We're nerding out hard this week as we had the privilege of welcoming Filipina sociologist and political commentator Ash Presto (@sosyolohija) to The Coconuts Podcast. Join us for a lengthy and extensive talk on the upcoming Filipino elections, why the son of a dictator is polling so high, and deeper philosophical takes on leadership in the region. Also, we couldn't help but find parallels between Filipino politics and Game of Thrones (hopefully excluding the trainwreck that was Season 8). Tune in! [Embed Spotify player for this episode] Other stories include: BBQ owner wins internet hearts grilling meat for blind Bangkok couple | Botched breast filler by an unlicensed practitioner caused Jakarta woman's death: police | 11-month-old girl infected with COVID-19 dies, Hong Kong's youngest fatality suspected to be caused by the virus | Naughty Officers: 2 policemen arrested for allegedly spreading young couple's public sex CCTV video | Mixed reactions to Jake Zyrus' topless photo proves we still suck at LGBTQ acceptance | Respect! Mystery man cheered for rescuing wild boar, liberating traffic (Video) | Battered Myanmar model recounts abduction from her Yangon home The Coconuts Podcast delivers impactful, weird, and wonderful reporting by our journalists on the ground in eight cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, and Bali. Listen to headline news and insightful interviews on matters large and small, designed for people located in - or curious about - Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. The Coconuts Podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe today!