The evening edition of La Sexta Xplica came under the spotlight due to a heated debate focused on generational differences in Spain. The studio brought together young people, seniors, entrepreneurs, and pensioners to share their perspectives on the growing wealth gap.
Economic indicators from recent decades show that the material standing of young people in the country has significantly worsened compared to their parents. The gap in prosperity between age groups has widened several times over, becoming one of the main topics of discussion that evening.
From the very start, the debate took on an intense tone. Participants freely voiced disagreements, often interrupting each other. Entrepreneur Paloma Martin, head of the Lideremos platform, was especially active. She repeatedly argued with opponents, speaking out of turn, which made it difficult for viewers to follow the conversation.
Host José Yélamo had to repeatedly stop Martin, urging her to follow the rules and respect the other guests. Despite his remarks, the entrepreneur continued to interrupt the proceedings, frustrating not only the host but also other studio guests. At one point, one of the invitees even asked Martin to be quiet so that others could have their say.
A stream of complaints from viewers was not long in coming. Many noted that it was impossible to follow the discussion due to constant interruptions. The host, having received messages from the audience, was forced to tighten the rules and remind participants of the need to speak in turn to ensure the conversation remained constructive and clear.
However, even after that, Paloma Martín attempted to assume the role of moderator herself by independently giving the floor to one of the participants. The host responded ironically, stressing that he was the one responsible for order in the studio and suggested Martín take his place if she considered herself more competent.
The incident during the live broadcast became a topic of discussion on social media and once again raised questions about the quality of public debates in Spain. The situation demonstrated how difficult it is to maintain a constructive dialogue when opinions sharply diverge and there is a lack of respect for other speakers.
