La Linterna

La Linterna is a prominent evening news and current affairs program broadcast by COPE, a major Spanish national radio network. Hosted by veteran journalist Ángel Expósito, the show serves as a primary source for daily analysis, reporting, and commentary on both Spanish and international events. The program follows a structured format that begins with an editorial monologue titled "El Cuaderno de Expósito," where the host outlines the day's most significant headlines and provides a critical perspective on political and social developments.

The editorial team conducts the broadcast from Monday to Friday, typically between 19:00 and 23:30 CET. Its content strategy focuses on deconstructing complex news stories through expert interviews and panel discussions. These panels feature a rotating group of journalists, analysts, and academics, including regular contributors such as Jorge Bustos, Alejandro Requeijo, and Julio César Herrero. These discussions cover a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from legislative changes and economic trends to geopolitical shifts and cultural movements.

In addition to its core political coverage, La Linterna incorporates specialized segments dedicated to diverse fields. These include sections focusing on the economy, which offer in-depth financial analysis and market updates, as well as segments dedicated to religion, science, and the arts. The program also integrates summaries of the day’s sports news and human-interest stories that highlight social issues within Spain and abroad.

As a digital product, La Linterna is distributed across various podcasting platforms and the official COPE website. This allows listeners to access the full four-hour broadcast or specific thematic segments on demand. While the program is deeply rooted in traditional broadcast journalism, its digital presence caters to a global Spanish-speaking audience seeking comprehensive daily briefings. The show maintains a focus on providing context to current events, utilizing a network of correspondents and local stations to offer granular detail on regional news across the Iberian Peninsula and international updates from global capitals.