Ralph Gonsalves: “My Spirit Is Not Defeated” | Life After 25 Years in Power

Podcast: Corie Sheppard Podcast · Corie Sheppard

Opublikowano: 2026-09-21

Send us Fan Mail After nearly 25 years as Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves joins us for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about losing power, accepting the will of the electorate and adjusting to his new role as Leader of the Opposition. He reveals why he removed every personal possession—even his toothbrush—from the Prime Minister’s residence before each election and explains the philosophy behind his declaration: “My brain is not defeated. My spirit is not defeated.” We explore his Trinidadian roots, relationship with Kamla Persad-Bissessar, lifelong f...