Gary Emineth and Lance Hagen discuss Inside Brazil's culture, crime and socialist government

Join Gary Emineth on Open Range as he sits down with Lincoln developer and Burleigh County farmer Lance Hagan fresh off his eye-opening trip to Brazil. Lance shares unfiltered stories from Goiânia, a city of 2.2 million where safety concerns dominate daily life, facial recognition guards every building, and showing cash can make you a target. From navigating without speaking Portuguese to experiencing the stark divide between rich politicians and struggling citizens, Lance reveals a side of South America most tourists never see. The conversation takes a fascinating turn as Lance recounts meeting the grandson of a Nazi tank commander who settled in Brazil after World War II, explores Brazil's massive agricultural industry and socialist government under President Lula, and compares the cost of living between Brazil and North Dakota. Discover why grocery stores are government-run, milk sits on shelves unrefrigerated, and Uber rides cost just $3. Back in North Dakota, the discussion shifts to property tax challenges facing developers. Lance breaks down how his $10 million apartment investment generates over $100,000 in annual property taxes, sparking debate about tax relief and government funding priorities. The episode concludes with a candid conversation about the evolving Republican Party in North Dakota, examining the tension between moderate establishment figures and conservative insurgents. Lance and Gary discuss party politics, the importance of civil discourse, and why name-calling within the party might be backfiring. Whether you're interested in international travel, agricultural economics, property development, or North Dakota politics, this episode delivers raw, unscripted conversation that challenges assumptions and reveals unexpected connections between local and global issues. #brazil #NorthDakotaPolitics #PropertyTaxes #RealEstateInvesting #PoliticalDiscourse