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Bolsonaro claims presidency; Alaska Senate twist; Ernie Johnson
Lula won the October twenty-fifth runoff with over fifty-one percent, and Bolsonaro's own Liberal Party has accepted the result; he flew to Miami anyway.
Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman on this story, from The Five O'Clock at 5:32 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are New York Post's, the jokes are ours.
At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Flavio Bolsonaro declares himself ‘elected president’ of Brazil, claims ‘criminals’ rigged contest he lost”, with reporting from New York Magazine, Yahoo Sports, NPR, Alaska Public Media, NBC News and CBS Sports.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 5:32 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Ernie Johnson, Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil, Alaska Senate.
- BBN covered this story before: Second Dan Sullivan, Rays' Game 5 gamble, Bolsonaro in Miami (October 28).
The real story
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- New York PostFlavio Bolsonaro declares himself ‘elected president’ of Brazil, claims ‘criminals’ rigged contest he lost
- New York MagazineSenate Control Could Hinge on Alaska’s Weird Politics
- Yahoo SportsErnie Johnson Retiring from ‘Inside the NBA’ as He Reveals Ongoing Heart Issues
- NPRBolsonaro's party accepts Brazil election defeat, but he refuses to concede October 27, 2026 · facts used on air
- Alaska Public MediaTrump's administration sues to block a possible Democratic win in the Alaska U.S. Senate race October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
- NBC NewsAlaska finalizes Senate race for November: 3 Republicans, including 2 named Dan Sullivan, and 1 Democrat facts used on air
- CBS SportsErnie Johnson says he's stepping away from 'Inside the NBA' following season - CBS Sports October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBrazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro says he is the rightful president-elect, a claim that comes days after Lula won Sunday's runoff with over fifty-one percent of the vote.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAnd he made it from Miami.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe Guardian says he crossed into Argentina and flew via Ecuador, after a judge ordered his passports handed over by noon Tuesday.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHis own party has acknowledged Lula's win. He has not formally conceded.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorPresident of a country he's not in.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIn Alaska, control of the Senate could hinge on a race with two candidates named Dan Sullivan, and the Justice Department has sued over certification if one stays on the ballot.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTwo Dan Sullivans. Somebody at the ballot printer has been waiting years for this.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd Ernie Johnson, seventy, is leaving Inside the NBA after thirty-seven seasons, but says in a video, quote, I'm not retiring, just cutting back.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe still hosts March Madness for CBS.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThirty-seven seasons of keeping Charles Barkley on schedule. Honestly, he's earned a gold watch and a nap.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRex, it's yours. I'll be here. I'm always here.
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- Second Dan Sullivan, Rays' Game 5 gamble, Bolsonaro in Miami · The Guardian
- Bolsonaro claims presidency; Alaska Senate twist; Ernie Johnson (this story)
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