Gatty Rewind Episode with Dr. Vincente Rafael

The Gatty Lecture Rewind Podcast has returned with an engaging new episode featuring Geronimo Christobal, a Ph.D. student in Art History, as the guest host. Dr. Vincente Rafael from the University of Washington and his wife, Lila Shahani, join this episode’s discussion. Dr. Rafael delves into his recent lecture, "The Authoritarian Imaginary: Intimacy and the Autoimmune Community in the Contemporary Philippines," offering valuable insights into the themes explored in his latest book, The Sovereign Trickster. Listeners can also anticipate learning about Filipino politics and the intriguing story of how Dr. Rafael and his wife, Lila Shahani, met.

The Gatty Lecture Rewind Podcast, managed by SEAP graduate students, conducts interviews and dialogues with renowned scholars and researchers focusing on Southeast Asia. The podcast encompasses a wide range of topics, including the history, politics, economics, literature, art, and cultures of the Southeast Asian region.

The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other streaming platforms. The complete collection of Gatty Rewind episodes can be accessed through the provided link.