A recent episode aired on Wednesday, August 9, continuing a long-running conversation about national identity on a program that uses its platform to mirror Spanish society. The show, aired on a premium service, features David Trueba and Wyoming discussing what the idea of homeland means in contemporary life, with the dialogue serving as a lens into broader social themes. The presenter of El Intermedio explains the concept through a practical, daily lens, inviting viewers to reconsider how patriotism is understood in modern times.
“The least patriotic I’ve ever seen are those who describe themselves as patriots.” He opens with this provocative line, then turns to Wyoming to expand the argument: “If you look closely, most people who describe themselves as patriots have chosen paths that drift away from real welfare. Their actions seem aimed at securing a certain image rather than the common good.”
The discussion then moves to a personal interpretation of true patriotism as explained by Atresmedia’s representative on the program. He suggests that the only authentic patriot is someone who loves their country as a whole and desires the welfare of all its people, rather than any narrow segment.
Before Wyoming’s contribution, the host notes that some individuals commit significant time, intellect, and energy toward improving life for others. In this sense, patriotism is framed as a form of public service, rather than a personal badge. Wyoming adds that she does not identify with the label of patriotism herself, joking that laziness keeps her from embracing it in the traditional sense. Yet she still recognizes a definition of the patriot as someone dedicated to service and communal advancement, while stating that symbols and performances do not necessarily move her to embrace a fixed national identity.