Lights Out: Cadena SER's Conclave Coverage Interrupted by Power Outage

A sudden power outage plunged Cadena SER's Madrid studios into darkness on April 28, 2025, just as journalists were covering the papal conclave. Àngels Barceló, director of the station's flagship program 'Hoy por Hoy,' described the scene: "Y de repente, se fue la luz!" (And suddenly, the lights went out!). Guillermo Rodríguez, head of news, added, "I just ran. After that, the entire special programming of that day was built almost from scratch." The incident highlighted both the challenges and resilience of live broadcasting. Despite the unexpected disruption, Cadena SER managed to maintain its coverage, demonstrating the adaptability of the news team and the importance of their work.