On Saturday, in the Evening news, informed us of some peculiarities regarding the time change that morning. This time, the annual news item focused on how the new schedule affected meals. The topic was a bit forced because, after all, the nutritional advice they gave was valid for any time of year, but, well, we all know that in these reports that are part of our annual routines, which have been repeated for decades, filigrees must be made to provide some innovation. As is also common in the Weekend newscast, and this information can also be prepared in advance to reduce the workload of the smallest team on holidays.
The news interviewed two experts. The first was a professor at the UOC and researcher at Columbia University, who explained in Catalan the importance of timing food intake. So far, so good. Next came a professor of physiology at the University of Murcia, who enlightened us on the best time of day to eat carbohydrates, advising to do so in the morning due to insulin regulation and the body's management of sugar. This professor offered very clear and concise explanations, impeccably, in Spanish. It makes sense if you're interviewing a professor at the University of Murcia.
When it comes to interviewing a world-renowned figure in any field, a celebrity of international prestige, it doesn't matter what language they speak because it's understood to be a magnificent opportunity for viewers and for television to access one of the greatest talents in any field. However, to interview an expert in physiology and ask them about carbohydrate digestion, we're sure to find some accredited professional who can answer the news services' query in Catalan. Without in any way detracting from the professional who so kindly assisted the interviewer, NewscastPerhaps we should remember that Catalan public television exists, in part, to disseminate the country's reality and also its talent, and to do so in its own language. Turning to a professor from the University of Murcia creates the misunderstanding that there is no other physiology expert who speaks Catalan. One of the objectives of public media is precisely to create that normality in our national sphere. And even more so when there are experts in this field in abundance. Added to this is the aggravating factor of foresight. In an emergency situation and working against the clock, you can end up turning to the first expert you can find. But for a news story that has time to prepare, there is no possible justification.
Furthermore, we should strengthen and enhance synergies between public institutions, especially between the country's universities and media outlets, because it is a way to make visible, value, and give prestige to professionals who have been trained, in part, thanks to our taxes.
