens feel less and less represented, authoritarian leaders are gaining ground, democratic projects in the world have failed and some democracies have even fallen back.

Episode 9

Privatization

Privatization is one of those topics on which everyone has an opinion and that few really understand. How did we get to the point? And after all, where is the state necessary?

Episode 10

Climate and Inequality

How to deal with the impacts of climate change that are already taking place, prepare for those to come, and what to do to avoid a disaster of epic proportions?