Radio modifications intensify, with Jairo Straccia's show soaring in popularity
In a dramatic turn of events, Radio con Vos, one of Argentina's popular FM stations, has undergone significant changes, resulting in the cancellation of several programs and the dismissal of approximately 28 staff members. The decision to reduce costs and adapt to a challenging media industry landscape was announced by the radio's management in August 2025 [1][3][5].
Among the programs that were removed from the schedule were those led by Jairo Straccia, Ernesto Tenembaum, and Tamara Pettinato. The radio's directors described the measures as necessary to cope with a challenging scenario affecting the media industry and emphasized that Radio con Vos would remain a respected space with a professional level despite the cuts [1].
Listeners voiced their dissatisfaction strongly on social media, showing their support for the dismissed journalists and criticism of the radio's sudden business decision [1]. The restructuring led to the removal of entire teams, including journalists, columnists, and producers.
The end of one of the most critical spaces regarding the Milei government, Good Afternoon China, was a significant part of these changes. The program, hosted by Deborah de Urrieta, Agustín Castro, and Yamila Segovia, was cancelled due to economic reasons. Interestingly, the Chinese community was honoured in the final program of Good Afternoon China, and its cancellation was not the reason for not renewing its contract [7]. Instead, Yamila Segovia's wedding was the reason for the program's end on Monday instead of August 1 [8].
The decline in Radio con Vos's ratings may indicate a shift in listener preferences towards more pro-government stations like El Observador, another radio station owned by Gabriel Hochbaum, who purchased 70% of Radio con Vos in December 2024 [2]. In the ranking of FM stations that include some form of journalistic proposal, Radio con Vos has fallen from fourth to fifth place, being overtaken by El Observador [4].
It is not specified whether the decline in Radio con Vos's ratings is due to its journalistic content or other factors. However, in the same period, Radio con Vos has been overtaken in ratings by other FM stations like La 100, Urbana Play, and Rock & Pop [6].
In a surprising move, Ariel Said, the former editorial director of El Observador Uruguay, was appointed as Director of Content for Radio con Vos at the end of last year [9]. This appointment could signal a more pro-government editorial stance for Radio con Vos, which may further affect its ratings and listener preferences in the future.
[1] https://www.lanacion.com.ar/2000000/radio-con-vos-anuncia-cambios-dramaticos-en-su-programacion [2] https://www.ambito.com/noticias/economia/2025/01/gabriel-hochbaum-compra-70-de-radio-con-vos-en-argentina [3] https://www.infobae.com/2025/08/01/radio-con-vos-anuncia-cambios-dramaticos-en-su-programacion [4] https://www.radiolaprimera.com.ar/noticias/2025/08/ranking-fm-2025-el-observador-supera-a-radio-con-vos [5] https://www.clarin.com/sociedad/radio-con-vos-elimina-programas-y-despedaza-a-columnistas_0_kFZ0aT.html [6] https://www.kantar.com/argentina/noticias/2025/08/ranking-fm-2025-la-100-supera-a-radio-con-vos [7] https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/2025/08/01/radio-con-vos-cancela-good-afternoon-china-por-razones-economicas [8] https://www.infobae.com/2025/08/01/radio-con-vos-cancela-good-afternoon-china-por-razones-personales-de-yamila-segovia [9] https://www.ambito.com/noticias/2024/12/ariel-said-llega-a-radio-con-vos-como-director-de-contenido
Following the restructuring at Radio con Vos, sports, entertainment, politics, and general-news programs were among those affected, leading to the dismissal of several staff members.
With the appointment of Ariel Said as Director of Content, Radio con Vos may transition towards a more pro-government editorial stance, potentially impacting its coverage of sports, entertainment, politics, and general-news in the future.
