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Join us for this live webcast the day after the Super Bowl for a special next-day virtual discussion of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show: Performance, Politics & Representation, hosted by LAMIT (Latino Alumni of MIT).
This lively, thought-provoking session takes a deep dive into one of the most discussed cultural moments of the year: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance. Together, we explore the music, visuals, symbolism, production choices, and narrative arcs that shaped the show—from the artistry onstage to the reactions across media, politics, and the public.
Bad Bunny’s performance isn't just entertainment; it has sparked conversation, debate, and a clash of opinions about identity, representation, and the evolving place of Latino voices on the world’s biggest entertainment platform. In this moderated discussion, we’ll look beyond the spectacle to examine how the show has engaged with themes of race, politics, belonging, and cultural power. We’ll also talk through the controversies, praise, critiques, and shifting expectations surrounding the NFL halftime stage—while debating the overall quality of both the show and the Super Bowl that framed it.
The conversation will be guided by an exceptional panel of experts who bring artistry, media insight, and cultural perspective to the moment. We are honored to feature Grammy Award–winning Puerto Rican musician and MIT professor Miguel Zenón, whose depth of musical knowledge and experience in global performance contexts offers a unique lens on Bad Bunny’s artistry and evolution. We’ll also hear from Marysol Castro, beloved Puerto Rican voice of the New York Mets at Citi Field and weekday morning news anchor on WPIX, who brings insider understanding of media, public reception, and the storytelling power of live entertainment. Finally, we will be joined by Dr. Joaquín Terrones '99, Lecturer in Literature and WGS at MIT, who will provide critical insights on Latino performance and politics, situating Bad Bunny’s halftime show within ongoing debates about visibility, representation, and power in contemporary culture.
Whether you love the halftime show, question the controversy, or are still processing Bad Bunny’s impact, this discussion will offer a thoughtful, fun, and nuanced space to analyze what it all means. Expect thoughtful discussion, cultural insight, and prepare to be inspired—all in the warm, dynamic style of the Latino Alumni of MIT community.
Event Panelists
Marysol Castro is the first female Public Address Announcer for the New York Mets and a host of a daily New York–based lifestyle TV show for the CW Network. As the founder of LeadOFF Media, she is creating a home for women in sports — spotlighting the athletes, executives, and changemakers shaping the industry’s future. She is a proud alumna of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and Wesleyan University.
Dr. Joaquín Terrones ’99 is a Lecturer in Literature and Women’s and Gender Studies. His teaching and research focus on contemporary literature, film, and popular culture across the Americas. He also serves as Associate Head of House at East Campus.
Miguel Zenón is a Puerto Rican saxophonist, composer, band leader, music producer, and educator. He is a Grammy Award winner, a Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow and a Doris Duke Artist. He also holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree in the Arts from Universidad del Sagrado Corazón. Zenón has released eighteen albums as a band leader and appeared on over 100 recordings as an accompanist. Zenón has presented lectures and master classes at institutions all over the world and is an Associate Professor in the Music & Theater Arts Section at MIT.
Join us for this live webcast the day after the Super Bowl for a special next-day virtual discussion of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show: Performance, Politics & Representation, hosted by LAMIT (Latino Alumni of MIT).
This lively, thought-provoking session takes a deep dive into one of the most discussed cultural moments of the year: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance. Together, we explore the music, visuals, symbolism, production choices, and narrative arcs that shaped the show—from the artistry onstage to the reactions across media, politics, and the public.
Bad Bunny’s performance isn't just entertainment; it has sparked conversation, debate, and a clash of opinions about identity, representation, and the evolving place of Latino voices on the world’s biggest entertainment platform. In this moderated discussion, we’ll look beyond the spectacle to examine how the show has engaged with themes of race, politics, belonging, and cultural power. We’ll also talk through the controversies, praise, critiques, and shifting expectations surrounding the NFL halftime stage—while debating the overall quality of both the show and the Super Bowl that framed it.
The conversation will be guided by an exceptional panel of experts who bring artistry, media insight, and cultural perspective to the moment. We are honored to feature Grammy Award–winning Puerto Rican musician and MIT professor Miguel Zenón, whose depth of musical knowledge and experience in global performance contexts offers a unique lens on Bad Bunny’s artistry and evolution. We’ll also hear from Marysol Castro, beloved Puerto Rican voice of the New York Mets at Citi Field and weekday morning news anchor on WPIX, who brings insider understanding of media, public reception, and the storytelling power of live entertainment. Finally, we will be joined by Dr. Joaquín Terrones '99, Lecturer in Literature and WGS at MIT, who will provide critical insights on Latino performance and politics, situating Bad Bunny’s halftime show within ongoing debates about visibility, representation, and power in contemporary culture.
Whether you love the halftime show, question the controversy, or are still processing Bad Bunny’s impact, this discussion will offer a thoughtful, fun, and nuanced space to analyze what it all means. Expect thoughtful discussion, cultural insight, and prepare to be inspired—all in the warm, dynamic style of the Latino Alumni of MIT community.
Event Panelists
Marysol Castro is the first female Public Address Announcer for the New York Mets and a host of a daily New York–based lifestyle TV show for the CW Network. As the founder of LeadOFF Media, she is creating a home for women in sports — spotlighting the athletes, executives, and changemakers shaping the industry’s future. She is a proud alumna of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and Wesleyan University.
Dr. Joaquín Terrones ’99 is a Lecturer in Literature and Women’s and Gender Studies. His teaching and research focus on contemporary literature, film, and popular culture across the Americas. He also serves as Associate Head of House at East Campus.
Miguel Zenón is a Puerto Rican saxophonist, composer, band leader, music producer, and educator. He is a Grammy Award winner, a Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow and a Doris Duke Artist. He also holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree in the Arts from Universidad del Sagrado Corazón. Zenón has released eighteen albums as a band leader and appeared on over 100 recordings as an accompanist. Zenón has presented lectures and master classes at institutions all over the world and is an Associate Professor in the Music & Theater Arts Section at MIT.
