Roberto Brasero and Susanna Griso posing together in front of a blurred background.
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No one expected what happened between Roberto Brasero and Susanna Griso on *Espejo Público*.

Roberto Brasero reacts with irony and strong arguments to Javi Poves's flat Earth statements.

The debate about the shape of the Earth unexpectedly reached the morning show Espejo Público, creating a tense television moment. Roberto Brasero, the renowned meteorologist from Antena 3, expressed his indignation following the intervention of Javi Poves, a former player and coach who supports flat Earth ideas. This Monday, social media exploded after the broadcast of this unusual episode.

Javi Poves declared live that "the Earth is flat," even questioning scientific advancements like the moon landing. In this scenario, Susanna Griso didn't hesitate to seek the opinion of Roberto Brasero, who reacted clearly and with a visibly annoyed tone.

Roberto Brasero and Susanna Griso sitting in a television studio converse and smile while being illuminated by spotlights. Capture from 'Espejo Público'.
Roberto Brasero explodes at Susanna Griso over Javi Poves's statement on "Espejo Público" | Atresmedia

What led Roberto Brasero to break his usual calm and respond so forcefully? This episode reveals how pseudoscientific topics can generate debate, even among communication professionals.

The Flat Earth Ideas that Provoked Roberto Brasero

The controversy erupted on Espejo Público after Susanna Griso's interview with Javi Poves. The former player opposed many claims made by science over the years. First, he argued that the Earth is not spherical: "Until they show me how water curves in the sea, the Earth is flat."

Javi Poves tried to defend his idea based on the international treaty that prevents going to Antarctica. "It just so happens that you're talking to someone who has lived on all five continents. They let me go everywhere in the world, but not with the penguins," he commented.

Javi Poves in a dark jacket is standing on a football field with red and blue stands in the background; the image includes text mentioning a football player and a statement about the shape of the Earth. Screenshot from 'Espejo Público'.
Javi Poves's flat Earth ideas on "Espejo Público" | Atresmedia

But that wasn't all, as he also questioned the moon landing. "That there are 12 people who say they've been to space doesn't determine that it's true. I have infinitely more technical capacity than people from three centuries ago, like Galileo," he stated.

Nobody Expected What Happened Between Roberto Brasero and Susanna Griso on Espejo Público

After Poves's intervention, Susanna Griso turned to Roberto Brasero, known for his work as a meteorologist on Antena 3, to address the topic from a scientific perspective. "We have Roberto Brasero who might be able to defend that the Earth is not flat. He[Javi]doesn't believe in the Meteosat, which is your daily work instrument," she explained.

Brasero, visibly annoyed, replied: "Are we in 2025 discussing whether the Earth is flat or spherical? Go to the..." His reaction reflected not only disbelief but also indignation at the spread of retrograde ideas.

Roberto Brasero in a blue suit gestures while speaking at Espejo Público.
Roberto Brasero and his forceful reply to Javi Poves on "Espejo Público" | Atresmedia

To dismantle Poves's arguments, Brasero used a historical example related to World War II. Using a graphic, he explained that if the Earth were flat, the Japanese would have followed a completely different route to bomb Pearl Harbor in 1941.

"The Earth is a plate, it's flat. There we have Japan, and there we have Hawaii, and there's Pearl Harbor. Year 1941, did the Japanese to bomb Pearl Harbor take this route with their little planes instead of, if the Earth is spherical, going another way? Come on, man," he argued ironically.

A group of people are sitting in a television studio with yellow sofas, while a person standing points to a large world map on a screen behind them.
Brasero's Ironic Lesson That Debunks Flat Earth | Atresmedia

This television moment was widely shared on social media, where Brasero received praise for his clarity and common sense. Users highlighted his ability to respond with strong arguments to pseudoscientific theories.

Meanwhile, Susanna Griso maintained a professional tone throughout the segment, allowing Brasero to offer a scientific perspective. However, her decision to interview Poves was subject to debate. Some viewers felt that this might have given a platform to misleading ideas.

Roberto Brasero demonstrated that scientific rigor is essential, even in the context of an entertainment program. Without a doubt, his disbelief, along with Susanna Griso's, on Espejo Público underscores the importance of combating misinformation and promoting critical thinking.

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