"Despierta con la X," the morning program on Dominican radio station La X102, is celebrating its first anniversary this week, marking the occasion by adding broadcaster Yamel Castro to its panel of hosts.
Over its first year, the show built a format that blends news, analysis, opinion and interviews, taking on a fresh and dynamic approach to topics shaping the national and international agenda, according to a press release from the program.
The program has hosted prominent figures from politics, business, and the country's social and cultural life, turning its morning slot into a gathering point for conversation, differing viewpoints and access to the people behind the day's news.
Reaching a milestone
Frank Olivares, a member of the panel and director of institutional relations at La X102, said that in just one year, "Despierta con la X" had become one of the leading sources of quality information and analysis on Dominican mornings.
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Yamel Castro joins the panel
As part of the anniversary and the evolution of its news format, Yamel Castro is joining the panel of "Despierta con la X," bringing a female voice known for firm, direct opinions that adds a new perspective to the show's analysis of current events.
The addition expands Castro's role within La X102, where she is also part of MAB Radio.
What comes next
According to the press release, the anniversary also marks the start of a new stage for "Despierta con la X," one focused on strengthening its editorial approach, sparking higher-impact conversations and continuing to extend the show's reach beyond radio through its digital platforms.
The vision for the second year, the release states, is not to limit the show to commenting on events but to help generate conversation, news and perspective, as part of La X102's push to establish itself as an increasingly relevant and influential media platform.
