Zona escolar, imaginación comunicativa de la escuela en la radio. Programa: "La memoria y el olvido"

Abstract

The program begins with the song "Memoria para el olvido" (Memory for Oblivion) by Atahualpa Yupanqui, which serves as the foundation for the main theme. The discussion focuses on how memory is essential for the historical subject to recognize themselves and project into the future, thereby preventing the forgetting of past events. The show reflects on October 12th, Día de la Raza (Day of the Race), arguing that it should not be a celebration but a moment for reflection on the disappearance and violence against indigenous peoples. The song "Desapariciones" (Disappearances) by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs reinforces this idea, highlighting the imprint of forced disappearances on the continent. A new segment called "Piedra de Página" is launched, dedicated to exploring journalism and its role in society. Journalist John Jairo Rodríguez presents an interview with Mexican journalist Carmen Aristegui, who won an award for her investigation into President Peña Nieto's "Casa Blanca" scandal. The program criticizes the lack of visibility of Colombian journalism in these awards and reflects on the journalist's role: they must be close to power to portray it, not to align with it. The importance of new technologies is discussed, but it is emphasized that content and truthfulness must remain the priority. The work of Chequeado.com, an Argentine platform that fact-checks public discourse, is mentioned as a way to teach journalists how to work with rigor and to help citizens avoid blindly believing everything they see. A collective of students from the Instituto Tecnológico del Sur participates to address the topic of memory in the peace process between the Colombian government and the FARC. They highlight the importance of the Truth Commission, an independent, extrajudicial body that seeks to clarify the facts of the conflict, dignify the victims, and promote non-repetition. The students explain that the peace process faces challenges, especially regarding forgiveness and forgetting, as society—and victims in particular—are not yet ready to forget the atrocities of the conflict. The Truth Commission is seen as a crucial step to guarantee victims' right to the truth and to facilitate the country's reconciliation.