On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the program began with an introduction and a review of newspaper headlines. The discussion then turned to George Karameros, the new spokesperson for SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance. Topics included the developments within the party following Famellos’s election, challenges for the center-left amid the ongoing difficulties posed by inflation driven by oligopolies, and SYRIZA’s proposals to combat rising costs of living. Key issues such as state intervention to address the high energy costs and systemic banks’ excessive profits were highlighted. Mr. Karameros also commented on SYRIZA’s views on the fragmented left’s efforts for a comeback and the potential for collaboration with PASOK, which SYRIZA criticizes for its cooperative stance towards the government’s legislative initiatives.
In the second part of the show, the focus shifted to culture. Maro Amilitou discussed the exhibition “Child-Play”, opening on Friday, December 20, at the “Melina” Cultural Center of the Municipality of Athens. This exhibition aims to promote the reuse of old and discarded toys through artworks created by artists using recycled toys.
The final segment featured a phone interview with beloved singer-songwriter Stathis Drogosis, who spoke about his upcoming concert on Saturday, December 21, at the Major Seven music stage. This marks his first electric live performance in some time, featuring his newly formed band. The show will premiere songs from his upcoming album, along with his classic heartfelt hits. Joining him on stage are cherished collaborators Philippos Pliatsikas, Manolis Famellos, and Apostolos Rizos, as well as two promising young songwriters and composers, Eleonora Manona and Christina Samara (who will open the concert).